White Sox keep hitting, but comeback falls short in 4-3 loss to Royals  —  White Sox starter Dylan Covey discusses his outing and the team's loss to Royals on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017.  (Chris Kuc/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jose Abreu stepped to the plate in the ninth inning …

Here's why the Rangers called up Calhoun and what will keep him in the majors  —  ARLINGTON  —  The prospect, the centerpiece of the Yu Darvish trade, is going to play and play regularly.  —  The Rangers think he is going to hit and hit regularly, so much so that they told him Monday night …

After helping Nats clinch, Braves rout NL East champs 8-0  —  WASHINGTON  —  Two days after helping the Washington Nationals clinch, the Atlanta Braves kept the NL East champions from taking another step toward home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

Molina's 2-run double puts Cards on top 2-1 after an inning  —  After falling behind, the Cardinals responded with two runs in the bottom of the first to take a 2-1 lead over the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium.  —  After Matt Carpenter walked and Tommy Pham reached on an error …

Red Sox hopeful Eduardo Nunez returns from knee injury by season's end  —  BOSTON — Eduardo Nunez pointed to his right knee, smiled and spoke of how lucky he felt that the injury wasn't a few inches closer to his kneecap.  —  “If it was over here, it would be the rest of this year,” Nunez said, “and most of next year.”

Sonny Gray gets no run support, gives up late home run as Yankees lose to Rays, 2-1  —  Sonny Gray pitched well, but got no run support.  —  What else is new?  —  Gray surrendered a solo homer to Adeiny Hechavarria on a hanging breaking ball with one out in the eighth inning …

Jose Ramirez in Indians lineup night after exiting game  —  Cleveland Indians second baseman Jose Ramirez is in the lineup Tuesday night, 24 hours after leaving a win over the Detroit Tigers with a bruised forearm.  —  It's welcomed news for the Indians, who will look to extend their win streak …

MLB to start sooner than ever next year as schedule is revealed  —  Opening Day at Yankee Stadium this year.  —  Anthony J. Causi  —  CHICAGO — Don't book your spring break travel too late on the 2018 calendar — unless you're all right missing Opening Day.

Giants to open at Dodgers, take longer trips under 2018 schedule  —  When the Giants go on the road in 2018 their trips will be longer, but when they are home they will kick their feet up more.  —  The Giants open 2018 with four games at Dodger Stadium starting Thursday March 30 …

Willson Contreras, Kyle Schwarber return to Cubs' lineup  —  Ian Happ discusses the race in the National League Central following the Cubs' 3-1 loss to the Brewers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Willson Contreras will make his first start …

Joe Maddon highly doubtful Jake Arrieta can return against Cardinals  —  Cubs starter Jake Arrieta plays catch before the Cubs played the Mets at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The possibility of Jake Arrieta returning …

Mets ‘concerned’ over Erik Goeddel's possible vertigo issues  —  CHICAGO — Erik Goeddel was left behind in New York to be seen by team doctors after suffering dizziness and blurred vision for several days.  The right-handed reliever has experienced symptoms similar to vertigo …

Wednesday's game  —  Rockies at Diamondbacks  —  Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262).  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Patrick Corbin (13-12, 4.16) vs. Rockies RHP German Marquez (10-6, 4.27).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).

Blue Jays rally in ninth to beat slumping Orioles 3-2  —  TORONTO  —  Richard Urena singled home the winning run in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat Baltimore 3-2 on Tuesday night, handing the slumping Orioles their sixth straight loss.

Rangers activate Beltre from DL, but hold your excitement  —  ARLINGTON  —  Third baseman Adrian Beltre's strained left hamstring has improved to the point that the Texas Rangers felt comfortable reinstating him from the 10-day disabled list, but don't expect to see the Future Hall of Famer often the rest of the season.