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12:05 AM ET, June 2, 2015

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Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Is Joey Gallo going to Rangers or Round Rock?  —  Joey Gallo spent spring training with the Rangers and could be with them Tuesday as the replacement for Adrian Beltre.  Max Faulkner Star-Telegram  —  jwilson@star-telegram.com  —  Joey Gallo did not travel with Double A Frisco ahead …
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Discussion: Metsblog and Amazin' Avenue
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Marlins Option Steve Cishek  —  The Marlins have optioned struggling former closer Steve Cishek to Double-A, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports on Twitter.  It's a startling turn of events for the righty, who had already been taken out of his 9th-inning role.
Discussion: Fish Stripes
Associated Press:
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.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Associated Press:
World War II Vet Fulfills Goal of Pitching at Wrigley Field
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Associated Press:
Jason Hammel Strikes Out 11 and Cubs Beat Marlins 5-1  —  MIAMI — Jason Hammel had a career-high 11 strikeouts in 6 2-3 innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 Monday night.  —  With his start pushed back because of a cracked fingernail and a rainout, Hammel (4-2) …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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?
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.
Discussion: Fox Sports and Federal Baseball
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?
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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 …
Patrick Saunders / On the Rox:
Rockies' Jordan Lyles headed to disabled list, possible surgery on toe  —  TOPICS  —  “I don't feel like I'm snake bit or anything like that, just unfortunate.”  —  Those were the words of Colorado Rockies right-hander Jordan Lyles on Monday when word came down that he will go on the 15 …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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.
Discussion: Talking Chop
 
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Danny Abriano / Metsblog:
Dominic Smith named FSL Player of the Week
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Despaigne Leads Padres to 7-1 Win Over Pirates
Associated Press:
Maldonado Homers in 17th, Brewers Beat Diamondbacks 7-6
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Cincinnati.com:
Bryce Harper may skip Home Run Derby at All-Star Game
Yahoo Sports:
Souza homers again, leads Odorizzi, Rays over Orioles (Yahoo Sports)
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Michael Leboff / Metsblog:
Bartolo Colon gets NL leading eighth win as Mets take out Marlins
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue and Yahoo Sports
Zach Links / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Designate Jerry Sands For Assignment
Discussion: Al's Ramblings
L.A. Daily News:
Paco Rodriguez's drop in velocity is only partially by design
Discussion: True Blue LA and Dodger Insider
Doug Padilla / ESPN:
Lennie Merullo dies at age 98
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