NASCAR Cup Series Returns to Michigan Speedway Amid Mixed Team Results

As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway, teams face mixed prospects with some drivers showing strong recent performances while others miss qualification for the upcoming in-season tournament. Hendrick Motorsports stands out with consistent top-five finishes and strong individual driver records, including Kyle Larson and William Byron's impressive track history and season averages. In MLB, significant injury updates impact both pitchers and hitters across teams, including season-ending injuries like the Braves' Smith-Shawver's torn UCL and the Dodgers' Evan Phillips undergoing Tommy John surgery, while others like the Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. show promising returns from surgery with strong recent outings. Key hitters such as the Cubs' Tucker and Dodgers' Betts have manageable injuries with expected short absences, whereas Astros' Yordan Alvarez remains sidelined with a slow-healing hand fracture. These developments continue to shape team strategies and fantasy sports outlooks as the season progresses.