The Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets meet Saturday bearing the load of disappointing seasons as well as the weight of all of the teams above them in the Eastern Conference standings.

Padres' and former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Manny Machado says the NL West is the best division in baseball.

Trout will bat third and play right field against Chicago, and left-hander Reid Detmers will start on the mound in that game.

NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie provides scouting reports on the two unproven guards Washington obtained at the NBA trade deadline.