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.

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 …

Hamels wins 2nd straight as Phils beat Nats  —  Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Cole Hamels turns in 2nd straight strong outing to lead Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels threw eight sharp innings …

Beltre homers twice, drives in five as Rangers top Orioles  —  BALTIMORE — Adrian Beltre went 4 for 4 with two homers and a season-high five RBIs to help the surging Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 Tuesday night.  —  Beltre hit a solo shot in the second inning and a three-run drive …

Shields gets home run help as Royals defeat Yankees  —  NEW YORK — James Shields wiggled out of early trouble and got home run help from Billy Butler and David Lough as the Kansas City Royals sent the New York Yankees to their third straight loss, 3-1 Tuesday night.

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 …

Shaun Marcum out for the season; Mets activate Gonzalez Germen  —  Shaun Marcum will not pitch again this season, according to multiple reports.  —  The Mets have recalled RHP Gonzalez Germen from Triple-A Las Vegas.  —  7:05 pm: Marcum has been diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome …

Rockies Acquire Mitchell Boggs, Designate Gardner  —  The Rockies have acquired Mitchell Boggs from the Cardinals in exchange for international bonus slot money, according to announcements from both clubs.  The Cards will get the Rockies' int'l slot bonus No. 4, according to Scott Miller of CBSSports.com …

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 …