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Adam Wainwright Picks Up A Win On Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright wasn't at his best on Saturday, but earned a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He tossed five innings, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. He threw 93 pitches (55 strikes) while improving his record to 3-4 and moving his ERA to […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoTyler O'Neill Stays Hot With Three More Hits On Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill stayed scorching hot with another three hits including a home run on Saturday in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. O'Neill went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and three RBI. O'Neill hit two doubles, giving him seven on the season, and one home run, giving him 11 of those. […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMiles Mikolas Transferred To The 60-Day Injured List
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (elbow) was officially transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. Mikolas is dealing with a calcification in his flexor tendon and will be re-evaluated in about a month. The earliest he's expected back is sometime in August, and that's far from a sure thing. With IL spots […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMagneuris Sierra Gets Three Hits On Saturday
Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra had his best game of the season on Saturday against the Red Sox. Hitting in the leadoff spot, Sierra went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two stolen bases. All three of his hits were singles, lifting his batting average to .247 and his OPS to .582. Sierra is best […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoTrevor Rogers Takes A Loss Despite A Quality Start
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers wasn't at his best in Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox, but he still managed a quality start. He tossed six innings, allowing two runs on nine hits without a walk and six strikeouts. He took the loss, dropping his record to 6-3 and slightly raising his […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoClosers and Saves Report - Week 10 Waiver Wire
What a disappointing week for pitching. Not a single no-hitter? That's not very 2021 of you. So there weren't any no-hitters this week, but there were some bullpen changes, with a new committee forming and an old committee getting even more confusing. A couple of injuries have complicated things around the league as well. With […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCorey Dickerson Reaches Base Three Times On Friday
Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson reached base all three times he came to the plate in Friday's rain-shortened game against the Boston Red Sox. Dickerson was 2-for-2 with two singles and a walk. He scored a run as well, lifting his batting average to .277 and his OPS to .724. At this stage in his […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJorge Alfaro Hits His First Home Run Of The Season On Friday
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro hit his first home run of the season in a loss to the Boston Red Sox. He ended up 1-for-2 with a walk, a run scored, and two RBI. Alfaro has been struggling all season and spent some time on the injured list. He's batting just .222 with a .566 […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCody Poteet Struggles With A Blister On Friday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Cody Poteet had the worst outing of his career against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Poteet pitched 4 1/3 rain-soaked innings, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks. He did strike out a career-high six batters, though. Poteet was seen clearly struggling with a blister on his […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoSixto Sanchez Throws A Bullpen Session On Friday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Friday. Sanchez has yet to pitch this season due to a shoulder injury, but his slow progression through the rehab process has continued without any significant setbacks so far. Based on his current trajectory, he should be ready to rejoin the Marlins […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMiguel Rojas Officially Placed On The Injured List
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to a dislocated finger. Rojas suffered the injury in Thursday's game while attempting to dive back into first base on a pickoff attempt. He immediately held his hand up and looked to be in serious pain. The team seems […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoStarling Marte Back In The Lineup For Friday's Game
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) was activated from the injured list and will start in center field in Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Marte missed exactly a month, last playing on April 28th before exiting in the middle of an at bat due to a fractured rib. His rehab went well with […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoGarrett Cooper Pinch Hits On Thursday
Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (oblique) played in Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cooper appeared as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, taking an at bat against Jose Alvarado in place of Corey Dickerson. After his at bat, Cooper remained in the game to play right field. In his one at bat, […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoYimi Garcia Takes The Loss On Thursday
Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia came into a tie game on Thursday and left with a loss. Garcia evened his record at 3-3, pitching an inning while allowing a run on a hit and a walk while striking out two. He allowed a triple to the first batter he faced, Odubel Herrera. It would have […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoPablo Lopez Pitches Seven Strong Innings On Thursday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez pitched well in Thursday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies. He lasted seven innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and a walk. He struck out five and only allowed runs in the fourth inning, keeping the Phillies off the board in every other frame. Lopez ended up with […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoStarling Marte Traveling With The Team To Boston
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) is traveling with the team from Miami to Boston for the weekend series against the Red Sox. While no official move has been made just yet, it clearly implies that Marte will be able to play in the weekend series. Marte hasn't played in exactly a month, as he […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMiguel Rojas Dislocates His Finger In Thursday's Loss
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (finger) was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after suffering a dislocated finger. Rojas was picked off of first base and injured himself while attempting to slide back into the bag head first. He immediately came up holding his hand and wincing in pain and then had […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoLewin Diaz Called Up From Triple-A
Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was called up before Thursday's game and will get the start, playing first base and batting fifth. With Garrett Cooper (oblique) dealing with an injury that could keep him out for a couple more games, the Marlins needed some depth in the infield. Starting pitcher Nick Neidert (biceps) […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoTommy Edman Hits Two Home Runs In Wednesday's Win
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman hit two solo home runs in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Edman went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. His first homer came in the third inning and his second in the eighth. It could have been a huge game for the Cardinals leadoff […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJohn Gant Throws Five Scoreless Innings On Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant provided five more scoreless innings in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Gant allowed five hits while walking three and striking out three. He earned the win, improving to 4-3 and lowering his ERA to 1.81. Gant has been really good at keeping runs off the […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoYimi Garcia Strikes Out Two While Earning His Ninth Save
Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia earned his ninth save of the season with a scoreless inning that included two strikeouts in Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Garcia lowered his ERA to 1.31 and despite some concerning signs in his batted ball profile, he's been able to shut down most opposing batters this season. He […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoNick Neidert Provides Four Solid Innings On Wednesday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Nick Neidert was called up to make Wednesday's start and pitched decently against the Philadelphia Phillies. Neidert threw four innings, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three. He lowered his ERA to 5.63. Neidert will show some solid flashes, but he doesn't seem to […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJack Flaherty Takes His First Loss On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty took his first loss of the season on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, dropping his record to 8-1. Flaherty lasted just 3 2/3 innings, allowing seven runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out three. The Cardinals defense made three errors in this […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoSandy Alcantara Loses Despite Eight Strong Innings
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was excellent on Tuesday night but ended up taking the loss as the Marlins offense could not get a run on the board. Alcantara pitched eight innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out four. Unfortunately, one of the hits he allowed was a Rhys Hoskins home […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoYadier Molina Hits Two Singles In Monday's Loss
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was one of only two Cardinals players to record multiple hits in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Molina went 2-for-4 with two singles, raising his batting average to .289 and his OPS to .869. Molina has been taking a completely different approach this season, as he's […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoKwang Hyun Kim Falls One Out Short Of A Quality Start
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim fell one out short of achieving a quality start in Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kim ended up pitching 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five. He made it through five scoreless innings before things came […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMiguel Rojas Leaves Monday's Game As A Precaution
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas left Monday's game early after being hit by a pitch. After the game, manager Don Mattingly said that removing Rojas from the game was done as a precaution as well as partly to get Jose Devers an at bat off the bench. The Marlins plan to see how Rojas is […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoAdam Duvall Ropes A Three-Run Home Run On Monday
Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall smashed a three-run home run in Monday's 9-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. It was his only hit of the night, but he made it count. Duvall ended up 1-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. He's now hit nine home runs and driven in 33 runs, just two […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDylan Floro Saves His First Game
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro earned the first save of his career in Monday's 9-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Floro likely wasn't expecting to pitch at all, as the Marlins entered the ninth inning with a 9-2 lead, but things started slowly getting away from reliever Shawn Morimando, so Floro was called upon […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoTrevor Rogers Throws Five Innings On Monday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers wasn't at his best in Monday's start and at times even looked uncomfortable on the mound, but he was able to work through five solid innings regardless. He ended up allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out five. He did not […]
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