1. Crain's on His Game, But Don't Tell Him So

    ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jesse Crain knows he has been pitching very well out of the Chicago White Sox 's bullpen this season. He just doesn't want to know how well.....

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  2. Royals Put Dyson on Disabled List, Recall Lough from Omaha

    OAKLAND, Calif. — The Royals ' injury-free run ended Friday morning when they placed outfielder Jarrod Dyson on the 15-day disabled list because of a sprained right ankle suffered in Wednesday's 9-5 victory at Los Angeles...

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  3. Alburquerque in DET's Plans, but Brass Wants Him to Resolve Command Issues

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  4. Nick Castellanos Shows Signs of Progress in Tigers System

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  5. Cleveland Working on Meeting Trevor Bauer in the Middle

    CLEVELAND: If Trevor Bauer were a left-handed pitcher, it would all make more sense. Lefties are long known in baseball for their eccentric ways, especially working their craft from the mound...

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  6. Indians Option Hagadone to Triple-A

    CLEVELAND -- The Indians optioned struggling left-hander Nick Hagadone to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, clearing a spot on their active roster on the eve of the opener of a four-game home series with the Mariners ...

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  7. Experience, Thicker Arms Combine to Create Mega Mark

    CLEVELAND -- The instant his bat met the ball, Mark Reynolds dropped his lumber to the dirt, took three steps, glared at the pitcher, spit and commenced his trot around the bases...

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  8. Giambi Embraces Wise Vet Role

    CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On the wall just outside the Indians clubhouse, a photo collage is growing. Players have taped up snapshots of teammates in various stages of the game, at important times in this young season...

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  9. Numbers Game: On Yost, Francona and the 1-0 Complete Game

    A few weeks back, Ned Yost pulled James Shields after eight shutout innings because the Royals had only a one-run lead. .....

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  10. Cleveland's Rotation Paying Early Dividends

    The Cleveland Indians ' pitching rotation has spent the first six weeks of the season making a statement. Now it might be time for a fashion statement. .....

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  11. Does History Tell Us Adam Dunn Is Going to Save the Chicago White Sox?

    Chicago White Sox slugger Adam Dunn seems to be in the midst of a renaissance at the dish. And if Dunn’s recent history serves as our guide, the White Sox and their fans are in for a treat...

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  12. Jeff Keppinger Walks, White Sox Immediately Win

    Dayan Viciedo walking just isn't quite the red alert it used to be, but it should be. With the Sox having already rallied and tied the game 4-4 in the eighth inning, Angels reliever ...

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  13. After Career-Worst Inning, Justin Verlander Vows Quick Rebound

    Justin Verlander expressed resolve and displayed perspective Thursday night after allowing seven runs in the third inning — the most he has given up in an inning in his career...

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  14. Sox Rally in 8th for 3rd Straight Victory

    ANAHEIM, Calif. – After committing their share of blunders Thursday night that has mirrored their rough start, the White Sox got some late help from an Angels team just as defensively challenged...

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  15. 4 Things We Learned About Detroit Tigers Through the First Quarter of the Season

    With the one-quarter mark of the 2013 season approaching, the Detroit Tigers have reinforced the fans' offseason hype that they are a strong World Series contender...

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  16. Report: Source Says Tigers Still 'Looking Hard' for Additional Help in Bullpen

    The Detroit Tigers have done their fair share of bullpen shuffling already this season. According to a CBSSports.com report, the Tigers are still seeking additional help. .....

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  17. Watch: TV Crew Honors White with Half Inning of Silence

    Fred White was the radio voice of the Royals for 25 years, and remained close to the team until his sudden death yesterday, at the age of of 76. During last night's game, he was given the perfect tribute: silence, and baseball...

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  18. Alex Gordon's Rise, Fall and Re-Emergence Mirrors That of Royals

    ANAHEIM, Calif.—Perhaps no baseball player in recent years embodies his franchise more than Alex Gordon does the Kansas City Royals . From the hope to the heartbreaking failure to the almost complete resurrection, Gordon is the Royals...

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  19. Former Royals Broadcaster Fred White Dies at 76

    The news when it came Wednesday afternoon was surprising only in its suddenness. Those close to former Royals broadcaster Fred White knew he was terribly sick.....

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  20. Arcia's Now Seeing Slow, Slower and Slowest

    The Twins had scored a run and there were runners on second and third with two outs in the first inning on Wednesday at Target Field...

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  21. Huge Game Could Be Wake-Up Call for Adam Dunn

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  22. Hot Bat and Hot Corner ... Mark Reynolds Welcomes Both

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  23. Royals Top Prospect Bubba Starling Is Struggling Because He Can't See

    Bubba Starling was one of the most-hyped high schoolers in recent memory before being drafted by the Royals with the No. 5 pick in 2011, but after a strong debut at rookie-ball last season he's been terrible this season...

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  24. Tribe Is 11-4 in May and Looking Like a Contender

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  25. Morneau Has Hot Bat, But Glove Wowing Twins

    MINNEAPOLIS -- Justin Morneau was impressive again at the plate on Tuesday night with three hits against the White Sox , but it was his defense that caught the eye of Twins manager Ron Gardenhire...

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