Elder shuts down Marlins, outpitches Alcantara in Braves win
May 3, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Bryce Elder outpitched NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara by throwing seven innings of three-hit ball and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-0 on Tuesday night.
Ozzie Albies homered and doubled, while Ronald Acuña Jr.
NL Cy Young winner Alcantara misses start with tendinitis
April 22, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Miami Marins ace Sandy Alcantara was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday at Cleveland with biceps tendinitis, but the team said he is not expected to be placed on the injured list.
Gallen outpitches Alcantara as Diamondbacks beat Marlins 5-0
April 17, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Zac Gallen pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins 5-0 on Sunday.
Corbin Carroll homered for Arizona, and Pavin Smith and Christian Walker also had two hits apiece.
Bohm has 6 RBIs, Phillies power past Alcantara, Marlins 15-3
April 11, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryson Stott and the Phillies play coy when asked exactly what they've learned through the years that turns Miami's Sandy Alcantara from ace to — especially in his latest start — awful against the NL champs.
Marlins’ Alcantara pitches 1:57 CG, majors’ 1st this season
April 5, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara pitched the major leagues’ first complete game this season, a three-hitter that led the Miami Marlins to a 1-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
The 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner, who pitched six of the big leagues’ 36 complete games last season, struck out five and walked one in a 1-hour, 57-minute game that was the shortest of the season.
MLB pitchers adjusting to quick pace of new pitch clock
March 4, 2023 GMTJUPITER, Fla. (AP) — There’s a lot that Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara likes about Major League Baseball’s new rules, such as the limitation on infield shifts.
“Last year I got so mad sometimes because they move the position player and the ball was right there,” the NL Cy Young Award winner said.
Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara gets typo-free Cy Young plaque
February 26, 2023 GMTJUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara received his NL Cy Young Award trophy on Sunday for the second time — and this time he has no reason to give it back.
“I want to keep it for the rest of my life,” Alcantara said.
Trout, Betts, Ohtani among 8 MVPs in World Baseball Classic
February 10, 2023 GMTPALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States’ Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, Japan’s Shohei Ohtani and Venezuela’s Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve are among eight Major League Baseball MVPs on rosters for next month’s World Baseball Classic.
Fried, Braves go to salary arbitration for 2nd straight year
February 3, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pitcher Max Fried went to salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves for the second straight year, asking for $15 million instead of the team's $13.5 million offer.
The 29-year-old left-hander went 14-7 for the second straight season and lowered his ERA to 2.48 from 3.04 in 2021.
Marlins ace, Cy Young winner Alcantara gets key to city
January 10, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara, the 2022 National League Cy Young winner, was awarded a key to the city of Miami from Mayor Francis Suarez on Tuesday.
“His dedication has influenced hundreds, if not thousands of people in our community,” said Suarez, with Alcantara standing to his right and Marlins general manager Kim Ng next to them.
Verlander, Alcantara are unanimous Cy Young Award winners
November 17, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — It didn't take Justin Verlander long to realize he could have a special year after missing almost two full seasons recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Heading into his fifth start, Verlander knew he was back.
Judge wins Baseball Digest player of year; Alcantara top arm
October 13, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge was chosen major league player of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay after setting an American League record with 62 home runs.
The New York Yankees slugger beat out two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, last year's winner and the reigning AL MVP.
Marlins face uncertainty after disappointing season
October 6, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — For the 2022 Miami Marlins, all the surprises happened off the field.
The season began with Hall of Famer Derek Jeter stepping away as CEO and shareholder and ended with the departure of manager Don Mattingly.
Marlins ace Alcantara shut down for the rest of the season
October 1, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Miami Marlins are shutting down ace right-hander Sandy Alcantara for the rest of the season.
Manager Don Mattingly announced the move Saturday before the Marlins played the Milwaukee Brewers.
Burnes outpitches Alcantara, Brewers edge Marlins 1-0
October 1, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Burnes outpitched Sandy Alcantara, striking out seven in eight innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 1-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.
