Craig Breslow answers when called  —  Never mind that Craig Breslow didn't arrive at Fenway Park [map] until an hour or so before the start of last night's game.  By the time Prince Fielder stepped to the plate in the fifth inning, the lefty reliever was loose and ready to pitch.

Rockies' Dan O'Dowd remains GM; Geivett to work more closely with big-league team  —  The Rockies are expected to announce a restructuring of responsibilities in their front office Wednesday, with general manager Dan O'Dowd staying in his position but focusing more on the minor leagues …

Dempster's winding trip to Texas  —  A week ago, around the time the Texas Rangers first expressed interest in Ryan Dempster, there was virtually no chance they would get him, little chance he would be their primary target.  —  Think of all that had to happen, every domino that had to fall …

Ludwick homers, drives in four in Reds' win over Padres  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Ryan Ludwick homered and drove in four runs for the second consecutive game, and the Cincinnati Reds kept rolling along with a 6-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.

Cardinals' Holliday hammers slumping Rockies again  —  Matt Holliday flexed his muscles and the Rockies paid the price Wednesday night at rainy Coors Field.  The Cardinals' slugger mashed two mammoth home runs and drove in five runs, leading St. Louis a 9-6 victory.

Pirates score 5 runs in 8th inning to put away Cubs … CHICAGO — Michael McKenry and Starling Marte homered to back a strong start by Jeff Karstens, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday.  —  Garrett Jones added two hits and drove in three runs after entering in the eighth as a pinch hitter.

Best trades that didn't happen  —  Sometimes the most interesting trades are the ones that don't happen.  —  Consider this fascinating change-of-scenery exchange that the Miami Marlins and New York Mets kicked around, according to major league sources:  —  Outfielder Jason Bay to the Marlins …

Corbin, D-Backs relievers combine to two-hit Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Patrick Corbin was brimming with confidence as he began his third stint this season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, convinced that he belonged with the big club on a permanent basis.  —  His solid outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers only confirmed that notion.

Blue Jays Void Contract Of Venezuelan Shortstop Luis Castro Over Physical  —  The Blue Jays have voided the contract of Luis Castro after the Venezuelan shortstop did not pass his physical, according to a source familiar with the contract.  —  Castro, 16, had agreed to terms with the Blue Jays …

Marlins end Braves' seven-game winning streak  —  ATLANTA — Miami broke out for three runs in the first inning against Ben Sheets after scoring just three total in two losses to Atlanta, and the Marlins ended the Braves' seven-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Wednesday night.

Jimmy Rollins homers twice as Phillies sneak past Nationals … WASHINGTON — Jimmy Rollins hit two solo home runs, Nate Schierholtz connected in his Philadelphia debut, and the Phillies received a sharp pitching performance from Vance Worley in a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.

Final Score: Giants 4 Mets 1  —  The Mets (50-54) lost to the Giants (56-47) by the score of 4-1 tonight in San Francisco.  —  The Least You Should Know: … For a complete box score and game recap, check out SNY's In-Game Live.  —  Meredith Perri: While that certainly wasn't a flawless outing …