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ST. PETERSBURG -- In a season where so much has gone wrong for the Orioles, so much went right for them against the AL-leading Rays at Tropicana Field on Wednesday.

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Orioles couldn’t have gotten a better beginning to Tuesday’s game against the Rays. They just didn’t get anything else the rest of the night en route to a 4-1 loss at Tropicana Field. After getting blown out in Monday’s series opener, Baltimore delivered the first blow

ST. PETERSBURG -- Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is excited to finally have Jackson Holliday available, no matter where he decides to play the 22-year-old infielder. “I have confidence that Holliday can play center field right now,” Albernaz said prior to Tuesday’s game against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Wait, will

It takes a special type of athlete to be a successful closer in the big leagues. They observe the game from their perch in the bullpen, waiting hours for their chance to do their simple yet absolutely crucial job: Come in with the game on the line in the ninth

ST. PETERSBURG -- Jackson Holliday returned to the Orioles just in time for their series against the team with the best record in the American League. On Monday, the O's activated Holliday from the 10-day injured list ahead of the club's opener against the Rays at Tropicana Field, although he

ST. PETERSBURG -- Trevor Rogers was clearly trying to hold back some emotion as he spoke in the visiting clubhouse following the Orioles’ 16-6 loss Monday to the Rays at Tropicana Field. He did not hold back on what he thought about his latest frustrating start.

Jurrangelo Cijntje's season with Double-A Springfield hasn't been a smooth ride. But even when he's not at his best, the Cardinals' No. 4 prospect can still show flashes of pure brilliance.

Leo De Vries is learning a new position. What isn't new, however, is his ability to hit and hit and hit.

Rainiel Rodriguez is one of four teenagers getting at-bats at Double-A right now. He looks like he belongs.

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The Subway Series rivalry has created many memorable, dramatic moments for nearly 30 years. MLB Rivalry Weekend presented by Booking.com debuted just last year, but it is the perfect time for another edition of New York vs. New York. That’s exactly what we’ll get this weekend at Citi Field.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins made a pair of moves on Thursday morning, and while one of them was expected, the other was definitely a bit jarring. In addition to calling up right-hander Zebby Matthews to start against the Marlins and optioning Travis Adams to Triple-A St. Paul, Minnesota optioned Opening

Every player has their own “Welcome to the big leagues” moment once they finally reach the sport’s highest level. It’s that realization that playing in the Majors is different than everything else.

Spoiler alert: Aaron Judge is the No. 1 hitter in baseball, according to votes cast by a group of MLB.com experts.

Colt Emerson is picking up RBIs in droves right now.

MILWAUKEE – After getting Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn back from the injured list during their last road trip, now Christian Yelich is back for the Brewers, too.

Brandan Bidois was about 11 or 12 years old, a kid with big league dreams, when he got fellow Australian and former MLB relief pitcher Grant Balfour to sign a baseball card for him. Balfour wrote on the card: “Good luck with your career.”

When the Yankees traded light-hitting infielder Jorbit Vivas to the Nationals this past March, do you remember whom they got in return? It was right-handed pitcher Sean Paul Liñan, and if that name is unfamiliar to you, it's time to brush up.

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Henry Bolte's single-game performance Friday for Triple-A Las Vegas would stand as a good week for most players.

• Get tickets to a Minor League game The A's No. 5 prospect went 5-for-5 with five extra-base hits -- two homers, two doubles and a triple -- against St. Paul at

Arjun Nimmala has been in Double-A for less than a week, but it seems like he's already comfortable at his new level.

• Get tickets to a Minor League game The Blue Jays' No. 3 prospect -- and MLB No. 64 -- recorded four hits and scored twice for the

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Blue Jays’ offense will right itself at some point. There are reasons to believe that better days are not too far ahead. But what has been a trying start to the season offensively continued Wednesday as the Blue Jays were blanked by the Rays, 3-0, to

ST. PETERSBURG -- Max Scherzer has been on the injured list since April 27 due to left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis. Nine days later, the good news is that Scherzer’s ankle feels better. The bad news is that his forearm doesn’t feel as good as his ankle.

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Blue Jays welcomed George Springer back to the top of their lineup for Tuesday’s 4-3 loss against the Rays at Tropicana Field. But the order was without its biggest bat.

ST. PETERSBURG – Through 36 games last year, the Blue Jays were 16-20. If memory serves correctly, everything ultimately worked out. Through 36 games this year, the Blue Jays are 16-20. They know they can reprise last year’s turnaround with the talent in the clubhouse. But right now, they are

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays have given Kevin Gausman fits for much of his time as a Blue Jay. But not on Tuesday night.