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 …

Christian Lopez gets plenty of help  —  One good turn deserves another, and another, and another.  —  Christian Lopez, a 23-year-old cellphone salesman from Highland Mills, N.Y., decided to return Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit ball Saturday instead of trying to cash in.

Jaime Garcia signs with Cardinals  —  ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals solidified their rotation for the future Wednesday, signing left-hander Jaime Garcia to a four-year contract extension with club options for a fifth and sixth season.  —  “Jaime is one the best young arms in baseball,” general manager John Mozeliak said.

The 100 Worst Baseball Players Of All Time: A Celebration (Part 1)  —  Eric Nusbaum — This is a celebration.  I realize that sounds strange—compiling a list of the worst of something doesn't seem like a joyous occasion.  But by worst 100 baseball players I don't just mean the objective worst …

Exclusive: MLB Wants AEG LA Downtown Ballpark  —  On July 20, 2011, in a Delaware bankruptcy court, current Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball legal representatives will present competing plans for interim financing for the club.

Joe Buck Cites Willie Mays ‘Interview’ from Wall Street Journal that Never Happened  —  FOX MLB announcer Joe Buck was providing commentary during the All-Star Game about several players skipping the Midsummer Classic.  Buck was obviously dissatisfied that so many players elected not to partake in the game …

Prospects Chat With Jim Callis  —  Moderator: Jim Callis will answer your draft, prospects and major league questions beginning at 3 p.m. ET.  —  Steve Dakota (Orlando,Fl): Does Matt Moore have better overall ‘stuff’ than Clayton Kershaw?  How do they compare?

New low for All-Star Game ratings  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Baseball's All-Star game has drawn a record-low rating for the second straight year.  —  The National League's 5-1 win Tuesday on Fox earned a 6.9 rating and 12 share.  That's down 8 percent from the 7.5/13 in 2010.

Braves to shut down Medlen for six weeks  —  What the Braves thought was a minor setback for Kris Medlen in his recovery from elbow reconstruction surgery will now force them to shut him down for six weeks.  —  Braves general manager Frank Wren said Wednesday that Medlen is suffering …

The Yankees on the Yankees  —  We Asked the Tough Questions: Who'd Win ‘Jeopardy’?  Who Has Your Back in a Brawl?  Who Would Be Class President?  —  Photo Illustration by Patrick Conlon / The Wall Street Journal; Everett Collection, Southcreek Global/Zuma Press  —  Nobody knows a baseball player like his teammates.

Kirk Gibson's passion spills over to Diamondbacks players  —  In his first full season as Arizona manager, the former All-Star outfielder known for a fiery disposition is making the team a winner with a blend of toughness and flexibility.  —  Arizona Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson has steered his team toward the top of the NL West.