Column: Cubs not worried about fatigue factor from grueling 30-day stretch  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs stretch of consecutive workdays will reach 30 by the time they get an off day Sept. 20, by which time everyone will be tired of seeing each other.  —  “'Listen, I love all my teammates …

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.

Last Slide  —  Jacob deGrom on his night in the loss to the Marlins Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  NEW YORK — Tuesday served as a fitting summary of Jacob deGrom's unjust season.  —  He produced another stellar start and set an MLB record, yet suffered the loss and dropped below .500 despite owning the best ERA in MLB.

Rays can't get offense going as Shane Bieber, Indians post 2-0 shutout  —  Mallex Smith pops out with the bases loaded to end the seventh inning, one of the few times the Rays had a chance to score Tuesday against the Indians.  —  Josh Donaldson went hitless in in Cleveland debut …

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.

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.

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

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 …

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 …

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 …