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.”

Cubbie Conundrum: Winning during a fire sale  —  Cubs' Alfonso Soriano talks about possible trades after Monday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.  —  The Cubs have won 8 of their last 12 games since June 26, a streak roughly coinciding with the beginning of their long-anticipated fire sale.

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 …

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 …

Final Score: Mets 10 Giants 6  —  The Least You Should Know...  With Tuesday's victory, the Mets have moved to 22-21 on the road this season, and they have assured themselves of a seventh consecutive road series in which they have either won or split.  —  Dillon Gee pitched …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …