Sandy Alcantara Takes The Mound Against Braves On Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara will look to replicate his dominant first start of the year when he takes the mound against the Braves on Saturday. Alcantara struck out six Rockies in eight innings of shutout baseball on March 30 and showed the team why he was deserving of a starting spot. The young […]

Jorge Alfaro Getting Day Off On Wednesday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro will have the day off for the Marlins on Wednesday, according to beat writer Joe Frisaro. Backup catcher Chad Wallach will start in his place and bat seventh in the lineup against Mets ace Jacob deGrom. Alfaro has gotten off to a nice start to the season, slashing .308/.357/.538 with […]

J.T. Riddle Providing Early Spark For Marlins

Miami Marlins shortstop J.T. Riddle is giving the Marlins some unexpected pop early this season after launching his second homer of the year on Sunday. In an injury-shortened 2018 season that limited him to 102 games, Riddle tallied just nine homers and 36 RBI. In the early goings of the new season, however, Riddle is […]

Sandy Alcantara Dominates In Shutout Victory

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara dominated the Colorado Rockies on Sunday to earn his first win of the 2019 season. Alcantara, who came to the Marlins as part of the Marcell Ozuna trade, shut down the Rockies in a convincing 3-0 victory at Marlins Park. The lanky right-hander struck out six in eight innings […]

Curtis Granderson Off To Hot Start In 2019

Miami Marlins veteran outfielder Curtis Granderson is off to a quick start early in his 2019 campaign. The journeyman outfielder, who signed with the Marlins in the offseason, has three RBI over his last two games, including two in Miami's 7-3 win over Colorado on Saturday. Granderson, who smacked a solo homer the day before, […]

Neil Walker Batting Third On Friday

After mashing a pinch-hit homer on Opening Day, second baseman Neil Walker will bat third for the Miami Marlins in Friday's game against the Rockies. Walker will start in place of Miguel Rojas, who struggled at the plate as well as on the field in Miami's Opening Day loss on Thursday. Walker hit four home […]

Jose Urena Roughed Up, Injured in Opening Day Loss

It was a tough Opening Day for Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena, who was roughed up for six runs in less than five innings of work on Thursday. To make matters worse, Urena took a hard grounder off the left leg early in his start against the Rockies. The right hander was fine enough to […]

Wei-Yin Chen Expected to Be in Marlins Rotation

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen admitted that he's not at 100 percent, but the Marlins starter is still in line to make the team's starting rotation. According to beat writer Joe Frisaro, Chen is projected to be the team's third or fourth starter behind Jose Urena and Dan Straily. Chen is just 13-18 since […]

Curtis Granderson Makes Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins outfielder Curtis Granderson will be on the team's Opening Day roster when the season begins, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Granderson, who recently turned 38 years old, split time between the Blue Jays and Brewers last year, launching 13 home runs in 123 games. Granderson is long past his prime, but his 69 […]

Peter O'Brien Optioned to Triple-A

The Miami Marlins have optioned outfielder Peter O'Brien to Triple-A, according to beat reporter Joe Frisaro. O'Brien was having a productive Spring Training, but it looks as if the Marlins will keep Rosell Herrera as the fourth outfielder when the season starts. O'Brien has some pop in his bat, and it wouldn't be surprising to […]

Wei-Yin Chen Fighting for Spot in the Rotation

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen is fighting for a starting rotation spot as spring training enters its final week. Chen, who was one of Baltimore's best pitchers when he was an Oriole from 2012-15, has been awful since coming to Miami. Chen made 26 starts in 2018 but finished with a 6-12 record to go […]

Martin Prado Knocks First Hits of the Spring

After a disastrous 2018 season, Miami Marlins corner infielder Martin Prado is looking to regain the form he displayed in 2016. The veteran Prado recorded his first hits of the Spring after the team held him out of the lineup because of a back injury he suffered last season. After a 2016 season where he […]

Jorge Alfaro Hopeful to Return for Opening Day

The Miami Marlins were given some good news when they cleared catcher Jorge Alfaro for all baseball-related activities. Alfaro, who came over to the Marlins in the trade that sent J.T. Realmuto to the Phillies, has been nursing a hurt knee for the entirety of Spring Training. The team shut him down after he injured […]

Trevor Richards Pushing to Make Marlins Starting Rotation

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards has been lights-out so far, and it might just be enough to earn him a spot in the starting rotation. Richards, who struggled last year with a 4-9 record and a 4.42 ERA, has looked completely different this Spring. In 13 innings thus far, Richards has an exceptional 0.90 […]

Monte Harrison Among Latest Round of Cuts

Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison was part of the latest round of spring training cuts for the Marlins. Harrison, rated as the club's No. 3 prospect, slashed .240/.316/.399 with 19 home runs and 48 RBI in the minor leagues last year. Marlins' skipper Don Mattingly was encouraged by what he saw from Harrison this Spring, […]

