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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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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Tigers (one hit) unable to back up Michael Fulmer's solid night in 1-0 loss to Astros — HOUSTON - They landed in Texas around 4 a.m. this morning, a bumpy flight in the books, and arrived in their hotel rooms around 5 a.m., one heck of a tired bunch following a Sunday night loss to the Rangers.
ESPN:
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.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers Option Anibal Sanchez
Tigers Option Anibal Sanchez
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Bless You Boys and MLB Daily Dish
Fox Sports:
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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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
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 …
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Injured pitcher Carlos Rodon hopes White Sox will ‘lift the leash off’ soon — Photos of White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon. — Chicago Tribune — Carlos Rodon can present a fairly reserved demeanor, but the left-hander visibly was thrilled to be back around the White Sox on Monday afternoon …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
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 …
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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.
Rustin Dodd / Kansas City Star:
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.
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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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Stats / MLB on Yahoo! Sports:
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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CBSSports.com, Nationals Pastime and Sporting News
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
Fox Sports:
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
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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Associated Press:
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 …
ESPN:
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.
Fox Sports:
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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Royals Review
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 …
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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