The July 31 deadline has become a de facto measuring stick for how much ground the Orioles can make up in the standings and how quickly they can do it.
Lawmakers in some states are moving to delete their home addresses from online directories and Wisconsin legislators are seeking added security for a session this week after one Minnesota legislator was killed and another wounded in their suburban Minneapolis homes last weekend in what Gov. Tim Walz described as a targeted political attack.
Colin Selby was recalled from Triple-A, giving the Orioles an additional bullpen arm until they need another starter. At Norfolk, Selby has a 3.24 ERA in 16 games.
Israel and Iran have traded more missile attacks despite international calls for a halt to the fighting, with neither country showing signs of backing down.
Jon Gambrell, Natalie Melzer and Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press