Nick Neidert Called Up On Monday

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Nick Neidert was called up to the big league team on Monday. With starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (bicep) placed on the 10-day injured list, the Marlins will need someone to take his place in the starting rotation. Neidert pitched well this spring and could be the one to slide into the […]

Justin Williams Strikes Out Three Times On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Justin Williams did not have a good day at the plate on Sunday, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. It's been a rough start to the season for the 25-year-old, who is now hitless in nine at bats and has struck out five times. He's looked overmatched so far and is […]

Tommy Edman Reaches Base Twice On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman reached base twice in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The leadoff hitter went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk. Edman's been off to a slow start, hitting just .167 with a .452 OPS after the first series of the season. He'll hope for better results starting on […]

Ryan Helsley Gets Lit Up On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley had a rough outing in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He recorded just one out, but allowed four runs on two hits and two walks. Helsley was the first man out of the bullpen after starter Carlos Martinez pitched the first five innings of the game. The […]

Carlos Martinez Allows Four Runs In Sunday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez wasn't at his best in Sunday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. Martinez went five innings, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while only striking out one. Martinez threw 77 pitches, 50 for strikes. He allowed no runs through the first three innings, but then gave […]

Elieser Hernandez Dealing With Biceps Inflammation

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez was forced to leave Saturday's start in the third inning with what originally appeared to be a hand injury. The on-air broadcast team assumed it was a blister issue, since Hernandez has dealt with blister issues in the past. After the game however, the Marlins announced that their starter […]

Garrett Cooper Blasts A Home Run On Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper had a big game on Saturday. He went 3-for-5 with a run and three RBI. He hit a home run, a double, and a single. Cooper is one of the best hitters on the Marlins roster, but with the designated hitter in the National League this season, his playing […]

Lewis Brinson Struggles In His Start On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson got the start in left field in Saturday's game against the Rays but did not do much with the opportunity. Despite being in a lineup that scored 12 runs, Brinson went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. He was the only member of the starting lineup not to reach base. Don Mattingly […]

Starling Marte Stays Hot With Four More Hits On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte stayed hot in Saturday's game against the Rays. He went 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored. Marte's hits were three singles and a triple. After an awful Opening Day performance in which he struck out four times, Marte has been on fire for the next two games. After […]

Miguel Rojas Scores Three Runs On Saturday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas filled up the stat sheet in Saturday's win over the Rays. Rojas led off and went 1-for-2 with three walks and three runs scored. His hit was a double, and he also stole a base. Rojas is off to a great start so far this season, and it looks like […]

Anthony Bass Bounces Back With A Clean Ninth Inning

Miami Marlins closer Anthony Bass bounced back from Friday's ugly blown save with a clean ninth inning in Saturday's win over the Rays. Bass ended up facing just three hitters, striking one out to wrap up the game. It wasn't a save situation, but it was good to see Bass come through with a clean […]

Paul Campbell Makes His Debut On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Paul Campbell, a Rule 5 pick, made his major league debut in Saturday's win over the Rays. Campbell was forced to come into the third inning after starter Elieser Hernandez (bicep) had to leave the game due to an injury. Campbell ended up throwing two innings, allowing three runs on […]

Nolan Arenado Hits His First Cardinals Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado hit his first home run as a Cardinal in Saturday's loss to the Reds. Arenado went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. His homer came in the ninth inning, leaving Arenado with an even .400 batting average and a 1.100 OPS in the early going. He's […]

Paul DeJong Goes Yard Twice On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong had a big game on Saturday, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and two walks. He scored three times and drove in two runs, since both of his shots were solo blasts. DeJong struggled in Grapefruit League play this spring, but he's off to a .375 batting average, 1.625 […]

Andrew Miller Allows Three Hits But Strikes Out Three

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller had mixed results in his outing during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Miller pitched an inning, allowing a run on three hits, but struck out three. The run he allowed came on a solo shot off the bat of Aristides Aquino to lead off the inning. It […]

