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.”

Willie Harris signed  —  The Reds agreed to terms with utility player Willie Harris on a minor league contract, two sources confirmed to MLB.com on Monday.  —  Harris, who will be invited to camp as a non-roster player, can earn an $800,000 base salary if he makes the club and his overall salary can reach $1 million with incentives.

New Astros owner mulls name change  —  HOUSTON — New Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is considering changing the name of the franchise as well as its uniforms.  —  Crane says the team will conduct a study to decide whether or not to change the name.  He says switching uniforms is something they are “highly considering.”

Angels still in the mix to land Cordero  —  Free-agent closer Francisco Cordero expects to pick a team by the end of this week, and the Angels are one of four finalists for his services, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told MLB.com.  —  The identity of the other three clubs …

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.

Reinsdorf issues statement on Ozzie's exit  —  CHICAGO — White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf issued a statement Monday concerning Ozzie Guillen's exit as manager on Sept. 26, with two games remaining in the 2011 regular season.  Guillen was released by the team from the remaining year …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.