Alex Rodriguez not planning to make deal with MLB  —  New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has no intention of negotiating a settlement with Major League Baseball, two persons close to Rodriguez told USA TODAY Sports, and currently plans to appeal any potential suspension.

Red Sox, Pedroia Agree On Extension  —  5:53pm: The extension is officially complete, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports (via Twitter).  —  12:30pm: The Red Sox and Dustin Pedroia have agreed in principle on an extension worth approximately $100MM over seven years, tweets Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.

Orioles Acquire K-Rod From Brewers for Prospect  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Baltimore Orioles have acquired reliever Francisco Rodriguez from the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league infielder Nick Delmonico.  —  The Orioles cleared space for Rodriguez on the 40-man roster Tuesday …

‘Disappointed’ Kemp says Braun should lose MVP  —  TORONTO — Matt Kemp wouldn't say on Tuesday that the 2011 National League MVP Award should be given to him, but did say it should be taken from suspended Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun.  —  “Do I feel like it should be stripped?

Mets Request Release Waivers On Shaun Marcum  —  The Mets announced today that they have placed right-hander Shaun Marcum on unconditional release waivers after it was confirmed that he is unlikely to pitch again this season (Twitter links).  —  Marcum, 31, pitched to a 5.29 ERA in 78 1/3 innings …

Red Sox, Cardinals emerge among potential Jake Peavy suitors  —  The Red Sox and Cardinals appear to be emerging as two of the potential players for White Sox star right-hander Jake Peavy, according to sources.  —  Several other teams could be in the mix, and the Diamondbacks …

Dodgers may be favorite for Cuban shortstop  —  Guerrero to try out for MLB clubs at team's complex in DR on Wednesday  —  The Dodgers are among the finalists in the hunt for Cuban shortstop Alexander Guerrero, and they may have emerged as the favorite to sign the 26-year-old infielder.

Pirates Closer Jason Grilli Placed on DL  —  WASHINGTON — The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed National League saves leader Jason Grilli on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm.  —  Grilli, who left Monday night's game at Washington in the ninth inning with discomfort in his forearm …

Marquis out for season due to elbow injury  —  MILWAUKEE — Padres pitcher Jason Marquis will miss the remainder of the season after it was determined on Monday that he has significant damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.  —  Manager Bud Black said Marquis met earlier Monday …

Nationals dismiss Eckstein, name Schu hitting coach  —  Former roving hitting instructor for Washington takes over to lead slumping offense  —  WASHINGTON — On Sunday morning, according to Rick Eckstein, Nationals manager Davey Johnson assured him that he was doing a good job as the team's hitting coach.

Key 9th inning helps Braves rally against Mets  —  NEW YORK — Jason Heyward made a diving catch with runners on first and second and two outs in the ninth inning after pinch-hitter Reed Johnson hit a go-ahead single with two outs in a two-run top half, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 …

MLB Suspends Ryan Braun For Remainder Of Season  —  Major League Baseball has suspended Ryan Braun for the rest of the season due to his involvement in the Biogenesis PED scandal, and he has accepted the deal, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.