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Royals tagged by three homers, Yankees win 4-2 — NEW YORK — Didi Gregorius, Brett Gardner and Chris Carter homered, and the New York Yankees once again downed Jason Vargas by beating the Kansas City Royals 4-2 Monday night. — A reversed umpire's call in the seventh inning kept …
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Paul Sporer / ESPN:
Daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Tuesday — Starting pitching has been a challenge this year, thanks to the seemingly never-ending rash of injuries, but we focus Tuesday on three arms who could have some long-term viability, if your team's rotation has been ravaged by injuries.
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
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 …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Option Anibal Sanchez
Tigers Option Anibal Sanchez
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Bless You Boys and MLB Daily Dish
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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 …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals Notes: Harris, Robertson, Bullpen, Rotation
Nationals Notes: Harris, Robertson, Bullpen, Rotation
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Angels Option C.J. Cron To Triple-A — The Angels announced on Monday that they've optioned first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron to Triple-A Salt Lake and recalled infielder Nolan Fontana in his place. — Entering the season, Cron was a popular trade candidate once the Angels signed Luis Valbuena …
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Terry Collins, Mets need to find way to relieve strain on bullpen — Only three major-league relievers appeared in 80 or more games last season. — The Mets, with their season approximately one-fourth complete, have five relievers on pace to appear in 80 or more games …
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Associated Press:
Trout, Cron power Angels past Mets 12-5 to avoid sweep
Trout, Cron power Angels past Mets 12-5 to avoid sweep
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets need Matt Harvey to get his act and arm together now more than ever
John Rowe / NorthJersey.com:
Mets drop final game against Angels
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
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).
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Houston Chronicle, FanRag Sports and The Crawfish Boxes
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Designate Andrew Aplin For Assignment
Arizona Republic:
Lamb honored — Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending May 21st. — Lamb batted .412 (7-for-17) with seven runs scored, a double, four home runs and 10 RBI over five games to claim his second career NL Player …
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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.
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Lookout Landing
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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 …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
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 …
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
Cubs, John Lackey trail Giants 4-0 in 4th — Chicago Tribune — The momentum following Sunday's 13-6 victory immediately stopped for the Cubs, who trail the Giants 4-0 entering the bottom of the fourth inning Monday night at Wrigley Field. John Lackey has been peppered for five hits through the first four innings.
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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 …
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Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
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 …
Aj MassEspn / ESPN:
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 …
Dave Sheinin / Washington Post:
As their all-stars return to health, last-place Blue Jays could still be dangerous — The six-week pile-up of injuries that has left the Toronto Blue Jays on the brink of the abyss finally reached the point of absurdity last Thursday. Outfielder Darrell Ceciliani, called up from the minors …
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Bluebird Banter
UPI:
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.
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Twinkie Town
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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.