Fedde scheduled to start for Nationals at Marlins
The Marlins are expected to send Jesus Luzardo to the mound Monday and the Nationals plan to give Erick Fedde the startSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIAMI MARLINS 62-100 · 5TH IN NL EAST
62-100 · 5TH IN NL EAST
Dylan Floro - Blows save chance Floro allowed two runs on one hit and one walk in Sunday's win over Pittsburgh. He struck out two and blew a save opportunity.
Impact Floro was called upon to finish off a 3-2 victory but served up a two-run shot to Hoy Park. He would've been stuck with the loss if Miami didn't force extra innings in the bottom of the ninth. Floro had converted his previous eight save opportunities and is now 12-for-18 in save chances this season with a 3.10 ERA.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sandy Alcantara - Goes six innings in no-decision Alcantara allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk over six innings in Sunday's win over Pittsburgh. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Alcantara committed a pair of errors in the first inning, leading to Cole Tucker scoring an unearned run. He later gave up an RBI triple to Anthony Alford before recording an out in the seventh. It was his shortest outing and lowest strikeout total since his Aug. 6 start in Colorado. Still, he lowered his season ERA to 3.05 with a 189:49 K:BB through 194.2 frames. Alcantara is lined up to face the Rays on the road next weekend.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lewin Díaz - Launches walkoff home run Diaz went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Pirates.
Impact Diaz's sixth homer of the season was a two-run walkoff shot off Chad Kuhl in the 10th inning. The 24-year-old is swinging a hot bat, going 8-for-24 (.333) with three home runs and six runs scored over his last six games. Diaz pulled his average up over .200 for the first time this season and now owns a .203/.244/.500 slash line through 78 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Díaz homer in 10th lifts Marlins 6-5, denies Pirates sweep
Lewin Díaz led off the bottom of the 10th with a two-run homer off Chad Kuhl, and the Miami Marlins beat Pittsburgh 6-5 to deny the Pirates what would have been their first series...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates blow chance at sweep, Marlins walk off with win Lewin Diaz hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth, and the Marlins kept the Pirates from sweeping a series.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Miguel Rojas - Takes seat Sunday Rojas is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Rojas gets the afternoon off after going 1-for-4 on Saturday and hitting a lowly .163 in his last 10 games. Jazz Chisholm shifts to shortstop for the series finale while Joe Panik gets a start at second base.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
He's a 'beast,' a 'sheer power guy.' Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara finding ways to improve The pitch comes out of his hand with a little more pace, a little more bite. There’s more depth, showing some characteristics of his fastbal...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
While 'soaking in every single second,' Marlins' Nick Fortes reflects on MLB debut Nick Fortes wasn’t shy to admit that Saturday night was an emotional one for him. Of course there were going to be emotions. The 24-year-old...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Pirates beat Marlins 6-3, 1 win from 1st sweep of season
Ke’Bryan Hayes doubled twice and survived a ninth-inning tumble on the pitcher’s mound in the game’s second failed attempt to catch a poup, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defensive miscue sinks Miami Marlins in latest loss to Pittsburgh Pirates Kevin Newman slipped as he tapped Edward Cabrera’s slider below the strike zone into the air. A routine popup to shallow right field. One th...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Rehabbing López throws to live batters MIAMI -- Marlins right-hander Pablo López faced live batters on Saturday afternoon at loanDepot park, throwing 21 pitches to Sandy León and...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • MLB.COM
Chicago's Wright banned 3 games, hit Ohtani with pitch
Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Wright was suspended for three games and manager Tony La Russa for one by Major League Baseball, which concluded Wright intentionally threw at the Lo...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Fortes - Draws first start Fortes is hitting seventh and starting behind the plate Saturday against Pittsburgh, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Fortes had his contract selected Friday, and he is set to make his big-league debut one day later. A fourth-round pick in the 2018 MLB draft, Fortes played at both Double-A and Triple-A this season. Most recently, he hit .237/.322/.378 across 152 plate appearances at Triple-A Jacksonville. The Marlins also selected the contract of Payton Henry on Friday, so the team could have a duo of young backstops starting the majority of the games to close the season.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cabrera expected to start as Miami hosts Pittsburgh
The Pirates will start Bryse Wilson on Saturday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Edward CabreraSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong pitching helps Pirates open series with 2-1 victory vs. Marlins MIAMI — After missing out on Miami during the condensed 2020 season, the Pirates picked up right where they left off Friday, riding some str...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Crowe efficient in opener win vs. Marlins The Pirates opened a series on Friday at loanDepot park with the Marlins, a team that has been one of the best in baseball at developing you...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • MLB.COM
Elieser Hernandez - Walks five in loss Hernandez (1-2) allowed two unearned runs on four hits and five walks over 5.2 innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against Pittsburgh.
Impact Hernandez allowed a run in the first inning on a fielding error by Jazz Chisholm and another in the sixth after a passed ball. Despite walking a career-high five batters, the 26-year-old actually lowered his ERA to 3.59 through 42.2 innings. Hernandez had walked just five batters through 19.1 innings in his previous four starts. He's lined up to face the Nationals at home next week.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Crowe's five solid innings lead Pirates over Marlins
Wil Crowe won for the first time since July 30 and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 2-1SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins call up two catcher prospects for final two weeks, drop series opener to Pirates With the season winding down to its final two weeks, the Miami Marlins are continuing their attempt to give top-level prospects looks at the...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Pablo López - Shifts to 60-day IL Lopez (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster, but Lopez remains eligible to return this season since he's already been on the shelf more than 60 days. The right-hander is scheduled to pitch to batters Saturday as he nears the final stages of his rehab work.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Fortes - Contract selected by Miami Fortes had his contract selected by the Marlins on Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Jorge Alfaro (calf) landed on the injured list Friday, and Miami opted to promote both Fortes and Payton Henry from Triple-A Jacksonville. There's now four catchers on the active roster, with Alex Jackson and Sandy Leon rounding out the group. Playing time may be difficult to predict given all the options, but Henry will receive the start Friday versus Pittsburgh.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eddy Alvarez - Stepping up at third base Alvarez is starting at third base Friday against the Pirates and is expected to see more playing time down the stretch, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact GM Kim Ng and manager Don Mattingly recently indicated they wanted to see Alvarez receive more opportunities for the final couple weeks of the season, and they have apparently followed through on those statements since Isan Diaz was optioned to the minors Friday. Alvarez in 2-for-18 in eight games this season but should see regular time at the hot corner going forward.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Payton Henry - Contract selected, starting Friday Henry had his contract selected by the Marlins and is starting behind the plate Friday against the Pirates, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Henry was acquired from the Brewers in exchange for John Curtiss as the trade deadline, and he'll make his MLB debut Friday for Miami. The 24-year-old hit well at Double-A to open the season, but he has a sub-.700 OPS in 41 games since being promoted to the Triple-A level. He'll receive a look in the majors with Jorge Alfaro (calf) heading to the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Isan Diaz - Demoted to minors Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Diaz has recently been operating as Miami's everyday third baseman, but he'll head back to the minors despite going 7-for-20 with four walks and two runs in his past eight contests. Eddy Alvarez and Joe Panik should see time at the hot corner for the Marlins.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
