Lynn picks his battles as Cardinals fall behind 1-0  —  CHICAGO  • A single and a wild pitch and a walk got Lance Lynn into a bind in the third inning Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field.  —  He was able to get out of it by being selective.  —  The Cubs took a 1- lead …

Tigers take 2-0 lead against White Sox, Dylan Covey  —  White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson and manager Rick Renteria react after the 10-4 win over the Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017.  (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)  —  White Sox right-hander Dylan Covey gave up a run in the first and second innings …

Joe Maddon returns to Tampa as manager of Cubs  —  CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon will return to Tropicana Park in Tampa Bay for the first time on Tuesday since leaving as the only manager of the Rays to take them to a World Series.  —  “Yeah, post-hurricane …

The Yankees are peaking at the right time of the season — but so are the Red Sox  —  The Yankees are playing their best baseball of the season at just the right time, the lineup especially dangerous these days, with Didi Gregorius and Greg Bird supplying lefthanded power that nearly matches …

Cody Bellinger hits 38th homer to help Dodgers beat Nationals, 3-2  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Any shred of doubt the Los Angeles Dodgers absorbed from their 11-game losing streak has been emphatically erased.  —  After their fourth win in a row, 3-2 over the NL East-champion Washington Nationals on Saturday …

Sunday's game  —  Diamondbacks at Giants  —  Where: AT&T Park, San Francisco.  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Taijuan Walker (9-7, 3.32) vs. Giants RHP Chris Stratton (2-3, 4.07).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KTAR-AM (620), KHOV-FM (105.1).  —  Walker has given up just four runs in his past 28 2/3 innings …

Addison Russell returns to lineup as Cubs look to complete sweep of Cardinals  —  Cubs shortstop Addison Russell reacts after his home run in his return from the disabled list Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, against the Cardinals.  (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Mets decide not to use Syndergaard in Atlanta  —  ATLANTA — The Mets will be cautious with ace Noah Syndergaard and have him face hitters before using him in a game.  The team had discussed using Syndergaard against the Braves this weekend, but he will instead face batters early next week.

Olney: How can Shohei Otani make up $200 million in squandered value?  —  Let's get this part of the Shohei Otani drama out of the way: All 30 Major League Baseball teams will presumably submit the paperwork indicating a willingness to pay the $20 million posting fee for the multitalented star.

Romano pitches Reds to 2-1 victory over Nova, Pirates  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — Sal Romano had complete-game stuff.  He settled for the best start of his rookie season.  —  Romano pitched a career-high eight shutout innings, Jesse Winker homered and the Cincinnati Reds beat the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday.

Jordan Montgomery picks up a ‘really meaningful’ win … Jordan Montgomery gave the Yankees exactly what they wanted — and the rookie got exactly what he needed.  —  For the first time in nearly a month, Montgomery lasted long enough to earn a win, and claimed his first victory since July 25 …

Orioles have to stop fooling themselves about the future of their starting rotation  —  BALTIMORE  —  It all happened so fast.  —  Not that many days ago, the Orioles were one game out of the second American League wild-card slot and playing better than any other team in their division.

Upton 2 HRs, Angels gain in wild-card race, beat Rangers 2-0 … Justin Upton hit two home runs, Parker Bridwell outpitched  —  Los Angeles Angels moved up in the AL wild-card race, beating the  —  Texas Rangers 2-0 Saturday night.  —  The Angels closed within one game of Minnesota …

Daily fantasy baseball cheat sheet for Sunday  —  Sunday is a fun slate, featuring intriguing pitching at all levels, along with good bats lurking as well.  It looks to be a good weather day, with temperatures in the Midwest a little warm for mid-September.

Marlins stop 6-game skid with 7-4 win against Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE  —  Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly wanted Adam Conley to be the difference maker and the left-hander delivered.  —  Derek Dietrich hit a two-run homer, Conley pitched into the sixth inning and the Marlins beat …