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The visiting Toronto Blue Jays will send their ace to the mound on Wednesday in hopes of continuing their dominance of the Atlanta Braves.

Charles Odum Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna hits a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) May 11, 2021 - 8:00 PM ATLANTA (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero homered and drove in three runs and the Toronto Blue Jays took advantage of Atlantas indecisive fielding in the eighth inning, rallying past the Braves 5-3 Tuesday night. Gu...

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2021/05/12 10:51 Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. swings for a home run off Atlanta Braves Bryse Wilson in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 11... Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. swings for a home run off Atlanta Braves Bryse Wilson in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuna Jr., right, celebrates with Freddie Freeman (5) after hitting a home...

MLB notebook: A’s told by league to explore relocation options If a new ballpark in Oakland is not a feasible option – and the team says it wants a facility in the city – the Athletics have been given permission to look elsewhere. Associated Press Share Fans wearing face masks wait to enter the Oakland Coliseum for a game between the Athletics and the Houston Astros. The A’s have unsuccessfully tried to get a new ballpark in Oakland, and MLB has given its OK for the team to explore re...

MLB Trade Rumors The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve claimed right-handed reliever Jay Flaa off waivers from the Orioles, who’d designated him for assignment over the weekend. The move fills Atlanta’s 40-man roster. Flaa, who’ll turn 29 in a month, was selected to the big league roster for the first time in his career last month. The Orioles’ sixth-round pick in 2016, he made his MLB debut on April 27, tossing 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief with a pair of walks and a strikeo...

Bogaerts and Alex Verdugo each had three hits for the Red Sox. Chavis was recalled Friday from Triple-A Worcester and took the roster spot of Kiké Hernández, who was placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain. Chavis started at second and batted leadoff — his only other appearance this season was April 10 against Baltimore as a pinch-runner. Garrett Richards (2-2) beat the Orioles for the first time in three starts this season, allowing four runs and eight hits over sev...

Chavis, Bogaerts hit home runs, Red Sox beat Orioles Michael Chavis homered in his first start of the season, Xander Bogaerts also connected and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-6 on Saturday night. The Canadian Press Boston Red Soxs Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez , The Canadian Press BALTIMORE — Michael Chavis homered in his first start of the season, Xander Bogaerts also connected and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Oriol...

MLB Trade Rumors Cody Stashak has been optioned to Triple-A, while Derek Law takes his place in the bullpen. Law had to be added to the 40-man roster, so infielder After proving himself a solid option out of the bullpen for the Twins with 40 innings of 3.15 ERA baseball from 2019-20, Stashak has stumbled badly to start the season. Stashak is still missing bats at a good clip, striking out a robust 36.5 percent of hitters, but his walk rate has skyrocketed to 13.5 percent as well. Fielding Ind...

MLB Trade Rumors Cody Stashak has been optioned to Triple-A, while Derek Law takes his place in the bullpen. Law had to be added to the 40-man roster, so infielder After proving himself a solid option out of the bullpen for the Twins with 40 innings of 3.15 ERA baseball from 2019-20, Stashak has stumbled badly to start the season. Stashak is still missing bats at a good clip, striking out a robust 36.5 percent of hitters, but his walk rate has skyrocketed to 13.5 percent as well. Fielding Ind...