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Sources: Big Z headed to Miami

The Marlins, seeking to make another offseason splash, are close to acquiring Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano, according to major-league sources.

Beltran, Cardinals agree to 2-year contract

Carlos Beltran and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a two-year contract pending results of a physical, a move that would fortify the team's lineup following the departure of Albert Pujols.

Critics of Reds’ deal should look again

No, Cincy and Padres both winners in 4-for-Latos deal.

Marlins make monster offer to Pujols

Marlins hope to woo Pujols to Miami with mega-offer.

Astros’ OF Schafer arrested in Florida

Houston Astros' outfielder Jordan Schafer has been arrested in Florida and charged with felony possession of marijuana.

Schafer charged with pot possession

Houston Astros' outfielder Jordan Schafer has been arrested in Florida and charged with felony possession of marijuana.

Lohse outpitches Halladay, Phillies

Kyle Lohse outpitched Roy Halladay, and the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Monday night to gain ground on Atlanta in the NL wild-card chase.

Buster Posey’s progress encouraging to Giants

Buster Posey is still on schedule to catch a bullpen session in Arizona before season's end - a goal established by the San Francisco training staff after the reigning NL Rookie of the Year went down with a season-ending broken left leg in May.

Astros 9, Nationals 3

Jason Bourgeois and the Houston Astros haven't had a lot of moments to celebrate this season, so an easy win behind a big offensive inning gave them a much-needed lift.

Cardinals 2, Brewers 0

Chris Carpenter looked more like a Cy Young award winner than a .500 pitcher against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.

Giants pull within 5 games of D-backs

Carlos Beltran hit a go-ahead two-run home run among his four hits, Matt Cain calmly recovered from a rough first inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the first-place Diamondbacks 6-2 on Friday night to snap Arizona's season-best nine-game winning streak.

Pirates trade OF Diaz back to Braves

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded outfielder Matt Diaz back to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.

Giants place OF Nate Schierholtz on 15-day DL

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Nate Schierholtz on the 15-day disabled list to make room for left-hander Eric Surkamp, who made his major league debut against the Houston Astros on Saturday night.

Cubs 4, Astros 3

Kerry Wood knew it has been over a year since the last time he earned a save. With Cubs closer Carlos Marmol given the day off, Wood was one of the freshest arms in the Chicago bullpen, and he delivered in the ninth.

Reds put SS Cozart on DL with elbow injury

Rookie shortstop Zack Cozart had his left arm encased in a bulky brace, supported by a sling over his shoulder, as he walked through the Cincinnati Reds' clubhouse on Sunday.

Padres 11, Braves 2

Josh Spence, a 23-year-old Australian, will never forget his big league debut.

Posey doesn’t condone death threats

Buster Posey says he doesn't support any of the threats made toward Scott Cousins, the Florida Marlins player who severely injured the San Francisco Giants catcher in a collision at home plate May 25.

Posey undergoes surgery on ankle

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey had surgery Sunday to repair torn ligaments in his ankle sustained in a collision at home plate Wednesday night.

Zambrano pitches Cubs past Dodgers

Carlos Zambrano outpitched former teammate Ted Lilly with eight solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs scored all of their runs on homers by Geovany Soto, Carlos Pena and Marlon Byrd in a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Padres 5, Braves 3(13)

Petco Park was messing with both teams until Ryan Ludwick squared up just enough to drive a ball through the cool spring air and into the first row in left-center field.