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.”

Wood could pitch in All-Star Game on side day  —  CHICAGO — Travis Wood may get a chance to pitch in the All-Star Game after all.  —  Manager Dale Sveum said Tuesday that the left-hander, who will be the Cubs' sole representative in the July 16 game at Citi Field, could pitch one inning or face one batter …

Stults throws four-hitter as Padres beat Rockies  —  SAN DIEGO — Eric Stults pitched a four-hitter, Alexi Amarista drove in two runs and the San Diego Padres snapped their 10-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.  —  Stults (7-7) struck out five …

Archer pitches six strong, streaking Rays top Twins  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chris Archer pitched six strong innings, while Matt Joyce and Kelly Johnson drove in two runs apiece to help the surging Tampa Bay Rays extend their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 4-1 victory …

Cingrani's rise not without challenges  —  As a solid fill-in, Reds southpaw has needed to develop pitches  —  Tony Cingrani has turned heads around Major League Baseball.  —  The 24-year-old southpaw, having made his Major League debut last September for the Reds, didn't crack Cincinnati's Opening Day roster this spring.

With four-hit night, Papi ties all-time DH record  —  SEATTLE — On a night where David Ortiz hit two doubles and a home run, a lone single in the eighth inning seemed fairly innocuous.  But with his son D'Angelo watching from the stands, that single gave Ortiz 1,688 career hits, tying Harold Baines for the most by a designated hitter.

Cubs closing in on deal with prospect Tseng  —  Chinese Taipei right-hander, 18, ranked 29th on international list  —  The Cubs have been busy on the international market this year and are closing in on a deal with another top prospect, right-hander Jen-Ho Tseng from Taiwan, according to an industry source.

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 …

Nolasco strong in Dodgers debut in win over Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX — Ricky Nolasco gave up four hits over seven innings in his Dodgers debut and surging Los Angeles beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Tuesday night for its 14th victory in 17 games.  —  Nolasco (6-8), acquired Saturday …

Final Score: Mets 10 Giants 6  —  The Least You Should Know...  Dillon Gee pitched 6.2 innings, allowing five earned runs and nine hits.  He struck out three batters and walked five, which was one short of his career high.  —  Omar Quintanilla went 3-for-5 including an RBI single in the fourth inning.

Bisons add Robinson from Double-A  —  Luis Jimenez placed on DL, Ramon Hernandez released  —  The Buffalo Bisons today announced that INF CLINT ROBINSON has been promoted to the club from Double-A New Hampshire.  The team has also placed INF LUIS JIMENEZ on the disabled list …

Peralta gets first shutout, Schafer first homer in Brewers win  —  MILWAUKEE — Wily Peralta tossed a three-hitter for his first career shutout and Logan Schafer hit his first career home run to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Goodbye, Ty: Cards release Wigginton  —  • By Derrick Goold dgoold@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8285  —  Noon Tuesday update:  —  Cardinals fans won't have Ty Wigginton to kick around anymore.  —  The club announced today that the veteran infielder, who was batting .158 in his first year …