Jorge Alfaro Back And Right Into The Starting Lineup

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro was activated from the injured list on Friday and will go right into the starting lineup after he was on the COVID-19 list. Francisco Cervelli has been doing a solid job in Alfaro's place and figures to still get some playing time. Both are in the lineup on Friday, with Alfaro […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 5 Waiver Wire

The best closer in baseball last year is done for the year, but he's been replaced by a guy who looks like he could be the best closer in baseball this year. Must be nice. One of the best closers of this generation finally looked a little more like himself this week, but is it […]

Adam Wainwright Goes Seven Strong On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright tossed seven strong innings on Thursday, earning a quality start. He was denied a win as the Cardinals ended up winning the ball game in the bottom of the ninth. Wainwright allowed four runs, only two earned, on six hits and no walks while striking out four. He […]

Yadier Molina Brings In Three On His First Day Back

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina had an excellent game in his first game back from the COVID-19 injured list. Molina went 2-for-4 with three RBI, smacking two singles at clutch times in a narrow 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Molina looks stronger than ever and can be immediately put back into fantasy starting […]

Jack Flaherty Doesn't Finish The Second Inning On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled through a short start on Wednesday. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out three. Flaherty likely would have been allowed to try to work his way out of his own jam in a different situation, but […]

Matt Carpenter Hits A Grand Slam On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter hit a grand slam in the first game of Wednesday's double header against the Chicago Cubs. He ended up 1-for-4 in the first game, then 1-for-3 in the second game. Carpenter is hitting just .238 with a .662 OPS, but his owners will certainly be happy with his production […]

Brandon Kintzler Takes The Loss On Wednesday

Miami Marlins closer Brandon Kintzler took the loss in Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. Kintzler came into a tie game in the ninth inning, but allowed a two-run shot to Michael Conforto and the Marlins were unable to do anything in the bottom of the inning. Kintzler has been solid and actually didn't […]

Pablo Lopez Pitches Well Again On Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez pitched well on Wednesday in a no-decision against the New York Mets. He tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five. The Mets hitters were laying off his changeup, but he worked around it with a strong fastball. Lopez is […]

Austin Gomber Activated From The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber (COVID-19) was activated from the injured list on Wednesday. He may be the starter for Game 2 of Wednesday's double header against the Cubs, although it has yet to be announced. Gomber has flashed some upside and may be a decent streaming target for the second seven inning Cardinals-Cubs […]

Miles Sanders Dealing With A Lower-Body Injury

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders is dealing with a "lower-body injury" and has been listed as week-to-week by the team. There were no more details about the injury on the team's injury report, but reporters don't seem to think there is much concern about Sanders going forward. This is likely just the team trying […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Has Another Inefficient Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon had another inefficient start in Tuesday's game, lasting just 3 1/3 innings after throwing 79 pitches. He allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven. Poncedeleon showed his ability to miss plenty of bats, but deep counts knocked him out of the game […]

Stephen Tarpley Gets Lit Up On Tuesday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Stephen Tarpley didn't pitch well on Tuesday, coughing up four runs on one hit, two walks, and a hit by pitch. Tarpley was all over the place, tossing 13 pitches, six for strikes, while getting just two outs. The lefty hasn't been great this season, sporting a 6.75 ERA, and could […]

Roel Ramirez Gets Destroyed In His Debut

St. Louis Cardinals rookie relief pitcher Roel Ramirez got annihilated in his major league debut on Sunday. He got just two outs, allowing six runs on six hits and a walk. He threw 30 pitches, 17 for strikes, at one point allowing four home runs in a row. It was a disastrous outing for the […]

Dakota Hudson Throws Four Strong Innings In Sunday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson pitched well in a short start on Sunday, tossing four innings. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out three. Hudson threw 55 pitches, 34 for strikes. Hudson has had trouble pitching late into games but has shown flashes of upside when he's […]

Sandy Alcantara Could Start Next Weekend

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is "nearing a return" to the mound. He and all of the 18 Marlins on the COVID-19 injured list have been allowed back to the alternate training site in Jupiter, Florida. Alcantara is throwing a bullpen today and will then throw a simulated game and could be ready for […]

