Rizzo: Harper ‘not ready to play in big leagues’  —  NEW YORK — When he was sent to Minor League camp during Spring Training, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper said he would be in the big leagues by July.  However, general manager Mike Rizzo told the local media Wednesday that Harper will not play in the Majors this year.

Jake Peavy basks after redemptive start  —  CHICAGO — It was hard to tell who had a better night at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday, Jake Peavy or his doctor.  —  It appeared to be a draw as Peavy and surgeon Antony Romeo hugged following Peavy's dominating shutout over the best-hitting team …

Holliday and Berkman Leave Cards' Game  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals cleanup hitter Matt Holliday was removed after two innings, complaining of tightness in his left quadriceps.  —  The Cardinals were minus all three starting outfielders after Lance Berkman was taken out as a precaution …

Source: Yankees considering Posada options  —  The New York Yankees will reconsider Jorge Posada's future with the team if his numbers don't improve by the All-Star break, according a baseball official with knowledge of the Yankees' thinking.  —  On Wednedsay, Yankees manager Joe Girardi left Posada …

Slowed by Injuries, and Weather, the Mets Push Through to Victory  —  Before thousands of empty green seats, with black storm clouds practically tripping over the light stanchions at Citi Field, the Mets left-hander Jon Niese threw his first pitch at 7:11 p.m. Wednesday, even though it might have made more sense to take the night off.

Aubrey Huff willing to play 3rd  —  (05-18) 04:00 PDT Los Angeles — It's so crazy, it just might work.  Why not move Aubrey Huff to third base and recall Brandon Belt to play first?  —  The idea supposedly came up as a way to ignite the offense, and might gain more traction following …

Cody Ross' 3-run HR in 9th leads Giants past Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Cody Ross hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rebounded from the Dodgers' three-run rally in the eighth for an 8-5 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Vargas runs scoreless streak to 16 innings, M's beat Angels  —  SEATTLE — Jason Vargas went seven innings and denied Jered Weaver another chance at becoming the first pitcher in the majors to reach seven wins, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Another Yankee Contract Set to Expire  —  After Nearly 4,000 games in the Radio Booth, John Sterling's Contract Ends This Season; a Few Words for His Critics  —  For months, the Yankees have struggled to deal with a delicate matter: the inevitable winding down of two of the team's cornerstone players, Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada.

Bernie: Cards' success breeds jealousy  —  What's the deal with the Cardinals and grumpy old broadcasters?  First we heard from Houston's Milo Hamilton, yelling something about Lance Berkman's physical conditioning.  And then the Cincinnati curmudgeon, Marty Brennaman …

Red Sox score late in rain-soaked win over Tigers  —  BOSTON — Jarrod Saltalamacchia doubled off the left field wall in the eighth inning, scoring Carl Crawford from first and giving the Boston Red Sox their fifth straight win, 1-0 over the Detroit Tigers on a rainy Wednesday night.

Phillies top Rockies 2-1 in battle of NL division leaders  —  PHILADELPHIA — The Rockies and Phillies had a lot in common going into Wednesday night's game at Citizens Bank Park.  —  They both were in first place in their divisions, the Rockies in the National League West, the Phillies in the NL East.

Pirates Beat Reds 5-0, End 6-Game Slide  —  CINCINNATI (AP) — Charlie Morton shut down Cincinnati's powerful lineup again, throwing a five-hitter for his second career shutout, and Pedro Alvarez hit a three-run homer Wednesday night, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-0 victory that snapped their six-game losing streak.

Diamondbacks edge Braves 5-4 in 11 innings  —  PHOENIX - Ryan Roberts scored from third base on Justin Upton's grounder with a drawn-in infield to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 win in 11 innings over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.  —  Roberts beat second baseman Dan Uggla's throw home …

Bias Case May Pose a Problem for Bidder  —  In 2000, the federal agency charged with monitoring workplace discrimination ended its investigation of Eagle Global Logistics, a Texas freight company.  —  Its findings were troubling and lengthy:  —  Eagle, run by a former college pitcher named Jim Crane …