NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Saints havent worked out a long-term contract with Drew Brees yet. But they did lock up one of their most critical offensive players Thursday, agreeing to a multiyear extension with center Max Unger, a source confirmed to ESPN.The deal is worth more than $7 million per year, according to NOLA.com, which was first to report the extension.Unger, like Brees, was scheduled to become a free agent at the end of the season.The deal was probably in the works regardless, but the Saints needed to free up some salary-cap space after signing free agent Paul Kruger earlier this week.Unger, 30, has been a terrific addition since coming to New Orleans last year in the Jimmy Graham trade with the Seattle Seahawks. Unger didnt make his third Pro Bowl, but the coaching staff named him the Saints 2015 offensive MVP. He also seemed to be missed in Seattle as much as he was welcomed in New Orleans.Unger, who is 6-foot-5, 305 pounds, is even more critical to the Saints offensive line this year, because theyre struggling so much at the guard position this preseason.Earlier this offseason, the Saints also locked up left tackle Terron Armstead to a long-term extension worth $13 million per year.Unger was a second-round draft pick of the Seahawks out of Oregon in 2009 and made the Pro Bowl in 2012 and 2013. He was named first-team All-Pro in 2012.Earlier in training camp, Saints coach Sean Payton spoke about Ungers athleticism as well as his leadership.In his second year were receiving some of the leadership that comes with him, Payton said. Hes passionate about the game. Hes a great teammate. I know hes well respected in that locker room. Thats a really good player for us to have. Nike Sb Outlet Store .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Nike Sb Outlet Sale . 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Wells finished the day unbeaten on 107 and was batting with debutant DArcy Short, who was on 29, and their total had moved along to 5 for 275.The morning had started with Tasmania on 7 for 388, but that was effectively 8 for 388 as Alex Doolan, who had gone to stumps on 202, retired hurt overnight after being diagnosed with delayed effects of concussion from a blow to the helmet during his innings. The Tigers added only 14 to their total before being bowled out for 402, with Jason Behrendorff finishing with 5 for 80.Western Australia opener Cameron Bancroft then missed out on the chance to remind Australias selectors of his potential as a Test batsman when he was bowled by Simon Milenko for 11. 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HOUSTON -- While two games wont be enough for either the St. Louis Cardinals or Houston Astros to establish the momentum that has eluded both over the past month, their brief interleague series at Minute Maid Park could at least serve as a potential ignition.The Cardinals (62-56) claimed the final two games of their four-game set with the Cubs in Chicago over the weekend, closing that series where they began it relative to their position in the National League Central -- 12 games back of the Cubs. St. Louis last won three consecutive games July 27-29 (the finale against the New York Mets and the first two games of its series in Miami) and is 16-14 since the All-Star Game break.Left-hander Jaime Garcia (9-8, 3.93 ERA) will get the start for St. Louis on Tuesday night. He lost to the Astros on June 14 at Busch Stadium, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits with two strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in a 5-2 setback. 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Its been hard coming back from being on the DL and trying to get my arm back in shape. I kind of went through a little dead arm-type feeling, and its been hit or miss.The Astros (61-57) are dealing with bullpen issues as well. Closer Ken Giles spent the weekend on the paternity list while right-hander Luke Gregerson returned from the 15-day disabled list (left oblique) and allowed a solo home run in the seventh inning of a 9-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Houston also relied on rookie right-handers James Hoyt and Jandel Gustave in the setback.Well continue to grind through it, Astros manager A.J. Hinch told MLB.com. Well have our full bullpen back by Tuesday. Thatll be a nice return.Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel (7-11, 4.56 ERA) will make his second career start against the Cardinals. He is 0-1 with a 9.45 ERA in two prior appearances (one start).The Astros are 13-16 since the All-Star break with three three-game losing skids during that stretch. 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