PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brian Anderson and Miguel Rojas each hit three-run homers and the Miami Marlins overcame the late scratch of their starting pitcher and a looming health scare to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6 on Sunday.Jose Urena, Miami’s opening day starter in 2018 and 2019, was bumped from his start about 90 minutes before the first pitch. The Marlins did not disclose the reason. Miami had other players unavailable: Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez also were out of the lineup after playing in the first two games of the season-opening, three-game set against the Phillies. Again, the Marlins did not immediately say why the players were not in the lineup. Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro was placed on the injury list with an undisclosed ailment at the start of the series.With the specter of the coronavirus hanging over the franchise, the Marlins refused to wilt and helped turn a steamy Sunday in front of another empty ballpark into a wild one and take two of three in Philly.Yelling... [More]

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro went on the injured list Friday before their season opener at Philadelphia.The Marlins didn't give a reason but said they expected Alfaro to return this season. The Atlanta Braves were without their top two catchers, Tyler Flowers and Travis d’Arnaud, for their opening game Friday at the New York Mets after both players showed symptoms of the coronavirus. There has been concern that catchers are especially vulnerable to the virus because they're in close proximity to batters and the plate umpire.The Marlins learned Friday morning Alfaro would be unavailable, manager Don Mattingly said.“We knew we were going to have to be ready for anything,” Mattingly said. “We still plan on having him back, and still plan on big things for him.”Alfaro batted .262 with 18 homers and 57 RBIs last year in his first season with the Marlins.Miami newcomer Francisco Cervilli was in the lineup in place of Alfaro. The Marlins selected the contract of infielder Sean Rodríguez from their alternate training site.___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Cervelli says he’s fully recovered from his latest concussion, and Jorge Alfaro says he’s feeling fitter after a winter spent working on the farm and running sprints.At catcher, at least, the Miami Marlins appear in good shape.Alfaro, who returns as the starter, reported for spring training this week 15 pounds lighter thanks to an active offseason regimen that included time on his dad's small farm in Colombia.Cervelli signed a $2 million, one-year contract last month after missing much of 2019 with a concussion that limited him to 48 games for the Pirates and Braves. The 12-year veteran has a long history of concussions, but said he's now fully healthy and anticipates a bounce-back season as more than just a backup.“That word,” he said, “is not in my bag.”Alfaro also wants to play a lot — even more than the 130 games he logged last year. That's why he spent the offseason improving his fitness.He helped his dad by herding cattle and harvesting yuca roots. He... [More]

MIAMI (AP) — Catcher Francisco Cervelli finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins on Thursday to provide depth behind Jorge Alfaro.Cervelli played in 48 games last year for the Pirates and Braves. He is a career .269 hitter in 12 seasons. To make room on the roster, the Marlins designated outfielder Austin Dean for assignment. The Marlins are still in the market to add to their bullpen before spring training begins next month.———More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

MIAMI (AP) — Catcher Francisco Cervelli finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins on Thursday to provide depth behind Jorge Alfaro.Cervelli played in 48 games last year for the Pirates and Braves. He is a career .269 hitter in 12 seasons. To make room on the roster, the Marlins designated outfielder Austin Dean for assignment. The Marlins are still in the market to add to their bullpen before spring training begins next month.———More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Phillies first. Cesar Hernandez homers to left field. Phil Gosselin flies out to left center field to Austin Dean. Bryce Harper pops out to shallow center field to Starlin Castro. Rhys Hoskins pops out to shallow infield to Neil Walker.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 1, Marlins 0.Phillies second. Sean Rodriguez walks. Maikel Franco homers to center field. Sean Rodriguez scores. Adam Haseley singles to shortstop. Deivy Grullon flies out to deep right field to Harold Ramirez. Zach Eflin reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Adam Haseley out at second. Cesar Hernandez walks. Zach Eflin to second. Phil Gosselin flies out to left field to Austin Dean.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 3, Marlins 0.Phillies third. Bryce Harper flies out to deep right center field to Harold Ramirez. Rhys Hoskins walks. Sean Rodriguez walks. Rhys Hoskins to second. Maikel Franco pops out to Jorge Alfaro. Adam Haseley singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Sean Rodriguez scores.... [More]

