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Miami Gets Blasted By Oakland to Lose Series on Saturday Night
The Miami Marlins took a beating today, dropping their matchup with the Oakland Athletics by a score of 20-4 to officially drop the series.
Here’s what you need to know from the contest:
Miami’s pitching staff wore this one
Trevor Rogers got the start for Miami, and it just did not work out for the young starter. Rogers was charged with eight runs on eight hits and three walks in just 2.1 innings, getting knocked out in the third inning. He strick out only one while allowing two homers, throwing 78 pitches (44 strikes) in the process.
Rogers just struggled to miss bats today. He got only three whiffs, all on the fastball, and finished with a paltry 18% CSW. Oakland hitters made contact with 30 of their 33 swings, putting fourteen of those in play and fouling sixteen off.
Darren McCaughan came in after Rogers and was tasked with giving Miami some length; his ERA will pay the price. McCaughan went 4.2 innings, being charged with eight runs of his own on nine hits and three walks, giving up three homers.
Corner infielder Emmanuel Rivera pitched the ninth, giving up four runs on four hits (including a homer).
Where is the offense?
While it’s not realistic to assume that Miami’s offense could have kept up with a 20-run pace from Oakland, the Marlins offense didn’t come close. Miami hitters picked up only seven hits and four runs, with Bryan De La Cruz (2-4 with a homer and two RBIs) the only player with multiple hits.
It’s not much, but Nick Fortes’ 6th inning solo homer was the first home run of the season for a Miami catcher, coming in the 35th game of the season.
Luis Arraez had a great debut for San Diego
To add insult to injury, recently traded second baseman Luis Arraez made his debut for the San Diego Padres tonight. Leading off from the designated hitter spot, he went 4-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. He’s the first Padres player to debut with a four-hit game.
What’s next for the Miami Marlins?
Miami wraps up the series tomorrow afternoon at 4:07 PM, with Sixto Sánchez making his third start in what is expected to be a quasi-bullpen game against righty Joe Boyle. The broadcast can be found on Bally Sports Florida.
Withstanding the one at bat during the midweek game against FAU, the Miami Hurricanes have not had their superstar hitter Daniel Cuvet for four games, and did not have him in this important series against the California Golden Bears.
Entering game three against the Golden Bears, the series was tied, and it was up to the offensive production and the Canes Ace AJ Ciscar, and both delivered. Miami (32-12, 12-9 ACC) defeats Cal 4-1, earning its sixth straight series win and fifth straight in ACC play.
Ciscar would pick up his fourth win of the season, going 7.2 innings, allowing 10 hits but limiting the damage, allowing only one run, and adding seven strikeouts. Lyndon Glidewell entered and earned his second save of the season, closing out the game in 1.1 innings, picking up three strikeouts on only 16 pitches.
Moreover, the Canes offense was also ready to play, nearly matching Cal’s hit total (nine), and was powered by another star freshman who is in over Cuvet.
Gabriel Milano continues to be a positive for the Canes this week, bringing in two runs and two hits highlighting the future of the program.
Along with him was senior Jake Ogden and junior Alex Sosa, who consistently hit, with Sosa bringing in two more runs thanks to a two-run RBI single in the bottom of the fifth inning.
It would be enough to keep the Bears at bay while the Canes’ pitching continued to play a pivotal role over the weekend.
This win might have also been enough to get the Canes back into the rankings ahead of their road trip to NC State, where they look to defeat another ACC foe.
Head coach J.D. Arteaga continues to work with what he’s got as he has dealt with an injured roster all season. Lucky for him, he has several freshmen waiting on the call, and those who are also delivering when they are called.
Arteaga continues to search for a consistent pitching rotation while building the right defensive and offensive lineup. With so many moving parts, figuring out what works best and what doesn’t work is still in question because of the inconsistnecy.
Now the Hurricanes prepare for more as the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament quickly approach.
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The Dallas Cowboys spent a majority of the team’s draft capital addressing defensive needs throughout the 2026 NFL Draft, but if we learned anything from Jerry Jones and the front office last season, it’s that the phone calls don’t stop after Mr. Irrelevant is announced on Saturday night.
One team the Cowboys must immediately call is the Miami Dolphins, who selected All-American linebacker Jacob Rodriguez and versatile safety Kyle Louis during the draft.
With some extra young talent on the roster, the team could potentially have more interest in trading All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who was a player linked to the Cowboys throughout free agency.
Dallas explored all avenues to land a veteran linebacker leading up to the draft before settling on sending a fifth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers for Dee Winters, but the team made it clear that they may not be done making moves yet.
Brooks could be a perfect post-draft addition who would make an immediate impact in 2026, much like George Pickens did for the Cowboys’ offense a season ago.
Dallas Must Reignite Jordyn Brooks Trade Talks With Dolphins
Before the draft, the Cowboys reportedly reached out to the Dolphins about Brooks, but the price tag was ultimately too high. Now that the team has re-tooled its defense, it would be the perfect time to see if they are interested in reconsidering or whether the asking price has changed.
