Giants place Thairo Estrada, Taylor Rogers, Tyler Matzek on waivers: Source  —  The San Francisco Giants on Wednesday placed left-handed relievers Tyler Matzek and Taylor Rogers and infielder Thairo Estrada on waivers, a league source told The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

‘Just going to be me’: Brandin Podziemski talks Lauri Markkanen trade rumors, pressure and more  —  SAN FRANCISCO — As draft night neared, Brandin Podziemski was finishing up a workout at the Golden State Warriors' practice facility.  The front office inhabits the second floor above the court.

Sean Manaea strikes out 11 and Mets stop the Diamondbacks' win streak at 6 with an 8-3 victory  —  PHOENIX — Sean Manaea matched a season high with 11 strikeouts, Pete Alonso hit a solo homer and the New York Mets won 8-3 on Tuesday night to stop the Arizona Diamondbacks' winning streak at six games.

Aaron Judge has New York Yankees scrambling for superlatives  —  Every day, or close to it, Aaron Judge does something noteworthy, if not unprecedented.  A towering home run — or two.  An intentional walk with — gasp — two outs and the bases empty in the second inning.  A record matched.

Passan's early MLB free agency preview: Soto, Burnes, more  —  In a little more than two months, the frenzy begins.  Juan Soto, having just turned 26 years old, will be a free agent.  The last time a hitter of Soto's caliber reached the open market at such a young age, following such an exceptional season …

Jacob deGrom could rejoin Texas Rangers in time to face Angels in next homestand  —  GM Chris Young indicated deGrom is likely to make at least one more rehab start, which could come either Sunday or Tuesday, before returning. … CHICAGO — Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom could make his return …

Blake Snell rejects Jordan Montgomery's Scott Boras criticism: 'It's sad that he thinks that way'  —  SEATTLE — Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery were 30-year-old starting pitchers last winter coming off platform seasons who didn't get the lengthy free-agent offers they anticipated …