Mets first. Brandon Nimmo walks. Jeff McNeil doubles to deep right field. Brandon Nimmo scores. Pete Alonso strikes out swinging. Michael Conforto doubles to deep right field, advances to 3rd. Jeff McNeil scores. Throwing error by Lewis Brinson. Wilson Ramos out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Lewis Brinson. Michael Conforto scores. Robinson Cano strikes out on a foul tip.3 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Mets 3, Marlins 0.Mets second. Todd Frazier singles to left center field. Amed Rosario strikes out on a foul tip. Jacob deGrom singles to center field. Todd Frazier to third. Brandon Nimmo walks. Jacob deGrom to second. Jeff McNeil out on a sacrifice fly to deep right center field to Lewis Brinson. Jacob deGrom to third. Todd Frazier scores. Pete Alonso homers to center field. Brandon Nimmo scores. Jacob deGrom scores. Michael Conforto singles to second base. Wilson Ramos grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Neil Walker.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 7, Marlins 0.Mets... [More]

Marlins second. Isan Diaz homers to center field. Harold Ramirez grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso. Austin Dean doubles to deep right field. Sandy Alcantara called out on strikes. Jon Berti singles to second base. Austin Dean scores. Miguel Rojas grounds out to shortstop, Jeff McNeil to Pete Alonso.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Mets 0.Marlins third. Neil Walker doubles to deep right field. Starlin Castro grounds out to first base to Pete Alonso. Neil Walker to third. Jorge Alfaro strikes out swinging. Isan Diaz singles to right field. Neil Walker scores. Harold Ramirez pops out to shallow infield to Jeff McNeil.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 3, Mets 0.Marlins fifth. Neil Walker doubles to deep right center field. Starlin Castro grounds out to third base, Jeff McNeil to Pete Alonso. Neil Walker to third. Jorge Alfaro singles to shallow center field. Neil Walker scores. Isan Diaz strikes out swinging. Jorge Alfaro steals second. Harold Ramirez... [More]

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run homer in his return to Chase Field, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 Monday night for their sixth straight win.Yadier Molina also connected as the Cardinals moved 3 1/2 games of idle Milwaukee in the NL Central. St. Louis has five games remaining in the regular season while Milwaukee has six.The Diamondbacks were eliminated from postseason contention.Goldschmidt had a big night in his return to the desert after playing eight years for the Diamondbacks from 2011-18. He got a loud ovation from fans in the first inning.Adam Wainwright (14-9) won his fifth straight start, allowing five runs over five innings. Carlos Martínez earned his 24th save.Arizona's Alex Young (7-5) surrendered six runs in five innings.RAYS 7, RED SOX 4ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ji-Man Choi, Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames homered during Tampa Bay's six-run fourth inning, and the Rays moved into sole possession of the second AL wild card.The Rays... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ji-Man Choi, Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames homered during Tampa Bay's six-run fourth inning, and the Rays moved into sole possession of the second AL wild card by rallying for a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.The Rays hold a half-game lead over Cleveland, which had the day off.The announced attendance was 8,779.Boston slugger J.D. Martinez drove in a run to become the ninth player in franchise history to have at least 35 homers and 100 RBIs in multiple seasons. The list also includes David Ortiz, Jim Rice, Carl Yastrzemski and Ted Williams.Colin Poche, the ninth Tampa Bay pitcher, struck out Christian Vazquez and Xander Bogaerts with two on in the ninth for his second save. Austin Pruitt (3-0) worked one inning.Bobby Poyner (0-1) got the loss.NATIONALS 7, PHILLIES 2WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Corbin pitched six effective innings, and the Nationals strengthened their playoff positioning.Adam Eaton, Yan Gomes and Trea Turner homered for Washington,... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ji-Man Choi, Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames homered during Tampa Bay's six-run fourth inning, and the Rays moved into sole possession of the second AL wild card by rallying for a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.The Rays hold a half-game lead over Cleveland, which had the day off.The announced attendance was 8,779.Boston slugger J.D. Martinez drove in a run to become the ninth player in franchise history to have at least 35 homers and 100 RBIs in multiple seasons. The list also includes David Ortiz, Jim Rice, Carl Yastrzemski and Ted Williams.Colin Poche, the ninth Tampa Bay pitcher, struck out Christian Vazquez and Xander Bogaerts with two on in the ninth for his second save. Austin Pruitt (3-0) worked one inning.Bobby Poyner (0-1) got the loss.NATIONALS 7, PHILLIES 2WASHINGTON (AP) — Patrick Corbin pitched six effective innings, and the Nationals strengthened their playoff positioning.Adam Eaton, Yan Gomes and Trea Turner homered for Washington,... [More]

