The games start counting today. And not a moment too soon.No more exhibitions, reentries and extras from minor league camp. The rules aren’t bent. Statistical declines aren’t excused because it’s spring training.

Cedric Mullins and Adley Rutschman each hit two home runs and the visiting Baltimore Orioles trounced the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Thursday afternoon in the season opener for both teams. Mullins was 3-for-5,

Here’s what The Baltimore Sun sports staff had to say immediately after the Orioles’ 12-2 win over the Blue Jays in Thursday’s opener.

Following their team's loss to Baltimore, Blue Jays fans made it clear that they want a Guerrero move made. Flooding the replies of Toronto's final score post, fans called for the four-time All-Star to be extended or traded. "Sign Vladdy in the coming days and all is forgiven," a fan wrote.

The Blue Jays have made another offer in their contract negotiations with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but a gap still remains between the two sides, according to a report from ESPN’s Buster Olney.