text:  They were 11 games below .500, so the New York Mets really coming on strong right now. The Padres right now currently occupy a playoff spot after they were under .500 for a bit. They beat the Red Sox 9-2 Friday night. Braves over the Pirates 6-1. Brewers beat the Cubs 4-2. In the NBA, D'Angelo Russell exercising his player option. He will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. I'm Kevin Wyatt.