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With hot start, next step for Nolan Gorman is to test adjustments vs. lefties: Cardinals Extra

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May 16—The results Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman has produced after he spent the past offseason adjusting his swing have been evident. Gorman entered Tuesday with a .979 OPS, fourth-highest across the majors; a .600 slugging percentage, ranking secondbest; and a team-high 33 RBIs that we tied for the sixth-most in the league.
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Four-minute mile no longer elusive

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One thing I like about Facebook is that it reminds me about the birthdays of my friends. I have an easy opportunity to wish them a Happy Birthday, something I would probably not do without the reminder. My wife is much more intentional and sends out birthday cards via the U. S. Postal Service on a regular basis. I am often reminded on FB about important anniversaries, which again offers me a chance to send greetings.

Nearly no-hit: Here’s how Kansas City Royals broke up Padres no hitter in eighth inning

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The Kansas City Royals proved to be no match for San Diego Padres pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday night. Wacha, who entered with a 4.82 ERA this season, was dominant from the first pitch. He took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before Royals second baseman Michael Massey singled to start the frame.

‘Next team’ for Warriors’ Draymond Green could be Kings, Clippers, Pistons, Thunder, Suns

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After 11 seasons with the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green is one of several high-profile players who could be on the move this summer. Sacramento might seem like an unlikely destination following Green’s run-in with the Kings in a contentious first-round playoff series, but oddsmakers don’t see it that way.

Cardinals come home seemingly a different team, their star Nolan Arenado returning to form

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May 15—BOSTON — Members of the Cardinals had been saying for weeks that they weren’t as bad as they were playing. Of course, that sentiment carries a bit more weight coming off winning six of seven games including five of six on the road than it did in the midst of an eight-game skid.