Not the Marlins fire sale we're used to  —  Give the Miami Marlins credit for one thing — they're at least willing to admit their mistake.  —  But boy, what a mistake.  —  The Marlins proudly and loudly shed their low-revenue skin last offseason, jumping their Opening Day payroll from $56.9 million …

Pirates close to landing W. Rodriguez  —  The Pirates are focusing their quest for pitching help on left-hander Wandy Rodriguez of the Astros, MLB.com has learned.  —  There is no confirmation from either side of a tentative deal having been struck, but the sides are close enough to an agreement …

Tribe acquires Lillibridge from Red Sox  —  The Cleveland Indians announced on Monday that they've acquired infielder/outfielder Brent Lillibridge from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-hander Jose De La Torre.  —  The versatile Lillibridge, 28, has spent most of his Major League career …

Justin Upton won't be dealt in-season  —  It's officially time to put an end to Justin Upton trade talk.  For now, at least.  —  After several weeks of speculation and rumors surrounding the Arizona Diamondbacks' star right fielder, team president Derrick Hall said Tuesday that there's …

Sources: Dempster prefers to be in LA  —  Chicago Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster does not want to be traded to the Atlanta Braves, according to major-league sources.  —  At least not right now.  —  Dempster, as a player with 10 years of major-league service, the last five with the same team …

Duda demoted to Triple-A to make way for Harvey  —  NEW YORK — Needing to clear roster space for top pitching prospect Matt Harvey, the Mets optioned slumping outfielder Lucas Duda to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.  —  Duda, 26, broke camp as the team's starting right fielder and jumped …

Cashman: Mariano isn't coming back this year  —  Yankees GM Brian Cashman was on SiriusXM's MLB Network Radio channel this morning, where hosts Jim Duquette and Mike Ferrin asked about reports that closer Mariano Rivera may be able to play this season.  —  Cashman again splashed cold water on the idea …

Hellickson Leads Rays Over Orioles 3-1  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Jeremy Hellickson took a three-hitter into the seventh inning to earn his first win in 10 starts, and the Tampa Bay Rays got a home run from light-hitting Brooks Conrad in a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.

Source: Angels trying to get Shields from Rays  —  The Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays have discussed a deal involving pitcher James Shields, a source said Tuesday.  —  The trade would send Shields to the Angels in exchange for center fielder Peter Bourjos and catcher Hank Conger, according to the source.

Zack Greinke gem wasted as Phils rally by Brewers  —  PHILADELPHIA — Hunter Pence singled in the go-ahead run after Carlos Ruiz hit a tying, three-run double and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied with six runs in the eighth inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Tuesday night.

Cespedes Hits 3-Run Single, A's Win 6th Straight  —  TORONTO (AP) — Yoenis Cespedes hit a three-run single and the streaking Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 Tuesday night for their season-best sixth win in a row.  —  Derek Norris hit a two-run homer and Travis Blackley won …

Carl Crawford dropped to seventh  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — When Carl Crawford arrived in the visitor's clubhouse Tuesday afternoon at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, he read the lineup card and saw his name in the seventh spot of the batting order.  —  Crawford batted second in the first seven games …

Padres intend to keep Volquez, who had been a trade target  —  Edinson Volquez, who once looked like a prime trade candidate, now appears likely to stay in San Diego.  —  The Padres have gotten inquiries about Volquez but intend to keep him, said people familiar with their thinking.

The rebuild that wasn't: Oakland's past, present and future  —  This isn't how rebuilds are supposed to work.  You trade away a bunch of talent, you play poorly for a few years, and if everything goes right, the players you got in the trade blossom into a core of talent that you can build around.