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Mets add McNeil to NLCS roster while Dodgers drop Vesia and Rojas, add Kiermaier and Honeywell
Read full article: Mets add McNeil to NLCS roster while Dodgers drop Vesia and Rojas, add Kiermaier and HoneywellJeff McNeil was added to the New York Metsโ roster for the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from a broken right wrist.
Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2
Read full article: Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekendโs National League Division Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2.
Ohtani hits 39th homer and Kershaw pitches Dodgers to 2-1 win over slumping Cardinals
Read full article: Ohtani hits 39th homer and Kershaw pitches Dodgers to 2-1 win over slumping CardinalsShohei Ohtani hit his National League-leading 39th home run and Clayton Kershaw tossed six shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Kyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, drives in 7 runs as Phillies rally past Dodgers, 9-4
Read full article: Kyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, drives in 7 runs as Phillies rally past Dodgers, 9-4Kyle Schwarber hit three homers and tied his career high with seven RBIs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Wednesday night.
Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweepShohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory.
Diamondbacks chase Clayton Kershaw in 1st inning and rout Dodgers 11-2 in NLDS opener
Read full article: Diamondbacks chase Clayton Kershaw in 1st inning and rout Dodgers 11-2 in NLDS openerGabriel Morenoโs three-run homer highlighted a six-run first inning for Arizona, and the Diamondbacks battered Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the way to an 11-2 victory in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to avoid a 4-game series sweep in a clash of the NL's best
Read full article: Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to avoid a 4-game series sweep in a clash of the NL's bestThe Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a four-game sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves to complete their meeting of the NLโs top two teams.
Dodgers ponder shortstop for Betts after paternity leave
Read full article: Dodgers ponder shortstop for Betts after paternity leaveLos Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts was placed on the paternity list, keeping him out of Tuesday nightโs game against the New York Mets, and the Gold Glove right fielder could find himself playing a new position when he returns Wednesday.
Escobar rallies Mets past Marlins in 10, back into 1st alone
Read full article: Escobar rallies Mets past Marlins in 10, back into 1st aloneEduardo Escobar homered and drove in five late runs โ including the game-winning single in the 10th inning โ to rally the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins 5-4 and back into sole possession of first place in the NL East.
Garrett, Marlins extend win streak to 5, beat Astros 5-1
Read full article: Garrett, Marlins extend win streak to 5, beat Astros 5-1The Miami Marlins got a solid start from rookie Braxton Garrett and Jon Berti drove in two runs to help them extend their winning streak to five games with a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
A-Rod's nephew Dunand HR in debut; Marlins end skid, top SD
Read full article: A-Rod's nephew Dunand HR in debut; Marlins end skid, top SDJoe Dunand, the nephew of Alex Rodriguez, homered on the third pitch he saw as a big leaguer and then doubled as the Miami Marlins beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to end a six-game losing streak.
Derek Jeter leaves post as Miami Marlins' CEO, shareholder
Read full article: Derek Jeter leaves post as Miami Marlins' CEO, shareholderDerek Jeter announced a surprise departure from the Miami Marlins after 4 1/2 mostly unsuccessful years that didnโt come remotely close to matching his success as a player for the New York Yankees.
MLB 4 days from deadline to cancel games and shorten season
Read full article: MLB 4 days from deadline to cancel games and shorten seasonAnother negotiating session produced only minor movement and no proposals on big-money issues, leaving Major League Baseball four days from managementโs Monday night deadline for a deal to salvage opening day and a 162-game season.
Rays clinch 2nd straight AL East title, beat Marlins 7-3
Read full article: Rays clinch 2nd straight AL East title, beat Marlins 7-3The Tampa Bay Rays clinched their second straight AL East title, with Mike Zunino hitting a go-ahead homer and Brandon Lowe later adding a pair of RBI doubles to beat the Miami Marlins 7-3.
Bang, bang! Pair of 1st-pitch HRs for 1st time in decades
Read full article: Bang, bang! Pair of 1st-pitch HRs for 1st time in decadesMiami Marlins leadoff batter Miguel Rojas and New York Mets counterpart Jonathan Villar each homered on the first pitch they saw Thursday night, the first time thatโs happened in a major league game since at least 1985, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Rizzo shines again with key hit, Yankees beat Marlins 3-1
Read full article: Rizzo shines again with key hit, Yankees beat Marlins 3-1Anthony Rizzo continued his remarkable debut for the Yankees with another key hit and New York completed a three-game sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
Guerrero powers Jays' return to Buffalo; beat Marlins 5-1
Read full article: Guerrero powers Jays' return to Buffalo; beat Marlins 5-1Vladimir Guerrero Jr. keyed a career-best four-hit outing with his major league-leading 17th home run and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated the return to their temporary Buffalo home with a 5-1 win over the Miami Marlins.
Chisholm homers off deGrom, says heater on 'lighter side'
Read full article: Chisholm homers off deGrom, says heater on 'lighter side'Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a stunning homer off an otherwise dominant Jacob deGrom, Trevor Rogers beat the two-time Cy Young Award winner for the second time and the Miami Marlins three-hit the New York Mets 3-0.
Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated
Read full article: Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluatedThe Padres said Tatis had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes turned in 4 2/3 innings, striking out six while allowing two runs on three hits. Jon Lester allowed one run and three hits in 3 2/3 innings in his second start of the spring for Washington. He gave up five hits, hit two batters and struck out three. PADRES 5, REDS 4MacKenzie Gore worked 3 2/3 innings in his third start for San Diego, allowing two runs on three hits.
