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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.
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Rob Bradford / Full Count:
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 …
John Lott / National Post:
Toronto Blue Jays shut down rookie Devon Travis for at least a week after lingering shoulder pain — BUFFALO, N.Y. - For four at-bats on Friday night, Devon Travis felt buoyant. He didn't get a hit, but more importantly, his shoulder didn't hurt. — And then it did again.
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Phil Taylor / SI.com:
Johan Santana would not change a thing. Manager Terry Collins might — Johan Santana needed 134 pitches to toss the first no-hitter in Mets history on June 1, 2012, but he was shut down with an arm injury later that summer. — Suppose the devil made you this bargain …
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Matt Ehalt / NorthJersey.com:
Mets: Lucas Duda has flipped his long-ball switch — Lucas Duda had just three homers when the Mets faced the Cardinals on May 20, yet hitting coach Kevin Long had no concerns about the lack of power from the lefty. — Long referred to Duda's breakout season in 2014, when he hit 30 homers …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
MLB Power Rankings: Can anything stop the Cardinals? — We start this week's edition of our Daily News MLB Power Rankings with kudos to the remarkable St. Louis Cardinals, who are back to the top spot after a one-week break. — The Cards are amazing, aren't they?
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Arizona's Trumbo may prove too valuable to trade — for now — FOX Sports — Diamondbacks right fielder Mark Trumbo continues to look like an obvious trade candidate, and third baseman Jake Lamb is expected to return from a left foot injury by late next week, seemingly leaving …
Associated Press:
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 …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Designate Donnie Veal For Assignment — The Braves announced today that they have designated lefty reliever Donnie Veal for assignment for the second time this season. Right-hander Cody Martin will be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take Veal's place on the roster.
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Ken Davidoff / New York Post:
Jeurys Familia: from afterthought to potential All-Star — Ruben Tejada at third base? I don't know. Let's put the over/under line at 10 days for that one. — Then again, when the Mets broke camp in early April, did anyone have Jeurys Familia as their most likely All-Star?
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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Dominic Smith named FSL Player of the Week — Mets minor league first baseman Dominic Smith, currently playing with High-A St. Lucie, has been named the Florida State League Player of the Week (June 1, 1:15 p.m.) — In six games this past week, Smith hit .385 with a .692 SLG percentage …
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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
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
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