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.

As Phillies' lineup flounders, big questions loom |  David Murphy  —  Baseball is a weird sport, and a lot of weirder things have happened than a team overcoming a 5½ game deficit with 19 to play.  But when you watch a team like the Phillies in a situation like they faced on Tuesday afternoon …

MLB commemorates 9/11 anniversary with ballpark ceremonies  —  NEW YORK (AP) — In a way, Don Mattingly was about as far from the hustle and bustle of downtown New York City as an ex-ballplayer could be on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.  —  The former New York Yankees captain was cleaning …

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.

No change yet in plans for Cubs to play Thursday in Washington  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs still don't know if they're going to hop an airplane late Wednesday night, headed into Washington and possibly Hurricane Florence-driven storms.  —  Manager Joe Maddon said he's checking hurricanetracker.com …

Josh Donaldson activated off DL, set for Indians debut Tuesday  —  Josh Donaldson will make his Cleveland Indians debut on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, batting fifth and playing third base.  —  The Indians activated Donaldson from the disabled list earlier Tuesday.

MLB: Sean Manaea out for year  —  Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea will have season-ending surgery on his left shoulder next week.  —  Manaea has been on the disabled list since Aug. 26.  The surgery to repair an impingement will be Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.

Last Slide  —  DENVER - With several of his pitching decisions backfiring, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has found himself frequently second-guessed after games in recent weeks.  —  General Manager Mike Hazen didn't address any specific decisions, but he believes Lovullo has generally put …

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

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.

Mets 3B David Wright takes live BP as comeback try continues  —  NEW YORK — David Wright took live batting practice Tuesday at Citi Field as the New York Mets captain tries to complete his comeback from a string of debilitating injuries.  —  The third baseman originally was scheduled …

Brewers trim Cubs' NL Central lead to 1 with 3-2 win  —  CHICAGO (AP) Right after Tommy La Stella struck out swinging for the final out, Jeremy Jeffress pounded his glove with his right hand and Erik Kratz pumped his right arm in jubilation.  —  Forget about the wild-card standings.

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 …

Ronald Acuna's energy reminds manager of former Braves farmhand  —  Before Ronald Acuna made his major-league debut, everyone had a comparison.  —  Hank Aaron.  Alex Rodriguez.  Roberto Clemente.  Ken Griffey Jr.  —  The theme: Superstar athletes, face-of-the-franchise talents, Hall of Famers.

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 …

Orioles right-hander Alex Cobb, fighting blister, exits Tuesday's start after two innings  —  Orioles right-hander Alex Cobb, whose start was pushed back two days to accommodate a lingering blister on his pitching hand, left Tuesday's outing against the Oakland Athletics after just two innings.

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.