Topic: J.J. Hardy

CLEVELAND -- Edwin Encarnacion belted a three-run home run in the first inning, while Mike Clevinger pitched six scoreless innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hit shutout as the Cleveland Indians won their team-record 16th game in a row, beating the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Friday night at Progressive Field.

The New York Yankees got to their hotel in Baltimore around 3 a.m. after beating the Boston Red Sox in a Sunday night game.

BALTIMORE -- Kendrys Morales hit three home runs and set a career high with seven RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays snapped the Baltimore Orioles' seven-game winning streak with a 11-8 victory Thursday night.

BOSTON -- Tim Beckham's three-run homer capped Baltimore's five-run second inning, Kevin Gausman tossed 7 2/3 scoreless frames with five strikeouts and the Orioles blanked the Boston Red Sox 7-0 Saturday at Fenway Park.

The Los Angeles Angels are peaking at the right time.

Craig Gentry usually helps the Baltimore Orioles with his defense and speed. On Monday night, though, he made a difference with his bat.

The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Tim Beckham from the Tampa Bay Rays before Monday's non-waiver trade deadline.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jonathan Schoop hit a towering two-run homer, Manny Machado reached base three times and Wade Miley bounced back with a strong effort on the mound in the Baltimore Orioles' 5-1 win against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

Corey Kluber had just about everything working on Monday night, and the Baltimore Orioles paid the price.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy told reporters on Monday that his broken wrist will sideline him four to six weeks.