Robert Dugger Struggles In Sunday's Spot Start

Miami Marlins pitcher Robert Dugger was forced to start Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after scheduled starter Jose Urena was a late scratch due to a positive COVID-19 test. Dugger allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk in just 3 1/3 innings. To his credit, Dugger did settle down after... Read More

Dakota Hudson Can't Finish The Fifth On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson lasted just 4 1/3 innings on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk. He struck out four while allowing two home runs. Hudson tossed three scoreless innings before running into trouble in the fourth, allowing both home runs and three... Read More

Giants Sign Chandler Catanzaro

The New York Giants agreed to sign kicker Chandler Catanzaro to a one-year deal. Catanzaro "retired" in August, but likely wasn't too hard to convince to come back onto the field. He's kicked for the Panthers, Bucs, Jets, and Cardinals in his career, making 83.8 percent of his field goal attempts. The signing comes after... Read More

Harold Ramirez Tests Positive For COVID-19

Miami Marlins outfielder Harold Ramirez was not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Phillies, and it was later discovered that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Ramirez joins Garrett Cooper, Jorge Alfaro, and Jose Urena as Marlins who have tested positive so far. Ramirez was hitting in the middle of the lineup for the first... Read More

Garrett Cooper Tests Positive For COVID-19

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper has tested positive for COVID-19. Cooper was placed on the injured list for "undisclosed" reasons, but Robert Murray, formerly of The Athletic, tweeted the diagnosis. Cooper joins Jose Urena, Harold Ramirez, and Jorge Alfaro as Marlins who have tested positive. They'll need to self-quarantine for at least 14 days... Read More

Ryne Stanek Struggles On Saturday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Ryne Stanek had a rough outing on Saturday against the Phillies. He tossed an inning, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk. Stanek was amazing as an opener for the Rays in the past, but Marlins manager Don Mattingly does not understand the concept and uses Stanek as a... Read More

Caleb Smith Extremely Wild In Saturday's Start

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith couldn't throw too many strikes on Saturday. He lasted just three innings, somehow allowing only one run despite allowing a hit and six walks. Smith threw 70 pitches to get his nine outs, only 36 of those pitches were strikes. He showed his swing-and-miss stuff, but his extreme fly... Read More

Tommy Edman Hits A Triple On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Tommy Edman hit a triple on Saturday, going 1-for-5 with two RBI. Edman has gotten the start at third base in both games so far this season, hitting second in the lineup. He put up an .850 OPS with 11 home runs last season and should be a solid third... Read More

Paul Goldschmidt Hits A Home Run On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run and a single in Saturday's win, ending up 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. His home run came in the first inning. "Goldy" struggled a bit last season, but still ended up with 34 home runs and 97 RBI. It's hard to... Read More

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well In His 2020 Debut

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well in his first start of 2020, tossing six innings while allowing just one run on three hits and a walk. Wainwright earned a win and a quality start, striking out five Pittsburgh Pirates along the way. The veteran righty ended up with a 4.19 ERA and... Read More

Paul DeJong Homers On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong drove in two runs on Opening Day, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run. DeJong went yard with a runner on in the eighth inning, providing what would become the winning run for the first Cardinals win of the season. DeJong is a streaky hitter, which... Read More

Kwang-Hyun Kim Escapes With An Opening Day Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Kwang-Hyun Kim got his first save chance on Opening Day and narrowly escaped with a win for the Cardinals. Kim allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits. He didn't record a walk or a strikeout. Kim isn't the stereotypical closer, and while he wasn't great in this one, he did... Read More

Jack Flaherty Pitches Well On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched well in an Opening Day win, throwing seven innings while allowing just two runs on six hits. He struck out six without allowing a walk. Flaherty threw 89 pitches and looked in control throughout the night. He was one of the first starters picked in many fantasy... Read More

Corey Dickerson Gets Two Hits On Opening Day

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson made a good first impression on Opening Day, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Dickerson hit third in a lineup that could surprise a bit this season. He's a solid fantasy option that should outperform his draft position in most formats. The lefty batter put up an... Read More

Miguel Rojas Reaches Base Three Times On Opening Day

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas reached base three times on Opening Day. Rojas went 2-for-3, adding a walk, and he scored a run. He hit ninth and will presumably spend most of his time hitting at the bottom of the lineup. Still, with the new universal DH rule, Rojas could score a good number of... Read More

