Reds at Braves prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 8  —  Its Thursday, May 8 and the Reds (19-19) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (17-19).  Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Spencer Schwellenbach for Atlanta.

Rafael Devers tells Red Sox he won't move to first base  —  BOSTON — Rafael Devers is the Boston Red Sox's designated hitter.  —  And he's not interested in another position switch.  —  Speaking with reporters for the first time since Triston Casas was ruled out for the season after rupturing …

Rangers recall Ezequiel Duran after Kevin Pillar is put on 10-day injured list  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers recalled utilityman Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the 26-man roster spot vacated by outfielder Kevin Pillar.  —  Pillar was placed on the 10-day injured list …

Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton amid seven-game slide  —  The Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton following a rocky opening month to the season that saw Pittsburgh quickly slip into last place in the National League Central.  —  General manager Ben Cherington made the announcement Thursday.

Chicago native Robert Prevost becomes the first pope from the US in history  —  Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church on Thursday.

Chet Lemon Passes Away  —  Former White Sox and Tigers great Chet Lemon has passed away at the age of 70, per an obituary from Jeff Seidel of the Detroit Free Press.  A specific cause of death wasn't listed but Lemon's ongoing health problems have been previously documented.