On Thursday, Tampa swung a deal with the struggling Baltimore Orioles, sending the 37th overall draft pick in exchange for right-handed reliever Bryan Baker. The trade marks one of the first major transactions ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline and signals the Rays’ intent to push hard for a playoff spot.

This season has put a spotlight on the Orioles’ pitching pipeline and their unwillingness to draft pitchers early. That could change soon.

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The San Francisco Giants are looking to stay within striking distance of the LA Dodgers, and one writer connects them to Orioles slugger Ryan O'Hearn.

Of the 64 pitchers Orioles GM Mike Elias has drafted and signed, 40 are still with the organization and only nine have reached Triple-A.

Bo Bichette missed his third consecutive game last night -- all three of Toronto's wins over the Yankees. The shortstop is nursing a sore knee. His availability is unclear for today's finale when the Jays go for a rare four-game sweep over their AL East rivals.

The Tampa Bay Rays have swapped arms entering their final series of the regular season against the league-leading Detroit Tigers.