NEW YORK -- When Aaron Judge fractured his right wrist July 26, first place in the American League East was within striking distance and the fallback option of hosting the wild-card game seemed fairly secure for the New York Yankees.

BOSTON -- Coming off a rare loss, the Boston Red Sox actually won on their off-day on Thursday.

NEW YORK -- The season series between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays is even at six wins apiece, but when the teams get together, the outcome often is based on the venue.

BALTIMORE -- The New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles have some storied history with each other, having played in the 1969 World Series.

The Philadelphia Phillies are meeting up with the best team in baseball for the second time in two weeks.

NEW YORK -- Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman grew up rooting for the Boston Red Sox in the Dominican Republic.

BALTIMORE -- The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles sit at opposite ends of the spectrum in the world of Major League Baseball. Boston might be the best team while the Orioles could be the worst.

TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays could not avoid playing the surging Boston Red Sox because the schedule said they must, but they were able to prevent being swept in the three-game series at the Rogers Centre.

The Los Angeles Angels made up some ground in their slim playoff pursuit this week, but still have a long road ahead if they hope to get back in contention.

TORONTO -- The Boston Red Sox will be going for another series sweep Thursday night when they play the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a three-game series.

NEW YORK -- While the New York Yankees endured two four-hour, extra-inning games in a seven-game road trip, J.A. Happ was recovering from hand, foot and mouth disease.

Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts and his girlfriend, Brianna Hammonds, are expecting a baby.

The Toronto Blue Jays will start right-hander Mike Hauschild while the Boston Red Sox will start left-hander Brian Johnson in the second game of the series.

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino will try to get back on track when he takes the mound against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier bit back after receiving criticism from broadcaster Michael Kay, saying "shame on you bro."