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Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Read full article: Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus testThe two-time AL Central champion Twins are hoping Happ can give them a veteran presence at the back of their rotation. Ian Anderson pitched two scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk. Houston piggy-backed a pair of starters with Framber Valdez yielding McNeil's homer in the first two innings, striking out two. AdBLUE JAYS 4, PHILLIES 2 (6)Steven Matz allowed a hit in two scoreless innings, striking out three without a walk. CUBS 3, ROYALS 2 (7)Outfielder Rafael Ortega, who signed a minor league deal with Chicago after playing 34 games for Atlanta last season, hit a bases-loaded triple.
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.
Wingin' it: Blue Jays win Buffalo debut, top Marlins in 10th
Read full article: Wingin' it: Blue Jays win Buffalo debut, top Marlins in 10thToronto Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins play during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)BUFFALO, N.Y. In the first major league game in Buffalo since 1915, Travis Shaw hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays settled into their new nest with a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays loaded the bases with one out in the 10th and Shaw singled to right field for his first RBI in 25 at-bats with the Blue Jays. There had not been a major league game in Buffalo since Sept. 8, 1915, when the Blues swept a doubleheader from the Baltimore Terrapins at Federal League Park. Those walls, which have been green for 32 years, are now blue, a color which now dominates much of the stadium, along with the omnipresent presence of the Blue Jays logo. Blue Jays: Nate Pearson (0-0, 2.70 ERA) will make his third career start when Toronto wraps up the two-game series against Miami.
Marlins beat Orioles 8-7 to complete stunning 4-game sweep
Read full article: Marlins beat Orioles 8-7 to complete stunning 4-game sweepMiami Marlins' Francisco Cervelli (29) greets Jesus Aguilar, back, after they both scored on a Brian Anderson single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Marlins beat Orioles 8-7 to complete stunning 4-game sweep
Read full article: Marlins beat Orioles 8-7 to complete stunning 4-game sweep(AP Photo/Nick Wass)BALTIMORE Jonathan Villar hit a first-pitch leadoff homer to spark a robust offensive performance by the Miami Marlins, who beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 Thursday night to complete a startling four-game sweep and make Don Mattingly the winningest manager in franchise history. In their first three wins in the series, Miami relied on exceptional pitching in victories by scores of 4-0, 1-0 and 2-1. NO STARCHKintzler found an alternate use for the ironing board in his hotel room while being quarantined in Philadelphia. I needed to figure out how I could simulate a workout, so I got the ironing board out and started taking the tops off the coffee tables," Kintzler revealed Thursday. They were heavy stones, so I would add them to the ironing board and carry it around like a front rack.
Marlins pitcher Jordan Yamamoto talks about going to high school with Tua Tagovailoa
Read full article: Marlins pitcher Jordan Yamamoto talks about going to high school with Tua TagovailoaMIAMI Marlins pitcher Jordan Yamamoto has a unique scouting report on Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. They both went to the same high school in Hawaii. I went to high school with him. Yamamoto said, Yeah, hes going to be a part of the Dolphins and everything. But, just his personality, the way he carries himself off the field, its going to carry more weight in the community than it is going to be on the field.Tagovailoa recently set up a $300,000 scholarship for his former high school, with academic rewards named after his grandparents.
Marlins hit 3 late HRs, beat Wheeler, Mets 4-2
Read full article: Marlins hit 3 late HRs, beat Wheeler, Mets 4-2Curtis Granderson #21 of the Miami Marlins runs the bases after hitting a home run in the eighth inning of their game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)NEW YORK - Curtis Granderson, Tyler Heineman and Austin Dean hit late home runs and the Miami Marlins rallied against Zack Wheeler to beat the New York Mets 4-2 Thursday night. Wheeler, a potential free agent pitching perhaps for the last time with the Mets, hit an RBI single to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning. Marlins starter Jordan Yamamoto allowed one hit and walked three while striking out a career-high 10 over six innings. 2B Robinson Cano left the game after being hit in the right arm by a pitch in the eighth inning.
Mets eliminated from playoff contention despite 10-3 win over Marlins
Read full article: Mets eliminated from playoff contention despite 10-3 win over MarlinsJeff McNeil of the New York Mets reacts after being hit with a ball in the sixth inning of their game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on September 25, 2019. Many fans filed for the exits after Alonso walked in the eighth, and a handful chanted, "Thank you, Mets" following the final out. So after a surprising surge in the second half from 11 games under .500, the Mets' pennant hopes were finally dashed for good. In his final scheduled start of the season, deGrom (11-8) got some rare extensive run support and allowed only two hits in seven shutout innings. Mets: RHP Zack Wheeler (11-7, 3.99 ERA) makes perhaps his final start for New York.
Aquino's 13th HR in month ties rookie mark as Reds top Marlins 5-0
Read full article: Aquino's 13th HR in month ties rookie mark as Reds top Marlins 5-0MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 28: Aristides Aquino #44 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Marlins Park on August 28, 2019 in Miami, Florida. MIAMI - Aristides Aquino tied a National League rookie mark with his 13th home run this month, powering Anthony DeSclafani and the Cincinnati Reds over the Miami Marlins 5-0 Wednesday night. The major league rookie record for homers in a month is 18 by Rudy York of Detroit in August 1937. After winning his first four major league decisions, Yamamoto has lost five straight. Marlins: RHP Robert Dugger (0-1, 10.80) will make his second major league start in the series finale.
