Purple Row May 24, 2023
Colorado Rockies game No. 50 thread: Sandy Alcantara vs. Karl Kauffmann
Photo by Richard Rodriguez/ Kauffmann looks to impress in his first Coors Field start Strong pitching and timely hitting have helped the Colorado Rockies conquer the Miami Marlins in the first two games of the series, now they have a chance to take the series if they can notch another victory. The Rockies will turn to rookie Karl Kauffmann to make his second career start and make his Coors Field debut. Kauffmann (0-1, 8.31 ERA) showed off some of his potential in his first start against the Texas Rangers. After three strong innings, he began to run into trouble in the...
Fish Stripes May 23, 2023
Offishial news, 5/23/23: Another DLC hot streak; Jonathan Davis trade
Photo by Kevin Barral/Fish Stripes Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes an upcoming line of Sandy Alcantara apparel that’ll raise funds for a good cause. Monday’s Game Marlins Podcast Episodes The Marlins made a peculiar trade, acquiring 31-year-old outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Tigers for outfield prospect Brady Allen, their fifth-round pick from the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis hasn’t shown much pop in his previous MLB opportunities (.185/.291/.245, 54 wRC+ in 350 PA), but he can run and his center field defense for the Brewers last season was...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune May 20, 2023
Giants rally against Alcantara in 6th, beat Marlins 4-3
The San Francisco Giants scored three runs in the sixth following a throwing error by Miami pitcher Sandy Alcantara, offsetting another big night by the majors leading hitter Luis Arraez, and beat the Marlins 4-3 on Friday night.
Fish Stripes May 19, 2023
Marlins vs. Giants: Start time, how to watch and game thread—May 19, 2023
Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/ Sandy Alcantara and Anthony DeSclafani will start Friday’s Marlins vs. Giants game at Oracle Park. Full lineups and game notes in here. Welcome to Friday’s Marlins (23-21, -52 RD) vs. Giants (20-23, -2- RD) game thread. It’s the opening of a new Marlins series, which means we’re doing an hour-long livestream with the Fish Stripes staff and special guests. Participate in Prediction Time with us by becoming a Super Subscriber on Twitter or YouTube! Marlins Game Notes Marlins Starting Lineup Jasen Vinlove/Miami...
Fish Stripes May 13, 2023
CIN 6, MIA 5; Chisholm, Sanchez exit early in Marlins loss
Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The night after Miami’s bullpen blew a late lead, Sandy Alcantara let the game slip away against Cincinnati. It took one 15-second play to suck all the air out of loanDepot Park Saturday. Three at-bats after Cincinnati Reds left fielder Jake Fraley tied the game at 4-4 with an RBI single through the right side of the infield, right fielder Henry Ramos barreled a Sandy Alcantara changeup to the deepest part of the ballpark in center field. Center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. reached a top speed of 27 feet per second running towards the wall,...
Fish Stripes May 13, 2023
Marlins vs. Reds: Start time, how to watch and game thread—May 13, 2023
Photo by Brennan Asplen/ Sandy Alcantara and Derek Law will start Saturday’s Marlins vs. Reds game at LoanDepot Park. Full lineups and game notes in here. Welcome to Saturday’s Marlins (19-20, -57 RD) vs. Reds (17-21, -28 RD) game thread. Fittingly, the Marlins are hosting their annual Cuban Heritage Day on a Legacy Saturday with the team wearing their Sugar Kings uniforms. Reds Starting Lineup Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports 2B Jonathan India (123 wRC+ this season, bats right) LF Jake Fraley (109, L) 1B Spencer Steer (106, R) DH Tyler...
Fish Stripes May 7, 2023
MIA 5, CHC 4: After Sandy’s 9th-Inning Blues, Fish Balk-Off in 14th
Photo by Justin Casterline/ It took nearly four hours on Sunday for the Marlins to secure their long-awaited first May victory. If there were ever a game the 2023 Marlins needed to win just to feel good about themselves, Sunday’s series finale against the Chicago Cubs would have been that game. It took them 14 innings, 229 minutes, and 105 total plate appearances, but Miami would walk away victorious 5-4 in their first win in exactly a week. Having started the month of May 0-5, the Fish turned to their ace, Sandy Alcantara, in hopes of snapping the 5-game losing...
Fish Stripes May 7, 2023
Marlins vs. Cubs: Start time, how to watch and game thread—May 7, 2023
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Sandy Alcantara and Hayden Wesneski will start Sunday’s Marlins vs. Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Full lineups and game notes in here. Welcome to Sunday’s Marlins (16-18, -57 RD) vs. Cubs (17-16, +47 RD) game thread. Happy Sandy Day. Marlins Game Notes Marlins Starting Lineup Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/ CF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (83 wRC+ this season, bats left) DH Jorge Soler (112, R) 2B Luis Arraez (181, L) RF Jesús Sánchez (121, L) 1B Yuli Gurriel (103, R) LF Bryan De La Cruz (79, R) 3B Jean Segura (28, R) C Jacob...
Fish Stripes May 2, 2023
Marlins vs. Braves: Start time, how to watch and game thread—May 2, 2023
Photo by Todd Kirkland/ Sandy Alcantara and Bryce Elder will start Tuesday’s Marlins vs. Braves game at LoanDepot Park. Full lineups and game notes in here. Welcome to Tuesday’s Marlins (16-13, -35 RD) vs. Braves (19-10, +42 RD) game thread. Sandy’s Beach is open. It’s the opening of a new Marlins series, which means we’re doing an hour-long livestream with the Fish Stripes staff and special guests. Participate in Prediction Time with us by becoming a Super Subscriber on Twitter or YouTube! Braves Starting Lineup Photo by Matthew Grimes...
TalkingChop May 2, 2023
Previewing Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara
Photo by Todd Kirkland/ The 2022 NL CY Young winner, Sandy Alcantar, who the Atlanta Braves are set to face off with on Tuesday, is off to a very slow start. The former St. Louis Cardinals prospect has a 4.84 xERA, which would be the highest of his career and his strikeout percentage of 20.8 would be the third worst career mark. In addition to that, his average exit velocity against of 90.2 MPH is the highest it’s been in his career by a wide margin. So, is it just a small sample size or has the ace’s stuff taken a step back? Pitch #1 - Sinker - 2023 usage rate -...