Milwaukee (84-73) remained a half-game back of the Phillies for the third NL wild-card spot.
Miami Marlins and Milwaukee Brewers play in game 2 of series
September 30, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (65-91, fourth in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (83-73, second in the NL Central)
Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (14-8, 2.32 ERA, .99 WHIP, 199 strikeouts); Brewers: Corbin Burnes (11-8, 3.25 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 231 strikeouts)
Alcantara strikes out 11, Marlins beat Nationals 4-1
September 25, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara struck out 11 in eight dominant innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 Saturday night.
Bryan De La Cruz had his first career four-hit game with a homer, two doubles and a single for Miami.
Marlins face the Nationals leading series 1-0
September 24, 2022 GMTWashington Nationals (52-98, fifth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (62-89, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Erick Fedde (6-10, 5.29 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (13-8, 2.37 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 188 strikeouts)
Alcantara’s 5th complete game lifts Marlins over Nats 3-1
September 18, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Sandy Alcantara pitched his major league-leading fifth complete game, a seven-hitter that led the Miami Marlins over the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.
Marlins try to avoid series sweep against the Nationals
September 18, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (59-87, fourth in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (51-94, fifth in the NL East)
Washington; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (12-8, 2.43 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 181 strikeouts); Nationals: Anibal Sanchez (2-5, 4.56 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)
Maton’s 7th-inning HR off Alcantara leads Phils past Marlins
September 14, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies are getting a huge energy boost from Nick Maton.
Some big hits, too.
Maton homered off Miami ace Sandy Alcantara for the second time in a week, hitting a go-ahead, two-run drive in the seventh inning Tuesday night that led the Phillies past the Marlins 2-1.
Phillies try to keep win streak alive against the Marlins
September 13, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies (78-62, third in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (58-83, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Bailey Falter (4-3, 4.02 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (12-7, 2.43 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 177 strikeouts)
Marlins look to break slide in matchup with the Phillies
September 8, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (55-80, fourth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (75-61, third in the NL East)
Philadelphia; Thursday, 6:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (12-7, 2.36 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 170 strikeouts); Phillies: Kyle Gibson (9-6, 4.48 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 116 strikeouts)
D’Arnaud hits 2 of Braves’ 5 homers in 8-1 win over Marlins
September 3, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Travis d'Arnaud loves how home runs are supercharging the Atlanta Braves this season. The Braves are hitting plenty of them and winning most nights.
“It's fun, it's exciting, not only for the person who hits it but for everyone in the clubhouse because everybody loses it and laughs and has fun, too," d'Arnaud said.
Marlins visit the Braves to begin 3-game series
September 2, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (55-75, fourth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (81-51, second in the NL East)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (12-6, 2.13 ERA, .98 WHIP, 167 strikeouts); Braves: Charlie Morton (6-5, 4.10 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 168 strikeouts)
Mookie Betts homers again as Dodgers beat Marlins 8-1
August 28, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Mookie Betts homered for the third straight game, Julio Urías pitched six sparkling innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-1 on Sunday.
Justin Turner and Max Muncy had three hits apiece for the NL West-leading Dodgers, who are 28-8 since the All-Star break.
Betts leads Dodgers against the Marlins after 4-hit outing
August 27, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Dodgers (87-37, first in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (54-71, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Dustin May (1-0, .00 ERA, .60 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (11-6, 2.19 ERA, .99 WHIP, 157 strikeouts)
Dodgers rookie Pepiot beats All-Star Alcantara, Marlins 10-3
August 22, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Ryan Pepiot celebrated his 25th birthday in style Sunday, getting the best of a matchup with All-Star Sandy Alcantara to lead a 10-3 victory over the Miami Marlins.
