Miami named Sandy Alcantara the Opening Day starter earlier this week, answering one of the big questions for the Marlins 2020 roster. Alcantara’s final 11 starts of the 2019 season, coupled with an impressive spring/summer, has propelled the 24-year-old to the front of the rotation. Spots 2-4 will likely feature Caleb Smith, Pablo Lopez and ...

As these post-practice interviews continue, you begin to see more of a comfortability in the players as they continue to adjust to these unique circumstances. Here's what Coach Erik Spoelstra, Solomon Hill, and Kelly Olynyk had to say to the media today... Post-Practice Comment #1 Solomon Hill on Jimmy Butler: "He defines Miami Heat. He ...

As the coronavirus continues to impact the state of Florida, it has found its way into the Miami Hurricanes football program. According to a report from the Miami Herald, at least three players have tested positive for COVID- 19.  As a result, the Hurricanes canceled their mandatory workouts on Thursday. Aligning with the school policy, ...

There is clearly a big difference between what Lehigh saw out of Matt Svanson and what the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League is seeing. At Lehigh, Svanson has a 6.51 ERA in 25 total appearances, 10 of which were starts. This spring, he started all four games but recorded a 7.77 ERA. In five starts ...

After another day of 5 on 5 practice, Tyler Herro and Chris Silva talked to media along with Coach Erik Spoelstra. Here are 5 Key Moments from Spoelstra, Herro, Silva Interviews. Spoelstra, Herro, Silva Interviews Comment #1: On NBA getting complaint on hotline about Butler dribbling in his room, Spoelstra said: "That's why I LOVE Jimmy ...

The South Florida Collegiate Baseball League has it’s fair share of pitchers who are going from reliever to starter. Florida Atlantic pitcher Michael Schuler seems to fit that mold while pitching for the Phipps Parks Barracudas. His last three apperances have seen his innings increase from three to four to most recently five on Tuesday, ...

Fans learned the answer to one of the big questions for the Marlins roster in 2020 yesterday. Manager Don Mattingly revealed on the Marlins YouTube show ‘The Line Drive’ that Sandy Alcantara will be the Opening Day starter for Miami. This decision was not unexpected, particularly considering Alcantara’s stretch to end 2019. The first-time all-star ...

Kacper Pryzbylko's 63rd minute goal led Philadelphia Union to a tight, 2-1 victory over Inter Miami CF. In a game that featured over 30 fouls, a red card, and some VAR controversy, the Union were able to see out the victory despite Inter Miami's late push for an equalizer. The three points gained by Philadelphia ...

The Miami Heat are slowly making their way into more intense practices this week after taking the day off yesterday to watch film. Here's some post-practice comments from the Butler, Spoelstra and DJJ Interviews. Post-Practice Comment #1: Spoelstra on KZ Okpala: "Defensively he has the potential to be extremely unique, if not special."— Five Reasons Sports ...

Let me tell you the story of Tyree Ricardo Davis, you may know him as “Ricky”. Ricky Davis was J.R. Smith and Dion Waiters before there were memes, a misunderstood player with a long NBA career that spanned more than an entire decade and two different stints in Miami. You think you would remember him ...

The baseball fields of the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League, SFCBL, feel like an oasis these days. With the COVID-19 pandemic consuming the country and more specifically Florida, playing baseball right now can feel like playing under the eye of a hurricane. Summer leagues across the country like the SFCBL has provided an outlet for ...

Austin Matsoff, a sophomore pitcher at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas, has been through three heart surgeries over the last two years. Yet there he was on the mound on June 13 in the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League staring down a hitter from LSU. Being from a NAIA program, he had no business taking on SEC ...

Baseball America recently released a list of 25 college players worth keeping an eye on during the summer league season. The only name on the list that plays in the South Florida Collegiate Baseball League is Lehigh pitcher Mason Black. He previously dominated the competition at the Cape Cod League last summer, leading the league ...

Manny Diaz’s recruiting class in 2020 has welcomed a lot of great prospects. Even with a 6-7 season, the Miami Hurricanes have reloaded the roster with talent. In particular, the safety position has three newcomers who should be able to make an impact. Saturday, they received a commitment from four-star safety Kamren Kinchens The local ...

Sometimes it’s crazy how quickly things can change within a year. The Florida Gators started the 2020 season 16-0. Justin Alintoff was contributing to a bullpen that posted a 1.76 ERA with 12 strikeouts in five appearances. They lose their first game of the season to Florida State on March 10 and the next day ...