STARLING MARTE NEWS

Expected to be ready for playoffs Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill said Monday that Marte (ear) should be fine to play in the playoffs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Marte sustained a left ear contusion after being hit by a pitch in the helmet in Sunday's regular-season finale. He appears to have avoided a significant injury leading up to the NL Wild Card Series against the Cubs, which begins Wednesday. The 31-year-old should serve as the starting center fielder for Miami.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pandemic playoffs: Brewers, Astros in despite losing records

All the playoff matchups in Major League Baseball have been set

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins beat Yanks 5-0 for winning season, face Cubs

The Miami Marlins finished with their first winning season since 2009, beating the New York Yankees 5-0 behind a home run and three RBIs from rookie Jazz Chisholm

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins' Starling Marte, José Ureña hurt against Yankees NEW YORK (AP) — Miami outfielder Starling Marte and right-hander José Ureña left Sundays' regular-season finale against the New York Yankees...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Out with ear contusion Marte was diagnosed with a left ear contusion after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The 31-year-old was hit in the helmet by a 95-mph fastball during the second inning Sunday and left the field under his own power. Marte likely will continue to undergo testing, but it will be good news if he's able to avoid a concussion as the Marlins open the postseason Tuesday or Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins' Starling Marte, José Ureña hurt against Yankees

Miami outfielder Starling Marte and right-hander José Ureña left Sundays’ regular-season finale against the New York Yankees after getting hurt in the early innings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves after hit-by-pitch Marte was removed in the second inning of Sunday's game against the Yankees after he was struck in the helmet by a pitch, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Clarke Schmidt's 95 mile-per-hour fastball got away from him and hit the front bill of Marte's helmet, keeping the outfielder down for a moment. Fortunately, Marte was able to walk off the field under his own power, but he'll presumably be sent in for concussion tests. The Marlins will open their postseason schedule Tuesday or Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Urena, Marlins to face Schmidt, Yankees

The Marlins will start Jose Urena on Sunday while the Yankees are expected to counter with Clarke Schmidt

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Saturday Marte isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees.

Impact Marte is one of several starters taking a seat for Miami after the team clinched a spot in the postseason Friday. Monte Harrison will handle the duties in left field Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins clinch 1st playoff berth since 2003, beat Yanks 4-3

The Marlins clinched an improbable playoff berth in their coronavirus-decimated season, beating the New York Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings to seal the postseason trip on the field of t...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees, streaking Urshela set for matchup with Marlins

Yankees, streaking Urshela set for matchup with Marlins

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins look to stop 4-game skid against Braves

Miami heads into the matchup against Atlanta in a rut, losers of four straight

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays clinch first AL East title in 10 years

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Homers in loss Marte went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday, as the Marlins lost to the Braves 11-1.

Impact The move to Marlins Park hasn't been overly kind to Marte, as he has hit nearly .040 points worse than during his time in Arizona this season. Nonetheless, Marte has now hit safely in three straight games and went 2-for-3 against Wednesday's starter Max Fried in their last matchup.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly hits 3-run homer, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 7-0

Carson Kelly had a three-run homer, Caleb Smith and Riley Smith combined to throw a six-hitter and the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ozuna, Braves beat Miami, clinch 3rd straight NL East title

Bryse Wilson pitched five scoreless innings, Marcell Ozuna drove in five runs with four hits that included two home runs and the Atlanta Braves clinched their third straight NL Eas...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wilson expected to start as Braves host the Marlins

The Marlins will start Jose Urena on Tuesday and the Braves are expected to counter with Bryse Wilson

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins drop opener but magic number at 5 The Marlins came out swinging on Monday night, scoring three runs in the first inning and threatening again in the eighth. But with the base...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • MLB.COM

Ynoa expected to start as Atlanta hosts Miami

The Marlins will start Trevor Rogers on Monday and the Braves are expected to counter with Huascar Ynoa

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suzuki, Nats bounce back, bop Marlins 15-0 to split twinbill

Kurt Suzuki homered and doubled to bounce back from a game-ending strikeout in the opener, and the Washington Nationals routed the playoff-contending Miami Marlins 15-0 to split a...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marte's grounder scores KO punch in Game 1 In his three-week Marlins career, Starling Marte has come up with his share of big hits. Perhaps none will be bigger than a ball the veteran...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Marte's grounder scores KO punch in Game 1 In his three-week Marlins career, Starling Marte has come up with his share of big hits. Perhaps none will be bigger than a ball the veteran...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Banged up but likely for Game 2 Manager Don Mattingly said Marte has been "beat up the past few games," but the plan is for Marte to play in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Jordan...

Impact Marte is out of the lineup for the first game of the twin bill, replaced in center field by Lewis Brinson. The skipper said it's mostly just to give Marte a rest, though he noted Marte was hit by a pitch Saturday and twisted his ankle on a play at home plate Friday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE