Rich Harden-to-Red Sox deal comes apart over medical issues  —  CHICAGO — For much of Saturday evening, it seemed appropriate to start penciling Rich Harden into the Red Sox rotation.  Numerous outlets, including WEEI.com, characterized the deal sending Rich Harden to the Red Sox …

Giants Acquire Orlando Cabrera  —  It appears that Orlando Cabrera is headed for October baseball yet again.  The infielder, who has appeared in four consecutive postseasons for four different teams, is going to San Francisco in exchange for outfield prospect Thomas Neal, the Indians announced.

Infante among Braves' options before deadline  —  The Braves could add a center fielder in the form of B.J. Upton or Michael Bourn before today's 4 p.m. ET Trade Deadline.  There is also a chance they could welcome Omar Infante back to their clubhouse and enhance their bullpen depth with the acquisition of a right-handed reliever.

Orioles ship Derrek Lee to Pittsburgh for Aaron Baker  —  As we hinted a few hours ago, the Pirates are getting a first baseman.  —  The Orioles have sent Derrek Lee to the Pirates for fellow first baseman Aaron Baker, a 2009 11th-round pick hitting .285/.353/.474 with 15 homers for Single-A Bradenton this season.

Active Nationals trade Marquis to D-backs  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals made their second trade of the day, dealing right-hander Jason Marquis to the D-backs for infielder Zach Walters, MLB.com has confirmed.  —  Earlier in the day, the Nationals dealt Jerry Hairston Jr. to the Brewers for outfielder Erik Komatsu.

Van Slyke critical of Rasmus  —  In each of the last four decades, the Cardinals have used a high draft pick - three first-rounders and one third-rounder - on a lefthanded-hitting outfielder who would rise to big-league prominence at various levels.  The first three didn't turn out to be the next Stan Musial but weren't at all bad.

Gallardo strong, Fielder hits 475-foot homer in Brewers 6-2 victory over Astros  —  MILWAUKEE — Yovani Gallardo tossed seven effective innings and Prince Fielder hit a 475-foot home run to lead the surging Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday.

Haren Shuts Down Tigers for Second Time in July  —  DETROIT (AP) — Dan Haren pitched a six-hitter for his second complete game against the Detroit Tigers in 25 days, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory Saturday.  —  Haren (11-6) walked one and struck out one.

Rangers Acquire Koji Uehara For Davis, Hunter  —  After weeks of searching, GM Jon Daniels has acquired some help for his bullpen.  The Rangers acquired Koji Uehara and $2MM from the Orioles for Chris Davis and Tommy Hunter in a move the Orioles confirmed this evening.

LaPorta's HR in 9th Lifts Indians Over Royals 5-2  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Matt LaPorta's three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning gave Cleveland its 12th home win its last at-bat Saturday, 5-2 over the Kansas City Royals.  —  That wasn't the only drama.

Even after Carlos Beltran trade was surefire white flag, some Mets still believe in their season  —  WASHINGTON - So far there is no movement among the Mets' players to put up a cardboard cut-out of Sandy Alderson in the clubhouse, the way the Hollywood version of the Cleveland Indians once …

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Source: Cardinals, Dodgers have deal in place for Rafael Furcal  —  Update: A source tells our own Craig Calcaterra that the Cardinals and Dodgers have agreed to the particulars in a Furcal deal and that Furcal is leaning toward waiving his no-trade protection to go to St. Louis.