Blue Jays rally from a 4-2 hole to stun the Orioles 5-4, riding Addison Barger’s fifth-inning homer and Alejandro Kirk’s ninth-inning sacrifice fly. Kirk also delivered an eighth-inning RBI single to keep Toronto within one as Joey Loperfido added a late RBI hit. Baltimore tagged early against Tomoyuki Sugano, with Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo providing key early and late offense, while Max Scherzer worked five for Toronto. Bieber may settle the finale as Baltimore halves look to bullpen-day.

Brandon Young flirted with a no-hitter into the eighth, only to have Ramón Urías break it up with an infield hit that turned into a throwing error, ending the bid and leaving Houston silent at Daikin Park as Baltimore rolled to a 7-0 win.

Young, in his 11th big-league start, rode a fastball up to 95 mph and a cutter, mixing in a curve, splitter and change to navigate a righty-heavy Houston lineup. He exited after eight innings with 93 pitches, six punch-outs and a 83.7 mph average exit velocity against 19 balls in play. Offensively, the Orioles rewarded him with 14 first-half balls in play that yielded timely hits, including Coby Mayo’s two-out homer in the fourth. The Astros’ bats were quiet, with minimal hard contact through six innings, and Valdez yielded four runs, keeping the door open briefly but Baltimore closed it late. Lance McCullers Jr. showed progress on a Sugar Land rehab, signaling depth moves for Houston as the series opened with a notable pitching duel turned one-sided in the Orioles’ favor.

As the trade deadline approaches, significant changes in MLB bullpens are occurring, especially with injuries and potential trades impacting closer roles. With Felix Bautista of the Baltimore Orioles sidelined due to shoulder discomfort, Seranthony Dominguez and Gregory Soto have emerged as primary save options. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers are leaning on Alex Vesia and Kirby Yates after Tanner Scott's injury, while the Arizona Diamondbacks are facing turmoil with their closer situation. Similarly, the Miami Marlins' Ronny Henriquez seems secure in his role amidst minor trade talks. The Texas Rangers are experiencing a messy bullpen due to injuries, but Robert Garcia and Jon Gray could see increased save opportunities. Fantasy managers should take note of these volatile situations to scoop potential saves as the trade deadline approaches.