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Marlins meet the Nationals with 1-0 series lead

The Miami Marlins face the Washington Nationals, leading the series 1-0

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Pete Fairbanks - Credited with win after blown save Fairbanks (4-4) came away with the win against the Nationals on Friday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters in one inning.

Impact Fairbanks was brought out for the ninth inning to protect the Marlins' 2-1 lead. He struck out the first two batters he faced, but after Jacob Young got on base and stole second, Fairbanks proceeded to give up an RBI single to Daylen Lile to tie the game up at 2-2. It was the fourth blown save chance of the season for Fairbanks, but he ended up being tagged for the win thanks to Javier Sanoja's walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the frame. Fairbanks has a 3.48 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 10.1 innings since the All-Star break.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javier Sanoja - Logs two RBI as pinch hitter Sanoja went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored during the Marlins' 3-2 win over the Nationals on Friday.

Impact Sanoja was left out of the Marlins' lineup for Friday's series opener, but he was brought in as a pinch hitter for Owen Caissie in the sixth. Sanoja struck out in that plate appearance, but he more than made up for it in his next two at-bats with consecutive RBI singles, the second of which was the game winner in the ninth inning. He's driven in at least one run in each of his last five outings, going 9-for-19 with two home runs and eight RBI in that span.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gusto - Throws four scoreless frames in no-decision Gusto did not factor into Friday's decision against the Nationals, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out two across four scoreless innings.

Impact Gusto allowed at least one baserunner in all four frames he pitched in (including two in both the first and fourth innings), but he managed to keep the Nationals off the board. It was the first time this season that he kept his opponent scoreless while completing at least four frames, and he finished Friday's outing having tossed 62 pitches (48 strikes) while generating six whiffs. Gusto figures to stay in the Marlins' rotation until Max Meyer (neck) returns from the injured list, which may not be until early September. Gusto is lined up to face the Red Sox at home next week.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Javier Sanoja knocks in game-winner as Marlins walk off Nationals Deadspin | Javier Sanoja knocks in game-winner as Marlins walk off Nationals

5 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Javier Sanoja singles with bases loaded in 9th to give the Marlins a 3-2 win over the Nationals

Javier Sanoja singled through the middle with the bases loaded and no out in the ninth inning to give the Miami Marlins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Held scoreless before 8th, Marlins storm back to walk off Nats MIAMI \-\- The Marlins had only one hit as a team entering the eighth inning Friday night. Headed toward an ugly loss, they turned things ar...

6 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Marlins Have One Pitching Matchup They Can't Seem to Solve For a young team with lots of potential, there is still more work to be done. The Miami Marlins must continue to find a way to be consistent...

9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Anthony Bender - Encounters setback on rehab Bender's rehab assignment has been paused after he reported soreness in his right shin during his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Jacksonville, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com...

Impact Working his way back from a stress reaction in his shin, Bender pitched for Jacksonville on Tuesday in what was his first outing in nearly two months. He's returned to Miami to be examined, and the next steps for his rehab will be determined following that visit.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javier Sanoja - Exiting starting lineup Sanoja is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Nationals.

Impact Sanoja had started at third base in each of the last four games, but he will begin Friday's festivities on the bench. Leo Jimenez is covering the hot corner and will bat ninth for the Marlins.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

William Kempner - Moved to 60-day IL The Marlins transferred Kempner (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Logan Driscoll. Kempner recently underwent UCL surgery on his right elbow and will be sidelined, at minimum, until late in the 2027 season.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Graham Pauley - Sent back to minors The Marlins optioned Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Impact Pauley had yet to start a game this week and is sporting a lowly .534 OPS on the season. His roster spot is being absorbed by catcher Logan Driscoll.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marlins Must Rebound Against Nationals With Wild Card Hopes Slipping Away When the Miami Marlins step onto the field at loanDepot Park this evening against the Washington Nationals, they should only have one emotio...

15 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Logan Driscoll - Added to roster The Marlins selected Driscoll's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Impact Driscoll was acquired from the Rays in exchange for cash earlier this week, and he's now joining the big-league roster. The Marlins are already carrying three catchers on their active roster, so the corresponding roster move will likely involve another backstop. Driscoll has slashed .250/.343/.368 with three home runs in 43 games with Triple-A Durham this season.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals at Marlins Series Preview: Key Matchups and Pitching Probables The Miami Marlins host the division rival Nationals this weekend at loanDepot Park.

20 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Marlins open 3-game series with the Nationals

The Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Marlins vs. Nationals: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Aug. 21 On Friday, a matchup of NL East rivals is on the schedule, with the Washington Nationals (61-68) visiting the Miami Marlins (64-64) at 7:10...

1 DAY AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Javier Sanoja Is Finding Unexpected Power For Marlins Height has never been much of a prerequisite for playing baseball. For the most part, if you can play, you can play. Javier Sanoja, listed a...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Tyler Phillips - Handles light workload in relief Phillips struck out three and allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks across two innings of relief in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies.

Impact After a stretch of 12 consecutive appearances as a starter, Phillips shifted to a relief role for the series in Philadelphia while the Marlins opted for a bullpen day when his turn in the rotation came up. Rather than leaning more heavily on Phillips as a bulk reliever behind opener Cade Gibson, manager Clayton McCullough opted to use five different bullpen arms to record the final 20 outs. Phillips' spot in the rotation will come up again Monday versus the Red Sox, but it's not clear whether he'll reclaim a traditional starting role for that game or continue to work out of the bullpen.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marlins' Uneven Offense Has Been Major Factor in Their Seesaw Season While the Miami Marlins have a pretty solid overall record in 2026, it's certainly been a confusing season down in South Florida. With their...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Former Blue Jays infielder is having a breakout season for Marlins no one saw coming Two years ago, the Toronto Blue Jays made what has turned out to be a roster move they probably would like to hit the reset button on. Just...

1 DAY AGO • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

What can Nestor Cortes bring to Phillies? Former Yankees teammate likes addition of 'master' in 'messing with hitters' timing' PHILADELPHIA — While the Phillies made their signing of free-agent pitcher Nestor Cortes official shortly after their 4-1 win over the Marli...

1 DAY AGO • PHILLIESNATION.COM

Javier Sanoja - Bright spot in loss Sanoja went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Sanoja was the only Marlin who seemed to have an answer for Aaron Nola on Wednesday -- the third baseman got Miami on the board in the sixth inning with his sixth homer of the season, one of his three hits on the day. Sanoja is now 7-for-16 (.438) with a pair of homers and six RBI in his last four contests, boosting his slash line to a solid .278/.317/.425 across 348 plate appearances this season with 48 RBI, 32 runs scored and six stolen bases.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara can't stymie surging Phillies as Marlins' bats go quiet PHILADELPHIA -- The Marlins had their ace on the mound with a chance to salvage a game at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, but they co...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Sandy Alcantara - Falls to Phillies Alcantara (13-8) took the loss Wednesday against Philadelphia, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out one.

Impact Alcantara was solid overall Wednesday, logging a fifth straight quality start, though the Marlins could muster just one run against Aaron Nola in an eventual 4-1 defeat. Coming into the day, Alcantara had allowed just one run across 27 innings in his previous four outings. His ERA now sits at 3.46 with a 1.18 WHIP and 131:47 K:BB through 27 starts (176.2 innings) this season. Alcantara is currently in line to face the Red Sox at home his next time out.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Marlins meet the Nationals with 1-0 series lead

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Marlins open 3-game series with the Nationals