Marlins aim to stop skid in matchup with the Dodgers
August 21, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (52-68, fourth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (83-36, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (11-5, 1.92 ERA, .94 WHIP, 152 strikeouts); Dodgers: Ryan Pepiot (1-0, 4.26 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)
Alcantara dominant, shuts down Padres in Marlins’ 3-0 win
August 16, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara threw seven innings of four-hit ball and the Miami Marlins beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Monday night.
Although the Padres made Alcantara throw 76 pitches through the first four, the All-Star right-hander notched his 17th outing of at last seven innings.
Marlins take on the Padres in first of 3-game series
August 15, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (65-52, second in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (50-65, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Joe Musgrove (8-5, 2.91 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 124 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (10-5, 2.01 ERA, .95 WHIP, 145 strikeouts)
Marlins end Phillies’ 7-game streak; Schwarber strains calf
August 11, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber coped with a nagging calf injury through the last few weeks — “the old grind of baseball,” he said — and still helped the Phillies reel off a near-perfect homestand and a run at an NL wild-card spot.
Realmuto, Phils rally past Alcantara, Marlins; 7th W in row
August 11, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit an RBI single that capped a three-run rally in the eighth inning off NL ERA leader Sandy Alcantara, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 Wednesday night for their seventh straight win.
Phillies host the Marlins, aim to continue home win streak
August 10, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (49-60, fourth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (61-48, third in the NL East)
Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (10-4, 1.88 ERA, .94 WHIP, 141 strikeouts); Phillies: Noah Syndergaard (6-8, 4.02 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 66 strikeouts)
Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara throws MLB-most 3rd complete game
August 4, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara threw his major league-leading third complete game and the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 Wednesday night.
The All-Star right-hander allowed six hits, walked one and struck out three on 105 pitches for his third career shutout.
Marlins host the Reds on 9-game home slide
August 3, 2022 GMTCincinnati Reds (42-61, third in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (47-57, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Mike Minor (1-7, 6.31 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 45 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (9-4, 1.99 ERA, .94 WHIP, 138 strikeouts)
LEADING OFF: Verlander goes for 14, Alcantara vs Mets again
July 29, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening around the majors today:
Marlins host the Mets to begin 3-game series
July 29, 2022 GMTNew York Mets (61-37, first in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (47-52, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Chris Bassitt (7-7, 3.63 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 115 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (9-4, 1.81 ERA, .90 WHIP, 133 strikeouts)
LEADING OFF: Verlander goes for 14, Alcantara vs Mets again
July 29, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening around the majors Friday:
Pirates square off against the Marlins with series tied 1-1
July 24, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (44-50, fourth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (40-55, third in the NL Central)
Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (9-4, 1.76 ERA, .90 WHIP, 123 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (3-7, 4.55 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 77 strikeouts)
LEADING OFF: Big Papi takes center stage at Hall inductions
July 24, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
LEADING OFF: Big Papi takes center stage at Hall inductions
July 23, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:
Dominant Nola, Phillies shut down Marlins for 3-game sweep
July 17, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) —
Aaron Nola struck out 10 and pitched scoreless ball into the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 4-0 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Yairo Muñoz homered to help Philadelphia head into the All-Star break at 49-43.
Phillies score late against Alcantara, hold off Marlins 2-1
July 16, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — J.T. Realmuto had three hits against his former team, including a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning off All-Star Sandy Alcantara, and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a four-game skid when they held on to beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 Friday night.
Phillies look to break 4-game road losing streak, play the Marlins
July 15, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies (46-43, third in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (43-45, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Kyle Gibson (4-3, 4.53 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 75 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (9-3, 1.73 ERA, .91 WHIP, 111 strikeouts)
Alcantara spins another gem, Marlins top Mets 2-0 in 10
July 11, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Alcantara extended his shutout streak to 19 innings and pinch-runner Billy Hamilton scored on a throwing error by catcher Tomás Nido in the 10th, sending the Miami Marlins past the New York Mets 2-0 on Sunday.
