Giants trade reliever Melancon to Braves for 2 pitchers

Mark Melancon had a short time to make a decision to waive his no-trade clause, so he checked with his wife and she gave the green light. The San Francisco Giants traded their former closer to the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves for right-handed reliever Daniel Winkler and a minor league pitcher amid a flurry of moves Wednesday before the trade deadline. ''She's running the show here,'' Melancon said after his bags were packed in the visiting clubhouse in Philadelphia.