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Dylan Floro Blows Up And Takes A Loss On Tuesday
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro took the loss in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Brought on for the eighth inning of a 3-1 game, Floro got just one out but allowed five runs on four hits and a walk. He's been outstanding all season and had worked his way into the eighth inning […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCody Poteet Impresses In His Second Start
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Cody Poteet was impressive again in his second major league start on Tuesday. Taking on the Philadelphia Phillies, Poteet pitched five innings, allowing no runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three. He's now pitched 10 big league innings and allowed just two runs and posted a […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMiguel Rojas Steals A Base On Tuesday
Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas went 1-for-4 with a single and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Rojas reached on a single and stole his fourth base of the season, swiping second base easily. He's been in a bit of a slump (along with most of the Marlins offense) but is […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoBrian Anderson Gets Two Hits In Tuesday's Loss
Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson got two hits in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Anderson has been struggling most of the season, but his 2-for-4 performance in Tuesday's game with a double could hopefully be the start of a hot streak. He's always been a slow starter, but he's usually heated up once […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJazz Chisholm Hits An Impressive Home Run On Tuesday
Miami Marlins rookie second baseman Jazz Chisholm hit an impressive home run in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. For the game, Chisholm went 2-for-4 with the home run and a single, scoring twice and driving in two runs. The home run was his fifth of the season and came off an up-and-in pitch clocked […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoTyler O'Neill Placed On The Injured List
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, retroactive to May 17. O'Neill suffered a left middle finger fracture while sliding on a stolen base attempt in Sunday's game. It's a big blow for the St. Louis lineup, as O'Neill was just heating up and providing power in […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoSixto Sanchez Throwing From 120 Feet
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) has progressed in his rehab and is now throwing from 120 feet. Sanchez has been brought along slowly, but is getting closer to facing live hitters and then eventually rejoining the Marlins starting rotation. Sanchez hasn't pitched yet this year, but he could work his way into some […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoStarling Marte Hitting Off A Pitching Machine
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) has progressed to hitting off a pitching machine in his rehab process. Marte hasn't played since April 18, when he had to leave the game in the middle of an at bat due to a fractured rib after an awkward swing. He was fully shut down from all baseball […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoElieser Hernandez Starting A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (biceps) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Tuesday. Hernandez has not pitched since he was forced to leave his first start of the season with a biceps injury. He's been throwing for a few weeks now and does not seem to […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCody Poteet Called Back Up For Tuesday's Start
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Cody Poteet was called back up on Tuesday and will start the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. Poteet was impressive in his major league debut, pitching five innings while allowing two runs on four hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Poteet was optioned when the Marlins needed some […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoLewis Brinson Placed On The Injured List
Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson was placed on the injured list on Tuesday with a finger injury. Brinson has been limited to a pinch running and defensive replacement role lately, with Magneuris Sierra getting the starts in center field. With the Marlins in need of a roster spot to call up a starter for Tuesday's […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDylan Floro Earns His Sixth Hold On Sunday
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro pitched well again on Sunday in a 3-2 win over his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Floro has earned an eighth inning role this season with a 0.96 ERA and six holds and may be the best reliever on the Marlins roster this season. On Sunday, he did […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJazz Chisholm Returns With Two Hits And A Stolen Base
Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm (hamstring) returned from the injured list for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He hit leadoff and played shortstop, as the two best hitters in the Marlins lineup, Miguel Rojas and Jesus Aguilar, inexplicably had days off while the Marlins were attempting to avoid a sweep. Jazz went […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoAnthony Bass Pitching Well Since A Terrible Start
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bass started off the season as the team's closer but was quickly removed from the role after a horrendous start. Despite being removed from the ninth inning, Marlins manager Don Mattingly kept sending him out for the eighth inning, where Bass continued to struggle. Lately though, he's been pitching in […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoAdam Duvall Does It All In The Fifth Inning
Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall had an excellent fifth inning in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Duvall hit a three-run home run, providing all of the runs the Marlins would need to salvage a win in the last game of the series. He also threw Mookie Betts out at home on an excellent […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoYimi Garcia Saves His Seventh Game Of The Season
Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia picked up a save against his former team in Sunday's 3-2 win. It was his seventh save of the season on eight tries and lowered his ERA to 1.65. Garcia pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and recording one strikeout. There are still some very concerning aspects to […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoPablo Lopez Picks Up His First Win Of The Season
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez finally earned his first win of the season on Sunday against the Dodgers. He wasn't at his best, but he kept his team in the game and gave the offense a chance to score (just) enough runs to win. Lopez pitched five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoBraxton Garrett Throws Three Innings On Saturday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett contributed three innings at the end of Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Garrett was called up before the game because the Marlins needed a fresh arm after Sandy Alcantara exited in the second inning of Friday's game. Garrett made it through two scoreless innings, the sixth […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoAdam Wainwright Gives Up Six Runs On Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright had a rough start on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. He lasted just four innings, allowing six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out just two. Wainwright allowed three home runs and dropped his record to 2-4 while raising his ERA to 4.63. He's […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJordan Holloway Stumbles After A Good Start
Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Jordan Holloway got off to a great start on Saturday but couldn't Make it out of the third inning. Holloway's first three innings were excellent: he allowed two walks in the first inning but nothing else and no hits. Everything fell apart in the fourth inning, as he couldn't get anyone […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoClosers and Saves Report - Week 8 Waiver Wire
The first few weeks of this baseball season (and even a couple of weeks leading up to Opening Day) were absolutely littered with bullpen news and notes. It seemed like almost every single day, some team was tinkering with its bullpen, or some closer was getting hurt, or some previously well-established closer was slumping while […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJesus Aguilar Hits His Daily Homer On Wednesday
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar hit yet another home run, his third in three games, in Wednesday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Marlins began this series on Monday, and Aguilar has hit a home run in every single game of the series. He has nine home runs, all of which have come on […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoYimi Garcia Collects His Sixth Save
Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia picked up his sixth save of the season on Wednesday. Garcia came in to protect a 3-2 lead and pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and recording a strikeout. Garcia and the Marlins were saved by a nice play from first baseman Jesus Aguilar, who caught a well-hit line […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCody Poteet Called Up To Make Wednesday's Start
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Cody Poteet was called up on Wednesday and will make the start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Poteet will be making his major league debut. In a corresponding move, reliever Luis Madero was designated for assignment a day after being hung out to dry for a five-run inning. Poteet profiles as […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoAlex Reyes Earns A Win With Two Scoreless Innings
St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes earned a win in Tuesday's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, improving his record to 2-0. Reyes did not allow a hit in his two innings and struck out five, but he also walked three and threw just 17 of his 28 pitches for strikes, mixing in a wild pitch […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJesus Aguilar Stays Hot With Another Home Run
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar stayed hot on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two doubles. He ended up scoring one run and driving in two. Aguilar's homer was an eighth inning two-run shot that brought the Marlins within three runs in what was ultimately an ugly 11-3 loss thanks to what […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoPablo Lopez Gives Up Six Runs On Tuesday
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez didn't have much go right in Tuesday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lopez only made it through 4 1/3 innings, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out just three. Lopez was struggling with his control, leaving too many balls over the plate and missing […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJesus Aguilar Hits His Seventh Home Run
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar broke out of a slump in Monday's game, hitting a two-run homer in the eighth inning of a 5-2 loss. Aguilar was on fire on the previous Marlins road trip, but cooled off significantly when the team went home to play in Miami. Now that they're back on the […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJordan Holloway Struggles In His First Big League Start
Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Jordan Holloway struggled in his first major league start on Monday. Holloway had been working out of the bullpen for Miami and was pitching extremely well, which earned him a spot in the starting rotation. Things didn't go nearly as well for him as a starter though, as he made it […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoNolan Arenado Hits A Home Run On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado provided all the offense necessary in a 2-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. He went 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored. The home run was his sixth of the season and he's batting .281 with an .851 OPS and 23 RBI. They're not […]
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