Peter O'Brien Looks to Become Starting Outfielder This Year

With a paper-thin roster full of prospects and short-term players, Miami Marlins outfielder Peter O'Brien could find his way into the Marlins starting lineup when the regular season begins. O'Brien, who smacked four homers and 10 RBI in the final month of the 2018 season, is lighting it up in Spring Training so far. O'Brien […]

Pablo Lopez Looking to Earn Starting Spot

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez has been impressive for the Marlins this spring, and it just might be enough to get him in the starting rotation. Lopez pitched four shutout innings on Saturday and, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, he's been one of the Marlins' best young pitchers this Spring. In 2018, Lopez finished […]

Jorge Alfaro Shut Down for Rest of Spring Training

The Miami Marlins will shut down catcher Jorge Alfaro from any baseball-related activities due to inflammation in his right knee, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Alfaro has been having knee issues since the end of February, and an awkward slide in Tuesday's game against the Mets didn't help either. The Marlins are hopeful that Alfaro […]

Jorge Alfaro Nursing Injured Knee

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro injured his knee during an awkward slide into second base on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. It was Alfaro's first appearance since bruising his right knee the week prior. The former Phillie, who was part of the deal that sent J.T. Realmuto to Philadelphia, came back into the game […]

Sandy Alcantara Looking to Make Starting Rotation in Miami

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara has been impressive this spring, so much so that he could land a spot in the starting rotation by the time the regular season starts, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Alcantara, who came to Miami in the deal that sent Marcell Ozuna to the St. Louis Cardinals last year, […]

Lewis Brinson Off to Hot Start in Spring Training; Looks to Back Bounce From Awful 2018

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson had a season to forget in 2018, though he's hoping his hot Spring Training start will carry over into the regular season. Brinson, who was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in the Christian Yelich deal last year, hit a lowly .199 with 11 home runs and 42 RBI in his […]

Dan Straily (SP, MIA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 58% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily continued his impressive season with a solid performance against the Nationals on Wednesday and now has a 3.43 ERA this season. In six innings of work against the fiery Nats, Straily surrendered just one run off three hits while […]

Two Time Superbowl Champion DE Justin Tuck Retires

Justin Tuck retired at the end of the 2015-16 season, leaving behind a career filled with numerous accolades and accomplishments. Even more important, as evident in the Oakland Raiders’ defense last season, was the impact he left on the guys he played with. Tuck was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of […]

Lamar Miller Has Newfound Fantasy Value In Houston

The Miami Dolphins were a train wreck in 2015, plenty of the blame should be put on the shoulders of the coaching staff for using running back Lamar Miller so poorly. The Dolphins underutilized one of their best offensive weapons, and Miller was wise to jettison the Dolphins for Houston in free agency. Miller finished last season averaging […]

Class-Act DE Justin Tuck Retires as a Champion On and Off The Football Field

Justin Tuck announced his retirement from the NFL at the end of the 2015 season, leaving behind a career filled with numerous accolades and achievements. On top of personal glory, Tuck made an impact on those he played with as was evident in the Oakland Raiders’ greatly-improved defense. Tuck was taken by the New York Giants in […]

J.T. Realmuto Will Be a Bargain Catcher For Fantasy Owners This Year

J.T. Realmuto had a solid rookie season for the Miami Marlins in 2015 where he finished with a .259 average, 10 HR and a .290 OBP. Like most of the Miami Marlins last year, Realmuto was inconsistent for most of the season, though he did have a couple of months where he looked like a […]

Wei-Yin Chen Looks To Continue Success With Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins received a much-needed boost to their starting rotation after they landed lefty Wei-Yin Chen from the Baltimore Orioles. Chen was a solid complement to Ubaldo Jimenez in Baltimore and should fare just as well alongside Jose Fernandez. Chen’s 3.34 ERA was tops for the Orioles in 2015 and seventh-lowest in the American […]

Justin Bour Should be Considered a Top-15 First Baseman

Justin Bour only played in 123 games last season, but he made the most of his opportunity. Lost in the fanfare of Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Fernandez and Dee Gordon, Bour is a powerful, left-handed slugger playing first base in Miami. But don’t let the lack of name recognition fool you. He finished 2015 with a […]

Christian Yelich Looks to Build Off Strong 2015 Campaign

Miami Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich put together a solid 2015 despite a pair of mid-season DL stints. In 2015, Yelich finished with a .300 average and 143 hits in just 126 games after a lower back strain caused him to miss time in April and May, while a knee contusion kept him out of the […]

Jose Fernandez Remains a Top-Five Fantasy Pitcher in 2016

When healthy, Jose Fernandez has the type of stuff that most pitchers dream about. Fernandez stormed onto the major-league stage during his 2013 rookie season where he finished with a 12-6 record, a 2.19 ERA and a .98 WHIP. He also notched 187 strikeouts in 172.2 IP. Unfortunately, Tommy John surgery in 2014 shut Fernandez […]