Mistrial ruled in Roger Clemens case  —  WASHINGTON — The judge presiding over Roger Clemens' perjury trial declared a mistrial over inadmissible evidence shown to jurors.  —  U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton said Clemens could not be assured a fair trial after prosecutors showed jurors evidence …

A Trade About Money, Not Manpower  —  Francisco Rodriguez's recent change of agents helped hasten his trade to the Milwaukee Brewers, a critical deal that at least marginally enhances the Mets' ability to re-sign Jose Reyes.  —  Rodriguez hired Scott Boras to represent him this month …

Yankees call up Golson to replace A-Rod  —  Speedy outfielder Greg Golson will take Alex Rodriguez's spot on the Yankees roster.  —  Golson will be activated in time for Thursday night's second-half opener against the Blue Jays.  Rodriguez underwent surgery Monday to repair a torn meniscus …

Peace in the land of baseball  —  Sixteen years of virtual harmony allows game to grow and profit  —  Ah, labor peace.  —  This relatively serene state is by now taken for granted in baseball.  But there was a time when eight straight labor/management disputes resulted in work stoppages rather than baseball games.

What went right, wrong and what's ahead for the Florida Marlins?  —  Marlins fans could be saying good-bye to Leo Nunez and hello to prospect Matt Dominguez before season's end.  —  Marlins Midseason report  —  Three things that went right  —  Bullish bullpen: The Achilles' heel for much of last season …

Anderson undergoes Tommy John surgery  —  OAKLAND — Following a disappointing first half, not even the All-Star break could pass smoothly for the A's, who on Thursday announced that left-hander Brett Anderson underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery.  —  The reconstructive elbow procedure …

Does Ted Williams Own A More Impressive Streak Than Joe DiMaggio?  —  Ask even the most casual baseball fan to name the player who holds the record for longest hitting streak in Major League Baseball history, and odds are you'll hear the correct answer, Joe DiMaggio, and the correct number of games, 56.

Source: Scott Feldman rejects outright assignment; set to rejoin club  —  SEATTLE - According to a source, Rangers RHP Scott Feldman cleared outright waivers Wednesday, but, as is his right, rejected an outright assignment to the minor leagues and will be activated tonight.

Deal means security for Garcia, family  —  The words Jaime Garcia used most often Wednesday to describe the benefits of his new, four-year extension with the Cardinals were the same words his agent heard repeatedly from the lefty as the motivation to pursue a contract.  —  He wanted “security.”

Rays, Cards Had ‘Serious Talks’ About Rasmus In 2010  —  The Rays and Cardinals had serious talks about a trade that would have sent Colby Rasmus to Tampa Bay last year, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (on Twitter).  The center fielder appeared to request a trade last summer, though he later denied doing so.

The 100 Worst Baseball Players Of All Time: A Celebration (Part 2)  —  Eric Nusbaum — Here's the second part of the roundup of baseball's low achievers:  —  Notorious Or Unpleasant Individuals  —  52. Marty Bergen, 1896-1899 (Boston Beaneaters)  —  Marty Bergen was the brother of Bill Bergen …