Ballbug: Mariners snap 5-game skid with 3-2 victory over Padres (Tim Booth/MLB Baseball News, Scores …)

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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Anthony Rieber / Newsday: Zack Wheeler pitches eight shutout innings as Mets beat Marlins to win fifth in a row

Sean Farrell / NorthJersey.com:
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

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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com:

The City Never Streaks — A question came in from a loyal reader today about the Yankees and Mets win streaks. The question asked what the longest combined streak the two teams compiled. I defined this the total number of games won between days (exclusive) where one of the teams lost.

Discussion: MLB Baseball News … and Camden Chat

Roch Kubatko / School of Roch:

Davis removed after dugout altercation with Hyde (O's lose 14-2) — The first public blowup of the Orioles 2019 season played out in the dugout tonight after the top of the fifth inning. — A MASN camera caught hitting coach Don Long and injured outfielder Mark Trumbo restraining Chris Davis from going after manager Brandon Hyde.

Discussion: MLB Baseball News … and MASNsports.com

Tim Booth / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:

Mariners snap 5-game skid with 3-2 victory over Padres — Mallex Smith doubled leading off the eighth inning and scored when — Daniel Vogelbach beat out a potential inning-ending double play, and the — Seattle Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the

Discussion: Lookout Landing and Gaslamp Ball

Bob Nightengale / USA Today:

Will the Phillies fire manager Gabe Kapler if they don't make the playoffs? — PHOENIX — Gabe Kapler, wearing a black Adidas cap, a black T-shirt with cut-off sleeves, the veins bulging in his biceps after the early afternoon workout, sits behind the desk in the visiting manager's office, oozing of calmness and serenity.

Discussion: Phillies Nation

Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:

Diamondbacks Designate Greg Holland, Reinstate Blake Swihart — 4:30pm: Arizona has announced Holland's DFA and reinstated Blake Swihart from the 60-day injured list, thus filling his spot on the 25-man and 40-man rosters. — 10:07am: The Diamondbacks will designate veteran reliever Greg Holland …

Discussion: AZ Snake Pit, Arizona Sports and MLB Baseball News …

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).

Discussion: Bluebird Banter

Tom Withers / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:

Indians sweep Rangers in doubleheader, gear up for Twins — CLEVELAND (AP) — For two months, they've chiseled, chipped and whittled away at Minnesota's large lead. — The Indians are in position to erase it completely. — Jose Ramirez homered in both games, Cleveland's bullpen combined …

Discussion: Let's Go Tribe

Bill Baer / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:

Yuli Gurriel ties Astros record with eight RBI game — Yuli Gurriel tied an Astros record on Wednesday afternoon, knocking eight runs in a 14-3 win over the Rockies. The only other Astro to drive in eight runs in one game was J.R. Towles on September 20, 2007 against the Cardinals.

Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes

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.

Discussion: Talking Chop

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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