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Danny Jansen, a Major League Baseball catcher, has made history by becoming the first player to play for both teams in the same game. The unprecedented feat occurred when Jansen, who was initially playing for the Toronto Blue Jays, was traded to the Boston Red Sox in July.The saga began on June 26, when Jansen was batting for the Blue Jays against the Red Sox in a game that was suspended due to rain. A month later, Jansen was traded to the Red Sox, setting the stage for a bizarre twist of fate.On Monday, August 26, the rain-suspended game resumed, and Jansen found himself in the unusual position of playing against his former team. Despite not featuring in many games for the Red Sox since his move, Jansen was included in the lineup for the historic occasion."I don't even know how this works," Jansen said to The Athletic after being traded to Boston. "I've heard about it a couple times. That'd be funky."Jansen's unique situation became even more remarkable when he was announced as part of the Blue Jays' lineup for the rescheduled game. "I'm just going to put my head down and play," Jansen said before the game resumed. "It's definitely a cool thing."After the game, Jansen expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to make history. "Honestly, when I heard about it, I didn't think I would be the first," he said. "The game has been around for so long. It's one of those oddities that happen in this sport. It's extremely rare and cool."Jansen's historic performance has drawn widespread attention, with the Toronto Blue Jays tweeting, "The first player in @MLB HISTORY to play for both teams in the same game: Danny Jansen."Throughout his career, Jansen has played in 13 games for the Red Sox, batting .257 with a .794 OPS, two home runs, and five RBI. While playing for the Blue Jays, he appeared in 61 games, compiling a .212 batting average, .671 OPS, 13 doubles, six home runs, and 18 RBI.Jansen has announced that he will donate a jersey and the lineup card from the Blue Jays-Red Sox game to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, ensuring that his historic achievement is preserved for posterity.

In a thrilling extra-inning battle at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Toronto Blue Jays emerged victorious over the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Monday night. The game was highlighted by a remarkable defensive play, a clutch home run, and a game-winning groundball.Daulton Varsho stole the show for the Blue Jays, showcasing his versatility with a spectacular glove-saving catch in center field, a solo home run in the eighth inning, and a game-winning RBI groundball in the 10th.The Orioles had taken an early lead with two home runs from Adley Rutschman, but the Blue Jays chipped away at the deficit. Ryan O'Hearn nearly added another homer for Baltimore, but Varsho's leaping catch above the wall kept the game within reach.In the sixth inning, Daniel Vogelbach tied the game with an RBI single, but Rutschman's second homer in the bottom of the inning put the Orioles back in front. However, Varsho's solo shot in the eighth knotted the score once again.The game went into extra innings, where Varsho's groundball proved to be the difference. The Orioles had a chance to tie it up in the bottom of the 10th, but Jordan Romano struck out Colton Cowser and induced a groundout from Cedric Mullins to secure the win.Despite missing key players due to illness, the Blue Jays managed to overcome the Orioles' strong pitching performance. José Berrios allowed only three hits in seven innings, while Corbin Burnes allowed one run in six innings for Baltimore.The victory snapped the Orioles' 16-game series winning streak against AL East opponents. The two teams will face off again on Tuesday night, with Kyle Bradish starting for Baltimore and Chris Bassitt taking the mound for Toronto.

Atlanta's Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York's J.D. Martinez homered to spoil the bid as the Braves beat the Mets 4-1 on Saturday. Fried opened with seven no-hit innings, and Joe Jiménez worked around a pair of walks in the eighth before Raisel Iglesias retired the first two batters of the ninth. Martinez homered just over the wall in right field on the next pitch off Iglesias, who walked Jeff McNeil and allowed an infield single to Harrison Bader before retiring Brett Baty on a fly to center.The Braves have not thrown a no-hitter since Kent Mercker's gem against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 8, 1994. The no-hitter drought is the fourth-longest in the majors. The Braves have the second-most wins and second-lowest ERA in baseball since 1994, a span in which Hall of Famers Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, and John Smoltz pitched for the team.In other MLB action, the Blue Jays overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Twins 10-8, the Red Sox snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Nationals, the Rays beat the Yankees 7-2, the Phillies extended their winning streak to 13 games with an 8-3 win over the Marlins, the Orioles edged the Diamondbacks 5-4 in 11 innings, the Tigers beat the Astros 8-2, the White Sox topped the Guardians 3-1, the Pirates edged the Cubs 10-9, the Giants beat the Reds 5-1, and the Brewers defeated the Cardinals 5-3.

