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Cardinals struggling for a 2nd straight season, and the NL Central's top young players are elsewhere
Read full article: Cardinals struggling for a 2nd straight season, and the NL Central's top young players are elsewhereThe St. Louis Cardinals are struggling to stay relevant after being a model of consistency for so long.
Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 innings
Read full article: Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 inningsFreddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.
Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players added
Read full article: Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players addedLos Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms, joining Bryce Harper on the sidelines and depriving the showcase of two of baseballās best-known players.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani vs Javier, Gonsolin undefeated
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani vs Javier, Gonsolin undefeatedShohei Ohtani makes his final start before heading to the All-Star Game and hopes to lead Los Angeles to a better result against Houstonās Cristian Javier, who struck out 14 Angels on July 1.
Ohtani dominant on mound, hits go-ahead single for Angels
Read full article: Ohtani dominant on mound, hits go-ahead single for AngelsShohei Ohtani allowed one unearned run in seven dominant innings and had the go-ahead hit in the Los Angeles Angelsā 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.
Marlins run win streak to 5 with 5-1 win over Astros
Read full article: Marlins run win streak to 5 with 5-1 win over AstrosThe Miami Marlins got a solid start from rookie Braxton Garrett and Jon Berti drove in two runs to help them extend their winning streak to five games with a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
Nats' Strasburg allows Marlins 7 runs in 1st start in year
Read full article: Nats' Strasburg allows Marlins 7 runs in 1st start in yearJazz Chisholm bunted for a single on the first pitch of Stephen Strasburgās return from a one-year absence, stole second and the Marlins kept on going in a 7-4 win over the Washington Nationals that finished a three-game sweep.
A-Rod's nephew Dunand HR in debut; Marlins end skid, top SD
Read full article: A-Rod's nephew Dunand HR in debut; Marlins end skid, top SDJoe Dunand, the nephew of Alex Rodriguez, homered on the third pitch he saw as a big leaguer and then doubled as the Miami Marlins beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to end a six-game losing streak.
Fenway Park back to full capacity; Red Sox beat Marlins 3-1
Read full article: Fenway Park back to full capacity; Red Sox beat Marlins 3-1Playing their first game in a rejuvenated Fenway Park since the state dropped limits on crowds during the coronavirus pandemic, Nathan Eovaldi went 5 1/3 scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 3-1.
Rookie Lee finally makes contact, Mets beat Marlins in 12th
Read full article: Rookie Lee finally makes contact, Mets beat Marlins in 12thRookie Khalil Lee hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the 12th inning for his first major league hit after strikeouts in his first eight at-bats and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-5.
Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball
Read full article: Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)Whatās that piece of advice Little League coaches always tell their kids -- keep your eye on the ball, right? After giving up a single to San Diego leadoff man Jurickson Profar and then walking Tommy Pham, Bauer posted a shutout. Bauer wound up pitching three scoreless innings with the creative approach, striking out three while allowing two hits and a walk. Known for speaking his mind and going his own way, Bauer said he regularly shuts one eye during bullpen sessions and other workouts. Sandy Alcantara made his second start for Miami, striking out six in 2 1/3 innings.
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Read full article: Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for ManciniAdJazz Chisholm of the Marlins and Adam Haseley of the Phillies did even better ā they led off games with home runs. Mancini took off his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation that included the fans, the Orioles and the Pirates. Marco Gonzales made his first spring start for Seattle, allowing two hits and an unearned run in two innings. Center fielder Trent Grisham, coming off his first Gold Glove last season, doubled and scored a run for San Diego. Top prospect Jeter Downs had a two-run home run and RBI single, while Michael Chavis hit a solo shot.
Anderson sharp, Markakis alert, Braves blank Miami, lead 2-0
Read full article: Anderson sharp, Markakis alert, Braves blank Miami, lead 2-0Atlanta Braves' Ian Anderson delivers a pitch during the fourth inning in Game 2 of a baseball National League Division Series against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, in Houston. Anderson blanked Miami into the sixth inning, Markakis made a nifty play in right field to help preserve the lead late, and the Braves threw another playoff shutout in a 2-0 victory Wednesday for a 2-0 lead in the NL Division Series. āItās hard to bunch hits together, pitching is too good,ā Braves manager Brian Snitker said. Miami manager Don Mattingly didn't fault Dickerson for being thrown out because he said Markakis could've dived to catch it. On a day when Atlanta got only four hits, Swanson and dāArnaud provided the offense.
