Report: Braun-Biogenesis link began in 2011  —  MILWAUKEE — As Ryan Braun's suspension — and his silence — entered Day 3, details began to emerge Wednesday about transgressions that led to his suspension under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Scouts flocking to watch Sox  —  With players available for right price, especially Peavy and Crain, contenders on prowl  —  White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper on overseeing Jesse Crain's injury rehab.  —  Scouts are well aware White Sox starter Jake Peavy will pitch Thursday in what appears …

Reaction from both Doug Melvin and Francisco Rodriguez  —  By Todd Rosiak of the Journal Sentinel  —  Here is what both general manager Doug Melvin and reliever Francisco Rodriguez had to say the Milwaukee Brewers' trade of “K-Rod” earlier tonight to the Baltimore Orioles.

Reds Agree To Sign Dominican Lefthander Luis Tejada  —  The Reds have agreed to terms with 19-year-old Dominican lefthander Luis Tejada for a $600,000 signing bonus.  —  Tejada had originally signed with the Braves for $125,000, but that contract never became official after Major League Baseball declared …

MORE METS  —  Maybe Anthony Weiner isn't the only Carlos Danger in town.  Carlos Torres used more than his arm to earn his first win as a Met on Tuesday, smacking an RBI single along with his six innings of one-run...

‘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?

Royals best trade chip is Hochevar  —  The Kansas City Royals have given little indication that they will trade veterans before the July 31 non-waiver deadline.  But if they were going to make an exception, right-hander Luke Hochevar would be an obvious candidate.

Indians agree to deal with teenage phenom Gonzalez  —  The Indians have reached a deal worth $950,000 with Cuban teenage right-hander Leandro Linares Gonzalez, according to an industry source.  —  Linares, 19, pitched for the Cuban National Team 16-and-under squad in competitions in Chinese Taipei …

Lester Pitches Red Sox to 6-2 Win Over Rays  —  BOSTON — Jon Lester matched his season high with eight strikeouts and overcame homers by Wil Myers and Evan Longoria as the Boston Red Sox remained in first place with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.

Red Sox Extend Dustin Pedroia  —  The Red Sox have secured the face of their franchise through the 2021 season.  The team today officially announced the signing of second baseman Dustin Pedroia to an eight-year extension that will take effect in 2014.  Pedroia, who is represented by ACES …