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 …

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 …

Updating the top prospects  —  Harper soars while Montero plummets in midseason prospect rankings  —  With the Futures Game and more than half the minor league season in our rearview mirror, it's time to update the rankings of the top prospects in the minors.

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.

Price lands deal for giving up Jeter milestone hit … ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The pitcher who gave up Derek Jeter's 3,000th career hit has a deal to sign memorabilia connected with the milestone.  —  Tampa Bay's David Price agreed with Steiner Sports to autograph collectibles, including baseballs and pictures.

Ortiz, Gregg each get four-game ban for fracas  —  Orioles' Gonzalez hit for three games; Showalter gets one  —  Discipline has been handed down to those involved in the incidents that took place between the Orioles and Red Sox in last weekend's series at Fenway Park.

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.”

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 …