Chicago Cubs to visit the Miami Marlins
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Sunday while the Marlins have yet to announce who will take the moundAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thompson expected to start as Marlins host the Cubs
The Marlins will roll out Zach Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the startAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins tie team mark with 11-run inning; Cubs 9th L in row
Bryan De La Cruz hit a grand slam and Alex Jackson added a three-run homer as the Miami Marlins tied a team record by scoring 11 times in the second inning during a 14-10 win over...AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Panik was placed on the injured list for an unspecified reason Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Panik had been out of the lineup in four of the last six games and went 3-for-11 with a double, three runs and two walks during that time. Since the Marlins didn't give a reason for the 30-year-old's placement on the injured list, it suggests that he's likely on the COVID-19 IL. It's not clear whether he's tested positive for the virus, but he'll be eligible to return once he passes through the league's health and safety protocols.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cron homers twice with slam in Rockies' 13-8 win over Miami
CAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alfaro gets big hit as Marlins beat Mets 4-2, win series
Jorge Alfaro hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-2, taking three of four from the sagging NL East leadersAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez's late homer, slick slide lead Mets past Marlins 5-3
Javier Báez hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning after scoring on a nifty slide in the second, and the New York Mets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory o...AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benched in fifth straight Panik remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Panik's playing time looked to be on the upswing in the middle of July, but even with the Marlins moving a few other veterans ahead of Friday's trade deadline, the 30-year-old hasn't been able to capture an everyday role. He'll be on the bench for a fifth straight game.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tatis homers but Marlins rally late to beat Padres 3-2
Fernando Tatís Jr. hit his NL-leading 30th homer but the Miami Marlins rallied late and defeated the San Diego Padres 3-2JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alfaro has run-scoring double in 10th, Marlins beat Nats
Pinch-hitter Jorge Alfaro drove in the go-ahead run with a double, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals in 10 inning...JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws third straight start Panik will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Phillies.
Impact Panik has gone 0-for-8 while starting at third base in both of Miami's last two games, but he'll continue to stick in the lineup in spite of his struggles. Jon Berti has worked as Miami's top third baseman in recent weeks while Brian Anderson (shoulder) has been on the shelf, but Berti's ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots has allowed both him and Panik to hold down semi-regular jobs in the starting nine.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Morton sharp, Acuña restrained after HBP, Braves top Marlins
Charlie Morton pitched seven innings of two-hit ball, Ronald Acuña Jr. was restrained after being plunked by another Marlins pitcher and the Atlanta Braves beat Miami 5-0JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steals base in loss Panik went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.
Impact The second baseman's first steal since 2019 came in the fifth inning after he drew a walk. Panik was lifted from the game in the ninth inning with Jazz Chisholm (ankle) entering as a defensive replacement. Through 134 plate appearances, Panik has a .244/.299/.366 slash line, three home runs, 13 RBI and 11 runs scored in 45 games between the Blue Jays and the Marlins. He'll likely return to a utility role when Chisholm is ready to return to the starting nine.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes yard in Miami debut Panik went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 11-6 win over the Phillies.
Impact Making his Marlins debut after being traded from the Blue Jays, Panik got the start at third base and hit seventh and made a quick impact by taking Aaron Nola deep for a solo shot in the second inning. The veteran infielder figures to give his new club a second utility option alongside Jon Berti, but most of Panik's work should come at the hot corner until Brian Anderson (shoulder) gets healthy.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Panik makes stellar debut with Miami in 11-6 win over Phils
Joe Panik made an instant impression in his first game in Miami’s lineup, homering in his first at-bat and adding a go-ahead RBI single during a six-run sixth inning as the Marlins...JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Added to roster, starts Wednesday Panik was added to the 26-man roster Wednesday and drew the start at third base against the Phillies.
Impact Panik was acquired from Toronto on Tuesday in a trade that sent Adam Cimber and Corey Dickerson the other way. He is in the starting lineup at third base Thursday and figures to see substantial time there until Brian Anderson (shoulder) is activated from the injured list.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Semien, Bichette power Blue Jays to 9-3 win over Mariners
Marcus Semien homered and drove in five runs, Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Ohtani, Schwarber staging own home run derby
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to become the second player and first since Babe Ruth to start on the mound and hit in the top half of the batting order...JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins acquire Panik from Blue Jays (source) PHILADELPHIA -- The Marlins are sending reliever Adam Cimber and injured outfielder Corey Dickerson along with cash considerations to the Bl...
JUNE 29, 2021 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays acquire OF Dickerson, RHP Cimber from Marlins
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired injured outfielder Corey Dickerson and right-handed reliever Adam Cimber in a trade with the Miami MarlinsJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealt to Marlins The Marlins acquired Panik and an unspecified minor-league pitcher from the Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Corey Dickerson (foot) and pitcher Adam Cimber, Jon Heym...
Impact Since Panik is a 30-year-old on an expiring deal, the 33-44 Marlins likely won't make finding at-bats for him a major priority, but he'll at least provide the team with some additional flexibility off the bench. He has the ability to play all four infield spots, and he could be an option at third base in the short term while the Marlins await Brian Anderson's (shoulder) return from the injured list. Jon Berti is currently serving as the Marlins' primary starter at the hot corner, but he's cobbled together an underwhelming .230/.327/.353 slash line across 218 plate appearances this season.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gurriel slam helps Jays send O's to 20th straight road loss
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his first grand slam in a six-run first inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took over sole possession of the home run lead with his 24th, and the Toronto Blue Jay...JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Panik scores on double play | 06/19/2021 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. grounds into a double play as Joe Panik scores, cutting the Blue Jays' deficit to 6-3 in the top of the 7th inning
JUNE 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Frazier snaps tie, Yankees come back to beat Blue Jays 6-5
Clint Frazier snapped an eighth-inning tie with a pinch-hit double and the New York Yankees hit three solo homers in a much-needed 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue JaysJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panik scores on a passed ball | 06/16/2021 Joe Panik takes the opportunity to score from third base on a passed ball by Gary Sánchez to break the tie in the bottom of the 4th
JUNE 16, 2021 • MLB.COM
