What To Expect: Gary Sanchez  —  After a rough start to the year offensively, the Yankees' bats have recently begun to awake from their early-spring slumber, the most recent evidence being three home runs on Thursday night against the Royals.  That included an opposite-field blast …

Orioles Rally to Beat Tigers 7-5 for 5th Straight Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 12, 2016, 10:40 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Jonathan Schoop hit a tiebreaking two-run triple in the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 Thursday night …

Cueto Strong, Greinke Struggles Again as Giants Top D'Backs  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 13, 2016, 1:12 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Johnny Cueto pitched seven strong innings for San Francisco, Zack Greinke had another rough outing at home for Arizona and the Giants opened a four-game series …

Southside HS student accidentally shot self in cafeteria, says school  —  GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) - One student at Southside High School accidentally shot themselves in the school cafeteria Friday morning, putting several schools in the Greenville area on alert, according to school officials.

Shields Strong, Upton Homers and Padres Beat Brewers 3-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 12, 2016, 11:21 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MILWAUKEE — James Shields had a season-high nine strikeouts in seven innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.

No one expected a Stephen Strasburg extension.  Then Scott Boras made a call.  —  It had become a ritual for the Strasburgs of San Diego, an annual opportunity for a young family to sort out business, to assess the past year and look toward the future.  Stephen and Rachel, parents to 2-year-old Raegan …

Brewers Acquire Jhan Marinez, Designate Michael Kirkman  —  The Brewers have acquired righty Jhan Marinez from the Rays, according to a club announcement.  To clear roster space, southpaw Michael Kirkman was designated for assignment.  —  Marinez, 27, has seen scattered major league time in parts of three seasons dating back to 2010.

Rangers Pitcher Darvish Says Elbow Strength Is Back  —  ROUND ROCK, Texas — Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish went four strong innings in a rehabilitation start on Thursday as he edges closer to a return to the Majors after missing last season due to elbow surgery.

Profar understands future might not be with Rangers  —  Healthy, happy shortstop OK with another organization  —  No shoulder issues since returning to regular duty  —  Hitting needs work before coming back to MLB  —  ROUND ROCK  —  Jurickson Profar feels good in his first regular …

Nick Swisher, Baseball's Ultimate Bro's Bro, Isn't Ready To Quit  —  At 10:00 p.m. on a Thursday night, Nick Swisher is in his element.  More specifically, he's in Allentown, Pennsylvania, shirtless at a table in the Lehigh Valley IronPigs' cramped visitors' clubhouse.

White Sox Acquire Anthony Ranaudo  —  The White Sox have acquired righty Anthony Ranaudo from the Rangers, according to an announcement from Texas VP of communications John Blake.  Right-hander Matt Ball will go back in return.  —  Ranaudo, 26, was once regarded as a significant prospect with the Red Sox …