MLB Postseason: Cubs-Marlins Continue, Braves, A’s, Dodgers Move On
Major league baseball’s postseason continues today on ESPN 99.1 with the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins.
Miami Marlins
Pitcher's blow to head
Here's another reminder how frightening sports injuries can be.
Pitching change
Miami right-hander Henderson Alvarez will replace Washington's Jordan Zimmermann on the National League's roster for Tuesday's All-Star game at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Going for triple threat
Four pitchers have a shot at becoming the major league's first three-game winner this season as part of baseball's 15-game night schedule.
Marlins beat Rockies 8-5
Giancarlo Stanton singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning, capping a comeback to help the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 Thursday.
Chatwood on disabled list
Colorado Rockies right-hander Tyler Chatwood will be placed on the disabled list Tuesday and will miss his scheduled start Wednesday at Miami because of a strained left hamstring, manager Walt Weiss said.
Rockies' opening day loss
Jose Fernandez looked just as good as he did last year in the season opener, and the Miami Marlins' batting order looked much improved.
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