Stephen Strasburg Strikes Out 10, Tagged with Loss Friday

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg had his third double-digit strikeout performance of the season on Friday night, but a four-run seventh inning led to Strasburg earning his fifth loss of the year. Strasburg struck out 10 over 6 2/3 innings while allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits. He exited the game in the... Read More

Adam Eaton, Three Other Nats to Begin Rehab Assignment

Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com reports on Friday that Nationals outfielders Adam Eaton (ankle) and Brian Goodwin (wrist), pitcher Matt Grace (groin) and second baseman Daniel Murphy (knee) will all report to the Harrisburg Senators to begin rehab assignments this weekend. Eaton, Goodwin and Grace have all been on the disabled list since April, while Murphy... Read More

Marlins Acquire Peter O'Brien from Dodgers

The Miami Marlins acquired power-hitting first baseman Peter O'Brien from the Dodgers for cash on Friday, according to South Florida Sun-Sentinel writer Matthew DeFranks. O'Brien averaged almost 22 home runs a year over six seasons in the minors, and this season he already has seven home runs in 112 plate appearances. While the power is... Read More

Brad Ziegler Removed from Closer Role

Before Thursday night's game, Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly confirmed that relief pitcher Brad Ziegler will no longer be the closer going forward, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Kyle Barraclough seems to be the best candidate to replace Ziegler, having posted a 1.48 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 9.99 K/9 over 24 1/3 innings this... Read More

Kyle Barraclough Could Take Over as Miami's Closer

In a post-game interview on Wednesday night, Marlins manager Don Mattingly suggested that reliever Kyle Barraclough could get a chance at save opportunities in lieu of struggling closer Brad Ziegler going forward. Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that Mattingly mentioned Barraclough as the one most likely to take over as closer, with Drew Steckenrider and... Read More

Gary Sanchez, Miguel Andujar Out of Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez and third baseman Miguel Andujar are not in the lineup on Thursday against the Orioles. There's no indication that this is anything other than a day off for the pair, but owners should make sure to adjust their lineups accordingly Thursday.

Brad Ziegler Blows Save Against Padres, Falls to 0-5

Miami Marlins closer Brad Ziegler blew his first save of the season on Wednesday night, as the Padres got the walk-off 3-2 win over the Marlins. Ziegler recorded only one out in the appearance, allowing two runs — one earned — on two hits and two walks. It's yet another bad outing for Ziegler, who... Read More

David Hess Earns Quality Start, Loss on Wednesday

Despite allowing only one run to the Nationals, Baltimore Orioles starter David Hess was tagged with the loss on Wednesday night. Hess allowed the lone run on four hits and one walk while striking out two over six innings of work. While he hasn't been striking out many batters (12.6 percent strikeout rate over four... Read More

Jose Ureña Throws Team-Best Fifth Quality Start

Miami Marlins starter Jose Ureña recorded his fifth quality start of the season on Wednesday, exiting the game after six innings of work while in line to earn his first win of the season. Ureña allowed one run on a season-low three hits and two walks while striking out six, his fifth start of the... Read More

Zach Britton to Pitch With Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) will pitch with the Triple-A Norfolk Tide on Wednesday, where he is scheduled for one inning of work, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports. Kubatko adds that Britton is scheduled to make two appearances with Norfolk, and he is still on schedule to be activated from the disabled list... Read More

Jonathan Schoop Hitting Leadoff on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop will be hitting leadoff against the Nationals, according to Baltimore Sun reporter Jon Meoli. Schoop has been hitting in the third or fourth spots in the lineup all season long, and this will be his first time hitting leadoff since last September. In four career starts as the leadoff... Read More

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 9: Bieber, Riley, Thaiss

This week on Hot Prospects to Watch, we're going to focus on three players currently in Triple-A who are on the verge of getting the call up to the show. One of these prospects will for sure be up in the majors this week, and that's Cleveland Indians pitching prospect Shane Bieber who will be... Read More

Brad Ziegler Gives Up Three Runs to Earn Loss Saturday

After not allowing a run over his last two appearances, Miami Marlins closer Brad Ziegler gave up three runs to the Nationals on Saturday to earn his fourth loss of the season. Ziegler managed to get only two outs while allowing the three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one. While... Read More

Brian Anderson has Fifth Multi-Hit Performance in Last 10 Games on Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Brian Anderson drove in the team's only run in a 4-1 loss to the Nationals on Saturday, finishing 2-for-4 at the plate. Saturday's game marked the fifth time in his last 10 games that Anderson has recorded two hits, as he is now hitting .333 with two doubles, three RBI and six... Read More

J.T. Realmuto has Three Hits in Marlins Loss Saturday

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto had his third multi-hit performance in his last four games on Saturday, finishing 3-for-4 with two doubles while scoring the Marlins lone run in the 4-1 loss to the Nationals. Over his last four games, Realmuto is hitting 9-for-19 with two runs, two doubles and three RBI. While his production... Read More

