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Tigers-Twins Preview (The Associated Press)

It might still be relatively early in the season, but the Detroit Tigers are clearly frustrated with their play.

 

White Sox pound Twins 11-8 (The Associated Press)

CHICAGO (AP) Alejandro De Aza simply wanted to put the ball in the air. Knocking it out of the park was a nice added bonus.

 

Shin-Soo Choo Quietly Leads the Red-hot Cleveland Indians: Fan View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

With all the drama surrounding closer Chris Perez's statements regarding attendance and fan apathy paired with the Cleveland Indians' three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers, little attention has been paid to Shin-Soo Choo who has been on fire since assuming the leadoff role just 10 games ago.

 

American League notebook -- Thursday, May 24, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

Baltimore: LH reliever J.C. Romero and the Orioles agreed to terms on a minor league contract, and the 35-year-old veteran could be used in a situational role if he makes the majors. He'll report to Class AAA Norfolk (Va.). Romero was released by St. Louis on May 14 after posting a 10.13 ERA in 11 appearances. ... 2B Brian Roberts drew walks in both of his plate appearances and played three innings in the field Wednesday during his first rehab game for Class AA Bowie (Md.). ...

 

Twins-White Sox Preview (The Associated Press)

Aside from an ugly display in the opener of this series, the Chicago White Sox's starting rotation has been lights out of late.

 

Sale sharp, Konerko and Rios HR, Chisox beat Twins (The Associated Press)

CHICAGO (AP) In his first season as a starter, Chris Sale is settling in nicely.

 

Reed officially designated as White Sox's closer (The SportsXchange)

Thanks to a 6-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, the Chicago White Sox had no reason to go to Addison Reed out of the bullpen.

 

American League notebook -- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

Baltimore: RHP Jason Hammel is still penciled in to make his start Friday against the Royals despite problems with his balky right knee. Hammel missed a turn in the rotation earlier this month due to the knee, and he had fluid drained earlier this week. ... CF Adam Jones went 2-for-3 with a walk, extending his hitting streak to 15 games, a career long. He is 22-for-62 (.355) with six homers and 12 RBI during the streak.

 

Ramirez might not be ready to play for A's May 30 (The Associated Press)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Manny Ramirez might not be ready to play for the Oakland Athletics by May 30 when his suspension ends.

 

White Sox's Hudson gets his first look at third base (The SportsXchange)

Orlando Hudson didn't get the starting nod after officially joining the White Sox on Tuesday, but thanks to the Minnesota Twins blowing out Chicago by a 9-2 score, Hudson got in the game.