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 …

Braves Acquire Michael Bourn  —  After seeing top outfield trade candidates Carlos Beltran and Hunter Pence land with National League rivals, Braves GM made a splash today by acquiring center fielder Michael Bourn and cash from the Astros for center fielder Jordan Schafer …

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Cardinals sending Class AA outfielder to LA for Furcal  —  ST. LOUIS  • To complete the deal with Los Angeles for shortstop Rafael Furcal the Cardinals will send Class AA outfielder Alex Castellanos to the Dodgers.  —  Castellanos, who turns 25 next week, hit .319 for Double-A Springfield this season.

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.

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.

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.

Jays chasing Rockies catcher  —  The Blue Jays are in the hunt for Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta.  (AFP/files)  —  Report an error  —  TORONTO -  —  Both the Cleveland Indians and the Blue Jays are pursuing Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta heading into Sunday's no-waiver trade deadline.

Diamondbacks Acquire Brad Ziegler  —  12:07pm: The A's will receive first baseman Brandon Allen and reliever Jordan Norberto, reports MLB.com's Steve Gilbert.  —  11:53am: The D'Backs acquired Ziegler, tweets Yahoo's Tim Brown.  —  11:47am: The Diamondbacks are likely …

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.

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.