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 …

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.

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 …

Lewis Working Toward Playoffs but Rangers Lose 5-2 to A's  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Colby Lewis has been a successful postseason pitcher for the Rangers, and the veteran right-hander is trying to get back on track with Texas closing in on another AL West title.

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.

Angels Drop Blue Jays Into No. 2 Wild-Card Spot With Shutout  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout and Albert Pujols each scored twice, Alex Meyer gave up two hits in five innings for his first career win, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 on Sunday afternoon.

Reyes, Cardinals Blank Giants, Tighten NL Wild-Card Race  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Reyes pitched seven dominant innings in his third major league start, fellow rookie Alemys Diaz hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals moved up in the tight NL wild-card race, blanking the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday.

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 …

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.

Notes: Several Reds regulars may not return  —  The Reds' September roster is both expanded and depleted — a contradiction based on minor-league call-ups and a swath of injuries among the regulars.  —  Shortstop Zack Cozart hasn't played since Sept. 10 with soreness in his surgically repaired knee …

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.