JESÚS AGUILAR NEWS

López, Marlins boost playoff hopes by beating Braves 4-2

Jon Berti had three hits, including a two-run double, Pablo López allowed only two hits in five scoreless innings, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Thursday nig...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crushes home run in loss Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's losing effort to the Braves.

Impact Aguilar and Brian Anderson hit back-to-back solo home runs off Max Fried to give the Marlins an early 2-0 lead in the first. It was his first home run in 12 games as the 30-year-old is slashing .282/.353/.458 with seven long balls, 32 RBI and 29 runs scored across 201 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Fried leave final start after tweaking ankle on bunt

NL Cy Young Award contender Max Fried has lasted just one inning in his final start of the regular season

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rojas, Cooper homer to lead Marlins over Nationals 7-3

Miguel Rojas and Garrett Cooper each had a double and a homer, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-3

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson's 3 HRs help Marlins earn split against Nats, 14-3

Brian Anderson tied franchise records with three homers and seven RBIs to help the Miami Marlins earn a doubleheader split by beating the Washington Nationals 14-3

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanchez expected to start as Marlins host the Nationals

The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Friday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Sixto Sanchez

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami hosts Boston, aims to build on Lopez's strong performance

Miami looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Pablo Lopez

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lopez, Marlins win finale in 7-game set against Phils, 6-2

Pablo Lopez allowed one run in seven innings with the help of dazzling defense by right fielder Matt Joyce, and the Miami Marlins won Game 7 of their marathon series against Philad...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup for Game 1 Aguilar is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus Philadelphia, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Impact Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored Saturday, but he'll take a seat for the first game Sunday. Garrett Cooper will start at first base while Matt Joyce serves as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Launches late-inning home run Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI and three runs scored Saturday in a 12-6 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Aguilar led off the bottom of the eighth with a solo shot to left-center field. The 30-year-old was able to snap a mini three-game hitting slump with Saturday's performance, and he's slashing .286/.347/.481 with six home runs and 25 RBI across 150 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia to visit Miami Sunday

Neither team has listed a starter for Sunday's game

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harper sheds batting funk, leads Phillies past Marlins 12-6

Bryce Harper homered, doubled and reached base five times, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 12-6 win over the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Game 2 lineup Aguilar isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

Impact Aguilar will retreat to the bench after going hitless in three at-bats during the first game Friday. Garrett Cooper will shift to first base with Matt Joyce starting as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Records two doubles in loss Aguilar went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday as the Marlins fell to the Braves, 29-9.

Impact Aguilar doubled off the right-field wall in the fourth to score Miguel Rojas and later crossed home plate in the seventh after leading off the inning with a single. The 30-year-old has reached safely in all seven games since September began, slashing .333/.455/.973 with a home run and four RBI during that span.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara expected to start as Miami hosts Philadelphia

The Phillies will start Jake Arrieta on Thursday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Sandy Alcantara

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches base three times Aguilar went 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored Monday against Atlanta.

Impact Aguilar contributed an RBI single in the fourth inning, putting the Marlins up 4-3. After missing several contests in late August, Aguilar is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, and has collected at least one knock in five of his last six starts. Overall, he's hitting .273/.336/.455 with five home runs, 16 runs scored and 23 RBI across 125 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson scheduled to start for Atlanta against Miami

The Marlins will start Jose Urena on Monday while the Braves are expected to counter with Ian Anderson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Muscles homer in loss Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Rays.

Impact Back stiffness sidelined Aguilar for several days recently and he had gone 15 games in total without a long ball, so the home run was especially good to see. Aguilar hit .300 with five homers in his first 11 games of the season. If the back issues are indeed behind him, Aguilar could be primed for another hot stretch.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Aguilar (back) will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, batting cleanup and serving as the designated hitter, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact A stiff back has kept Aguilar on the shelf for a full week. He's evidently ready to hit now, if not yet ready to take the field. He hit a decent .280/.314/.462 in 102 plate appearances before suffering the injury.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays, streaking Hernandez set for matchup against Marlins

Hernandez takes a 13-game hit streak into matchup with Marlins

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Tuesday Aguilar (back) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Impact He didn't travel to New York for Monday's game but was hoping to overcome his back issues in time for this home series against Toronto. It turns out he will need at least one more day to get right. Lewin Diaz will get another start at first base while Garrett Cooper gets the nod at designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays, streaking Hernandez set for matchup against Marlins

Blue Jays, streaking Hernandez set for matchup against Marlins

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 5-3

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't travel for Monday's game Aguilar (back) won't travel to New York for Monday's game against the Mets, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact The Marlins will be on the road for only one day for the makeup game, and manager Don Mattingly hopes Aguilar will be able to retake the field Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. The veteran slugger hasn't played since Wednesday while battling a stiff back.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Adames hits grand slam, surging Rays beat Marlins for sweep

Willy Adames hit a grand slam and the surging Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 12-7 on Sunday to finish a three-game sweep

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS