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.

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.

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.

Padres prepared to reach record deal with Headley  —  Fowler envisions third baseman as highest-paid player in club history  —  SAN DIEGO — Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler has given general manager Josh Byrnes the go-ahead to begin negotiations on a multiyear contract extension with third baseman Chase Headley.

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.

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.

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 …

A's place Crisp, Anderson on disabled list  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Athletics outfielder Coco Crisp and left-hander Brett Anderson have been put on the 15-day disabled list.  —  Oakland selected the contract of catcher Luke Montz from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League …

Jay Bruce voices frustration on Twitter  —  After the Reds' 2-1 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday night, Reds right fielder Jay Bruce voiced his frustration at negative comments he's received on Twitter.  —  Bruce suggested “talking to a life coach” to all the people putting him down and hopes …

Final Score: Mets 7 Marlins 6  —  The Least You Should Know...  Dillon Gee allowed three first inning runs, but only allowed one more over his final four innings.  —  Jordany Valdespin hit a pinch hit, go-ahead three-run home run as part of a five run sixth inning.

Mets' Terry Collins losing grip on manager's job  —  The countdown on Terry Collins began on the first day of pitchers and catchers and nothing so far has made it any easier to believe he'll be back with the Mets in 2014.  Of course, Collins has handled his lame-duck status with grace and maturity …