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.

Red Sox were also thinking about acquiring Josh Johnson, Jose Reyes  —  The Red Sox had interest in acquiring Josh Johnson.  (AP)  —  TORONTO — The Red Sox weren't willing to execute the same offseason strategy employed by the Blue Jays, and that's why Josh Johnson and Jose Reyes are calling Canada their home.

With visa in hand, K-Rod ready to report  —  Reliever Francisco Rodriguez has secured his work visa and is expected to report to a Brewers Minor League affiliate next week to begin his comeback in earnest.  —  The Brewers brought back Rodriguez on a Minor League contract April 17 that gave …

Haren Throws 8 Sharp Innings, Nationals Top Braves  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Dan Haren pitched eight sharp innings, Denard Span hit a two-run double and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 Thursday night.  —  The Nationals, who snapped a nine-game losing streak to Atlanta on Wednesday …

Kendrick Tosses 7 Strong, Phils Beat Marlins  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard and Domonic Brown hit solo homers to back Kyle Kendrick and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 Thursday night.  —  Kendrick (3-1) allowed two runs and seven hits in seven innings to earn …

Matt Harvey wins the NL Pitcher of the month award for April  —  Major League Baseball has announced RHP Matt Harvey has won the National League's pitcher of the month award for the month of April.  —  Harvey, 24, went 4-0 with a 1.56 ERA and 46 strikeouts in six April starts.

Roy Oswalt signs minor-league deal with Rockies  —  Looking to add depth and options for the pitching rotation, the Rockies signed veteran Roy Oswalt to a minor-league deal on Thursday.  —  In 12 seasons, Oswalt is 163-96 with a 3.28 ERA in the major leagues.  He is 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA at Coors Field.

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.

Marlins LF Juan Pierre swipes his 600th career base, 14th all time  —  With a steal of third base in the first inning tonight in Philadelphia, Juan Pierre became the ninth-fastest player in baseball history to steal 600 career bases, according to STATS Inc.  —  Pierre's swipe came in his 1,907th career game.