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Miguel Rojas To Begin Baseball Activity
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (finger) is set to begin baseball activities today and will field ground balls and hit off a tee. Rojas hasn't played since he was forced to leave a game after sliding back into first base on a pickoff throw and suffering a broken finger. Jazz Chisholm has been filling in... Read More
Sixto Sanchez Cleared To Resume Throwing
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) has been cleared to resume throwing in his rehab program. Sanchez has yet to pitch this year after starting the season on the injured list with a shoulder issue. There was some mystery surrounding why Sixto was shut down last week with rumors about his conditioning popping up,... Read More
Daniel Castano Called Up Then Immediately Unavailable
Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Daniel Castano was called up on Monday and then immediately unavailable due to a shoulder issue. Castano was brought up to aid the bullpen in what was planned to be a bullpen game (the Marlins will likely have to have another one on Wednesday) but was unavailable once the game started.... Read More
Isan Diaz Has A Two-Hit Game On Monday
Miami Marlins infielder Isan Diaz had a two-hit game on Monday and is now on a three-game hitting streak. Diaz went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, a walk, and an RBI. He also struck out twice, but is now on a three-game hitting streak, easily the best stretch of the season, unfortunately. Despite the... Read More
Starling Marte Hits A Home Run On Monday
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had an excellent game on Monday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles, a walk, a run scored, and an RBI. He also stole a base, filling up the box score in every category. Marte's home run was his fourth of the year and the steal was his fifth.... Read More
Zach Pop Has Another Rough Outing On Monday
Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Zach Pop had another rough outing in Monday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. Pop came in to pitch the fourth inning after starter Zach Thompson was forced to leave with an ankle injury. Pop got three outs, but allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits while striking out... Read More
Zach Thompson Forced To Leave After Three Innings
Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Zach Thompson (ankle) made his major league debut on Monday against the Boston Red Sox but was forced to leave after pitching just three innings. Thompson pitched decently against a strong lineup, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one. Thompson hadn't been pitching particularly well... Read More
Pablo Lopez Pushed Back A Day
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez will not pitch in Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox as originally scheduled. The Marlins traveled from Pittsburgh to Boston for one game against the Red Sox to make up for an earlier rain out. Lopez flew to Miami instead, where he will get the ball to open... Read More
Alex Reyes Takes A Loss On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes took the loss on Sunday, allowing a run in a tie game. He dropped his record to 3-2 and saw his ERA go up to 0.90. He ended up pitching a full inning, allowing a solo home run, a walk, and recording two strikeouts. Reyes has mostly been excellent,... Read More
John Gant Gets Hit Hard On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant got hit hard in Sunday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. Gant lasted four innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two. He allowed two home runs, both to apparent future hall of famer Jesse Winker. Gant has been excellent all season, but... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Stays In The Game After A Hit By Pitch
Miami Marlins rookie second baseman/shortstop Jazz Chisholm was hit by a pitch in Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He looked to be in pain and was down in the batter's box for a while, but he was ultimately able to stay in the game. He ended up 0-for-3 with a run scored. He was... Read More
Jesus Aguilar Goes Yard Again On Sunday
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar had another strong offensive performance in Sunday's losing-streak snapping win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Aguilar went 2-for-3 with a home run, a run scored, and two RBI. It was Aguilar's 12th home run of the season and his 43rd and 44th RBI. He's had a few cold streaks (mostly... Read More
Yimi Garcia Picks Up His 10th Save On Sunday
Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia bounced back well on Sunday, picking up his 10th save to help the Marlins snap an eight-game losing streak. Garcia came into a 3-1 game and tossed a perfect inning, lowering his ERA to 2.63. Garcia came into this game having allowed runs in three straight appearances, so this was... Read More
Sandy Alcantara Throws Eight Excellent Innings On Sunday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was excellent in Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched eight innings, allowing just one unearned run on six hits and two walks. He struck out six, picking up his third win to improve to 3-5 on the year with a 3.30 ERA. The Marlins desperately needed... Read More
Trevor Rogers Picks Up A Quality Start On Saturday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers pitched well on Saturday, picking up a quality start. He tossed six innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five. Rogers got off to a slow start, giving up two runs in the second inning, but getting stronger as the game... Read More
