Dan Patrick: Braun ‘may be innocent’  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Citing information from “somebody involved in the process,” sports commentator Dan Patrick said on his radio show Monday morning that “Ryan Braun may be an innocent man” and “may be exonerated.”

Mariners Sign Kevin Millwood  —  The Mariners have been rumored to have interest in Kevin Millwood for a month or so now, and today, news has come out that he has agreed to terms with the team on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.  It's not at all uncommon for teams …

Prospect Watch: Top 10 outfielders  —  MLB.com's Top 50 Prospects list has been expanded to 100.  The 2012 version will be unveiled Wednesday on MLB.com as well as on a one-hour show on MLB Network, airing at 10 p.m. ET.  Leading up to that, MLB.com takes a look at baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

Opening Day Ticket Opportunity Begins Tomorrow  —  Gold and Marquee Games also Included in Opening Day Opportunity at Brewers.com  —  The Milwaukee Brewers today announced specifics of an Opening Day Opportunity that will allow fans the chance to purchase tickets to Opening Day at Miller Park …

Dodgers sale: Who's who in the bidding process  —  With opening bids due Monday, here is a look at the 15 individuals, groups or corporate entities publicly identified as prospective buyers.  —  Joe Torre is looking to go from the Dodgers' dugout to the owners' suite with the banker Warren Buffet trusts most.

Sources: Reds ink veteran utility man Harris  —  CINCINNATI — The Reds addressed another need for infield depth when they agreed to terms with utility player Willie Harris on a Minor League deal, two sources confirmed to MLB.com on Monday.  —  Harris, who will be invited to camp as a non-roster player …

Ten least-likely guys to break up a no-hitter  —  So close.  —  Not that it matters, but so close.  —  It's happened many times in baseball history.  A team pitches for nine full innings (or more) and walks away having surrendered just one hit.  One hit allowed is almost always enough to win the game …

Scouting reports for the Top 10 Prospects (How to subscribe) … One game, one strike, is all that separated the Rangers from winning their first World Series and completing the organization's transformation.  —  Texas twice squandered a two-run lead to the Cardinals in Game Six of the World Series …

Rays keep beating the odds  —  Tampa Bay has relished being underdogs, but they've shed label  —  ST. PETERSBURG — A year ago, the Tampa Bay Rays were doomed.  Their best all-around player, Carl Crawford, had defected to Boston, and scores of others, including three other All-Stars, were gone via free agency and trades.

Orioles Release Kyle Hudson  —  The Orioles released Kyle Hudson, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.  Baltimore had designated the outfielder for assignment on January 10th to create 40-man roster space for Wei-Ying Chen.  —  Hudson, 25, posted a .296/.375/.336 line with 41 stolen bases …

SF offers Tim $100M-plus but more able on Cain  —  The Giants are talking to franchise pitchers Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain about multiyear deals, but while there are early indications they'll have a decent or better chance to lock up Cain into his free-agent years, the team seems to be focusing …

Sabathia says new Yankees help title chase  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Michael Pineda has pitched one season in the majors and Hiroki Kuroda never has been out of the NL West, but CC Sabathia said he is convinced the pair make the Yankees the favorites in the AL East again.