Brewers scanning market, won't force deals  —  MILWAUKEE — With the non-waiver Trade Deadline coming on Thursday, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin is perusing the list of available players, but he feels no urgency to just make a deal.  —  “I've been pretty aggressive as far as contacting teams,” said Melvin.

Beat Rays, and Brewers raise their chances to get David Price … The Brewers, by defeating the Rays the next three days, could improve their chances in two different races.  —  Their realistic bid for the NL Central title. … And their unlikely bid to land Rays left-hander David Price.

Transcript: Greg Maddux's Hall of Fame speech  —  Thank you.  Let me say, first of all, how grateful I am to be here.  I would like to thank the Hall of Fame voters.  It's obviously the biggest honor you can give to a ballplayer.  To put me here in Cooperstown with all of my childhood heroes …

Joe Torre regrets not thanking George Steinbrenner during Hall of Fame speech  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - After finishing a 28-minute speech at his Hall of Fame induction ceremony Sunday, Joe Torre turned to the assembled baseball legends and said, “I forgot George.”  —  As in Steinbrenner.

Blue Jays Notes: Asdrubal, Headley, Castillo  —  After going into the All-Star break on a 2-8 slide, the Blue Jays have righted the ship by winning seven of 10 games since the Midsummer Classic.  This hot streak has gotten the Jays back into the postseason picture, as they currently hold …

Troy Tulowitzki watches Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium, trade rumors follow  —  The Rockies shortstop, currently on the 15-day disabled list with a hip flexor strain, has hinted recently he wants out of Colorado and could potentially end up with the Yankees, who will look to replace the retiring Jeter next season.

Marlins may seek to bolster roster by Deadline  —  Upgrades to starting rotation, second base top club's wish list  —  HOUSTON — Considering how far the Marlins have come in a year, they are hoping to avoid taking any steps backward.  —  If things play out the way the organization hopes …

Inside the Phillies: It's clear Howard doesn't fit Sandberg's mold  —  The two men sat in the Phillies dugout Friday afternoon and answered questions during separate sessions about the $125 million festering predicament.  One protected his investment; the other stressed the overall betterment of the team.

Angels not pressing to add starter at Deadline  —  After strengthening bullpen, GM Dipoto keeping tabs on pitching market  —  ANAHEIM — It looks like the Angels did their shopping early this year.  —  “We really like our team,” general manager Jerry Dipoto said Friday …

Rays have big decisions as trade deadline nears  —  T minus four days to the non-waiver trade deadline.  The engines are rip-roaring ready, showtime is between now and Thursday at 4 p.m. There are a number of big things and small things that could happen.  But each day brings a new direction for some teams.