Marlins morning news: Walk-off follows big comeback

Marlins News

After the disappointing weekend series against Atlanta, the Marlins found themselves in an early hole last night, but they battled back against a shaky Nationals bullpen to walk-off in front of the home crowd and gain vital ground in the standings. The big inning for Miami was the six-run third which leveled the score, with the big blow coming from a Justin Bour grand slam.

While the big league team continues to hit well, both Martin Prado and Adeiny Hechavarria are stuck in the minor leagues as their rehab assignments have been getting rained out.

Marlin Maniac has interviewed Marlins radio announcer Glenn Geffner on a range of Miami baseball topics, and the transcript for both parts can be found here.

After remaining almost dormant on the international player market for some time, the Marlins have a shot of signing a 16 year-old shortstop, and a very good one too.

Is a blockbuster move with a division rival on the horizon for Miami?

Around the League

Faster player ever to 21 career home runs? That would now be Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger.

The Indians hit seven doubles last night and Corey Kluber threw a three-hit shutout as the Orioles had no answer for Cleveland.

Anthony Rizzo barged-through Padres catcher Austin Hedges last night in a play at the plate which caused a lot of controversy. The Cubs won the game 3-2 in the end.

Yankees infield prospect Gleyber Torres will miss the rest of the season due to an elbow injury which will require Tommy John surgery. Considering the problem is in his non-throwing arm, he should be healthy for Spring Training.

Michael Brantley has been moved from the paternity list to the disabled list as he continues to battle an ankle sprain.

Considering that the Pirates do not look like real contenders, this could be the year that former MVP Andrew McCutchen is finally traded.