The Miami Marlins went into Monday’s Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals with a strong, revamped bullpen, but it turned out to be a flop at Nationals Park. The Marlins watched their lead slip away after reliever David Phelps gave up two home runs in the 4-2 loss to …
Read More »Marlins Look to Put Last Season Behind Them In 2017
Last season was a roller coaster ride for the Miami Marlins. The Marlins dealt with Dee Gordon’s 80 game suspension, Ichiro’s quest for 3,000 hits and an unexpected playoff push. Then came the tragic death of Jose Fernandez, the heart and soul of the Marlins, in late September. The unexpected passing of …
Read More »Marlins Fall Short of Playoffs in 2016
After losing Sunday’s game to the Washington Nationals, the Miami Marlins officially finished their 2016 season with a record of 79-82. It was a roller coaster of a season for Miami, who saw new talent, pivotal injuries, suspensions, and of course the tragic death of ace Jose Fernandez at the end …
Read More »Marlins Eliminated From 2016 Playoff Picture
The Miami Marlins can only attempt to heal the undeniable sense of loss and anguish in their clubhouse following the untimely and tragic death of All-Star pitcher Jose Fernandez. And after a 12-1 blowout loss at home to the New York Mets on Tuesday, Miami will have the entire off-season to …
Read More »Former Gator Mike Fahrman Reflects On High School Teammate Jose Fernandez
When Jose Fernandez walked into Mike Fahrman’s home room in high school, he had no idea how much of an impact the “new kid” would have on him. Fahrman is a former baseball player for the Gators from 2012 to 2016. He met Fernandez in Tampa at the school they were both …
Read More »Miami Heat Facing Multiple Questions as Season Looms
Miami, along with the rest of the country, is devastated this week after Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez’s untimely and shocking passing. The Miami Heat received tough news themselves, being forced to question Chris Bosh’s future with the team. The squad will be going into this season with some questions for an unexpected …
Read More »Marlins and Gordon Honor Fernandez in Spectacular Fashion
Emotions ran high for the Miami Marlins Monday night, and for this circumstance, crying in baseball was completely okay. The Marlins honored 24-year-old pitcher Jose Fernandez just one day after his tragic passing due to a boating accident. The Marlins held a special ceremony before the game and wore Fernandez’s name and No. 16 …
Read More »Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez Dies in Tragic Boating Accident
Miami Marlins young ace pitcher Jose Fernandez passed away early Sunday morning due to a boating accident on a Miami Beach shore. Fernandez and two of his friends were all found dead around three am Sunday morning when Coast Guard personnel found their 32 foot vessel upside down on a Miami Beach …
Read More »Miami Marlins Holding on to Hope of NL Wild Card Berth
Marlins had an exciting win Tuesday night at home over the Nationals with a final score of 1-0, due in large part to Giancarlo Stanton’s home run. Earlier in the month, Marlins’ manager Don Mattingly said the chances are slim for the Marlins to make it to the playoffs. Now, with Miami’s third …
Read More »Rays and Marlins Pull Out Tough Wins
The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins are on two separate ends of the spectrum as they come down the stretch at the end of the season. The Rays can look at a win as a glimpse into potential for the future. Pieces that can be built upon or developed, …
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