Royals' Duffy looks to duplicate success vs. Yankees (May 23, 2017)  —  NEW YORK — Five days ago, Danny Duffy enjoyed tremendous success in shutting down the New York Yankees.  —  A effective slider was a key element that day, and Duffy looks to replicate it Tuesday night …

Diamondbacks, Zack Greinke lead White Sox 5-1  —  Photos from the game on May 22, 2017, in Phoenix.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Daniel Descalso hit a three-run homer off White Sox right-hander Miguel Gonzalez, and the Diamondbacks led 5-1 Monday night at Chase Field.

Tigers' Anibal Sanchez going to minors in hopes of regaining starting pitching form  —  HOUSTON - Anibal Sanchez is a starting pitcher.  —  He has been for his entire professional baseball career.  —  So instead of continuing to work upstream as a relief pitcher - see-sawing between …

James Loney granted release from Braves' Triple-A Gwinnett  —  ATLANTA — First baseman James Loney has requested and received his release from the Braves' Triple-A Gwinnett team.  —  The 33-year-old Loney signed a minor league deal with the team on Thursday after the Braves learned …

Wild pitch helps Angels beat Rays 3-2  —  ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.  —  Jefry Marte scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the seventh inning to help the Los Angeles Angels' beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Monday night.  —  The Angels, who have won six of eight, pushed across the run without …

Championship window may be closing for Giants  —  San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik hits a home run off Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey in the first inning Monday, May 22, 2017, at Wrigley Field.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Everyone knows the Red Sox have been the Cubs' role models since …

Tigers option RHP Anibal Sanchez to Triple-A Toledo  —  Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Anibal Sanchez has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo, manager Brad Ausmus announced today.  —  Ausmus said Sanchez made the decision to go to the minors in an attempt to become a starter again.

Mariners make roster moves to clear spot for return of Cano  —  SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have recalled catcher Mike Zunino and pitcher Emilio Pagan from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned three players to help clear a spot for the expected return of second baseman Robinson Cano.

Minor MLB Transactions: 5/22/17  —  Here are Monday's minor moves from around the league...  - Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that right-hander Carlos Frias has accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus after clearing waivers (Twitter link).

All Rise!  The Judge's Chambers, in session at Yankee Stadium  —  NEW YORK (AP) The verdict is in: Rookie slugger Aaron Judge is getting his own rooting section at Yankee Stadium.  —  Now in session, The Judge's Chambers.  —  Framed by faux wood paneling, covering three rows and fashioned …

Mariners' Bergman to start opener at Nationals  —  WASHINGTON — It is amazing what leaving Denver can do for pitchers and their confidence, not to mention their ERAs.  —  That appears to be the case for Christian Bergman, who is slated to start on the mound for the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday …

Minnesota Twins put Phil Hughes on DL for biceps injury  —  The Minnesota Twins placed Phil Hughes on the 10-day disabled list with inflammation of the right biceps tendon and recalled Kyle Gibson from Triple-A Rochester to start Monday's road game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Phillies drop Michael Saunders in order, hoping to get him going  —  Phillies manager Pete Mackanin is doing everything in his power, trying to get slumping rightfielder Michael Saunders going.  —  An all-star last year with the Toronto Blue Jays who tailed off precipitously in the second half …

White Sox top prospect Yoan Moncada appears in Chicago, just for doctor visit  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Yoan Moncada caused a minor social-media stir Monday morning when he posted a photo of himself with a filter that showed he was in Chicago.  —  However, the top White Sox prospect did not arrive to prepare for a big-league call.

Fantasy 30: Eric Thames, Aaron Nola, Ian Kinsler and more  —  Even when you're a fan of one specific major league baseball team, it can be difficult to keep track of all the news that surrounds your favorite club on a daily basis.  However, when you're a fantasy baseball owner …

A's try to keep power amped up against Marlins (May 23, 2017)  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics powered their way to a 3-1 series win over the Boston Red Sox last weekend at Oakland Coliseum, hitting eight home runs to give them 64 for the season.

Cubs outfield prospect Mark Zagunis regains hitting stroke at Triple-A Iowa  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon compares outfielder Mark Zagunis to former major-leaguer Kevin Millar.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  After being optioned to Triple-A Iowa last March, Cubs outfielder Mark Zagunis was described …