Wei-Yin Chen Earns Quality Start, No-Decision on Saturday

After tying his season-high with 5 1/3 innings pitched in his last start, Marlins starter Wei-Yin Chen had his longest start in 13 months on Saturday, throwing 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball against the Nationals. Earning his first quality start since May 1, 2017, Chen allowed one run on three hits and two walks... Read More

JT Riddle Recalled from Triple-A, Goes 0-for-4 in Return

With Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado landing on the disabled list with a hamstring strain, shortstop JT Riddle was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday and went 0-for-4 in his first game back with Miami. Over 21 games at Triple-A, Riddle was hitting .346 with three home runs, 19 RBI, two steals and... Read More

Martin Prado Has Three-Hit Night, Leaves Game with Hamstring Injury

On the same night Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado had his first three-hit performance in over a year, Prado suffered what MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports is a "significant" hamstring injury. Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald adds that an ultrasound of Prado revealed "significant gaps" in hamstring fibers and muscle. Prado finished the game... Read More

Brad Ziegler Picks Up Ninth Save on Wednesday

After not getting the save in his last two appearances, Miami Marlins closer Brad Ziegler picked up his ninth save of the year on Wednesday in the Marlins' 2-1 win over the Mets. Ziegler is now tied for 15th in the majors in saves, but among closers with at least nine saves his 6.55 ERA... Read More

Dan Straily Records Second Straight Quality Start Wednesday

Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily recorded his second straight quality start on Wednesday night against the Mets, throwing six innings of one-run ball. The only run Straily allowed came on a fifth-inning home run, as he allowed only four hits and three walks while striking out five, but did not factor into the decision. After... Read More

Derek Dietrich Homers in Marlins Win Tuesday

After not leaving the yard over his last 57 plate appearances, Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Dietrich hit a home run on Tuesday night against the Mets. The two-run shot in the eighth inning capped off a 2-for-4 performance for Dietrich, who finished with two runs and two RBI. Dietrich has been heating up over his... Read More

Trevor Rogers Makes Pro Debut at Single-A on Tuesday

After not pitching last year, Miami Marlins pitcher Trevor Rogers made his professional debut on Tuesday with the Marlins Single-A affiliate, the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Miami's first-round pick in last year's draft, Rogers pitched three innings and took the loss against the Kannapolis Intimidators, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out... Read More

Caleb Smith Strikes Out Eight in Win Tuesday

After going only three innings in his last start, Miami Marlins starter Caleb Smith had his longest start of May on Tuesday night, throwing 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball against the Mets. Smith allowed the one run on just three hits and two walks while striking out eight — the most in a start... Read More

Elieser Hernandez Pitches Well, Still Earns Loss Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez had another good start on Monday against the Mets but was let down by his team's offense and earned his first loss of the season. Hernandez allowed one run on five hits while striking out three over five innings in just his second start of the year. In two... Read More

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 8: Peters, Ruiz, Reyes, Melendez

Another week goes by and yet another big name prospect gets called up. This time it's Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto who receives the call, and he wasted no time in making a splash by hitting his first career home run in his first career at bat. Soto was already a hot commodity in dynasty... Read More

Miguel Rojas Homers Twice in Marlins Loss Sunday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas had his first career multi-home run performance on Sunday afternoon, finishing 3-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored in the loss to the Braves. Sunday's performance brings Rojas to seven home runs on the year — or three more than he hit in his previous four... Read More

Odrisamer Despaigne Activated from DL, Dillon Peters Optioned

The Miami Marlins activated reliever Odrisamer Despaigne (forearm) from the 10-day disabled list on Monday, and in a corresponding move optioned reliever Dillon Peters to Triple-A New Orleans, reports Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. Peters did not make an appearance for the Marlins in his most recent stint in the majors, leaving his season... Read More

Clint Frazier Optioned to Triple-A, Giovanny Gallegos Recalled

The New York Yankees optioned outfielder Clint Frazier to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday and in a corresponding move recalled reliever Giovanny Gallegos, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Frazier made only one appearance with the Yankees in his brief stint, going 1-for-2 with a double and two walks on Saturday. Over four innings of work this... Read More

J.T. Realmuto Out of Lineup Saturday

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto is out of the lineup on Saturday against the Braves. It appears this is nothing more than a day of rest, with Bryan Holaday getting the start instead. With Realmuto out, shortstop Miguel Rojas will be hitting out of the number two spot in the lineup for Miami.

Jonathan Schoop Homers in Orioles Win Friday

Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop hit his fourth home run of the season on Friday for his only hit of the night in the win against the Red Sox. Schoop finished 1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs and two walks — his first multi-walk game in almost exactly one year when he had two walks... Read More