Jesus Aguilar Goes Yard In His Marlins Debut

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar hit a home run in his Marlins debut on Opening Day. Aguilar ended up 1-for-5, but that one was a two-run blast off of Phillies starter Aaron Nola. Aguilar had a rough season last year, but it was only a year before that when he hit 35 home runs... Read More

Brandon Kintzler Earns The 50th Save Of His Career

Miami Marlins closer Brandon Kintzler picked up the save in his Marlins debut on Opening Day, allowing just one hit while wrapping up a scoreless ninth inning to save a 5-2 win. Kintzler won't put up huge strikeout numbers, but he should be locked into the ninth inning in Miami, and that will be valuable... Read More

Sandy Alcantara Shines On Opening Day

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was excellent in a win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day. Alcantara threw 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven. Alcantara was in control all evening, making just one mistake which Didi Gregorius knocked into the empty... Read More

Matt Carpenter In The Lineup As Designated Hitter

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter is in the Opening Day starting lineup as the designated hitter. Carpenter will hit fifth, while Tommy Edman will hit second and play third base. Carpenter had a down year last year but showed occasional signs of the solid play that's made him a fantasy staple for years. He'll... Read More

Jorge Alfaro Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro was scratched from the Opening Day lineup and placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. No reason was given. Alfaro dealt with an oblique injury in the first part of spring training, but seemed fully recovered from it, blasting a home run in an exhibition game against the Atlanta... Read More

Drew Steckenrider Likely Out For The Season

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider was placed on the 45-day injured list due to right triceps tendinitis. It's likely the righty won't pitch again until the 2021 season. Steckenrider showed some promise in the past, but injuries have limited him to just 14 1/3 innings since 2018. He was expected to work near the... Read More

Brian Anderson And The Marlins Are Talking Extension

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson has reportedly had initial discussions with the team about signing a contract extension. It sounds like the team threw out the idea of five years, $30 million, but that's no more than a starting point and certainly won't get it done. Anderson is under team control through 2023, so... Read More

Giovanny Gallegos Expected To Join The Team Soon

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos (undisclosed) is expected to join the Cardinals in a few days. The team listed just 29 players on the Opening Day 30-man roster, saving a spot for Gallegos. He is a bit behind due to reporting late to Summer Camp, but should be back in the bullpen before... Read More

Kwang-Hyun Kim Earns An Exhibition Game Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Kwang-Hyun Kim earned a save in Wednesday's exhibition win over the Kansas City Royals. Kim threw just 15 pitches and struck out the side in his first appearance since surprisingly being named closer. Giovanny Gallegos was expected to close until Jordan Hicks was ready, but then Gallegos was late to Summer... Read More

Brad Miller Placed On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals utility player Brad Miller (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Miller is dealing with bursitis in his right ankle, and it is currently unclear when he will be able to return to the field. Once he does, he will work in a utility role, likely playing multiple positions... Read More

Cardinals Release Brett Cecil

The St. Louis Cardinals released relief pitcher Brett Cecil on Wednesday. Cecil was on the final year of a $30.5 million deal, and was reportedly working on a new sidearm delivery in Summer Camp. Apparently, the new delivery did not impress the Cardinals enough, and now Cecil is a free agent. He could catch on... Read More

Jose Urena Tosses Three Scoreless Exhibition Innings

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena got the start in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves. He threw three scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out just one. Urena "earned" a spot in the starting rotation and will start the third game of the season for the Fish. He has... Read More

Adam Conley Has A Rough Day On Tuesday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Adam Conley had an awful outing in Tuesday's exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves. Conley ended up getting just one out, but allowed four runs on three hits and two walks. He also allowed both runners he inherited to score, leading to an eight-run inning. Conley has shown promising signs in... Read More

Austin Dean Has A Spot On The Opening Day Roster

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin Dean has earned a spot on the Opening Day roster. The former Marlin should work as a backup option at both corner outfield spots, and can fill in as a center fielder in a pinch as well. He won't have any significant fantasy value without consistent playing time, and he's... Read More

Kodi Whitley Makes The Opening Day Roster

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kodi Whitley has made the Opening Day roster, according to beat writer Derrick Goold. Whitley was drafted in the 27th round of the 2017 draft and has put up excellent numbers in his minor league career. In 156 2/3 minor league innings, Whitley has posted a 2.01 ERA while consistently striking... Read More