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NEW YORK — Ever since the Yankees roared off to their record-threatening start, winning 52 of their first 70 games, the American League East division race was considered all but over.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The anticipation of the moment grew around Tropicana Field. As Drew Rasmussen trotted to the mound for the ninth inning, Tampa Bay Rays fans rose to their feet, cell phones in hand, waiting to document history.

BALTIMORE — Manager Kevin Cash has talked repeatedly about the need for his Rays to be more productive offensively, especially early in games. So when they scored three runs over the first two innings Wednesday, they seemed to be on the right track.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There were a lot of good things for the Rays on Sunday, as they beat the Orioles 7-5 in the last game before the All-Star break.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As much as the Orioles’ fanbase begged for him to join the club’s major league roster and has since pleaded to watch him every day, Adley Rutschman won’t catch every game. Baltimore’s roster construction will likely keep the face of the franchise from the designated hitter…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The breaks seemed to be going against the Rays on Tuesday night.

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CINCINNATI — The Rays completed their lost weekend in Cincinnati on Sunday with a 10-5 drubbing by the Reds.

BOSTON — Corey Kluber acknowledges too much inconsistency this season, feeling there is plenty he can build on and improve on over the next few months.