GARRETT COOPER NEWS

Sánchez, 4 relievers throw 4-hitter as Marlins blank Braves

Sixto Sánchez combined with four relievers on a four-hitter, Jorge Alfaro hit one of three homers for Miami and the Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Green, Ottavino struggle as Yankees lose 12-7 to Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Marlins beat Braves 5-4 in 10th inning on Rojas's 4th hit

Miguel Rojas had four hits, including a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Back in action Cooper (quadriceps) will serve as the Marlins' designated hitter and will bat fifth Monday against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Impact Cooper hadn't started in either of the Marlins' last two games while battling the quad issue, though he was cleared to make a pinch-hit appearance in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. After being reassessed early Monday, Cooper gained clearance to re-enter the lineup in the series opener in Atlanta, pushing rookie Lewin Diaz back to a bench role as a result. Since coming off the COVID-19 injured list in late August, Cooper has gone 8-for-30 (.267 average) with two home runs, three doubles, seven RBI and three runs in eight contests.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson scheduled to start for Atlanta against Miami

The Marlins will start Jose Urena on Monday while the Braves are expected to counter with Ian Anderson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Battling quad issue Cooper (quadriceps) is taking grounders and take swings Sunday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cooper has been absent from the lineup Saturday and Sunday, but the team expects that he will be able to return to the field within the next few days. He's hit well in 37 plate appearances this season, logging a .278/.297/.556 line with two home runs, three runs scored and right RBI.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Cooper is not in the team's starting lineup Sunday against the Rays, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cooper will sit for the second time in the team's weekend series. Jesus Aguilar is starting at first base and batting third, while Lewin Diaz will get the nod as the designated hitter and bat sixth in his place.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara 6 solid innings, Marlins end 9-game skid vs Rays

Sandy Alcantara allowed one run over six innings, Corey Dickerson homered for the second consecutive game and the Miami Marlins beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 7-3

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

On bench Saturday Cooper will not start Saturday's game against the Rays, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Cooper owns a strong .886 OPS in seven games since returning from the COVID-19 injured list in late August. He'll hit the bench Saturday, with Jesus Aguilar at first base and Corey Dickerson serving as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel homers to lead Blue Jays past Marlins 2-1

Lourdes Gurriel homered and Hyun Jin Ryu pitched six solid innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Marte's homer gives Marlins 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Starling Marte celebrated his Miami debut with a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins top the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Glasnow paces AL East-leading Rays to 5-3 win over Yankees

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Belts second homer Cooper went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-3 win over the Mets.

Impact Cooper's solo long ball off Jacob deGrom sparked a four-run Marlins rally in the sixth that ultimately proved to be the difference in the ball game. It marked the second homer for Cooper, who has gone 5-for-18 with four extra-base hits since returning from the injured list on Aug. 28.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rojas gets key hit as Marlins beat deGrom, Mets 5-3

Miguel Rojas hit a tiebreaking RBI single during Miami’s four-run sixth inning against Jacob deGrom, and the Marlins beat the New York Mets 5-3

AUGUST 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Logs two extra-base hits Cooper went 2-for-5 with a home run, one double, four RBI, two runs and one strikeout in Sunday's loss to the Rays.

Impact Cooper was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, and he's already been a force at the plate since his return. He led the Marlins in run production against Tampa Bay, but the pitching staff failed to keep the game within striking distance. Following Sunday's performance, he now has three extra-base hits over the past three games.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Adames hits grand slam, surging Rays beat Marlins for sweep

Willy Adames hit a grand slam and the surging Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 12-7 on Sunday to finish a three-game sweep

AUGUST 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Yarbrough pitches into the 7th as Rays beat Marlins 2-0

Ryan Yarbrough and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, and AL East leader Tampa Bay won its third game in a row by beating the Miami Marlins 2-0

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Officially lands on injured list Cooper (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact Cooper was one of several Marlins to test positive for COVID-19 recently, and he'll officially be placed on the injured list as a result. Under MLB protocol, he'll have to produce two negative tests before he's allowed to rejoin the team. Jonathan Villar could take over as the primary designated hitter in Cooper's absence.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins' virus outbreak

More than a dozen Miami Marlins players and staff members tested positive for COVID-19 in an outbreak that stranded the team in Philadelphia, disrupting Major League Baseball’s sch...

JULY 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Marlins top Phillies 11-6 as specter of coronavirus looms

Brian Anderson and Miguel Rojas each hit three-run homers and the Miami Marlins overcame the late scratch of their starting pitcher and a looming health scare to beat the Philadelp...

JULY 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Out after positive test Alfaro is on the injured list due to a positive COVID-19 test, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact He will need back-to-back negative tests to be cleared to rejoin the team. In addition to Alfaro, Jose Urena, Garrett Cooper and Harold Ramirez have also tested positive. Francisco Cervelli and Chad Wallach will handle the catching duties for now.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Aguilar leads Marlins over Phillies 5-2 in Girardi's debut

Jesus Aguilar hit a two-run homer off Aaron Nola, Sandy Alcantara pitched neatly into the seventh and the Miami Marlins beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night, spoiling manager Joe...

JULY 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans

Baseball players got a sense of what the game will be like without fans in the stands upon returning for workouts last week

JULY 9, 2020 • Associated Press