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Flores (foot) went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored for the AZL Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Flores served as the designated hitter and did not play the full game in what was his first game action since May 19. He'll likely need several more rehab games. When Flores starts playing the field and on back-to-back days, that will be a sign the Diamondbacks are preparing to activate him.

Beaty is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Padres, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Beaty started Saturday's game but will return to the bench Sunday with southpaw Joey Lucchesi on the mound for San Diego. Kyle Garlick will start in left field and bat sixth in the final game before the All-Star break.

Cooper (leg) is starting at first base and batting third Sunday against the Braves, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Cooper was pulled from Saturday's contest with right leg camps, but he's good to go following the early exit. The 28-year-old is in a bit of a slump as he is 4-for-22 with nine strikeouts over his last six games.

Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Giants.

His three-run shot in the eighth inning was too little too late for the Cards, but it did give Goldschmidt his second homer in as many nights and 16th of the season. The veteran slugger has hit safely in six straight games, pushing his slash line on the year to a still-disappointing .254/.344/.428, but he at least seems to be building up some momentum heading into the second half.

Cooper exited Saturday's game in Atlanta with right leg cramps, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Cooper collected his second hit of the afternoon during the sixth inning and was lifted for a pinch runner. He went 2-for-3 with one run scored and one walk. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, but the Marlins could play it safe and keep Cooper out of the lineup Sunday with the All-Star break to follow.

Hiura went 1-for-3 with a run, two stolen bases and two walks in a 7-6 victory over the Pirates on Friday.

The 22-year-old only had one steal this season coming into Friday, so to see him swipe a pair Friday was surprising. Hiura has received quite a bit of playing time lately, though, playing in eight games since the Brewers recalled him June 28. He is batting .269 with six home runs, 10 RBI, 11 runs and three steals in 93 at-bats this season.

Bell went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers on Friday.

The 26-year-old is experiencing an incredible week of power. Since Monday, he has five home runs and 14 RBI. That's brought his totals up to an astonishing 27 homers and 84 RBI. He's also slashing .308/.380/.662 with 60 extra-base hits and 68 runs in 331 at-bats.

Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Friday's 9-4 win over the Giants.

The first baseman's homer came off Giants starter Drew Pomeranz in the first inning, extending the Cardinals' lead to 3-0 at the time. Goldschmidt is heating up at the dish, having hit .333 (6-for-18) with three extra-base hits and four walks in his last five games. For the season, the 31-year-old is hitting .251/.342/.418 with 33 RBI and 48 runs scored.

Walker went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Friday's 8-0 rout of the Rockies.

Walker got the scoring started with a two-out, two-run home run off starter Antonio Senzatela in the fourth inning, then crushed a three-run, 431-foot shot off reliever Jesus Tinoco in the fifth. It was the first career multi-homer game for Walker and his third homer in the last two games. His five RBI also marked a career high. The 28-year-old is now batting .263/.332/.505 with 17 homers, 45 runs scored and 43 RBI.

Alonso went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Phillies.

The rookie's efforts gave the Mets a 2-1 lead through six innings, but the bullpen once again fell apart. Alonso is heading into the All-Star break on a major heater, slashing .363/.485/.775 over his last 22 games with eight of his 29 homers on the year.