They stayed 6 1⁄2 games behind the AL East-leading Blue Jays and increased their lead over the Guardians to 1 1⁄2 games for the American League’s third and final wild-card spot.

Joe Maddon shared an almost patronizing way for the New York Yankees to handle struggling closer Devin Williams.

In describing the behind-the-scenes conversations leading up to the July 31 Trade Deadline, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said some players were “more touchable than others,” making clear they shut down multiple inquiries involving the top of the farm system.