Glasnow paces AL East-leading Rays to 5-3 win over Yankees
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up seventh save Kintzler picked up the save in Monday's 5-3 win over the Mets, allowing a hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a strikeout.
Impact Kintzler allowed a leadoff single to Andres Gimenez to start the frame, but got Luis Guillorme to bounce into a double play a batter later. Michael Conforto grounded out to end the game, giving Kintzler his seventh save of the season. The right-hander has converted each of his save opportunities and carries a solid 2.70 ERA.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rojas gets key hit as Marlins beat deGrom, Mets 5-3
Miguel Rojas hit a tiebreaking RBI single during Miami’s four-run sixth inning against Jacob deGrom, and the Marlins beat the New York Mets 5-3AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slams door for sixth save Kintzler allowed one walk and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the Nationals.
Impact Kintzler walked the leadoff batter to start the bottom of the ninth, but he was able to induce a pair of groundouts and fanned Eric Thames for the final out of the night. Kintzler has now put together three scoreless outings, resulting in three straight saves. He's now 6-for-6 on save chances this season and owns a 3.18 ERA with seven punchouts across 11.1 frames.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Aguilar drives in 3 runs, Marlins outlast Nationals 11-8
Jesús Aguilar drove in three runs and the Marlins defeated the Nationals 11-8, taking three of the five games in the seriesAUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches fifth save Kintzler gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless seventh inning Saturday to record his fifth save of the season in the second game of a doubleheader against the Nationals.
Impact He made things interesting, putting runners on first and second with two outs before getting Asdrubal Cabrera to end the game and split the twin bill with the Nats. Kintzler is far from dominant as a closer, but he's 5-for-5 in save chances despite a lackluster 3.48 ERA and 6:2 K:BB through 10.1 innings. With the Marlins still in the playoff picture as the trade deadline nears, the 36-year-old could stick in the closer role for the rest of the season rather than getting flipped to a less surprising contender.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanchez wins debut 5-3, Marlins earn doubleheader split
Sixto Sanchez pitched five innings to win his major league debut, and the Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3 to earn a doubleheader splitAUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bounces back Friday Kintzler tossed one clean inning while striking out zero as he earned the save Friday against the Nationals.
Impact Kintzler was charged with losses in each of his last two outings as he allowed three runs over two innings during that time. However, he picked up his fourth save of the season as he didn't allow any baserunners against the Nationals. Despite his recent struggles, the right-hander should continue to serve as the closer in Miami.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins' Rojas homers in return from COVID; Miami tops Nats
Miguel Rojas hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat after being activated from the COVID-19 injured list, and the Miami Marlins snapped a five-game skid by beating the Washingto...AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss Wednesday Kintzler (1-2) allowed two runs on two hits while striking out a batter in one inning of work as he was handed the loss Wednesday against the Mets.
Impact Kintzler got out the first two batters of the inning but allowed Brandon Nimmo to single and then Michael Conforto hit a towering shot to center field to put the Mets up 5-3 in the ninth. Kintzler has now given up home runs in back-to-back outings but should continue to have a grasp on the closer role for the time being.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Conforto's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Mets over Marlins, 5-3
Michael Conforto hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins for the third night in a row, 5-3AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets first win Kintzler (1-0) picked up the win during Wednesday's extra-inning victory over the Blue Jays, giving up one hit and striking out one in 1.1 scoreless innings.
Impact After Brad Boxberger allowed the Jays to tie things up in the eighth inning, Kintzler got the call with two outs and shut down the rally by striking out Randal Grichuk, before working a clean ninth. He was then rewarded with a win when the Marlins re-took the lead in the top of the 10th. Kintzler has been dependable in the closer role despite his usual lack of dominance -- he has a 1.42 ERA and 0.95 WHIP through six appearances and 6.1 innings, but only a 3:1 K:BB.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
A new look for Marlins Park's season debut: a 1st-place team
Marlins Park will have a new look for its 2020 season debut Friday, thanks to cozier dimensions and a switch to artificial turfAUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins finally get to go home after beating Blue Jays 14-11
Magneuris Sierra hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins overcame Toronto’s seven home runs to outlast the Blue Jays 14-11 in the final game of their season-...AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns third save of season Kintzler grabbed his third save of the season in Thursday's win over the Orioles. He allowed three hits and one run in one inning.
Impact Kintzler entered the ninth with a two-run lead and surrendered an RBI single to Pedro Severino before closing the door with a groundout. Kintzler is now 3-for-3 in save opportunities this season, and this was the first time he allowed a run in six appearances. The veteran owns a 1.50 ERA in six innings thus far.
AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins' 6-1 start is reminiscent of the 1899 Perfectos
The Miami Marlins are in first place in August, a first for the franchiseAUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins beat Orioles 8-7 to complete stunning 4-game sweep
Jonathan Villar hit a first-pitch leadoff homer to spark a robust offensive performance by the Miami Marlins, who beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 Thursday night to complete a startl...AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins win again, improve to 6-1 despite outbreak
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs second save Kintzler allowed one hit and had two strikeouts in a scoreless seventh inning to record the save in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader in Baltimore.
Impact The veteran right-hander delivered a perfect frame in the Marlins' return to game action Tuesday, and he followed up with an 11-pitch performance in Wednesday's matinee. Kintzler has converted both his save chances and has allowed only two hits through four scoreless innings this season.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to go Tuesday Kintzler confirmed Monday that he's healthy and will be available when Miami returns from an eight-day break Tuesday in Baltimore, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact The Marlins are back in action after having all of their games postponed last week due to a team-wide COVID-19 outbreak that saw 18 players test positive for the coronavirus. According to Kintzler, eight of the infected players are relievers, which explains why the Marlins have made a slew of trades and waiver claims in recent days to add more bullpen arms. Manager Don Mattingly indicated shortly before the season began that Kintzler would serve as the team's primary closer, and his job security may only increase in light of all the absences in the bullpen. Before last week's shutdown, Kintzler saw the only save opportunity for the Marlins, working around a base hit to retire the side in the Opening Day win over the Phillies.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No games for several days Kintzler and the rest of the Marlins won't play for the rest of the week due to the team's COVID-19 outbreak, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Approximately half of the team's active roster has tested positive for the virus. It's not clear whether or not Kintzler is part of that group, but he won't be playing for at least a week even if healthy, as the Marlins' next scheduled game will come next Tuesday against the Phillies.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Aguilar leads Marlins over Phillies 5-2 in Girardi's debut
Jesus Aguilar hit a two-run homer off Aaron Nola, Sandy Alcantara pitched neatly into the seventh and the Miami Marlins beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night, spoiling manager Joe...JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
