Duvall's 2-run homer lifts Braves over Rockies 6-5
Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer in Atlanta’s three-run fifth inning, and the Braves overcame a grand slam by Charlie Blackmon to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEX JACKSON #28 - CATCHER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
3 HR •
12 RBI •
.122 AVG
3 HR
12 RBI
.122 AVG
Retreats to bench Jackson isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Jackson will be excluded from the starting nine for a third straight game while Jorge Alfaro catches right-hander Sandy Alcantara. The 25-year-old has gone 1-for-7 with a walk and two strikeouts across his last three appearances.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday night Jackson is on the bench for Tuesday night's game against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Jackson gets the night off after catching the continuation of a suspended April game Tuesday afternoon. Sandy Leon is catching and batting sixth Tuesday night.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's lineup Jackson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Jackson started the past two games and will take a seat for the series finale after going 1-for-6 with a walk and a strikeout. Sandy Leon will work behind the plate in his place Sunday.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Jackson isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Jackson has crossed the plate four times in his last five appearances, but he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Wednesday Jackson isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Jackson will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Tuesday. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Jackson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Jackson gets a day off after striking out in 21 of his last 32 at-bats. He's tallied five hits, one of which was a home run, in that nine-game span. Sandy Leon is behind the dish and batting seventh for Sunday's series finale.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray 1-hits Miami over 7 scoreless, Reds beat Marlins 5-3
Sonny Gray pitched one-hit ball through seven scoreless innings, Tyler Naquin and Joey Votto homered in the fifth, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Miami Marlins 5-3AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Freeman hits for 2nd career cycle, Braves sweep Marlins
Freddie Freeman hit for the cycle for the second time and the surging Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 11-9AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting again Monday Jackson is not in the lineup Monday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Jackson has a .162/.225/.432 slash line in 12 games since being acquired by the Marlins, and he finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Jackson has been working as Miami's primary catcher with Jorge Alfaro seeing regular action in left field, but the return of Jesus Sanchez (COVID-19 injured list) may return in Jackson and Alfaro seeing a more even split behind the plate.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Sunday Jackson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact After catching three consecutive games for Miami while going 2-for-12 with a home run and a pair of walks, Jackson will get some routine maintenance for the series finale. Jorge Alfaro -- who has been serving as Miami's everyday left fielder of late -- will replace Jackson behind the dish.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clubs third homer Jackson went 1-for-3 with two walks, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 14-10 win over the Cubs.
Impact The catcher took Dan Winkler deep in the second inning as part of an 11-run eruption by Miami. Jackson is getting a long look behind the plate for the rebuilding Marlins -- Jorge Alfaro started in left field in this one -- but so far the 25-year-old hasn't shown anything but occasional power, slashing .182/.250/.485 through his first 11 games with the club with three homers and a 3:16 BB:K.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins tie team mark with 11-run inning; Cubs 9th L in row
Bryan De La Cruz hit a grand slam and Alex Jackson added a three-run homer as the Miami Marlins tied a team record by scoring 11 times in the second inning during a 14-10 win over...AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With 'constant communication' and steady reps, Alex Jackson settling in with Marlins Alex Jackson scans Petco Park, taking in the ballpark he attended so often as a kid growing up in San Diego. Dozens of family members and fr...
AUGUST 11, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Out of Tuesday's lineup Jackson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Jackson started the past three games and will receive the day off Tuesday. Sandy Leon will work behind the plate while Jorge Alfaro starts in left field.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Getting regular run as catcher Jackson will start at catcher and bat seventh Sunday against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact The Marlins have been exposing Jorge Alfaro to left field more frequently in recent days, which has allowed Jackson to take on increased work behind the dish. He'll be catching for the fifth time in seven games and may have temporarily emerged as the team's new No. 1 backstop, at least until the Marlins get the likes of Jesus Sanchez (COVID-19 injured list) and Jon Berti (concussion) back in action in the outfield.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gomber Ks career-high 9, Rockies beat Marlins 7-4
Austin Gomber rebounded from his shortest start of the season to strike out a career-high nine, pitching the Colorado Rockies to a 7-4 win over the Miami MarlinsAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alfaro gets big hit as Marlins beat Mets 4-2, win series
Jorge Alfaro hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 4-2, taking three of four from the sagging NL East leadersAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops first big-league homer Jackson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Mets.
Impact He opened the scoring on the night by taking Taijuan Walker deep in the second inning, his first career homer in the big leagues. Jackson also struck out twice, and the move to Miami at the trade deadline doesn't seem to have changed the catcher's fortunes at the plate -- it's a small sample of 58 plate appearances, but Jackson's gone just 4-for-51 (.078) with a 3:26 BB:K in the majors for his career.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson's 1st HR, Neidert's 1st win help Miami edge Mets 5-4
Newly acquired Alex Jackson hit his first career home run, Nick Neidert earned his first big league win and the Miami Marlins beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-4AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rizzo HR again for Yanks as Marlins' Mattingly misses game
Anthony Rizzo homered in his second consecutive game since joining the Yankees, leading New York over Miami 4-2 on a night Marlins manager Don Mattingly missed the game after testi...AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joining major-league club Jackson will join the major-league club once he arrives in Miami, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Jackson was traded from Atlanta to Miami on Friday in exchange for Adam Duvall, and he should serve as depth behind the plate. The 25-year-old has appeared in 19 major-league games across the last three seasons, and he's hit .070 with a double, two runs and 22 strikeouts.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Braves reload for chase in mediocre NL East with 4 trades
The Atlanta Braves proved in a busy day of trades they still believe they can win the NL EastJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves bolster outfield by re-acquiring Duvall from Marlins
The Atlanta Braves have bolstered their depleted outfield by acquiring Adam Duvall from the Miami Marlins for catcher Alex JacksonJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins get catcher Jackson for Duvall The Miami Marlins today acquired catcher Alex Jackson from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder Adam Duvall. Jackson, 25, has batte...
JULY 30, 2021 • MLB.COM