Acuรฑa HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDS
Read full article: Acuรฑa HR, plunked again, Braves top Marlins 9-5 to open NLDSAcuรฑa got things going for the Braves in the bottom of the first when he sent Alcantaraโs second pitch into right-center for a homer. Braves manager Brian Snitker said that even though he didnโt believe this pitch was on purpose, the Marlins have hit Acuรฑa far too many times. The Braves trailed 4-3 in the seventh before Austin Riley and Acuรฑa hit consecutive singles with no outs to chase Alcantara. The shot caused the Braves dugout to erupt with Acuรฑa jumping over the railing to celebrate. UP NEXTRight-hander Pablo Lopez will make his postseason debut when he starts for the Marlins in Game 2 against Ian Anderson.
Cooper homers, Sanchez dominates, Marlins knock out Cubs 2-0
Read full article: Cooper homers, Sanchez dominates, Marlins knock out Cubs 2-0Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler, left, and catcher Chad Wallach (17) celebrate a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO โ The Miami Marlins didn't need a hand from a fan at Wrigley Field to knock the Chicago Cubs out of the playoffs this time. Led by manager Don Mattingly and CEO Derek Jeter, the Marlins remained unbeaten in all seven postseason series they have played following triumphs in the 1997 and 2003 World Series. The Cubs havenโt advanced since the 2017 team lost in the NLCS. You can make your first half disappear.โBRAVE WORLDThe Marlins lost six of 10 against the Braves, including a 29-9 romp at Atlanta on Sept. 9.
Dickerson homers as Marlins beat Cubs 5-1 in playoff opener
Read full article: Dickerson homers as Marlins beat Cubs 5-1 in playoff opener(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO โ The Miami Marlins just kept fighting. Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer off a fading Hendricks in the seventh inning, and Miami beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Wednesday in Game 1 of their NL wild-card series. The Marlins, who rallied past the Cubs in a memorable NLCS that year, have never lost a playoff series. Yu Darvish starts for the Central champion Cubs, and rookie right-hander Sixto Sรกnchez get the ball for upstart Miami. โItโs going to be great.โDarvish is making his first playoff appearance since signing with Chicago before the 2018 season.
Marlins shut down Mets 4-0
Read full article: Marlins shut down Mets 4-0(AP Photo/John Minchillo)NEW YORK Miguel Rojas two-run single capped a three-run second inning and four pitchers combined on an eight-hitter to lead the Miami Marlins past the New York Mets 4-0 on Tuesday night in the first game of a doubleheader. It was the Mets first game since a player and a coach tested positive for the coronavirus. The Marlins scored all their runs against Rick Porcello (1-4) with a pair of two-out rallies. The Mets didnt pitch deGrom Tuesday because he didnt get his usual between starts mound work in until Monday. Marlins: Elieser Hernandez (1-0, 2.29 ERA) is looking to win back-to-back starts for the first time as a big leaguer.
LEADING OFF: Reds wait for virus test results before return
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Reds wait for virus test results before return(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:WAIT AND SEEThe Cincinnati Reds will wait for their latest COVID-19 test results to see when they can resume the season. Cincinnati had home games against Pittsburgh postponed Saturday and Sunday after a player tested positive. Cincinnati is the third team to have games postponed because one of its players tested positive for COVID-19, joining the Marlins and the Cardinals. Chapman tested positive for the coronavirus during preseason workouts and hasnt pitched yet this season. AILINGBlue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is on the injured list, interrupting his big-hitting season.
Virus-stricken Marlins resume season with 18 new players
Read full article: Virus-stricken Marlins resume season with 18 new playersMIAMI Scrambling for replacements following a coronavirus outbreak, the Miami Marlins added a Moran, a Morin, two pitchers named Josh Smith and a former Olympic medalist in speedskating. The Marlins' revamped pitching staff includes right-hander Mike Morin and left-hander Brian Moran, and right-hander Josh A. Smith and left-hander Josh D. Smith, all recently acquired veterans. Replacements included seven newly acquired players, and 11 players from the team's alternate training site. The virus infected 21 members of the Marlins' traveling party and forced the suspension of their season July 26 after just three games. We expect to win games, Hill said.
Hit or error? MLB official scorers work remotely thru virus
Read full article: Hit or error? MLB official scorers work remotely thru virusBaseball is back, but because of the coronavirus, official scorers this season will rule remotely on hits and errors and other plays. MLB is limiting the number of people at the ballpark, including in the press box, and decided official scorers could make their calls without seeing the game in person. Probably a touch unfair to the official scorer, which could end up affecting the players, Francona said. "Its tough enough to be an official scorer when youre sitting up high. You never know until you try it.So the scorers will render their rulings from the study or porch or kitchen table, the decision then debated by countless would-be official scorers also watching while safe at home.
Marlins' Rojas says team is poised to make big progress
Read full article: Marlins' Rojas says team is poised to make big progressFILE - In this July 5, 2020, file photo, Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas fields a ball during a baseball workout at Marlins Park in Miami. Another change: Rojas believes the Marlins will be good. Another change: Rojas believes the Marlins will be good. But like the teams management and some outside observers, Rojas says the Marlins are poised for a big leap forward in Year 3 of Derek Jeters rebuilding program. Im really excited about the starting pitching, and our offense is way better than the last couple of years, Rojas said.