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Amari Cooper "Close To 100 Percent"
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (foot) says he is "close to 100 percent" and "trying to be the best Amari Cooper". Cooper is dealing with a foot injury and is on the PUP list to start camp. He played at 225 pounds last season but is already down to 215 and says he wants […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoLewis Brinson Plates Two Runs In Thursday's Win
Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson drove in two runs with an RBI double in Thursday's win over the New York Mets. It was Brinson's only hit of the game, but it was a huge one, leaving him 1-for-4 with two RBI. Brinson has looked much more like a major league hitter this time around, although […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoAnthony Bender Saves Thursday's Win
Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender picked up the second save of his career in Thursday's 4-2 win over the New York Mets. With Dylan Floro unavailable, Bender was called on to get the final three outs and did, but not before allowing an unearned run on one hit and one walk. He also […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoBraxton Garrett Throws Five Scoreless Innings On Thursday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett pitched well on Thursday, helping the Marlins defeat the New York Mets 4-2. Garrett threw five shutout innings, allowing five hits and four walks while striking out six. Garrett had plenty of traffic on the bases, but timely strikeouts and a double play ball helped him escape without […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoYadier Molina Drives In The Only Cardinals Run On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina drove in the only run the Cardinals would score in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Molina went 2-for-4 with two singles, including a shutout-ending RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was Molina's 43rd RBI of the year. He's hitting .258 with a .685 […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoTyler O'Neill Has A Three-Hit Game On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had an excellent game on Tuesday despite being on the losing side of a 6-1 score against the Atlanta Braves. O'Neill went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, hitting a double and two singles. The Cardinals couldn't get much going against Max Fried and the Braves bullpen, […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJon Lester Struggles In His First Cardinals Start
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jon Lester struggled in his first start with his new team on Tuesday. It was Lester's first appearance since his last Nationals start on July 24. On Tuesday, he pitched five innings, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four. He gave up five runs […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoIsan Diaz Hits A Homer On Tuesday
Miami Marlins infielder Isan Diaz hit a home run in Tuesday's win over the New York Mets. Diaz went 2-for-4 with the solo home run, giving him an RBI and a run scored as well. His other hit was a single. The strong performance skyrocketed Diaz's batting average to .184 and his OPS to .598. […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoBryan De La Cruz Gets Three Hits On Tuesday
Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Bryan De La Cruz had the best game of his big league career so far on Tuesday in a win against the New York Mets. De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with two RBI. All three of De La Cruz's hits were singles, and he did get picked off of first base, […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoAlex Jackson Hits His First Home Run On Tuesday
Miami Marlins rookie catcher Alex Jackson hit the first home run of his major league career in Tuesday's win over the New York Mets. Jackson went 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI, all on his second inning solo shot. He also struck out twice, and finished the game with a .065 batting average […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoDylan Floro Earns A Save For The Second Straight Day
Miami Marlins relief pitcher (and likely closer) Dylan Floro earned his fourth save of the season on Tuesday in a 5-4 win over the New York Mets. Floro got the last four outs of Monday's game as well, giving him two saves in two days as well as both of the save chances since Yimi […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoNick Neidert Earns A Win On Tuesday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Nick Neidert was called up to make Tuesday's start against the New York Mets and ended up earning his first win of the season. Neidert pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out five. Neidert walked a tightrope all evening, as he […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJorge Alfaro Starting In Left Field For Some Reason
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro will be the starting left fielder for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. Alfaro is certainly athletic enough to handle a corner outfield spot, but with a .222/.269/.319 batting line, it's unclear why the team is trying so hard to get his bat into the lineup. The Marlins will […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoQuez Watkins Standing Out At Eagles Camp
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins has been a standout performer in Eagles training camp so far this year. Eagles beat reporter Tim McManus wrote that Watkins, "stood out for a second straight day," after Tuesday's practice. With DeVonta Smith (knee) unable to practice, Travis Fulgham, Jalen Reagor, and Greg Ward saw most of the […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJalen Hurts Getting Mixed Results In Training Camp
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is seeing mixed results in training camp so far. Reporting on Tuesday's practice, Eagles beat writer Tim McManus wrote that Hurts was, "erratic during individual drills but settled in for team drills." Hurts seems to be forming good chemistry with tight end Zach Ertz, with Tuesday making it two days […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoGarrett Gilbert Listed As QB2 In Dallas
