Power Rankings: One last Red Sox-Astros showdown before October — who's No. 1?  —  With just three weeks left in the season, we're at the point when a good run matters a lot more for teams that still have October on their agenda than it will for, say, the Rays building on their stretch-run spoiler bragging rights.

Astros' Verlander to experience homecoming at Tigers  —  DETROIT — Justin Verlander can expect a warm welcome Monday night when he pitches against his former team, the Detroit Tigers, for the second time in his career and first time in Comerica Park.  —  Verlander (14-9, 2.73 ERA) …

Column: MLB needs to change the venue for Thursday's Cubs-Nationals game with Hurricane Florence looming  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs can't complain or cry about the decision to postpone Sunday's game in Washington because of the nonstop rain.  —  And they won't complain or cry …

MLB power rankings: For now, Cubs fending off Brewers as showdown looms  —  September is not lacking for drama, with three division races separated by 2 1/2 or fewer games, and a National League wild-card chase with the potential for a season-ending pileup.  —  There will be one thing missing …

Several rival clubs are unhappy with the circumstances of the Josh Donaldson trade  —  [This story has been updated throughout.]  —  If Josh Donaldson makes an impact in the postseason for the Indians, a number of rival clubs are going to be unhappy.  —  In fact, a number of rival clubs already …

Dodgers edge Rockies to tighten NL West race  —  Justin Turner homered among his four hits, Enrique Hernandez also homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 9-6 in Denver on Sunday.  —  Rich Hill (8-5) struck out seven in five innings and Scott Alexander earned his third save …

Watch Aaron Judge's progress as New York Yankees head to Minnesota  —  Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Sonny Gray getting a start on Tuesday at Minnesota Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera  —  MINNEAPOLIS - The last stop on a nine-game, 10-day road trip is at Target Field.

Hosmer HR in 9th lifts Padres over Reds to cap soggy series  —  CINCINNATI — The San Diego Padres didn't exactly enjoy their soggy stay in Cincinnati.  Eric Hosmer got a nice parting gift from the Reds' cozy riverside ballpark, though.  —  Hosmer led off the ninth inning with a home run …

Grichuk hurt in odd accident, Blue Jays top Indians 6-2  —  The Indians began the day with a magic number of five to lock up their third straight AL Central title.  —  TORONTO (AP) - Blue Jays right fielder Randal Grichuk was injured in a bizarre collision with a security guard's chair …

White Sox activate Jose Abreu from disabled list  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox activated Jose Abreu from the disabled list Monday in time for the series opener in Kansas City, and manager Rick Renteria indicated the first baseman might be in the lineup.

The Phillies are running out of time |  Extra Innings  —  It sure seemed to be the start of a Phillies win Sunday when the Mets scratched Cy Young favorite Jacob deGrom for a pitcher named Corey Oswalt shortly before the first pitch.  Instead, it was the start to yet another frustrating Phillies loss.

Last Slide  —  The Diamondbacks must have felt like they were at a high school reunion on Sunday.  But only if everyone there took you behind the auditorium and beat you up.  —  With several of their past trades and former players doing the heavy lifting, the Diamondbacks suffered another crushing defeat …