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 …

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 …

Even with Luis Robert agreement, White Sox GM Rick Hahn says more work to do  —  White Sox general manager Rick Hahn says the club still has more work to do as it rebuilds.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  As the White Sox wait to officially welcome Luis Robert into the fold …

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 …

Royals are on pace to break their other paltry home-run record  —  NEW YORK  —  So the Royals have this home-run record, and it has somehow survived for three decades.  —  The mark has lasted through 100-loss seasons, and it has endured through American League pennants and championship parades.

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 …

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 …

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).

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.

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 …

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 …

Is Scott Schebler's power a fluke?  —  Reds outfielder Scott Schebler homered for the third consecutive game Monday — and over the past month, nobody in baseball has hit more.  —  It's not really a fluke, either.  Schebler hit for power in the minors, and this isn't a case of someone selling out hitting a ton of fly balls.

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 …

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 …

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 …