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Garrett Gilbert was listed as the QB2 on the Cowboys unofficial depth chart released on Tuesday. Dak Prescott is QB1 of course, but Garrett seems like the favorite to work as his backup. Ben DiNucci and Cooper Rush were listed third and fourth on the depth chart. With Prescott returning from a […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJazz Chisholm Scores A Run On Monday
Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jazz Chisholm got two hits and scored a run in Monday's 6-3 win over the New York Mets. Jazz led off for the Marlins and went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored, improving his batting average to .254 and his OPS to .747. It seems like Chisholm will hit […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoAlex Jackson Gets His First Start As A Marlin
Miami Marlins catcher Alex Jackson got his first start as a Marlin on Monday against the New York Mets. Jackson was acquired from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Adam Duvall before the trade deadline. Jackson has posted solid numbers in the minor leagues throughout his career, but it has yet to transfer even slightly […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoLewis Brinson Drives In Five Runs On Monday
Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson had a huge game on Monday, driving in five runs. The Marlins showed their faith in Brinson by having him bat fourth, and he delivered right away, hitting a grand slam in the first inning. He added a single and another RBI later, scoring two runs on the night. Brinson's […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoDylan Floro Earns A Save On Monday
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro earned his third save of the season in Monday's 6-3 win over the New York Mets. Floro becomes the first Marlins pitcher to record a save since the team traded closer Yimi Garcia to the Houston Astros before the trade deadline. Floro got four outs, pitching the final 1 […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJesus Luzardo Earns A Win In His First Marlins Start
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo earned a win in his first start as a Marlin on Monday. Facing the New York Mets, Luzardo pitched five innings, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five. Luzardo struggled a little with his control, throwing 47 of his 84 pitches for […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJesus Luzardo Starting Monday's Game
The Miami Marlins have called up rookie left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo, and he will start Monday's game against the New York Mets. Luzardo was acquired before the trade deadline in a one-for-one deal with the Oakland Athletics in exchange for outfielder Starling Marte. Luzardo was immediately optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville, but did not make an […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoDalton Schultz Seeing Most First Team Reps
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz is seeing most of the first team reps in Cowboys training camp so far. With Blake Jarwin (knee) being brought along slowly, Schultz has been the "starting" tight end in practice. He's reportedly looked excellent, leading Cowboys beat writer Jon Machota to write that, "Schultz seems like he has […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoCeeDee Lamb Standing Out At Cowboys Camp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is standing out at Cowboys training camp. Cowboys beat writer Jon Machota reports that, "There is a significant gap between Lamb and everyone else. He's having the best camp of anyone on the roster." That's high praise for a guy on a team with a lot of extremely talented […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoZach Ertz Having A Good Training Camp So Far
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is reportedly having a strong showing at Eagles training camp so far despite the "odd circumstances" that are surrounding him. Ertz had the play of the day on offense on Sunday, catching a long pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts and rumbling through the defense to add yards after the […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoMiles Sanders Has An Edge To Him In Camp
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders "has an edge" in training camp and is "running with purpose." He reportedly got into it with defensive players on several occasions and even escalated to a "quick tussle" with cornerback Zech McPhearson. Even though Sanders sits comfortably atop the Eagles running back depth chart, the Eagles have repeatedly […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJalen Reagor Back On The Practice Field
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor was back on the practice field in Eagles camp, taking team reps for the first time. Reagor failed his initial conditioning test and is reportedly dealing with the loss of a family member, so he may need some time to be brought up to speed. With rookie DeVonta Smith […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJalen Reagor Fails His Initial Conditioning Test
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor failed his initial conditioning test and developed a lower body injury in the process. Reagor was reportedly dealing with the recent murder of a childhood friend and was not "physically or mentally ready to pass the test." Reagor was disappointing as a rookie last season, but so was most […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoEdward Cabrera Strikes Out 12 On Friday
Miami Marlins top starting pitching prospect Edward Cabrera was excellent on Friday, striking out 12 in just 4 2/3 innings for Triple-A Jacksonville. Cabrera is a top-five prospect in the Marlins system and a top-50 prospect throughout baseball on most lists. He just recently got the call to Triple-A after posting a 2.77 ERA in […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoTyler O'Neill Scores Two Runs And Steals A Base On Friday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill scored two runs and stole a base on Friday in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk, stealing his ninth base of the season. On the year, the powerful outfielder is hitting .267 with an .834 OPS. If he sticks […]
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