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BALTIMORE — The Orioles are all about hydrating.

PHILADELPHIA — In the context of a 162-game season that runs from the final week of March through the first week of October, a six-game stretch in the middle of August is akin to a needle in a haystack.

PITTSBURGH — Much of the baseball world was introduced to left-hander Framber Valdez this past postseason. Although he made his MLB debut in 2018, the uniquely built (5-11, 240 pounds) Astros starter made a name for himself with four playoff starts this past fall, including a pair off victories in…

CLEVELAND — Domingo German walked the proverbial ballpark, one of several factors that led to the Yankees' ugly 3-2 loss to the Guardians on Monday night at Progressive Field.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays really aren’t going to win them all.

Velazquez had hit three home runs in eight games at Iowa to start the season.

dWAR, other metrics take into account that all positions aren’t created equal.

MINNEAPOLIS — The White Sox got everything they needed Monday in a four-run fourth inning and went on to beat the Twins 4-3 at Target Field.

Hanser Alberto belted a three-run homer in the 4-3 victory.

Oneil Cruz had surgery on his fractured left ankle at Allegheny General Hospital late Sunday night, the Pirates announced on Monday afternoon. They also projected the 24-year-old shortstop's timeline to return at four months, meaning Cruz won't return until after the All-Star break and well into August.

Batting average is up 16 points, stolen bases have spiked 30% and the average game time is down 31 minutes, on track to be the sport’s lowest since 1984.