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.

Peavy trade discussions include Boston's Middlebrooks  —  CHICAGO — At 19 games under .500 and a season-worst 15 games out of first place in the American League Central entering Wednesday's contest with Detroit, the White Sox are operating from a surprising position of power as the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline quickly approaches.

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 …

Orioles likely aren't done dealing  —  The Baltimore Orioles have been the most aggressive buyers on the trade market, acquiring right-handed starter Scott Feldman from the Chicago Cubs and right-handed reliever Francisco Rodriguez from the Milwaukee Brewers.  —  And they might not be done.

Liriano, Alvarez Lead Pirates Past Nationals 4-2  —  WASHINGTON — Pirates left-hander Francisco Liriano did not allow a hit until the sixth inning against a struggling and depleted Nationals lineup, and Pedro Alvarez homered off an otherwise-dominant Stephen Strasburg, leading Pittsburgh past Washington 4-2 Wednesday night.

Final Score: Braves 8 Mets 2  —  The Least You Should Know:  —  Hefner pitched well at the start of the game, but ran into trouble in the 5th when he gave up 5 runs on 2 home runs and was pulled having recorded only one out.  —  The Mets offense was utterly overmatched against Tim Hudson …

Sources: A-Rod thinks Yankees against him  —  Facing the threat of a possible lifetime ban from Major League Baseball for alleged use of performance enhancing drugs, Alex Rodriguez has decided to take his private battle with the New York Yankees public.  —  In a media blitz …

Tigers Sign Jair Jurrjens  —  The Tigers announced (via Twitter) that they have signed Jair Jurrjens to a minor league contract.  Jurrjens declined an outright assignment from the Orioles last week, electing free agency instead.  He will join Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

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 …