Ross Hits Winning Single in 11th, Cubs Beat Royals 2-1  —  CHICAGO — David Ross hit an RBI single with one out in the 11th inning Sunday, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the Kansas City Royals 2-1.  —  The Cubs and Royals split the abbreviated two-game series.

Souza homers again, leads Odorizzi, Rays over Orioles (Yahoo Sports)  —  Steve Souza Jr. homered for the third time in three games, and the Tampa Bay Rays provided right-hander Jake Odorizzi a rare show of offensive support in a 9-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Bartolo Colon gets NL leading eighth win as Mets take out Marlins  —  The New York Mets avoided a sweep by defeating the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Sunday afternoon.  —  Bartolo Colon (8-3) became the National League's first eight game winner with the win.  Colon allowed three runs over 7 innings …

Astros, Keuchel blank White Sox  —  HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel outdueled Jose Quintana in a battle of left-handers, leading the Houston Astros to a 3-0 victory over the White Sox Saturday at Minute Maid Park.  —  Quintana, who left after 6 1/3 innings trailing 1-, received no runs of support …

Paco Rodriguez's drop in velocity is only partially by design  —  ST. LOUIS >> Paco Rodriguez's velocity isn't the same as it was when he first debuted with the Dodgers late in the 2012 season.  —  Back then, Rodriguez's fastball averaged an even 90 mph.  He's still only 24 years old …

Adrian Beltre injures thumb, to miss at least two weeks  —  Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre curls up in pain Sunday after jamming his left thumb on second base while trying to break up a double play.  Brandon Wade AP  —  jwilson@star-telegram.com  —  ARLINGTON

Chavez Shuts Down Yankees to Lead Athletics to 3-0 Win  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Jesse Chavez pitched eight impressive innings and Stephen Vogt hit a two-run homer to give the Oakland Athletics their first series win since the beginning of May with a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday.

Bryce Harper may skip Home Run Derby at All-Star Game  —  With his father - and pitcher - on the disabled list, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper said he may not participate in this year's Home Run Derby at Great American Ball Park, but he hasn't made a final decision yet.

Source: Phillies' approach with Cole Hamels trade changing (slightly)  —  According to a major league source familiar with the Phillies' way of thinking, Philadelphia recently has altered its approach in regards to dealing Cole Hamels ... somewhat.  —  Per the source, the Phillies now are willing …

Maldonado Homers in 17th, Brewers Beat Diamondbacks 7-6  —  MILWAUKEE — Martin Maldonado homered with one out in the bottom of the 17th inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers outlasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak.  —  The catcher hit the first pitch …

Despaigne Leads Padres to 7-1 Win Over Pirates  —  SAN DIEGO — Odrisamer Despaigne pitched eight strong innings and Will Middlebrooks homered and drove in three runs in the San Diego Padres' 7-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday night.  —  Despaigne (3-3) held the Pirates scoreless …

Braves Score 4 in the 9th to Stun Giants 7-5  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Jace Peterson tripled with the bases loaded in Atlanta's four-run ninth inning to lead the Braves to a 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.  —  Santiago Casilla (4-1) blew his third save, allowing four runs and three hits.

Giavotella's 2-Run Single in 8th Helps Angels Sweep Tigers  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Johnny Giavotella hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, making up for an earlier error that helped the Detroit Tigers score the tying run, and the Los Angeles Angels completed …

Indians Designate Jerry Sands For Assignment  —  The Indians announced (via Twitter) that they have designated Jerry Sands for assignment.  In a related move, Carlos Santana has been reinstated from the paternity list.  —  Today's move marks the second time this year that Sands has been DFA'd by Cleveland.