Brooks recorded 183 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, and 3.5 sacks last season in Miami, and a move to Dallas would be a great opportunity for the linebacker to make a return to Texas for the next chapter of his career.
He was born in Dallas and played high school football in Houston, becoming a three-star recruit before committing to Texas Tech.
During his time at Texas Tech, Brooks earned second-team All-American and first-team All-Big 12 honors. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, before making the move to Miami in 2024. Throughout his professional career, Brooks is a two-time NFL solo tackles leader.
There is no denying Brooks has a nose for the ball, so if the Cowboys could land him for a future Day 2 or Day 3 pick, it would be a no-brainer move for the front office to continue its defensive rebuild. With Brooks, Barham, and Winters added to a unit that includes DeMarvion Overshown, the Cowboys linebacking corps would take a major step forward next season and into the future.
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Parking during severe weather in Florida: Where to keep your car safe in Miami during a hurricane or tropical storm. What residents should know.
When hurricane season strikes, it’s hard not to picture the iconic “cars floating in water” scenario.
That effect typically occurs due to storm surge.
Residents in South Florida, which usually has the highest hurricane potential, know to move their vehicle to higher ground, if possible.
In the event of flood threats − aside from tropical storms or hurricanes − cities in South Florida may allow residents to park for free in select public garages, although proof of residency is frequently required.
But as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season nears, many Floridians are bracing for the storm, and that includes buying a hurricane preparedness kit, getting the hurricane shutters out of the garage, and/or devising what to do with your car.
Keep reading for more information on where to park in Miami in the event of a flood threat such as a hurricane.
When is 2026 hurricane season in Florida?
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30 every year, with August, September and October being the most active months, particularly in Florida. In several years past, however, hurricane season has started early, with tropical systems named as early as April or May.
In addition to building damage or palm trees that bend from strong wind, the image of car tops peeking through floodwaters has become synonymous with Florida hurricanes.
Photos of hurricane damage, flooded cars in Florida
If there’s a hurricane in Miami, Florida, some public garages will be open to protect cars from floods
Those living in low-lying areas could see their homes flood in the event of a tropical storm – but there are ways to mitigate damages.
For instance, while you can’t uproot and move your entire property, you and your family can evacuate, and you can move your vehicle to higher ground. In the event of flood threats, cities in South Florida may allow residents to park for free in select public garages, although proof of residency is frequently required.
The city of Miami Beach, for one, is located in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, according to the city government. It provides qualifying residents – those with properties on streets where the elevation is low enough to experience flooding from King Tides – with free temporary parking accommodations at three of its municipal parking facilities. Residents must register, and will receive a notification via email when a flood event is “activated.”
Miami and Miami Beach allow residents to park free during floods. How to apply
For GPS and web searches, here are the addresses of participating parking garages:
- Garage 1 at 200 7th St., Miami Beach, FL 33139
- Garage 9 at 500 17th St., Miami Beach, FL 33139
- Garage 6 at 400 W. 42nd St., Miami Beach, FL 33140
The city of Miami and Miami Parking jointly offer a similar initiative – the hurricane parking program – which allows residents and employees of the city of Miami to park one vehicle per household in select garages during flood events.
Participating garages for that include:
- College Station Garage, 190 NE 3rd St., Miami, FL 33132
- Knight Center Garage, 100 SE 1st St., Miami, FL 33131
- Regatta Harbour Garage, 3351 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133
Applications for the hurricane parking program are open year-round, but anyone interested must provide either proof of residency or employment – utility bills, vehicle registration and city of Miami employee badges are all acceptable forms of documentation, according to the MPA’s website.
Registration for the program expires one year from the date it was initiated, and must be renewed on a rolling basis to maintain access. If there’s a storm or flood alert, the program could be activated “at the discretion of the CEO of the Miami Parking Authority,” but is guaranteed to be activated once the National Hurricane Center or Emergency Operations Center issues a hurricane watch, according to the MPA.
Will my car at a Miami parking garage be accessible during a Florida tropical storm or hurricane?
Once a hurricane warning is issued, all MPA facilities will be shut down until the Emergency Operations Center deems them safe to reopen. So while your car may be safe from flood threat, it may not be accessible.
How much does parking cost in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida?
Normally, hourly rates for parking vary in Miami and Miami Beach, Florida, usually depending on the time and day of the week. Parking garage rates in Miami Beach can range from $2 an hour to $20 for 15 hours. In the event of an emergency such as a tropical storm or hurricane in the Miami-Dade County area, parking fees can be waived.
If you do live in a low-lying area that’s prone to flooding, it may be safer to evacuate entirely if there’s a severe weather threat. The Florida Division of Emergency Management maintains a website to help you determine whether you live in an evacuation zone – just click the link and enter your address.
Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Find a USA TODAY Network newspaper near you.
Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network’s Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.
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