Zach Thompson Picks Up His First Big League Win

Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Zach Thompson earned his first major league win on Saturday in a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Thompson threw five scoreless innings, allowing just four hits while striking out six and not issuing a walk. It was an impressive outing from the 27-year-old rookie, and should be more than enough […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 12 Waiver Wire

With another week of injuries, committees, and blown saves behind us, fantasy managers are starting to see more and more how important having a good bullpen can be. Having the right relievers on a fantasy roster can make up for a somewhat subpar starting rotation, and ensuring you knock all pitching categories out of the […]

Yadier Molina Has Three Hits On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina got three hits in Friday's loss to the Chicago Cubs. Molina went 3-for-4, with all of his hits being singles. Despite being on base three times, "Yadi" did not score a run nor drive one in. He's hitting .286 with an .823 OPS and has been one of the […]

Johan Oviedo Gives Up Four Runs On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Johan Oviedo gave up four runs on Friday, lasting just 4 1/3 innings. He allowed the four runs on five hits and a walk, striking out five. Oviedo threw 73 pitches, 48 for strikes. He ended up with a no decision, but his ERA sits at 5.72 and he's not […]

Jose Devers Reaches Base Three Times On Thursday

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jose Devers played well on Thursday, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two singles. He scored two runs and drove one in as well. Devers is hitting .250 with a .636 OPS, but he's been much better of late. He's a significantly better baseball player both offensively and defensively (and especially […]

Starling Marte Has Four Hits On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte was outstanding in Thursday's 11-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Marte went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. He hit a home run, a double, and two singles, falling just a triple shy of the first cycle in Marlins history. Marte's home run came with no one on […]

Jazz Chisholm Drives In Three On Thursday

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jazz Chisholm had an excellent game on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a walk, a single, and a home run. He scored two runs and drove in three. His home run came in the second inning with two runners on base. It was his eight home run of the year and brought […]

Trevor Rogers Excellent Again On Thursday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers was excellent again in Thursday's start against the Colorado Rockies. He threw seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight. Rogers made it through six scoreless innings before being sent back out in a blowout game despite the Marlins wanting to […]

Tyler O'Neill Goes Yard Twice On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had an excellent game on Wednesday in an 8-2 win over Cleveland. O'Neill went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and three RBI. He hit two home runs and a single. Unfortunately for O'Neill and his fantasy managers, only one runner was on base for his two home runs. Still, […]

Adam Wainwright Throws Seven Strong Innings On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well on Wednesday in a win against Cleveland. Wainwright pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out six without issuing a walk. Wainwright has had a few rough starts, but overall he's been excellent this season, showing that he still has plenty left in […]

Braxton Garrett Goes Four Innings In His First Start

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett tossed four innings in his first start of the season on Wednesday. In his four innings, he allowed two runs on five hits and three walks, striking out three. The former seventh overall pick tops out at about 92 mph on his fastball, so he needs to throw […]

Garrett Cooper Placed On The Injured List On Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (back) was placed on the injured list before Wednesday's game with a lumbar strain. In a corresponding move, the Marlins called up first baseman Lewin Diaz from Triple-A Jacksonville. Cooper got off to a rough start this season but was hitting much better lately, bringing his slash line up […]

Braxton Garrett Gets The Start For Wednesday's Game

Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Braxton Garrett will get the start for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Garrett was called up on Tuesday as "protection" after a bullpen game on Monday, but the thought was always that he was going to start on Wednesday. He's had trouble pitching at the big league level in a […]

Carlos Martinez Struggles Again On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez struggled again in Tuesday's start against Cleveland. He lasted just four innings, allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk. He did strike out seven, and he did certainly pitch significantly better than he did in his previous outing (2/3 of an inning, 10 earned runs allowed). […]

Jon Berti Has Two Hits On Tuesday

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti had a two-hit game in Tuesday's win over the Colorado Rockies. Berti went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored. He was excellent in a utility role for the Marlins in 2019 and 2020, playing all over the field and putting together solid at bats on a consistent […]

Adam Duvall Drives In Two With Two Hits On Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall snapped a cold spell on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with two RBI in a 6-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Duvall's hits were both singles, and he did strike out in his other two trips to the plate. Duvall has been in a severe slump lately, striking out in almost half […]

Jesus Aguilar Drives In Two More Runs On Tuesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar drove in two more runs on Tuesday, helping the Marlins to a 6-2 win against the Colorado Rockies. Aguilar went 2-for-3 with a double, a single, and a sacrifice fly. The two RBI in this one gives him 46 on the year, good for the most in the National […]

Starling Marte Stays Hot With A Three Hit Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte kept his hot streak going on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with three singles and two runs scored. He also stole his sixth base of the season. Marte missed 35 games with a fractured rib, but started the season off hot and hit the ground running as soon as he came back. […]

Jazz Chisholm Gets Two Hits And Scores Two Runs

Miami Marlins second baseman/shortstop Jazz Chisholm got two hits and scored two runs in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Chisholm was back at the top of the order and went 2-for-5 with two singles, coming around to score both times he got on base. Jazz went through a bit of a slump after […]

Pablo Lopez Throws Eight Innings On Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was excellent on Tuesday, earning a win and a quality start against the Colorado Rockies in the opening game of the Marlins homestand. Lopez threw eight innings, allowing just two runs on five hits without issuing a walk. He struck out eight while setting a new career high in […]

Braxton Garrett Called Up To Join The Marlins

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to join the team in Miami on Tuesday. Garrett will take the place of Daniel Castano (shoulder) who ended up on the injured list only one day after being called up himself. Garrett will presumably start Wednesday's game, which is currently listed […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]