Dylan Carlson Has A Three-Hit Game On Friday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson had another strong game on Friday, going 3-for-5 with a double and two singles. Despite being on base three times, Carlson's teammates were unable to get him across the plate for a run. He's moved his way up the lineup and seems to be working out of the second... Read More
Andrew Miller Returns With Multiple Scoreless Innings
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (toe) made his first appearance after spending over a month on the injured list and provided 2 1/3 scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and a walk, but was able to work around everything and not allow a run to cross the plate. Miller hadn't pitched since April... Read More
Sandy Leon Reaches Base Three Times And Pitches On Friday
Miami Marlins catcher Sandy Leon reached base three times and pitched a scoreless inning in Friday's 9-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Leon got the start for a resting Jorge Alfaro and went 2-for-3 with a double, a single, a walk, and a run scored. The solid offensive performance left Leon with a .186 batting... Read More
Jose Devers Doubles Twice On Friday
Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jose Devers had his best game as a big leaguer so far in Friday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In fact, Devers was the lone bright spot in what is hopefully rock bottom for the Marlins. Devers started at second base and hit in the leadoff spot, going 2-for-4 with two... Read More
Zach Pop Left Out To Dry On Friday
Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Zach Pop was left out to dry by manager Don Mattingly in Friday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pop threw one inning, allowing five runs on six hits, at one point allowing five hits in a row. The only bright spot was that all three outs Pop got were strikeouts.... Read More
Jordan Hicks Could Return In August
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) could return in August as a "best case" scenario, according to team President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak. The triple-digit fastball-throwing 24-year-old received an injection in mid-May and is fully shut down from throwing at this point. Since undergoing Tommy John Surgery almost two years ago, Hicks... Read More
Miles Mikolas Out Until At Least August
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (elbow) is not expected to be able to rejoin the team until August at the earliest. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak said that August was the "best case" scenario for Mikolas, meaning that he'd have to experience no further setbacks. Mikolas made just one appearance this... Read More
Adam Wainwright Crafts A Quality Start On Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright put together a quality start despite taking a loss in Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Wainwright pitched seven innings, allowing three runs while scattering eight hits and striking out four. He did not allow a walk in the game. With the Cardinals only able to score two... Read More
Dylan Floro Blows The Game On Thursday
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro blew the game on Thursday, taking the loss and a blown save. Floro came in to protect a 3-2 lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth inning, but allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while only recording two outs. It was an ugly outing for... Read More
Closers and Saves Report - Week 11 Waiver Wire
Sometimes, it's nice to take a break, kick your feet up, and just have a relatively quiet bullpen week. This was one of those weeks, and only the second one this season that didn't have some kind of huge news from at least one team's bullpen. There were still blown saves, confusing committees, and injuries... Read More
Elieser Hernandez Returns On Thursday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (bicep) was activated from the injured list and will get the start in Thursday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hernandez was forced to leave his first start of the season with a biceps injury but made it through his rehab unscathed and is ready to rejoin the Marlins... Read More
Carlos Martinez Hammered For 10 Runs In Less Than An Inning
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez had one of the worst starts in baseball history on Wednesday, allowing 10 runs in 2/3 of an inning. He allowed six hits and four walks and didn't record an out until opposing pitcher Walker Buehler gave himself up on a sacrifice bunt. Martinez's night was mercifully put... Read More
Corey Dickerson Hits A Home Run On Wednesday
Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson hit his second home run of the season in Wednesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Dickerson ended up 2-for-4 with the homer, a single, a run scored, and an RBI. He almost had a second home run, but it ended up being an out at the warning track. Dickerson... Read More
Jazz Chisholm Hits A Two-Run Shot On Wednesday
Miami Marlins second baseman/shortstop Jazz Chisholm hit a two-run homerun in Wednesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. It was Jazz's only hit, he ended up 1-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. It was the sixth homer of the season for the rookie infielder, and the two RBI gave him 13 on the... Read More
Yimi Garcia Blows A Save And Loses On Wednesday
Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia blew up in Wednesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, taking a blown save and a loss. Garcia was tasked with closing out a 5-3 game and only got one out before allowing the Blue Jays to walk off with a series sweep. Garcia's 1/3 of an inning included three... Read More