The Toronto Blue Jays (63-44) have the best record in the AL for many reasons, but veteran outfielder George Springer is one of the main ones. The 35-year-old is slashing .291/.383/.506 with 18 homers and 57 RBI over 101 games this season. He leads the team in homers after hitting 19 in 145 contests last year.

Ramón Laureano homered and drove in three runs, Adley Rutschman marked his return from the injured list with three hits and two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-4.

What a ride the season has been for the Toronto Blue Jays. They were a bottom-third team through just about two months. For real. I looked back and on May 26, I had the Blue Jays ranked 22nd.  And now they'll head to August at No.

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was struck in the head by a 96 mph pitch in the ninth inning and exited the game vs. the Orioles.

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly searching for bullpen help before Thursday, and adding All-Star closer David Bednar will help them lock down the A.L. East.

In the top of the fourth inning with no outs and the Orioles leading 6-3, righthander Zach Eflin had a 1-0 count on Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement. Eflin then delivered a 90 mph sinker right down the middle, about as close to a perfect pitch as you can get.

Adley Rutschman and his youthful spirit returned to Camden Yards on Monday. The catcher was reinstated from the injured list after a nearly six-week absence with an oblique strain.