Dickerson has 4 hits, 5 RBIs as Phillies beat Marlins 9-3
Read full article: Dickerson has 4 hits, 5 RBIs as Phillies beat Marlins 9-3Jordan Yamamoto #50 of the Miami Marlins (Photo taken Aug. 13, 2019 by Mark Brown/Getty Images)MIAMI - Corey Dickerson had four hits and five RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 Saturday night. Eflin (8-11) allowed two runs, six hits and struck out two. Yamamoto allowed six runs, six hits, walked four and struck out three. Three Phillies relievers allowed one run - on Jorge Alfaro's homer off Mike Morin in the seventh - over the final three innings. Marlins: RHP Elieser Hernandez (2-5, 5.18) has yet to pitch past the sixth inning in his nine starts with the Marlins in 2019.
McMahon hits 2 homers as Rockies beat Marlins 11-4
Read full article: McMahon hits 2 homers as Rockies beat Marlins 11-4Hector Noesi #48 of the Miami Marlins reacts after allowing a two-run homer against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of a game at Coors Field. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)DENVER - Ryan McMahon continued his power surge with two home runs to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 11-4 on Saturday night for their first three-game winning streak in two months. McMahon has homered in three straight games and four of his last five to set a career high with 17. It was 6-3 in the sixth when McMahon led off with his first homer of the night to spark a three-run inning. Rockies: RHP Chad Bettis (left hip impingement) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Wednesday.
Ahmed's grand slam lifts Diamondbacks over Marlins 9-2
Read full article: Ahmed's grand slam lifts Diamondbacks over Marlins 9-2Jordan Yamamoto #50 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Marlins Park on July 27, 2019. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)MIAMI - Nick Ahmed hit a grand slam and an RBI double, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night. Ahmed's homer off starter Jordan Yamamoto highlighted a six-run fourth inning. After needing 35 pitches through the first three innings, Yamamoto threw 38 in the fourth. Jake Lamb increased the Diamondbacks' lead to 8-1 with his two-run homer off reliever Wei-Yin Chen in the sixth.
Rocking 1997 throwbacks, Marlins beat Diamondbacks on walk-off
Read full article: Rocking 1997 throwbacks, Marlins beat Diamondbacks on walk-offMIAMI - Harold Ramirez hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning that gave the Miami Marlins a 3-2 comeback victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night. Cooper started the inning with a double before Walker walked and Starlin Castro singled. Miami struck early on Walker's sacrifice fly in the first. Miami: RHP Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will make a rehab start at Double-A Jacksonville. Miami: RHP Jordan Yamamoto (4-1, 2.61) will start Saturday.
Buehler strikes out 11 as Dodgers sweep Marlins, 9-0
Read full article: Buehler strikes out 11 as Dodgers sweep Marlins, 9-0Starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto #50 of the Miami Marlins throws against the the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2019. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES - Walker Buehler struck out 11 over seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a trio of home runs to complete a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins with a 9-0 victory Sunday. In between, Muncy gave Los Angeles a 2-0 lead in the first on his 25th home run. Pederson tagged him just two innings later, giving the Dodgers a 4-0 lead with a shot into the Marlins' bullpen in right field. Dodgers: RHP Kenta Maeda (7-6) returns to the rotation Tuesday in the opener of a two-game home series against the Los Angeles Angels.
Anderson 3-run HR as Marlins beat Padres
Read full article: Anderson 3-run HR as Marlins beat PadresMIAMI - Brian Anderson hit a three-run homer in the first inning Tuesday night and the Miami Marlins went on to a 12-7 win over the San Diego Padres, who lost their fourth consecutive game. Padres rookie Logan Allen (2-2) had his second rough start in a row, allowing seven runs in 2 1/3 innings. ... RHP Pablo Lopez (right shoulder strain) and RHP Drew Steckenrider (right elbow inflammation) continued their rehab by throwing bullpen sessions. He was an eighth-round draft choice by the Marlins in 2015, and was traded to San Diego the following year. Marlins: RHP Trevor Richards (3-10, 4.18) had a season-high eight strikeouts when he beat the Padres on June 2.
Marlins rally from 5-run deficit to beat Phillies, 9-6
Read full article: Marlins rally from 5-run deficit to beat Phillies, 9-6Jordan Yamamoto #50 of the Miami Marlins throws a pitch during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park on June 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)Neil Walker homered and drove in three runs Saturday to help the Miami Marlins rally from a five-run deficit and beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the fifth consecutive time, 9-6. The Marlins fell behind 6-1 before starting their comeback when Walker snapped an 0-for-15 skid with a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Philadelphia starter Zach Eflin allowed three runs in six innings and was pulled by manager Gabe Kapler after throwing 89 pitches. Rookie Harold Ramirez had three of the Marlins' 15 hits to hike his average to .316.
Harold Ramirez, Jordan Yamamoto enjoy Zumba at Marlins Park
Read full article: Harold Ramirez, Jordan Yamamoto enjoy Zumba at Marlins ParkHarold Ramirez shows off his dance movesMIAMI - The Marlins had a little fun on the field at Marlins Park. The team held a Zumba class for Seniors. Two Marlins players joined in the on the action: Jordan Yamamoto and Harold Ramirez. The team also cut the ribbon for a section fo the ballpark called the Humana Cabana. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.