National League

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National League's Bryce Harper, of the Washington Nationals, warms up during MLB All-Star baseball batting practice, Monday, July 9, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (center) is greeted by supporters as she arrives for the ceremonial opening of a branch office of her National League for Democracy party on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

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Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to reporters during a press conference at the headquarters of her National League for Democracy party on Monday, April 30, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. (AP Photo)

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Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi waves to supporters after a brief visit to the headquarters of her National League for Democracy party in Yangon, Myanmar, on Monday, April 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

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Supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy cheer the election results Sunday in Yangon, Myanmar. Mrs. Suu Kyi's election to a parliamentary seat sets the stage for her to take public office for the first time, 21 years after she received the the Nobel Peace Prize for her nonviolent campaign for democracy in her home country. (Associated Press)

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FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2011, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard reacts after tearing his left Achilles tendon on his way to first base during the ninth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

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Milwaukee slugger Ryan Braun, the National League's MVP in 2011, has hit at least 32 home runs every season but one since his rookie year of 2007. He's never driven in fewer than 97 runs or batted lower than .285 (Associated Press)

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ESPN broke the story that Ryan Braun, slugger for the Milwaukee Brewers and the reigning National League most valuable player, had tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and is facing a 50-game suspension. A spokesman for Braun said in a statement issued to ESPN and the Associated Press by his representatives, Creative Artists Agency, that "there are highly unusual circumstances surrounding this case which will support Ryan's complete innocence." (Associated Press)

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Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder breaks his bat as he grounds into a double play during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of baseball's National League championship series against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Randy Wolf throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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The St. Louis Cardinals react after winning with a score of 1-0, baseball's Game 5 of the National League division series with the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws a pitch during the second inning of baseball's Game 5 of the National League division series with the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Milwaukee Brewers' Nyjer Morgan celebrates after hitting the game-winning single during the 10th inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League division series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 3-2 to advance to the National League championship series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Milwaukee Brewers' Nyjer Morgan (2) reacts after scoring during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League division series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter laughs during a baseball news conference, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Philadelphia. he Cardinals are scheduled play the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the National League division series on Friday. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)