Blue Jays closer Ken Giles ‘felt trapped’ during time with Astros  —  Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles isn't backing down from comments he made about his time with the Houston Astros.  —  The World Series champions traded Giles to the Blue Jays on July 30, ending his rocky tenure in Houston.

Cubs offense hoping to break through against Pirates' Chris Archer  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The future is now for the Cubs, who will try to move closer to clinching their third consecutive National League Central title Tuesday night at Wrigley Field.  —  But they will have to do so against …

David Wright now eligible to play for Mets  —  NEW YORK — David Wright has been reinstated from the disabled list and added to the New York Mets' active roster for the first time since June 3, 2016.  —  After a long road back from a string of injuries, the 35-year-old team captain …

Athletics clinch play-off berth  —  Rays' loss to Yankees hands Oakland spot  —  Seattle: The Oakland Athletics clinched their first play-off berth in four years on Monday night, earning at least an American League wild card when the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the New York Yankees.

Wong returns to Cards' lineup against old foe Gonzalez  —  After missing three games because of tension in both hamstrings, notably the left leg, Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong has returned to the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers and a longtime foe, lefthander Gio Gonzalez.

Bryce Harper says he wants to remain a Nat.  ‘But am I in those plans?  I have no idea.’  —  His jersey hung on a hook at the only locker he has ever known, the home white with HARPER facing out to the clubhouse at Nationals Park.  A cardboard box sat in front of him …

James Shields aims for 200 innings with start against Indians  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Seven major-league pitchers have notched 200 innings this season and James Shields needs to go 1 1/3 innings against the Indians Tuesday to reach that mark.  —  “I think it's pretty special,” White Sox manager Rick Renteria said.

Braves postseason roster reliant on opponent matchups  —  The Braves have confidence in who will comprise their postseason roster, though there's still opportunity for some to make the 25-man set.  Part of that will be determined by whom the Braves play.  —  Lefty Max Fried is among those competing for a spot.

Cubs' Jesse Chavez ready to resharpen pitches  —  Chicago Tribune  —  After being worked like a mule for six weeks, Cubs reliever Jesse Chavez admitted his sharpness was challenged after pitching only once during a 10-day span.  —  “It just felt like the first outing of spring training …

Shohei Ohtani To Undergo Tommy John Surgery  —  Angels starter and DH Shohei Ohtani will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, the club announced to reporters including Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group (via Twitter).  While the outcome was expected, it's nevertheless significant …

Yankees rookies Andujar, Torres braced for postseason pressure  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — On the late April morning he was called up from Triple-A, set to make his major league debut, Gleyber Torres was brought into a private conversation with New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius.

Rockies going full throttle vs. Phillies to bolster playoff hopes  —  DENVER — As a result of being forced to alter their rotation, the Colorado Rockies will start Chad Bettis on Tuesday in what will become a bullpen game against the Philadelphia Phillies.  —  In the opener of a four-game …

Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins series  —  Spencer Turnbull #56 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of the game on September 25, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Hannah Foslien, Getty Images

Braves' Dansby Swanson exits early against Mets  —  Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson left Tuesday's game in New York with left hand soreness, the Braves announced.  —  Swanson lined out to center in his at-bat and was replaced defensively by Charlie Culberson in the bottom of the inning.