Marlins second. Jorge Alfaro homers to left field. Harold Ramirez grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso. Isan Diaz grounds out to second base, Pete Alonso to Steven Matz. Austin Dean strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 1, Mets 0.Marlins third. Lewis Brinson grounds out to shallow infield to Pete Alonso. Caleb Smith grounds out to first base, Pete Alonso to Steven Matz. Jon Berti doubles to deep left center field. Miguel Rojas singles to right center field. Jon Berti scores. Starlin Castro grounds out to shallow infield, Steven Matz to Pete Alonso.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Mets 0.Marlins sixth. Jon Berti singles to left field. Miguel Rojas singles to left field. Jon Berti to second. Starlin Castro singles to right field. Miguel Rojas to second. Jon Berti to third. Jorge Alfaro homers to center field. Starlin Castro scores. Miguel Rojas scores. Jon Berti scores. Harold Ramirez grounds out to shortstop, Amed Rosario to Pete Alonso.... [More]

Nationals first. Trea Turner singles to center field. Adam Eaton singles to center field. Trea Turner to third. Anthony Rendon singles to left field. Adam Eaton to second. Trea Turner scores. Juan Soto grounds out to first base. Anthony Rendon out at second. Adam Eaton to third. Howie Kendrick flies out to deep left field to Harold Ramirez.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 1, Marlins 0.Marlins first. Magneuris Sierra triples to left field. Jon Berti lines out to first base to Howie Kendrick. Starlin Castro out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Victor Robles. Magneuris Sierra scores. Jorge Alfaro grounds out to shortstop, Trea Turner to Howie Kendrick.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 1, Marlins 1.Nationals fourth. Juan Soto walks. Howie Kendrick singles to left field. Juan Soto to second. Brian Dozier reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Howie Kendrick out at third. Juan Soto scores. Victor Robles grounds out to third base, Isan Diaz to Starlin Castro to... [More]

Nationals second. Ryan Zimmerman grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Rojas to Neil Walker. Victor Robles grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Rojas to Neil Walker. Yan Gomes doubles to deep left field. Stephen Strasburg singles to center field. Yan Gomes scores. Trea Turner flies out to right field to Harold Ramirez.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Nationals 1, Marlins 0.Nationals fifth. Trea Turner doubles to deep center field. Adam Eaton strikes out swinging. Anthony Rendon walks. Juan Soto called out on strikes. Asdrubal Cabrera singles to left field. Anthony Rendon to second. Trea Turner scores. Ryan Zimmerman grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Rojas to Neil Walker.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Nationals 2, Marlins 0.Nationals eighth. Asdrubal Cabrera singles to center field. Ryan Zimmerman singles to right field. Michael A. Taylor to second. Victor Robles singles to center field. Ryan Zimmerman to third. Michael A. Taylor scores. Yan Gomes reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop.... [More]

Nationals third. Yan Gomes flies out to deep left field to Austin Dean. Anibal Sanchez strikes out swinging. Trea Turner homers to center field. Adam Eaton flies out to deep left center field to Jon Berti.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 1, Marlins 0.Marlins third. Austin Dean doubles to deep left field. Robert Dugger grounds out to shortstop, Trea Turner to Howie Kendrick. Jon Berti singles to right field. Austin Dean scores. Miguel Rojas lines out to deep right center field to Adam Eaton. Jon Berti doubled off second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 1, Marlins 1.Nationals fourth. Anthony Rendon grounds out to shortstop, Miguel Rojas to Neil Walker. Juan Soto walks. Howie Kendrick singles to center field. Juan Soto to third. Asdrubal Cabrera homers to center field. Howie Kendrick scores. Juan Soto scores. Victor Robles flies out to center field to Jon Berti. Yan Gomes flies out to deep left field to Austin Dean.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 4,... [More]

