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Dexter Fowler Goes On The Injured List
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was placed on the injured list on Wednesday. Fowler takes a medication for his stomach that leaves him somewhat immunocompromised, so of course the team did not want to take any chances with COVID-19 still raging. He's expected to be able to rejoin the team soon after the 10 […]
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Elieser Hernandez Placed On The Injured List
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right lat strain. Hernandez was forced to leave his start on Tuesday and now could miss a large part of what's left of the regular season. Jose Urena will take his starting spot for now, until he shows the […]
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Jose Urena To Take A Rotation Spot
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena is expected to take the rotation spot left open by Elieser Hernandez's injury. Hernandez could be out for the rest of the regular season, leaving the door open for a well-below average starter in Urena to take starts for a team contending for a playoff berth. Urena keeps getting chances […]
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Brad Miller Racks Up Seven RBI On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals infielder/DH Brad Miller had an excellent offensive game on Tuesday, driving in seven runs. He went 4-for-6 with a two-run double, two two-run home runs, and a run scoring single. Miller is up to a .317/.450/.619 line and should continue to rake in the Cardinals designated hitter spot. He's a good option […]
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Elieser Hernandez Removed From Tuesday's Start
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez was removed from his start on Tuesday, apparently with an injury. While there has been no word on the extent of the injury, reporters and Marlins President of Baseball Operations Michael Hill, who happened to be on the TV broadcast at the time, mentioned that Hernandez had been dealing […]
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Marlins Calling Up Jazz Chisholm
The Miami Marlins have called up shortstop Jazz Chisholm, and he will be active for tonight's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Chisholm is one of the top prospects in the Marlins system and will presumably see playing time immediately. He's exclusively played shortstop in the minors, but the Marlins have an opening at second […]
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Trevor Rogers Pitches Well On Monday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers pitched well in his second major league start on Monday. He tossed five innings, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five. Rogers was hard to hit in his big league debut but threw a lot of balls out of the strike zone. […]
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Jesus Aguilar Dealing With Back Stiffness
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar has been out of the lineup lately due to back stiffness. He will not travel with the team for the make-up game on Monday against the New York Mets. Even though Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Aguilar could be available as a pinch hitter for Sunday's game, it seems […]
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Carson Wentz Listed As Day-To-Day
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is officially listed as day-to-day due to a soft tissue injury. While that sounds concerning, there doesn't seem to be a lot of worry around the organization about their franchise quarterback. Wentz will certainly take it easy all week in practice and may even sit out the majority of the […]
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Jalen Reagor Expected To Miss Four Weeks
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor is expected to miss four weeks due to a shoulder injury. Reagor suffered a slight tear in his labrum that will not require surgery, but will require extended rest. For now, it seems like the rookie avoided a serious injury, although there is always a chance of re-injury […]
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Adam Wainwright Goes The Distance In Sunday's Start
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright threw a complete game on his birthday, leading the Cardinals to a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Wainwright went all nine innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out nine. He allowed two runs in the second inning and then no more […]
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Garrett Cooper Drives In Four Runs On Sunday
Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper had an excellent game on Sunday, going 2-for-5 with a home run and a double. He scored two runs and drove in four. Cooper hit a solo shot in the sixth inning before smacking a three-run double in the seventh. He's just back from the COVID-19 list, but he's […]
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Sandy Alcantara Struggles In His First Game Back
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (COVID-19) struggled in his first game back from the injured list. He pitched four innings, allowing eight runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out just two batters. Alcantara allowed two home runs in the first inning but was able to settle down a little […]
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Closers and Saves Report - Week 6 Waiver Wire
We've only had about 30 games per team (or way less for some), but it's already almost the trade deadline! This season's trade deadline is on Monday, August 31st, and while there have already been a few trades made, there will certainly be a flurry before Monday afternoon. One thing we as baseball fans can […]
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Daniel Ponce de Leon Gets Just Two Outs On Friday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon was only able to get two outs in his start against the Cleveland Indians on Friday. He ended up with 2/3 of an inning pitched, allowing four runs on two hits and four walks. Ponce de Leon threw 41 pitches, with only 17 of them going […]
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Garrett Cooper Comes Off The IL And Gets Two Hits
Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (COVID-19) was activated from the injured list on Friday and immediately put into the starting lineup. Cooper played as the designated hitter in the fourth spot in the batting order, and should see more time in that spot going forward. In his first game back, he went 2-for-4 with a […]
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Sixto Sanchez Sensational Again On Friday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez was outstanding in the second start of his career. He tossed seven shutout innings, allowing just six hits and one walk while striking out 10. Sanchez had all three of his pitches working and touched 101 mph with his fastball. He looked unhittable at times and is easily […]
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Dakota Hudson Puts Up A Quality Start On Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson contributed a quality start on Wednesday, tossing six good innings. He allowed two runs on three hits and three walks, striking out three. Hudson hasn't been going as deep into games as the Cardinals would certainly like, so it was nice to see him complete six innings in […]
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Elieser Hernandez Goes Just Four Innings On Wednesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eliser Hernandez lasted just four innings in Wednesday's start. In his four innings, he allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and a walk. He did strike out seven, but it took him 96 pitches to get just 12 outs. Hernandez has excellent swing-and-miss stuff, but he throws a lot […]
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Magneuris Sierra Placed On The Injured List
Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right hamstring. Sierra was hitting .278/.372/.417 with four stolen bases. He was starting to develop legitimate mixed league value, so hopefully the injury doesn't keep him out too long. In a corresponding move, the Marlins called up left-handed […]
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Paul DeJong Drives In Three On Monday
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong drove in three runs on Monday, helping the Cardinals beat their cross-state opponents, the Kansas City Royals. DeJong ended up 1-for-3 with a run scored, a walk, and the three RBI. DeJong's hit was a double, just his second of the year. He's hitting just .208 with a .702 […]
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Brad Miller Comes Up With Three Hits In Monday's Win
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brad Miller had a strong game on Monday, helping the Cardinals to a 9-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. Miller went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored. All three of Miller's hits were singles, and he raised batting average to .367 and his team-leading OPS to 1.133. He […]
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Jack Flaherty Masterful Again On Monday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty was masterful again on Monday, limiting the Kansas City Royals to just one hit in five innings of work. Flaherty didn't allow a walk and struck out three, lowering his ERA to 1.98 and earning his second win of the season to lift his record to 2-0. He […]
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Matt Joyce Puts Together A Three-Hit Game On Monday
Miami Marlins outfielder Matt Joyce had a three-hit game on Monday, helping to lead the Marlins to an 11-8 win over the Washington Nationals. Joyce went 3-for-6 with three singles, a run scored, and two RBI. After a bit of a slow start, Joyce has been one of the most consistent and productive Marlins batters […]
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Jon Berti Hits His First Home Run On Monday
Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jon Berti hit his first home run of the season on Monday, helping the Marlins to an 11-8 win over the Washington Nationals. Berti started in the leadoff spot, playing centerfield. He went 2-for-5 with a walk, a run scored, and two RBI. Berti has played all over the field for the […]
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Jesus Aguilar Drives In Three Runs In Monday's Win
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar had a strong game on Monday, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored. He also drew a walk. Aguilar hit a double and two singles, continuing his strong season. He's now hitting .291 with an .815 OPS and looks much more like the 2018 version of Jesus […]
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Pablo Lopez Picks Up His Third Win On Monday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez pitched well on Monday, earning his third win of the season. Lopez tossed five innings, allowing three runs (none earned) on six hits and two walks. He struck out three and lowered his ERA to 1.98 while improving his record to 3-1. "Lolo" has been really good and is […]
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Yadier Molina Gets Four Hits On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had an excellent game on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. Molina hit four singles, raising his batting average to .314 and his OPS to .629. He hasn't shown much pop this season, but he's putting the bat on the ball well. Molina should be […]
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Sterling Sharp Struggles Out Of The Bullpen On Sunday
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Sterling Sharp got lit up out of the bullpen on Sunday. He got just one out, allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits and three walks. He threw 34 pitches, only 17 for strikes. Sharp's ERA ballooned to 10.13 as he faced eight batters and only retired one. He has […]
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Brian Navarreto Gets His First Two Hits On Sunday
Miami Marlins rookie catcher Brian Navarreto got the start in Sunday's game and got his first two major league hits. He ended up going 2-for-3 with two singles. Navarreto got the call after Francisco Cervelli landed on the injured list and was forced into a start since Jorge Alfaro had played both ends of Saturday's […]
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