Headley won't negotiate extension during season  —  Padres third baseman flattered by team's position but doesn't want distraction  —  SAN DIEGO — Padres third baseman Chase Headley said on Thursday that he “loves playing in San Diego” and was flattered to hear that ownership wants to keep him here long-term.

Buchholz Wins Again as Red Sox Rout Blue Jays 10-1  —  TORONTO (AP) — Clay Buchholz pitched seven shutout innings to earn his major league-leading sixth win, Mike Napoli hit two of Boston's five home runs and the Red Sox routed the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Wednesday night.

Yankees acquire infielder Chris Nelson from Rockies  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Seeking depth for their injury-depleted infield, the New York Yankees acquired Chris Nelson from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named or cash Wednesday night.  —  The Yankees announced the trade following a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros.

Giants Rally Again, Beat Diamondbacks 9-6  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Belt hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied against Arizona's bullpen for the third straight game, beating the Diamondbacks 9-6 Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Yankee's DL'd payroll nearing $100M  —  Following up on my post from right before the season started, the annual payroll of the players on the DL is approaching $100M, which now ranks them ahead of the Mets for 15th overall.  This is up from 17th five weeks ago.

Marte's HR Keys 4-Run 8th as Pirates Beat Brewers  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Starling Marte hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth inning and Brandon Inge had a go-ahead RBI single to rally Pittsburgh to a 6-4 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday, snapping the Pirates' nine-game losing streak against the Brewers.

Sale comes through; Floyd worries mount  —  Sox down Rangers 5-2 as it appears injury to starter might be more serious than thought  —  White Sox beat the Rangers on Wednesday.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — With the probability Gavin Floyd could be out longer than he was in each …

Proposed Cubs' Wrigley restoration plan  —  The long awaited plan to restore Wrigley Field is finally being made public with Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts expected to unveil the proposed improvements Wednesday during a morning speech at the City Club of Chicago who is holding an event at Maggiano's in Chicago.

WOULD MLB, LIKE EPL, BE BETTER WITHOUT PLAYOFFS?  —  A playoff-less baseball season has at least one proponent: A's GM Billy Beane  —  Before I tell you about our big idea - “our” meaning Billy Beane and me - let's start with the inspiration.  A week or so ago, my wife Margo asked a sports question.

Lilly to rest after receiving injection in rib cage  —  LOS ANGELES — Ted Lilly is not returning to the disabled list just yet.  —  Lilly received an injection in his right rib cage on Tuesday after experiencing discomfort during his start on Monday against the Rockies.