Credit: When Steve Pearce went down with an injury, Orioles utility infielder Jimmy Paredes knew it was an opportunity to make his mark on a first-place team.

Paredes homers as Orioles beat Twins 3-2

Baltimore gets Johnson in trade with Boston

Run support lacking for Twins in 3-2 loss

Orioles acquire OF De Aza in trade with White Sox

Plouffe hits historic HR in Twins’ 9-1 loss to O’s

Davis slam carries Orioles past Twins 9-1