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MLB Needs To Make Things Right For Next Miami Marlins MomentThe Miami Marlins probably would have lost anyway, but that doesn't mean MLB doesn't owe them a protest...and an immediate revision of prote...
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Major League Baseball had two players and two staff members test positive for the coronavirus over the past week, according to results released by the league and players’ associati...APRIL 9, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong start to seasonFloro has yet to give an earned run in 3.1 innings over four appearances this season, recording a 4:1 K:BB and one hold.
ImpactThe right-hander has arguably been Miami's best reliever through the first week of the year. Floro's effectiveness stands in stark contrast to the struggles of closer Anthony Bass, and while manager Don Mattingly doesn't seem inclined to make a change in the ninth inning just yet, Floro is positioning himself to be in the saves mix if Bass does lose the job. Yimi Garcia (2.25 ERA, 3:2 K:BB in 4.0 IP) has been the Marlins' primary eighth-inning arm, however, and could be ahead of Floro in the pecking order for closer duties.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Nabs second holdGarcia struck out one in a perfect eighth inning Thursday to record his second hold of the season.
ImpactUnfortunately for the Marlins, Anthony Bass blew his second save in the ninth. Garcia's been solid so far, posting a 2.25 ERA and 3:2 K:BB through four innings in four appearances, and his usage suggests he would be the next man up at closer if Bass gets removed from the role. Dylan Floro (0.00 ERA, 4:1 in 3.1 IP) has been more effective in the early going than Garcia, however, and could also be in the mix if the team looks for another ninth-inning option.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Still has manager's supportBass received a vote of confidence from Marlins manager Don Mattingly after blowing his second save of the season Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. "I definitely th...
ImpactWhile the right-hander's second loss of the season came in controversial fashion after Michael Conforto allowed himself to be hit by a pitch in the strike zone to force in the winning run, Bass had already blown the save by serving up a Jeff McNeil solo homer, not to mention loading the bases to set the stage for Conforto's walkoff HBP. Despite Mattingly's patience, Bass doesn't have the kind of track record that would give him plenty of leeway, and he'll need to turn things around quickly to hang onto ninth-inning duties.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
New York Mets: Noah Syndergaard puts Pirates on blastNew York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard is just like every other baseball fan. He wants to be able to sit back, maybe crack open a cold one,...
APRIL 9, 2021•CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Umpire admits mistake on hit-by-pitch call that gave Mets walk-off win“The guy was hit by the pitch in the strike zone. I should have called him out," home plate umpire Ron Kulpa said of New York's Michael Conf...
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