AcuƱa HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS
Read full article: AcuƱa HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDSAcuƱa got things going for the Braves in the bottom of the first when he sent Alcantaraās second pitch into right-center for a homer. Braves manager Brian Snitker said that even though he didnāt believe this pitch was on purpose, the Marlins have hit AcuƱa far too many times. The Braves trailed 4-3 in the seventh before Austin Riley and AcuƱa hit consecutive singles with no outs to chase Alcantara. The shot caused the Braves dugout to erupt with AcuƱa jumping over the railing to celebrate. UP NEXTRight-hander Pablo Lopez will make his postseason debut when he starts for the Marlins in Game 2 against Ian Anderson.
'Bottom-feeding' Marlins are making a splash in playoffs
Read full article: 'Bottom-feeding' Marlins are making a splash in playoffsMembers of the Miami Marlins celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Chicago. The Marlins won the series 2-0 to advance to the division series. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)MIAMI ā Their T-shirts say Bottom Feeders, even though the Miami Marlins are showing theyāre a different kind of fish in 2020 ā the sort that rises to make a splash. After holding the Cubs to one run and nine hits in two games, the Marlins posed for a team photo in the Wrigley Field infield. They are young and inexperienced, but it's just baseball.āAnd the Marlins are getting good at it.
Cooper homers, SƔnchez dominates, Marlins knock out Cubs 2-0
Read full article: Cooper homers, SĆ”nchez dominates, Marlins knock out Cubs 2-0Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler, left, and catcher Chad Wallach (17) celebrate a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO ā The Miami Marlins didn't need a hand from a fan at Wrigley Field to knock the Chicago Cubs out of the playoffs this time. Led by manager Don Mattingly and CEO Derek Jeter, the Marlins remained unbeaten in all seven postseason series they have played following triumphs in the 1997 and 2003 World Series. The Cubs havenāt advanced since the 2017 team lost in the NLCS. You can make your first half disappear.āBRAVE WORLDThe Marlins lost six of 10 against the Braves, including a 29-9 romp at Atlanta on Sept. 9.
Marlins clinch 1st playoff berth since 2003, beat Yanks 4-3
Read full article: Marlins clinch 1st playoff berth since 2003, beat Yanks 4-3It really goes back to the players believing,ā Mattingly said Friday night after a 4-3, 10-inning win over the New York Yankees. āI canāt contain the tears, because itās a lot of grind, a lot of passion,ā shortstop Miguel Rojas said. āI donāt like any time somebody celebrates on our field or if weāre at somebody elseās place and they celebrate on their field,ā Yankees star Aaron Judge said. Garrett Cooper, traded to the Marlins by the Yankees after the 2017 season, hit a three-run homer in the first inning off J.A. UP NEXTRHP Deivi GarcĆa (2-2, 4.88) starts Saturday for the Yankees and LHP Trevor Rogers (1-2, 6.84) for the Marlins.
Marte's homer gives Marlins 3-2 win over Blue Jays
Read full article: Marte's homer gives Marlins 3-2 win over Blue JaysMiami Marlins' Starling Marte celebrates as he rounds first base after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI Starling Marte celebrated his Miami debut with a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins top the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Tuesday night. He learned of his trade to the Blue Jays during Miamis game at New York on Monday afternoon. TRAINERS ROOMBlue Jays: SS Bo Bichette (sprained right knee) took ground balls, hit in the cage and ran sprints. UP NEXTBlue Jays: LHP Hyun Jin Ryu (2-1, 2.97 ERA) will face the Marlins in the series finale Wednesday.
Fauci says Marlins virus outbreak could endanger MLB season
Read full article: Fauci says Marlins virus outbreak could endanger MLB seasonMiami Marlins' manager Don Mattingly looks out from the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)MIAMI The Miami Marlins' coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday, although he doesn't believe games needs to stop now. More than a dozen Marlins players and staff members tested positive for COVID-19, stranding the team in Philadelphia and raising anew questions about MLB's attempts to conduct a season. The Marlins outbreak was the talk of baseball, and Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez choked on his words as he discussed the situation. Whether that was shutting down a part of the season, the whole season, that depends on the circumstances.
Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans
Read full article: Baseball players get a peek at playing without fansBaseball players got a sense of what the game will be like without fans in the stands upon returning for workouts last week. ... just sitting behind the dish at a major league stadium with major league players on the field and no one else there and playing in competition, Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns said Thursday. Baseball returned for workouts last week after the season was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic during spring training. The season will start without fans in the stands and will likely remain that way for a while as coronavirus hotspots continue to pop up across the country. "In terms of the actual game and the way that the game played out, I think it looked like normal baseball."