In a thrilling midweek matchup, the Kansas City Royals emerged victorious over the Toronto Blue Jays, claiming a 6-1 victory at Rogers Centre. Seth Lugo, the Royals' starting pitcher, delivered a stellar performance, allowing only one hit through seven innings. His impressive outing included eight strikeouts and two walks, lowering his ERA to a remarkable 1.60.The Royals' offense came alive in the sixth inning, breaking the scoreless tie. Kyle Isbel's double ignited the rally, followed by a sacrifice bunt from Maikel Garcia. Michael Massey's RBI groundout gave Kansas City the lead, and Vinnie Pasquantino's double extended the advantage. Salvador Perez's timely single drove in another run, putting the Royals up 2-0.Toronto's lone run came in the seventh inning when Danny Jansen connected for a solo home run off Lugo. However, the Royals responded swiftly in the eighth inning with Massey's three-run homer off Nate Pearson. Massey's blast marked his second home run in as many games, giving him four RBIs on the night.Chris Bassitt, the Blue Jays' starter, had a solid outing through five innings, but his performance faltered in the sixth. He allowed three runs on four hits in six innings, ultimately taking the loss.The Royals' defense also played a crucial role in the victory. Bobby Witt Jr. made a highlight-reel play in the sixth inning, sliding to stop a ground ball and throwing from one knee to retire Bo Bichette.With this win, the Royals improved their record to 5-2 against the Blue Jays this season. They will next face the Texas Rangers on Friday, with Brady Singer scheduled to start for Kansas City. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, will travel to Washington to take on the Nationals in a three-game series, with Yusei Kikuchi expected to start the opener.

The Kansas City Royals snapped their three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night, thanks to a strong performance from starting pitcher Cole Ragans and a two-run home run from Michael Massey.Ragans, a left-hander, allowed just one run on four hits over 6 2/3 innings, striking out nine batters. He left the game due to cramping in his left calf, but the Royals bullpen held the Blue Jays scoreless over the final 2 1/3 innings.Massey's home run came in the second inning off Blue Jays starter José Berríos, giving the Royals an early 2-0 lead. Berríos pitched well, allowing only two runs on five hits over seven innings, but he took the loss after Ragans outdueled him.Bobby Witt Jr. also contributed to the Royals' victory, reaching base three times and driving in a run. Vinnie Pasquantino added an RBI double in the eighth inning to extend the Royals' lead to 4-1.The Blue Jays managed just one run on six hits against the Royals' pitching staff. Bo Bichette drove in Toronto's lone run with a two-out RBI single in the sixth inning.With the win, the Royals improved to 17-11 in April, their most victories in a month since going 17-9 in June 2017. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, fell to 13-15 on the season.

Justin Turner's two home runs propelled the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Turner's first-inning two-run homer and third-inning solo shot marked his 16th career multi-homer game. Danny Jansen also contributed a solo homer in the third, his second of the season.The Blue Jays' offensive outburst ended a 21-game stretch where they had failed to score more than five runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Davis Schneider added RBIs to support the home run barrage.Royals catcher Salvador Perez, initially scratched from the lineup due to a tight back, delivered a pinch-hit single in the ninth. However, Nate Pearson struck out Michael Massey to end the game, securing his first save of the season.Kyle Isbel's home run and two RBIs proved insufficient for the Royals, who extended their losing streak to three games. Freddy Fermin also homered for Kansas City.Royals starter Jonathan Bowlan struggled, allowing four runs and six hits in 2 2/3 innings. Blue Jays starter Yariel Rodríguez also exited early, leaving the bases loaded in the third. Génesis Cabrera came on in relief and retired Vinnie Pasquantino to escape the jam.In roster moves, the Royals optioned Will Klein to Triple-A to make room for Bowlan. The Blue Jays will send José Berríos to the mound on Tuesday against Kansas City's Cole Ragans.