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.

Cardinals had chance to ‘bury’ Padres, but left themselves vulnerable in 7-5 loss  —  (Video by Ethan Erickson, Post-Dispatch)  —  The Cardinals pinned San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease up against the ropes multiple times, but they failed to deliver that one knockout blow that could've changes their entire night.

Jayson Tatum discusses ‘debate’ over Olympic benching, Celtics' NBA title and more  —  Some things never change for Jayson Tatum.  As his career has continued to ebb and flow, there has been one constant: Tatum finds himself at the center of conversation.  —  He broke onto the NBA scene …

Cardinals to put Tommy Pham on waivers: Sources  —  After days of contemplation, the St. Louis Cardinals are placing outfielder Tommy Pham on waivers, according to team sources.  The move comes just ahead of MLB's postseason eligibility deadline of Sept. 1.

Vinnie Pasquantino To Miss Six To Eight Weeks With Broken Thumb  —  The Royals announced that first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has a broken right thumb.  He is scheduled for further testing today but the club says he won't be able to return for six to eight weeks.

Phillies move Taijuan Walker to bullpen for remainder of 2024  —  PHILADELPHIA — Rather than eat a club-record amount of dead money to release Taijuan Walker, the Phillies will move the underperforming starter to the bullpen for the remainder of 2024.  —  Walker, less than halfway through a four-year …

‘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.

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 …

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 …