The Boston Red Sox (5-6) and Toronto Blue Jays (10-12) entered Wednesday with losing records against left-handed starters. The Baltimore Orioles — the other entrant in what appears to be a three-team American League East race — haven’t used a left-handed starter all season. Perhaps realizing they’re missing out on a competitive advantage, the Orioles have shown interest in trading for left-handed starters Francisco Liriano and Drew Pomeranz.

Starlin Castro hit a walk-off home run on the second pitch he saw from Jason Motte in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Yankees to a 9-8 victory over the Rockies on Wednesday afternoon and earning a split of the two-game Interleague series at Yankee Stadium.

The Marlins were desperate for a starter to go deep into a game, and left-hander Adam Conley delivered on Wednesday afternoon, scattering four hits over eight innings in a 3-0 win over the Braves at Marlins Park.

Left-hander D.L. Hall (Houston County HS, Ga.) was in full control from the first pitch as he started the opening game of USA Baseball’s Tournament of Stars, leading Team Brave to a 7-5 victory over Team Stars.

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Salvador Perez is having his best year with the bat for the Royals, ignoring an increased strikeout rate to add far more power to his game. Considering how ineffective the rest of the AL’s catchers have been, it makes Perez look even more valuable.

A great pitcher from a fierce American League-rival opponent, sweltering weather on the second day of summer … neither seem capable of getting in the way of the sensational Joe DiMaggio right now.

Advanced flow and smooth mechanics.

Cuban free-agent infielder Yulieski Gurriel was at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday for a private workout with the Dodgers, an industry source confirmed to MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez.

Approaching the All-Star break, Nolan Arenado’s offensive pace in 2016 is, somehow, even slightly better than it was a year ago, when he finished the ’15 campaign as the National League leader with 42 home runs and the Major League leader with 130 RBIs.

Close races remain in the National League at catcher, second base, third base and shortstop nearing the final week of voting in the 2016 Esurance MLB All-Star Game Ballot, as fans decide starters for the 87th All-Star Game presented by MasterCard on July 12 in San Diego.

As noted poet Tony Batista once said, “Traveling first leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” Oh, wait.

The Marlins have the longest postseason drought of any National League franchise. And they are serious about ending it. Miami has engaged in preliminary talks about trading for a starting pitcher, contacting the Tampa Bay Rays regarding Jake Odorizzi and San Diego Padres on Drew Pomeranz, sources said.

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Roughly a month shy of Zack Wheeler’s scheduled return from Tommy John surgery, the Mets have temporarily shut the right-hander down due to right elbow discomfort. Wheeler is scheduled to fly to New York for an examination on Wednesday by Mets doctors.

The Dodgers activated outfielder Yasiel Puig off the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and made room for him on the 25-man roster by optioning right-handed pitcher Carlos Frias to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

As they continue to search for worthwhile additions to their stagnant lineup, the Mets are among the teams harboring interest in Cuban free agent Yulieski Gourriel. The team will hold a private workout for Gourriel, general manager Sandy Alderson said.