All 18 Marlins On COVID-19 List Working Out At Alternate Site

All of the 18 Miami Marlins players who were placed on the COVID-19 injured list after last month's breakout are back in Jupiter, Florida at the Marlins alternate site. That means all 18 players have now tested negative at least twice within a 24 hour period and are able to rejoin the team. They will […]

Elieser Hernandez Pitches Five Shutout Innings On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez pitched very well on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, tossing five scoreless innings. He allowed just three hits without issuing a walk and struck out nine. Hernandez threw 81 pitches, 57 for strikes. He's been excellent this season despite not being able to get late into games. He'll head […]

Brandon Kintzler Takes A Loss On Saturday

Miami Marlins closer Brandon Kintzler took the loss in Saturday's game. He pitched the ninth inning of a tie game and allowed one run on two hits while striking out two. The solo shot he allowed was basically an excuse-me swing from Adam Duvall that somehow banged off the foul pole in left field. Kintzler […]

Monte Harrison Hits His First Home Run On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Monte Harrison hit his first major league home run in Saturday's loss to the Atlanta Braves. Harrison ended up going 1-for-2 with a walk, a run scored, and an RBI. Harrison is off to a bit of a slow start, but his home run was a beautiful piece of hitting and […]

Daniel Castano Shines In His Second Big League Start

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Daniel Castano was excellent in his second major league start on Saturday. The lefty tossed six innings, allowing one run on four hits and two walks. He struck out two and actually made it through six scoreless innings before Marlins manager Don Mattingly thought it would be a good idea […]

Dylan Carlson Picks Up One Hit On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Dylan Carlson picked up his first major league hit on Saturday. The Cardinals and White Sox played a double header, with Carlson going 0-for-3 in Game 1 then 1-for-3 with a walk in Game 2. Carlson is one of the top outfield prospects in the game right now and should […]

Tyler O'Neill Homers On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill played both ends of a double header on Saturday and did well. In Game 1, he went 1-for-3 with a run scored, then he went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in Game 2. The Cardinals hadn't played in weeks but O'Neill looked none the worse for […]

Paul Goldschmidt Totals Three Hits On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt put together a solid Saturday playing in both ends of a double header against the Chicago White Sox. In Game 1, Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 in Game 1 then 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Game 2. After not playing since July 24, […]

Sandy Alcantara Approved To Return

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara has been approved for reinstatement by baseball's joint committee. The Marlins ace will return to the alternate training site to ramp things back up before rejoining the team. Alcantara made only one start before the Marlins outbreak, pitching 6 2/3 innings while allowing just one earned run and striking […]

Miguel Rojas Approved For Reinstatement

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas has been approved for reinstatement by baseball's joint committee. Rojas was one of 14 Marlins who ended up on the injured list due to the COVID-19 breakout earlier this season. He'll report to the Marlins alternate training site to get reconditioned and then should be able to join the team […]

Lewin Diaz Promoted From The Alternate Site

The Miami Marlins promoted rookie prospect Lewin Diaz from their alternate training site. Diaz is up to take the roster spot of Corey Dickerson, who was placed on the bereavement list. Diaz hit .270/.321/.530 with 27 homers in 121 minor league games last season, and came over to the Marlins as part of the Sergio […]

Corey Dickerson Placed On Bereavement List

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson was placed on the bereavement list on Saturday. He'll be away for somewhere between three and seven days. The Marlins promoted rookie Lewin Diaz to take Dickerson's roster spot. Dickerson has had some big hits this season, but so far is hitting just .208/.283/.313.

Adam Wainwright Pitches Well In The Cardinals Return

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched well in the Cardinals return to the field in Game 1 of Saturday's double header. Wainwright earned the win, pitching five innings while allowing just one run on two hits. He walked three and struck out three as well. Wainwright only threw 67 pitches, but given the […]

CeeDee Lamb Locked Into A Starting Role

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is locked into a starting role according to comments from head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy said that Lamb will line up outside as well as in the slot. Amari Cooper could move into the slot when Lamb plays outside. McCarthy also mentioned that Lamb could see some work […]

Dak Prescott Optimistic About A Long-Term Deal

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said that he is "optimistic" about coming to an agreement with the team on a long-term contract extension after this season. It seems the two sides never got too close to a deal in the offseason, as Prescott wanted more money and fewer years than the Cowboys were offering. He'll […]