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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
Joe Panik's looming departure from the Giants is perfect timing for the Mets — Could Joe Panik be the answer to the Mets' problem at second base? — The San Francisco Giants designated the Yonkers, N.Y. native for assignment on Tuesday afternoon after six years in the Bay Area, and the timing couldn't be more perfect.
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Associated Press:
Zack Wheeler Dominates in a Mets Win Over Miami — The victory was the Mets' 12th in 13 games. — Zack Wheeler expected to be pitching in a playoff chase this month. As of two weeks ago, that meant his bags were packed — a recommendation from General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen …
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MLB Baseball News …
Janie McCauley / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Kurt Suzuki hits two-run homer to lead Nationals past Giants — Kurt Suzuki hit a two-run homer and RBI single during a three-hit night, — Trea Turner added a solo drive to help back — San Francisco Giants 5-3 Tuesday. — Sanchez (7-6) allowed one earned run on four hits in six innings …
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McCovey Chronicles
Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Zack Wheeler pitches eight shutout innings as Mets beat Marlins to win fifth in a row — It turns out there is rest for the weary. — Mets manager Mickey Callaway rested Michael Conforto and Amed Rosario on Tuesday night against the Marlins. It didn't matter.
Sean Farrell / NorthJersey.com:
Mets storm back against Marlins to sweep doubleheader
Mets storm back against Marlins to sweep doubleheader
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Deesha Thosar / New York Daily News:
The Mets now have a winning record after sweeping Marlins in doubleheader
The Mets now have a winning record after sweeping Marlins in doubleheader
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Blue Jays Designate David Paulino For Assignment — The Blue Jays announced that they've designated right-hander David Paulino for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to right-hander Zack Godley, who has been claimed off outright waivers from the Diamondbacks (as previously reported by Nick Piecoro).
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Bluebird Banter
Terry Koshan / Toronto Sun:
Bo makes MLB history but Blue Jays let six-run lead slip away — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Six wasn't enough. — Not for the Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, where a 6-0 lead against the high-octane Tampa Bay Rays meant nothing in the end, with Toronto losing 7-6.
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Dick Scanlon / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bichette, Waguespack help Jays end Rays' 6-game win string
Bichette, Waguespack help Jays end Rays' 6-game win string
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DRaysBay and Bluebird Banter
Chris Creamer / Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.Net News …:
Black and White Uniforms Across MLB For Players' Weekend 2019 — Major League Baseball's most colourful event of the year will be a little less so in 2019. — This afternoon the Players' Weekend uniforms for 2019 were unveiled by both the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Diamondbacks To Designate Greg Holland — The Diamondbacks will designate veteran reliever Greg Holland for assignment, according to Robert Murray of The Athletic (via Twitter). Holland cannot be traded out of DFA limbo but can be claimed by a rival organization.
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AZ Snake Pit, MLB Baseball News … and Arizona Sports
Wes Crosby / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Brewers rest Yelich, beat Pirates 4-3 to win 2nd straight — Yasmani Grandal had two doubles and an RBI and the — Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday night. — Grandal drove in — Ryan Braun with a double to left-center, the first hit off Pirates starter
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Brew Crew Ball
Kristie Rieken / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Greinke wins Astros debut with HR help, tops Rockies 11-6 — Zack Greinke labored through six innings but wound up with a win in his Astros debut as Houston hit four home runs Tuesday night to beat the — Colorado Rockies 11-6. — Playing in front of a season-high crowd of 43,243, the AL West leaders won their fifth straight.
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Purple Row
Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves still unsure when Dansby Swanson will return — The Braves still can't project shortstop Dansby Swanson's return, though they're leaving open the possibility of him joining the team in Miami this weekend. — Swanson, 25, injured his heel July 23 in a loss to the Royals.
Stefan Bondy / New York Daily News:
Sterling Shepard will be out of Thursday's game against Jets, but he says he'll be ready for the season opener — Sterling Shepard, the Giants' No. 1 receiver following Odell Beckham's departure, has a small cast on his broken thumb and acknowledged he will miss Thursday's preseason game against the Jets.
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