Mets bring 2-1 series lead over Marlins into game 4
July 10, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (40-43, fourth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (53-32, first in the NL East)
New York; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (9-3, 1.82 ERA, .91 WHIP, 107 strikeouts); Mets: Taijuan Walker (7-2, 2.86 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 61 strikeouts)
Alcantara dominant again as Marlins beat Angels 2-1
July 6, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara pitched eight dominant innings in his second straight win, and the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Alcantara (9-3) allowed two hits — singles by Luis Rengifo in the fifth and Mike Trout in the seventh — in his 11th consecutive outing of at least seven innings.
Marlins take on the Angels in first of 2-game series
July 5, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Angels (37-44, fourth in the AL West) vs. Miami Marlins (38-40, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Noah Syndergaard (5-6, 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (8-3, 1.95 ERA, .95 WHIP, 97 strikeouts)
Alcantara could deliver first Cy Young Award for Marlins
July 4, 2022 GMTSandy Alcantara is pitching like a contender for the Cy Young Award. If he wins it, that would be a first for the Miami Marlins.
The Marlins have had an MVP in Giancarlo Stanton, but never in the franchise's three-decade history have they had a Cy Young winner.
García’s homer in 9th lifts Marlins past Cardinals 4-3
June 30, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Avisaíl García hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning and Sandy Alcantara pitched a complete game, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Marlins take road skid into matchup against the Cardinals
June 29, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (33-40, fourth in the NL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (43-34, second in the NL Central)
St. Louis; Wednesday, 7:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (7-3, 1.95 ERA, .95 WHIP, 94 strikeouts); Cardinals: Andre Pallante (2-3, 2.03 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins 5-3
June 25, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Francisco Lindor homered, doubled and drove in four runs to lead the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Friday night.
Mark Canha also went deep and Taijuan Walker pitched six-plus innings of three-run ball for the NL East leaders.
Jerar Encarnación slam in debut lifts Marlins over Mets 6-2
June 19, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jerar Encarnación was called up to the major leagues, and Miami Marlins teammate Sandy Alcantara made a promise to the 24-year-old.
“I told him if you get a hit or a homer, I'm going to buy something,” the pitcher recalled saying on the way back to the team hotel Friday night.
Mets host the Marlins, look to continue home win streak
June 19, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (28-35, fourth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (44-23, first in the NL East)
New York; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (6-2, 1.68 ERA, .96 WHIP, 82 strikeouts); Mets: Chris Bassitt (5-4, 3.89 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 81 strikeouts)
Hoskins’ RBI double in 9th lifts Phillies over Marlins 3-2
June 14, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rhys Hoskins raised his arms in celebration on his game-ending RBI double in the ninth inning that led the Philadelphia Phillies over the Miami Marlins 3-2 Monday night.
Hoskins’ two-out hit off Anthony Bass (1-3) scored Matt Vierling and capped a Phillies rally from a 2-1 hole in the seventh.
Hoskins’ RBI in 9th rallies Phillies past Marlins 3-2
June 14, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matt Vierling had a two-out, green light to steal and slid head-first so ferociously into second base that his helmet about tumbled into the outfield. That set the moment for Rhys Hoskins, who through 571 career games and 2,065 at-bats had never won a game for the Phillies on the final swing of the night.
Marlins visit the Phillies to begin 3-game series
June 13, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (27-31, fourth in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (30-30, third in the NL East)
Philadelphia; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (6-2, 1.61 ERA, .94 WHIP, 77 strikeouts); Phillies: Aaron Nola (4-4, 3.50 ERA, .88 WHIP, 85 strikeouts)
Alcantara pitches 9 scoreless, Marlins beat Nats in 10
June 9, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara pitched nine scoreless innings, Jesús Aguilar hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Wednesday night.
Alcantara extended his scoreless string to 18 innings and has completed at least eight innings in four of his past five starts.
Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals play in game 2 of series
June 8, 2022 GMTWashington Nationals (21-36, fifth in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (23-30, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Josiah Gray (6-4, 4.71 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 63 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (6-2, 1.81 ERA, .98 WHIP, 71 strikeouts)