Overview

• Baltimore routed Toronto 16–4 in the opener as Tyler O’Neill homered for a fourth straight game and Ramón Urías hit two home runs.
• The Orioles traded reliever Seranthony Domínguez to the Blue Jays between games in exchange for minor-league pitcher Juaron Watts-Brown.
• Nathan Lukes delivered a three-run homer in the seventh inning of the nightcap to lift Toronto to a 9–8 win and stave off a sweep.
• Houston announced on July 31 the acquisition of infielder Ramón Urías from Baltimore to strengthen its infield after injuries sidelined key starters.
• The moves underscore Toronto’s aim to protect its division lead, Baltimore’s pivot to a seller approach and Houston’s push to bolster its roster ahead of the postseason.