Adam Wainwright Gets Off To A Rough Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright got his 2021 season off to a rough start on Saturday. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out just one. Wainwright threw just 56 pitches and actually got through the first two innings without allowing a run, […]

Jazz Chisholm Triples On Friday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm hit a triple and scored a run in Friday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Chisholm also added a single and reached on a walk. He's been the Marlins best offensive player through two games so far after a solid spring that saw him get hot towards the end. […]

Starling Marte Bounces Back With A Three-Hit Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte bounced back nicely on Friday, going 3-for-5 with a double and two singles. Marte had an awful Opening Day, striking out four times and looking completely overmatched on every swing. But he came back on Friday and showed why he should be a solid fantasy outfielder who can contribute in […]

Miguel Rojas Drives In Two Runs On Friday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas had a good game on Friday, going 2-for-5 with two RBI. Both of his hits were singles, but one of them came in a critical seventh inning rally that was unfortunately later wasted by an Anthony Bass blown save. Rojas was in the leadoff spot in this one after hitting […]

Anthony Bass Blows His First Save Chance

Miami Marlins closer Anthony Bass blew the game on Friday in his first appearance in a Marlins uniform. Bass came into the ninth inning with a two run lead, but allowed four runs on four hits with just one strikeout. Bass looked easily hittable and wasn't fooling anyone on the mound in this one. He […]

Jack Flaherty Allows Six Runs On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled on Thursday, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out four and allowed two home runs in a very high scoring game. Because his offense absolutely lit up the scoreboard, Flaherty was able to escape with a […]

Jesus Aguilar Gets Two Hits On Opening Day

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar got two hits on Opening Day, despite the team losing 1-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Marlins only mustered three hits total, with Aguilar getting two singles and almost tying the game in the bottom of the ninth with a long fly out to left. Aguilar looked fully […]

Starling Marte Dons A Golden Sombrero On Opening Day

Miami Marlins center fielder Starling Marte struck out all four times he came to the plate in Thursday's 1-0 Opening Day loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Marte will certainly have better days this season, but this one was tough to watch, as he looked thoroughly overmatched every time he came up to bat. Marte […]

Yimi Garcia Gives Up The Only Run Of Thursday's Game

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Yimi Garcia allowed the only run in a 1-0 Opening Day loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Garcia came in to pitch the eighth inning and allowed a solo home run to Austin Meadows after getting two outs on long fly balls. Pretty much everyone watching the game saw the Meadows […]

Sandy Alcantara Shows Ace Stuff On Opening Day

Miami Marlins Opening Day starter Sandy Alcantara was excellent on Friday. He threw six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out seven. Alcantara got into a little trouble in the first inning, but the Rays left the bases loaded and Sandy never struggled again from there. He left with the […]

Zach Pop Earns A Spot On The Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Zach Pop has earned a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. Pop was a Rule 5 selection by the Diamondbacks, then traded to the Marlins. Per Rule 5 draft rules, he'll need to be offered back to his original team, the Orioles, if he does not remain on the active roster […]

Paul Campbell Makes The Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Paul Campbell made it on the Marlins Opening Day roster. Campbell was a Rule 5 selection from the Tampa Bay Rays, so unless he gets hurt, he'll need to remain on the active 26-man roster all year or be offered back to the Rays. Campbell earned his spot by pitching to […]

Adam Wainwright Wraps Up His Spring On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched just 2 2/3 innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game. He was scheduled to pitch just three innings anyway, but ended up being taken out after allowing two runs on three hits and a walk after 47 pitches. Wainwright is set to pitch the second game of the […]

James Hoyt Traded To The Angels

The Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a trade that will send relief pitcher James Hoyt to the Angels in exchange for cash considerations. Hoyt was great for the Marlins in 2020, posting a 1.23 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings. Underlying metrics show that regression could be coming, and […]

Miles Mikolas Hoping To Return In May

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (shoulder) is hoping to be able to return to the mound sometime in May. He dealt with forearm and elbow issues last season which may have led to the shoulder inflammation this season. For a little but, there was a fear that he'd need surgery, but he seems […]