Justin Morneau on playing next season: ‘Choice might not be up to me’  —  White Sox designated hitter Justin Morneau discusses his neck injury on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016.  (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  White Sox designated hitter Justin Morneau wasn't ready …

Kinsler's Helmet Knocked Off by Pitch, Tigers Top Indians  —  CLEVELAND — Ian Kinsler got his helmet knocked off by a pitch from Trevor Bauer, yelled at the Cleveland right-hander and later was ejected as the Detroit Tigers beat the Indians 9-5 in a testy game Sunday.

Granderson Homers in 11th and 12th, Lifts Mets Over Twins  —  NEW YORK — Curtis Granderson hit a solo home run with two outs in the 12th inning after also connecting for a tying shot in the 11th, lifting the New York Mets over the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Saturday night hours …

Diamondbacks to cut ties with De Jon Watson … The Diamondbacks informed De Jon Watson, the club's senior vice president of baseball operations, that he will not have his contract option picked up for 2017, the first of what could be several leadership changes for the organization.

David Ortiz bracing for boos at farewell, still appreciates Yankees fans  —  BOSTON — Like every other team the Red Sox have played this season, the Yankees will recognize David Ortiz before his final regular-season game against them.  —  Surely, though, the ceremony in the Bronx on Sept. 29 will be different from all the others.

Longoria Leads Last-Place Rays to 5-2 Win Over Orioles  —  BALTIMORE — Evan Longoria homered, tripled and scored three runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat Baltimore 5-2 Saturday night, blunting the Orioles' playoff push.  —  The loss dropped Baltimore three games behind first-place Boston …

Nats eye postseason in final Turner Field tilt  —  When the Nationals play their final game at Turner Field on Sunday afternoon, they'll hope to create a lasting memory of the ballpark as they try to take one step closer toward clinching the franchise's fourth postseason berth and third National League East title.

Yuliette Solarte, wife of Padres' Yangervis Solarte, dies at 31  —  The wife of San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte died Saturday of complications from cancer.  —  Yuliette Solarte died before Saturday's game in Colorado, Padres manager Andy Green confirmed.  She was 31.

Orioles Make Three Roster Moves  —  The Orioles have announced a few roster moves, including placing infielder Steve Pearce on the 60-day disabled list and reinstating reliever Darren O'Day from the 15-day DL.  The club has also purchased the contract of first baseman Trey Mancini from Triple-A Norfolk.

Latest On Ivan Nova, Pirates' Offseason  —  The Pirates acquired Ivan Nova from the Yankees without much fanfare at the Aug. 1 trade deadline, but the right-hander has since turned into Pittsburgh's latest successful reclamation project.  Nova had a rough showing against the Reds on Sunday …

Yankees GM Brian Cashman explains Chase Headley trade with analytics  —  In explaining why the timing was right for the Chase Headley trade, Yankees GM Brian Cashman could have simply cited the third baseman's impressive numbers since having an epidural injection a month ago to relieve pain from a herniated disc in his back.

Pujols Hits 30th HR, Angels Drop Toronto Into Wild-Card Tie  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSEPT. 18, 2016, 12:45 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols hit his 590th career home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat Toronto 6-1 Saturday night, dropping the Blue Jays into a tie for the top two AL wild-card spots.