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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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?

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 …

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.

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

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 …

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.

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 …

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?

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 …