Entries by David Fernandez

5 Takeaways from Rays Sweep of Marlins

The Miami Marlins entered their three-game Citrus Series tilt against in-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays, above .500 in August for the first time in a long time. They were coming off taking two of three from the Mets in New York, then working with the Mets to stage a walk off. Back in Miami, […]

Meet the Marlins: Trevor Rogers

The Miami Marlins roster shuffle continued throughout the weekend as the team made a number of moves. Miami has made 89 roster moves since the season began on July 24. The Marlins currently have 22 players on the Injured List (including 17 pitchers) and only have 11 players who have spent the entire season on […]

5 Takeaways from Marlins Series Win over Nationals

The Miami Marlins entered their five-game, four-day wrap around series versus the Washington Nationals having lost five straight. The Marlins arrived in D.C. struggling at the plate, particularly with runners-in-scoring-position. While starting pitching had been the team’s strength thus far, there were a few hiccups with that, too. However, the Marlins ended their five-game skid […]

Meet the Marlins: Sixto Sanchez

The Miami Marlins, coming off a five-game losing skid, shuffled their roster ahead of a five-game, four-day series versus the Washington Nationals. This roster shuffle included the return of two players from the COVID-19 IL, as well as the promotion of two of Miami’s top prospects, OF Jesus Sanchez and RHP Sixto Sanchez. For the […]

Meet the Marlins: Jesus Sanchez

The Miami Marlins, coming off a five-game losing skid, shuffled their roster ahead of a five-game, four-day series versus the Washington Nationals. This roster shuffle included the return of two players from the COVID-19 IL, as well as the promotion of two of Miami’s top prospects, OF Jesus Sanchez and RHP Sixto Sanchez. The Marlins […]

5 Takeaways from Marlins Series Loss to Braves

The Miami Marlins entered their weekend series against the Atlanta Braves with an opportunity to extend their unlikely lead in the NL East. Despite having 20 players on the IL, Miami sat atop the division in August for the first time in franchise history. The Braves rolled into town down one game in the standings, […]

Meet the Marlins: Lewin Diaz

The Miami Marlins made a few roster moves this afternoon, following their 8-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The team moved Corey Dickerson to the Bereavement List and called up first base prospect Lewin Diaz. Marlins Call Up Lewin Diaz The 23-year-old Diaz, who’s from the Dominican Republic, stands six-foot-foot and is an imposing figure […]

Marlins Beat Braves 8-2, Maintain NL East Lead

The Miami Marlins entered Friday night’s home opener as unlikely NL East leaders. While most thought the Marlins would occupy the cellar of the division, Miami sits atop the NL East in August for the first time in franchise history. They’ve done so without more than half of their Opening Day roster. Friday night, the […]

Matchups for MLB, Marlins: Weekend of August 14

With teams having completed between eight and 30 percent of the season, it’s hard to get a clear picture for MLB’s unprecedented 2020 season. Some contenders are rolling along, but some divisions are being led by surprise teams. With MLB’s trade deadline looming at the end of the month, here’s a look at some intriguing […]