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.

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.

Hosmer homers twice in Royals' win over Orioles  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eric Hosmer hit two home runs and Alcides Escobar drove in the winning run in the ninth to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.  —  David Lough singled and scored …

Tim Hudson carted off field following gruesome ankle injury  —  Braves righty Tim Hudson had to be carted off the field on Wednesday night after Mets outfielder Eric Young Jr. accidentally stepped on his right ankle/foot at first base.  Here is video of the play, but you are forewarned; it's rather gruesome:

Soriano tells Cubs he would accept Yanks deal  —  PHOENIX — Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano said Wednesday he gave team president Theo Epstein a list of teams he would accept a trade to and it included the New York Yankees.  —  “I have a list.  The Yankees are on the list,” …

Norris, Veras drawing interest; hard to see them staying in Houston  —  The Astros' two main trading chips, starting pitcher Bud Norris and reliever Jose Veras, are drawing considerable interest, according to sources.  —  The likelihood would seem to be that both veteran players are traded …

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 …

Lohse pitches seven solid in Brewers' win over Padres  —  MILWAUKEE — Kyle Lohse pitched seven strong innings and Carlos Gomez had four hits and drove in two runs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.  —  It was the Brewers …

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.

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.