Just when it appeared the Orioles were poised to complete a sweep of last-place Tampa Bay, the Rays’ bats came alive, their bullpen was perfect, and they jogged off the Tropicana Field turf with a 7-6 victory.

He’s a strong man.

If Jim Thome had to write a “What I did this summer” essay, similar to what many young kids are penning as they return to school, his tale would feature more than a few cool vacations.

A day after the Rays announced Matt Duffy will require season-ending Achilles surgery, the team signed free-agent shortstop Alexi Ramirez to provide up-the-middle depth.

It may not have gone exactly the way Tyler Glasnow envisioned in the big leagues, but this much is certain: The Pirates right-hander was the most dominant pitcher in the Minor Leagues in 2016, making him MLB Pipeline.com’s choice for Pitcher of the Year.

When the Houston Astros selected Alex Bregman with the second-overall pick in the 2015 Draft, the club knew it was getting a potential generational talent capable of racing through the Minors and helping the big league team in short order. That’s precisely what Bregman has proved to be in his first full pro season, and it’s the reason why he was our choice as this year’s MLBPipeline.com Hitter of the Year.

Since Clayton Kershaw last pitched for the Dodgers on June 26, they are 38-24, gained 13 games in the standings and stormed into first place. A lot has changed in Los Angeles, and pitching coach Rick Honeycutt cautioned that even Kershaw can be rusty from inaction, so don’t expect too much too soon.

Other than featuring a couple of MVP candidates, a few guys in the Cy Young discussion and the two teams at the forefront of a deep and dynamic chase for the American League East title, this weekend’s Blue Jays-Red Sox series at Rogers Centre is a real dog. OK, that’s called sarcasm, people.

Major League Baseball, which was instrumental in helping a nation begin to heal following the 9/11 attacks, announced plans on Thursday for the league-wide commemoration, with tributes at all 15 ballparks hosting games on Sunday. This remembrance is part of MLB’s ongoing effort to honor those whose lives were lost and affected on that day.

Major League Baseball, which was instrumental in helping a nation begin to heal following the 9/11 attacks, announced plans on Thursday for the league-wide commemoration, with tributes at all 15 ballparks hosting games on Sunday. This remembrance is part of MLB’s ongoing effort to honor those whose lives were lost and affected on that day.

The Braves announced a March 31 exhibition game against the Yankees will serve as the first game they will play at SunTrust Park. This game will be open only to Braves A List members, a group reserved for full and partial season-ticket holders.

Ten days from now, Tim Tebow will report to the Mets’ Spring Training complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., alongside dozens of teenagers, hoping to make a career in professional baseball.

As the calendar turned to June 1, Twins second baseman Brian Dozier was hitting .202 with five homers and 17 RBIs in 46 games.
It was a continuation of his second-half struggles from last year, as Dozier was batting .207/.285/.348 with 14 homers over his previous 115 games dating back to the 2015 All-Star break

In the 74 days since Clayton Kershaw most recently threw a pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers, plenty has changed. Most notably — and most dramatically — the standings. In less than 11 weeks, the Dodgers have made up 13 games. Yes, you read that correctly.

Snagged.

The schedule gave the Tigers an off-day Thursday to regroup from their gut-wrenching 7-4 loss on Wednesday to the White Sox. Come Friday, they get their reason to refocus as the Orioles come to Detroit for a key three-game series.

Ozzie Albies’ season likely ended on Wednesday night, after he suffered a right elbow injury when he fouled off a pitch during Double-A Mississippi’s opening game against Pensacola in the Southern League playoffs.