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.

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:

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.

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,” …

Schierholtz has five RBIs as Cubs beat D'backs in 12 innings  —  PHOENIX — Nate Schierholtz lined a two-out double into the left-field corner in the top of the 12th inning to drive in the go-ahead run and the Chicago Cubs held on to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 Wednesday night.

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 …

Rockies snap two-game skid with win over Marlins  —  DENVER — Jorge De La Rosa tossed six scoreless innings, Todd Helton doubled and scored a run, and the Colorado Rockies held on beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Wednesday night.  —  Michael Cuddyer reached three times and Rex Brothers picked …

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 …

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 …

Price tosses complete game in Rays' win over Red Sox  —  BOSTON — David Price pitched a five-hitter for his third complete game of the season, Wil Myers had a two-run single, and the surging Tampa Bay Rays won for the 19th time in 22 games by beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Wednesday night.

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 …