Brewers aim to chew another game off Cubs' lead  —  CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers made the short trip to Wrigley Field fully believing they could leave Chicago in first place in the National League Central Division.  —  With a win on Tuesday, they will be locked into a tie with the Chicago Cubs …

Nationals-Phils rained out, traditional doubleheader Tuesday  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Even blow torches couldn't get the field dry enough for the Nationals and Phillies to play.  —  Despite unusual methods by the grounds crew at Citizens Bank Park, the game between the Washington …

Daily Dose: Marvelous Marquez  —  Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter.  —  If you haven't taken notice of what German Marquez has been doing, it's time for you to rectify that.  —  Marquez posted another dominant effort Monday in the Rockies' 13-2 blowout win over the Diamondbacks …

Sanchez takes Gibson way deep, sparks Yanks' win over Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Gary Sanchez was struggling since coming off the disabled list, and the New York Yankees were off to a so-so September start.  —  Facing the Minnesota Twins seems to be a cure-all.

How the Angels can convince Mike Trout to stay  —  Billy Eppler answered the question like a man who had grown tired of hearing it.  —  “Um, yeah,” the Los Angeles Angels' general manager said pointedly, “we're not going to trade Mike Trout.”  —  Eppler, in his third season as the Angels' GM …

Ji-Man Choi hits 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th, Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland Indians 6-5  —  Corey Kluber lasted just 1 2/3 innings - matching his season low - and gave up four runs and five hits.  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Ji-Man Choi hit a two-run homer off Brad Hand with two outs …

Bad weather results in one less start for Jacob deGrom  —  Jacob deGrom on his outing against the Cubs Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  When the Mets made rotation decisions these past few weeks, they did so with the intent of maximizing how many starts Cy Young contender Jacob deGrom could make.

On Deck: Blue Jays at Red Sox  —  TORONTO BLUE JAYS at BOSTON RED SOX  —  STARTING PITCHERS  —  LHP Ryan Borucki (3-4, 4.39 ERA) vs. LHP Chris Sale (12-4, 1.97 ERA)  —  Sale (mild left shoulder inflammation) is expected to be activated off the DL to start the game.

Newcomb goes 6 strong, Albies provides jolt as Braves top SF  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Atlanta Braves are threatening to turn a tight NL East race into a runaway finish.  —  Sean Newcomb pitched six strong innings, Ozzie Albies sparked the offense with two extra-base hits and Atlanta Braves beat …

Rangers enjoy a winning Monday.  But which DFW loser had it worse Sunday: Rangers or Cowboys?  —  ANAHEIM, CALIF.  —  A thought occurred to Rangers Reaction.  —  Which was worse Sunday: The Texas Rangers' 7-3 loss at Oakland or the Dallas Cowboys' 16-8 loss at Carolina.  —  Let's go to the tale of tape:

Royals win on wild throw in 10th, beat White Sox 4-3  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) A little bunt by Alcides Escobar paid off big for the Kansas City Royals.  —  White Sox reliever Jeanmar Gomez threw away Escobar's bunt in the 10th inning Monday night, giving the Royals a 4-3 win over Chicago.

Justin Verlander gets emotional during video before start vs. Tigers  —  For the first time in his career, Justin Verlander is a visitor at Comerica Park.  —  The Detroit Tigers did their best to pay homage to the former All-Star and ace. … As Verlander was walking from the bullpen …