History suggests Brewers will make a deal  —  MILWAUKEE — Brewers general manager Doug Melvin has been downplaying the urgency to make a deal ahead of Thursday's 3 p.m. CT non-waiver Trade Deadline, but history says the likelihood of some sort of move is high.

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.

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.

Pierzynski glad to get rid of ‘bad taste’ by joining Cardinals  —  The St. Louis Cardinals officially signed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on Saturday morning, 10 days after the Boston Red Sox released him.  —  And Pierzynski couldn't be happier about that.  —  “I definitely wanted to play …

Nelson, Taylor still top Brewers' Top 20 list  —  Right-hander, outfielder remain top prospects in Milwaukee's talented Minors system … 1. Jimmy Nelson, RHP  —  Preseason rank: 1  —  MLB Top 100 rank: 53 (Preseason: 83)  —  ETA: 2014  —  Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 |  Slider: 55 |

Jaso Has 3 RBIs as A's Beat Rangers 9-3  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — John Jaso drove in three runs, helping Scott Kazmir and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 9-3 Sunday night.  —  Jaso had a run-scoring single during Oakland's five-run second inning and added a two-run double in the fifth.

Machado, Orioles Get Past Mariners 3-2 in 10  —  SEATTLE — Manny Machado lifted a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 Sunday.  —  Adam Jones opened the 10th with a double into the left-field corner off Yoervis Medina (4-2).

Braves Score 6 Runs in 3rd, Beat Padres 8-3  —  ATLANTA — Chris Johnson and Ryan Doumit each drove in two runs during Atlanta's six-run third inning and the Braves beat Eric Stults the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Sunday.  —  The Braves trailed 1-0 before roughing up Stults (3-13).

Cards' Wainwright gets majors-best 13th win  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Adam Wainwright wins league-leading 13th as Cardinals blank Cubs  —  CHICAGO — Adam Wainwright pitched seven scoreless innings and Matt Holliday hit a solo homer …