Ben Zobrist fuels Chicago Cubs' comeback win over Cincinnati Reds  —  CINCINNATI — It was the stuff of nightmares for Ben Zobrist, but ultimately the Chicago Cubs produced a dreamy result on Tuesday night.  —  Zobrist drove in the go-ahead runs with a pinch-hit, two-run double in the seventh inning …

World Series or bust!  Here's what the Dodgers must do down the stretch  —  Perhaps the most stark expression of pure joy I've witnessed during this long baseball season came last weekend in Detroit.  —  Before Saturday's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers …

Manfred says MLB plans to policy on fan behavior for 2018  —  DETROIT (AP) — Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball plans to issue a policy on fan behavior for all ballparks next season.  —  Manfred spoke Tuesday while visiting Comerica Park before Detroit hosted the Yankees.

LEADING OFF: Cubs check Bryant, Nats still rolling vs Astros  —  A look at what's happening all around the majors today:  —  ___  —  BRUISED BRYANT  —  The Cubs will see how Kris Bryant is feeling, a day after he was hit by a pitch in the left hand and exited the game.

Brad Ausmus: 'You've got to throw strikes and you;ve got to get outs'  —  Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus isn't happy with the inconsistency shown by Matthew Boyd and the rest of the team's pitching staff, and he made that known Tuesday night.  —  Boyd allowed seven runs and seven hits …

Tanner Roark, Washington Nationals bullpen hold off Houston Astros  —  HOUSTON — Quality starting pitching and a revamped bullpen are carrying the Nationals through their injury woes, and facing the challenge of an opponent as talented and injury-ravaged, Washington got more of the same to maintain its positive momentum.

Albert Pujols passes Sammy Sosa on HR list as Los Angeles Angels top Texas Rangers  —  Albert Pujols hit his 610th career home run to become the all-time leader among foreign-born players, and the Los Angeles Angels remained a half-game out of the second American League wild-card spot …

Brewers rally behind Shaw to beat Giants 4-3  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Their big bats stymied by spacious AT&T Park, the Milwaukee Brewers got two big defensive plays late and a key two-out swing from Travis Shaw to gain ground in the NL wild-card race.  —  Manager Craig Counsell even got …

Doug Fister fires one-hitter as Boston Red Sox rout Cleveland Indians  —  CLEVELAND — It was all Doug Fister, from start to finish.  —  Fister pitched a one-hitter and Eduardo Nunez had a home run and a career-high five RBIs as the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians …

Royals closer Kelvin Herrera might not miss any time after leaving game early  —  Royals reliever Kelvin Herrera is not expected to miss much time, if any, after leaving a game Tuesday because of tightness in his forearm.  —  In his weekly appearance on KCSP (610 AM) Wednesday morning …

Former Texas Rangers GM Joe Klein helped fill farm with talent  —  Former Texas Rangers general manager Joe Klein died after complications following a quadruple bypass on Aug. 4.  —  He was 75.  —  Klein was the Rangers' general manager in 1983 and 1984.

Joe Girardi denies pulling Aaron Judge in Yankees' blowout win was to end strikeout streak  —  DETROIT — Joe says he didn't know.  —  Apparently, his stat-laden binder doesn't have a section with strikeout streaks.  —  In the seventh inning of the Yankees' 13-4 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night …

Tommy Milone hit hard early, late comeback falls short as Mets fall to Diamondbacks, 7-4  —  The dream in spring training was a dominant rotation featuring five or seven power pitchers putting up solid start after solid start.  The reality is now that five starters are currently on the disabled list …

Brewers Designate Paolo Espino  —  The Brewers have designated righty Paolo Espino for assignment, per a club announcement.  His roster spot was needed to make way for fellow right-hander Aaron Brooks, who was claimed off waivers.  —  Espino debuted in the majors this year for Milwaukee at thirty years of age.

Lucas Giolito gives up three homers in White Sox debut, a 4-1 loss to Twins  —  White Sox starter Lucas Giolito discusses his debut with the team against the Twins on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.  (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Lucas Giolito took on his first White Sox …

Solarte drives in career-best 6 runs, Padres beat Cards 12-4 (Aug 22, 2017)  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) Yangervis Solarte ended his RBI drought with a barrage of timely hits.  —  Solarte homered and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hedges also went deep and the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-4 on Tuesday night.

Mariners Designate Leonys Martin, Activate David Phelps  —  The Mariners have designated outfielder Leonys Martin for assignment, per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (via Twitter).  Martin's active roster spot will go to David Phelps, who was activated from the 10-day DL.

As MLB Players Weekend dawns, lawsuit puts wristband creator, union and players at odds  —  You will see names like Swaggy T, Lawnmower and Tommy Two Towel on the back of major league players' uniforms throughout this weekend.  —  Players will be adorned in bright pullovers and contrasting sleeves …

Which Iowa Cubs will be called up in September?  —  The Iowa Cubs have been a stopping point for some of the Chicago Cubs' biggest contributors this season.  —  Ian Happ started the season in Des Moines.  Kyle Schwarber tried to rediscover his swing with the triple-A team.