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 …

Indians to skip Corey Kluber's start to prepare for playoffs  —  The Cleveland Indians have decided to skip ace Corey Kluber's weekend turn in the rotation as they move to set up their pitching rotation for the playoffs.  —  Kluber lasted just 1 innings — matching his career low …

The Nationals' approach to all these rain delays?  ‘Whatever will keep you sane’  —  The Washington Post  —  Whatever you do, whether you play cards or watch a movie or stare at your iPhone for hours on end, don't go near the food.  That's the number one rule.  That's what the Nationals tell themselves during rain delays.

What's a hitter to do?:  When Cincinnati Reds switch hitters face a switch pitcher  —  Reds reliever Jared Hughes earned the win Monday against the Dodgers.  He escaped a bases-loaded jam against Yaisel Puig in the 7th inning.  Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer  —  CONNECT

Miguel Andujar hitting his way into New York Yankees' record books  —  MINNEAPOLIS - Miguel Andujar's two-run double on Monday night was his 40th of the year, putting him in rare company.  —  The Yankees' third baseman already leads all MLB rookies in batting average (.298), hits (151) …

WHO COULD CLINCH TONIGHT  —  Boston Red Sox (Can clinch season's first playoff spot)  —  The Red Sox can become the first team to officially punch a ticket to October with either a win against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night or losses by both the Rays and Mariners.

New York Mets, Miami Marlins lineups as Jacob deGrom takes the hill  —  After being rained out the previous night, the Mets and Marlins announced their lineups for Tuesday's tilt.  —  Jacob deGrom will be on the mound as he looks to bolster his resume for the Cy Young award, and he will also hit in the No. 9 spot.

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 …

Reliever Nate Jones returns to White Sox after long recovery from forearm injury  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Nate Jones returned to the White Sox Tuesday after another arduous recovery from injury in a career that has been plagued by them.  —  The reliever had a 2.55 ERA …

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 …

What is ‘magic number’ for Atlanta Braves?  —  Entering play Tuesday, the “magic number” for the Braves to win the National League East Division title is 15.  Any combination of Braves victories and Phillies losses that equals the magic number will result in the title for the Braves.

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 …

Wainwright is back in the rotation; he'll start Sunday vs. Dodgers  —  Adam Wainwright's performance on Monday night earned him another start.  He'll be on the mound for Sunday night's game with the Dodgers.  —  Austin Gomber will go Thursday, Jack Flaherty on Friday and John Gant on Saturday.

Each contender's best decision this season  —  Decisions.  We all make them.  We even make them when we don't realize we're making them.  You, for example, decided to click on this article.  Right now, you're deciding whether to continue reading this article.

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: