Ryan Braun didn't answer questions  —  Ryan Braun, who has repeatedly denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs, refused to answer questions during a recent meeting with Major League Baseball about his connection to Tony Bosch and the Biogenesis clinic in Miami, sources told “Outside the Lines.”

Picky Indians seek top starter, have talked about Garza, Gallardo  —  The Indians seek a starting pitcher and have held discussions about Matt Garza and Yovani Gallardo.  —  It's no surprise the Indians would like to add a starter.  The twist is that they are limiting themselves to a top-of-the-rotation type.

Bruce Bochy loves Matt Harvey but won't disclose NL All-Star starter  —  When it comes to Matt Harvey's chances of starting the All-Star Game, Giants manager Bruce Bochy Monday offered no hints about his decision.  —  “I can't really share because that's done as far as announcing the starter once …

Cards weigh options with veteran Wigginton  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  The Cardinals are considering a roster move before tonight's game against Houston that could bring clarity to veteran Ty Wigginton's role with the club and reshape the club's bench …

Coleman: Shaun Marcum ‘done for the year’  —  Ed Coleman, in a spot on WFAN, said he believes Shaun Marcum is “done for the year.”  —  “That hasn't been announced here today, but it's coming shortly,” Coleman said.  —  Coleman noted that he heard that the Mets are working with Marcum's agent on contract details.

Sources: Giants, Francoeur reach deal  —  The reeling San Francisco Giants added to their depleted outfield Tuesday, reaching agreement with Jeff Francoeur, according to major-league sources.  —  Francouer, 29, was designated for assignment for the Kansas City Royals on June 30 and released Sunday.

If Derek Jeter does return to these Yankees, he'll be going from Triple-A to Triple-A roster in Bronx  —  Brett Gardner and Robinson Cano were the only hitters in the lineup who could have scared the Royals, though Vernon Wells seems to have found some life in his bat after his recent work with hitting coach Kevin Long.

Dodgers look for relief, may find it in Milwaukee  —  The Dodgers got the starting pitcher they needed when they traded for Ricky Nolasco.  —  The next task: Improving what statistically has been one of baseball's worst bullpens.  —  A Dodgers scout was dispatched to Milwaukee this week …

Statement from the San Diego Padres  —  SAN DIEGO - Peter Seidler, lead investor of the San Diego Padres, and Ron Fowler, Executive Chairman, announced today that they have accepted the resignation of Tom Garfinkel as President and CEO of the team.  —  Both Fowler and Seidler expressed …

Howard contract a total loss  —  Why Phillies slugger's deal is the worst of all time  —  It may surprise no one that the 2013 Philadelphia Phillies are not where they hoped to be in the win-loss column.  After a disappointing 81-81 record in 2012, the worst finish for the Phillies in a decade …

Johnson faces Indians as Jays kick off six-game road trip  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays will send Josh Johnson to the mound tonight in Cleveland to start a six-game road trip leading into the All-Star break.  —  It's the first time the two teams …