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Missed it by that much.

TORONTO — There was finally something to celebrate Tuesday night.

TORONTO — The waiting is the hardest part.

NEW YORK -- Even Mother Nature is making it harder for Aaron Judge these days. The Yankees slugger would have led off the bottom of the seventh inning Sunday night, but rain and lightning closed in on the Stadium and the game was delayed before Judge could get his fourth…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Top starter Shane McClanahan had another rough outing Sunday, and the Rays had another bad day, losing 7-1 to the Blue Jays.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays and Blue Jays engaged in another tense battle Saturday, this time swapping zeroes into the seventh inning.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Friday’s win was impressive enough, as the Rays battled back after letting two leads get away to beat the Blue Jays, 10-6.

PHILADELPHIA -- A big reason — perhaps the biggest reason — why the Phillies are within reach of meaningful baseball in October is because of their depth. Unsung heroes have stepped up in the unlikeliest of moments, and it’s happened all season long. Rookie shortstop Bryson Stott, five-foot-ten backup catcher…

Can these former All-Stars figure things out before their careers take a scary turn?

PHILADELPHIA — Four pitches into an all-important homestand — perhaps the final week the Phillies will play at home this season, whether they make the playoffs or not — rookie shortstop Bryson Stott overthrew first base and hit a cameraman, bloodying his forehead.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Thanks to a quirk of the schedule, the Rays’ first meeting of the season included champagne showers for the visitors.