Diamondbacks first. Abraham Almonte homers to center field. Josh Rojas strikes out swinging. Eduardo Escobar grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Neil Walker. Christian Walker grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Neil Walker.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 1, Marlins 0.Marlins second. Starlin Castro homers to center field. Jorge Alfaro flies out to deep left field to Josh Rojas. Isan Diaz triples to deep center field. Harold Ramirez singles to right field. Isan Diaz scores. Austin Dean flies out to deep center field to Jarrod Dyson. Harold Ramirez to second. Sandy Alcantara strikes out swinging.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Diamondbacks 1.Diamondbacks second. Jake Lamb walks. Domingo Leyba triples to deep right field. Jake Lamb scores. Alex Avila strikes out swinging. Jarrod Dyson singles to right center field. Domingo Leyba scores. Mike Leake out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Starlin Castro to Neil Walker. Jarrod Dyson to second. Abraham... [More]

Giants third. Mauricio Dubon homers to left field. Johnny Cueto strikes out swinging. Mike Yastrzemski called out on strikes. Brandon Belt strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Giants 1, Marlins 0.Marlins seventh. Jorge Alfaro grounds out to shortstop, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt. Lewis Brinson strikes out swinging. Magneuris Sierra singles to shallow infield, advances to 3rd. Throwing error by Evan Longoria. Jon Berti singles to left field. Magneuris Sierra scores. Martin Prado pinch-hitting for Adam Conley. Martin Prado flies out to left field to Joey Rickard.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Marlins 1, Giants 1.Giants eighth. Donovan Solano pinch-hitting for Chris Shaw. Donovan Solano flies out to center field to Magneuris Sierra. Mike Yastrzemski singles to left field. Brandon Belt singles to center field. Mike Yastrzemski to second. Evan Longoria walks. Stephen Vogt strikes out swinging. Brandon Crawford is intentionally walked. Mike Gerber strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Giants 2, Marlins 1.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. ignited a four-run rally with the go-ahead, two-run double, and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves clinched a playoff berth with a 10-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.Acuña's double down the left-field line off reliever Fernando Rodney added fuel to a dramatic seventh inning for the Braves (93-57), who reduced their magic number to four to clinch their 19th division title.Earlier in the seventh, Charlie Culberson was struck directly on the right cheekbone by a 91-mph fastball on Rodney's first pitch of the game.Culberson remained on his back for several minutes as trainers pressed a towel to his face. He was eventually helped to his feet and onto the back of a cart.The Braves have won the last 11 games started by Mike Foltynewicz (7-5), who pitched six solid innings.Wander Suero (5-8) was charged with the loss as the Washington bullpen gave up nine runs over the final four innings. The Nationals saw their lead in the NL wild card race... [More]

Marlins seventh. Lewis Brinson grounds out to third base, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt. Starlin Castro singles to right center field. Jorge Alfaro homers to center field. Starlin Castro scores. Harold Ramirez grounds out to third base, Evan Longoria to Brandon Belt. Martin Prado grounds out to shortstop, Brandon Crawford to Brandon Belt.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Marlins 2, Giants 0.Giants seventh. Buster Posey lines out to right field to Harold Ramirez. Brandon Crawford singles to deep right field. Mauricio Dubon doubles to deep left field. Brandon Crawford to third. Donovan Solano pinch-hitting for Madison Bumgarner. Donovan Solano triples to deep right center field. Mauricio Dubon scores. Brandon Crawford scores. Mike Gerber pinch-hitting for Mike Yastrzemski. Mike Gerber grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Martin Prado. Brandon Belt flies out to left field to Austin Dean.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Giants 2.Marlins eighth. Isan Diaz called out... [More]

Brewers first. Lorenzo Cain singles to center field. Yasmani Grandal walks. Lorenzo Cain to second. Ryan Braun reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Yasmani Grandal out at second. Lorenzo Cain to third. Mike Moustakas out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Lewis Brinson. Lorenzo Cain scores. Tyler Austin lines out to right center field to Jon Berti.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 1, Marlins 0.Marlins first. Jon Berti singles to right center field. Miguel Rojas singles to shallow center field. Jon Berti scores. Garrett Cooper singles to shallow left field. Miguel Rojas to second. Starlin Castro grounds out to second base, Hernan Perez to Tyler Austin. Garrett Cooper to second. Miguel Rojas to third. Jorge Alfaro reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Miguel Rojas out at home. Isan Diaz grounds out to second base, Orlando Arcia to Tyler Austin.1 run, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Brewers 1, Marlins 1.Brewers third. Gio Gonzalez singles to right field. Lorenzo Cain... [More]