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.”

Yankees Aggressively Pushing Chamberlain, Hughes  —  The Yankees are aggressively pushing trades involving Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes, an AL executive tells Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).  In fact, a deal sending Chamberlain to a National League team could happen soon, though nothing is imminent on either front.

Molina returns with Cards promising more days off  —  ST. LOUIS — A three-day layoff proved sufficient for catcher Yadier Molina, whose right knee improved enough by Tuesday that the Cardinals were willing to put the All-Star catcher back in the lineup against the Astros.

Blue Jays send Rogers to the mound in Cleveland  —  The Sports Network  —  The Toronto Blue Jays will send Esmil Rogers to the mound when they look to get back in the win column against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.  —  The Jays opened a six-game road trip on a sour note and lost …

At 2013 MLB All-Star Game, Mets legend Tom Seaver, fighting back from Lyme disease and memory loss, ready for pitch  —  A year ago the mention of the Mets hosting the All-Star Game for the first time since 1964 might have easily drawn a blank look on Seaver's face.

Appel joins former No. 1 pick Correa in Class A  —  ST. LOUIS — Mark Appel is on the rise.  —  The No. 1 overall pick in last month's First-Year Player Draft was promoted to Class A Quad Cities on Tuesday and will join the team Wednesday before a six-game homestand, joining last year's No. 1 overall pick, Carlos Correa.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.