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Edward Cabrera - Control issues persist Cabrera (0-1) was charged with the loss Thursday against the Diamondbacks. He surrendered five runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six across four innings.

Impact The right-hander has now issued three walks in each of his first two starts of the campaign, and he also had a wild pitch and plunked a batter Thursday. Walks have been a problem throughout Cabrera's career with a 5.1 BB/9 over parts of five big-league seasons, so he's difficult to trust as a consistent fantasy option. Encouragingly, h worked up to 88 pitches Thursday, so he at least doesn't appear to have any limitations after opening the campaign on the IL due to a blister.

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Diamondbacks capitalize on basepaths, sweep Marlins Pavin Smith homered, doubled and drove in two runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks swept a three-game series from the host Miami Marlins, prevai...

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Pavin Smith, Josh Naylor homer and Diamondbacks beat Marlins 6-4 for fifth straight win

Pavin Smith and Josh Naylor hit solo homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 for their fifth straight win

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Insider predicts Marlins will deal $56 million Cy Young despite slow start | Sporting News Canada A slow start likely won't stop a trade.

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Scorching Smith leads D-backs' sweep of Marlins MIAMI -- Pavin Smith has been on a heater at the plate lately for the D-backs. He accounted for one-third of the team’s runs in its 6-4, swe...

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Insider predicts Marlins will deal $56 million Cy Young despite slow start | Sporting News A slow start likely won't stop a trade.

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Norby's return gives Marlins' lineup another boost MIAMI -- The Marlins added another key bat to their lineup for the second time this week, reinstating third baseman Connor Norby from the 10...

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Should the Yankees trade for Marlins' ace Sandy Alcántara?

Should the Yankees seek to acquire Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara to bolster their starting rotation? Dontrelle Willis thinks so.

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George Soriano - Rough start to season Soriano has an 8.10 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB through 10 innings over six appearances.

Impact The 26-year-old right-hander did pick up a win in extra innings March 29 against the Pirates, but Soriano has zero holds or saves so far as he's been mainly limited to low-leverage duty. He's been tagged for at least one run in four straight outings, and given that he has a minor-league option remaining, he could get bumped down to Triple-A Jacksonville once Declan Cronin (hip) is ready to come off the IL.

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Derek Hill - On bench against lefty Hill is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Though Arizona is sending a southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez) to the hill for the series finale, the right-handed-hitting Hill will head to the bench while Dane Myers picks up a start in center field. With the recent return of Jesus Sanchez from the injured list adding another option to a crowded outfield, Hill could end up settling for more of a part-time role after picking up starts in 11 of Miami's first 17 games of the season.

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Jesús Sánchez - Sitting against southpaw Sanchez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Sanchez will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Matt Mervis and Liam Hicks while the Diamondbacks send southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez to the hill for the series finale. After being activated from the injured list Tuesday, Sanchez has picked up starts in center field and designated hitter through his first two games of the season, going 3-for-8 with a walk between those contests.

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Matt Mervis - Getting day off vs. lefty Mervis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact With southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez taking the hill for Arizona, Mervis will be one of three left-handed-hitting Marlins regulars who will retreat to the bench. Eric Wagaman will pick up a start at first base in place of Mervis, who has gone 9-for-5 with six home runs and 11 RBI over his last eight games.

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Liam Hicks - Hitting bench Thursday Hicks is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Hicks will take a seat for the day game after a night game, opening up a start behind the dish for Rob Brantly. While Nick Fortes is on the injured list due to a Grade 1 oblique strain, Hicks should see the bulk of the starts at catcher. The Rule 5 pickup is batting .194 with no home runs, seven RBI and four runs over 43 plate appearances on the season.

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Graham Pauley - Heading back to Triple-A Miami optioned Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

Impact The Marlins had optioned Pauley to Triple-A on March 16, but he ended up being recalled just over a week later and was included on the Opening Day roster after Connor Norby suffered an oblique strain in the team's second-to-last spring training game and was placed on the injured list. Pauley had served as Miami's primary third baseman against right-handed pitching over the first three weeks of the season but didn't do much with the opportunity, slashing .191/.235/.277 over 52 plate appearances. With Norby completing a rehab assignment and returning from the IL on Thursday, Pauley will now head to Jacksonville, where he'll get the chance to play on an everyday basis.

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Connor Norby - Batting second in return from IL The Marlins reinstated Norby (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Thursday. He'll start at third base and bat second in the Marlins' series finale versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Graham Pauley was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move, clearing the way for Norby to step back in as Miami's primary third baseman. The 24-year-old had been on track to open the season as an everyday player for the Marlins before he strained his left oblique in the Marlins' penultimate spring training game. After a few weeks of rest and rehab, Norby was cleared to head out on a rehab assignment last weekend, and he went 4-for-8 with a solo home run and a pair of walks over three games with Jacksonville. Now healthy, Norby will likely continue to maintain a prominent spot in the Miami lineup against both right- and left-handed pitching.

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Nobody Showed Up To Watch The Marlins Play Baseball This Week, And It's A Pathetic Sight The crowd for the Marlins-Diamondbacks game was pathetic this week.

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Deadspin | Minnesota Twins acquire INF Jonah Bride from Marlins Deadspin | Minnesota Twins acquire INF Jonah Bride from Marlins

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Deadspin | Diamondbacks ride four homers to win over Marlins Deadspin | Diamondbacks ride four homers to win over Marlins

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Deadspin | Diamondbacks shoot for series sweep against Marlins Deadspin | Diamondbacks shoot for series sweep against Marlins

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Deadspin | Twins acquire INF Jonah Bride from Marlins for cash considerations Deadspin | Twins acquire INF Jonah Bride from Marlins for cash considerations

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Diamondbacks shoot for series sweep against Marlins The Arizona Diamondbacks, after hitting a total of seven homers the past two days, will be looking for a sweep when they close a three-game...

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Diamondbacks take win streak into matchup with the Marlins

The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to keep a four-game win streak intact when they take on the Miami Marlins

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Max Meyer - Takes loss despite quality start Meyer (1-2) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight across six innings.

Impact Wednesday was Meyer's third quality start of the season, during which he generated 18 whiffs while punching out eight batters for the second time in four starts. The 26-year-old right-hander still came away with the loss, with two of the three runs he yielded coming on solo home runs by Josh Naylor and Pavin Smith in the second and sixth innings, respectively. Meyer has 27 strikeouts in 24 innings, which ranks eighth in the National League. He's slated to make his next start next week at home against the Reds.

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