Miami, FL
Miami Marlins Make a Handful of Moves to Shake Up Struggling Pitching Staff
After giving up 34 runs in their series against the Cincinnati Reds, the Miami Marlins have decided to make some changes to their pitching staff.
The Marlins started off by designating right-handed pitchers Shaun Anderson and Kyle Tyler for assignment on Friday. Right-handers Emmanuel Ramirez and Darren McCaughan were also optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Even right-handed pitcher Xzavion Curry, who Miami claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, has been optioned to Triple-A.
As for who will take their place on the active 26-man roster, the Marlins selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Kent Emanuel from Triple-A Jacksonville. Brett de Geus, John McMillon, meanwhile, were recalled from Triple-A.
The Miami Marlins have announced the following roster moves:
– RHP Xzavion Curry claimed off waivers from Cleveland.
– RHP Shaun Anderson designated for assignment.— Marlins Communications (@MarlinsComms) August 9, 2024
Tyler had been a member of the Marlins’ starting rotation since the All-Star break, but he was 0-1 with a 7.47 ERA, .382 batting average against and a .991 OPS against in his last four starts. On the whole this season, the 27-year-old righty was 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA , 1.737 WHIP and 0.3 WAR.
Anderson, who has played for seven times in five MLB seasons, posted a 10.97 ERA and -0.6 WAR across his three outings in Miami. He had already been sent down to the minors on Tuesday, but he had to leave the 40-man roster in order to make room for Curry.
Curry, 26, made 50 appearances for the Guardians between 2022 and 2024 before they dumped him this week. In 2024, he was 0-2 with a 5.84 ERA.
Ramirez was the most effective of the pitchers who got lost their roster spots, as he owned a 4.96 ERA and 1.163 WHIP in his 12 outings. McCaughan, on the other hand, had an 8.32 ERA through three MLB relief outings.
Emanuel has appeared in five games at the MLB level this season, putting up a 6.75 ERA and 1.393 WHIP in that time. The Marlins have already designated Emanuel for assignment four times since Opening Day.
Neither de Geus or McMillon have pitched for the Marlins, but they both have MLB experience under their belts. The former played for the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks in 2021 before suiting up for the Seattle Mariners earlier in 2024, while the latter had a 2.25 ERA in four appearances for the Kansas City Royals in 2023.
The Marlins are set to open a home series against the San Diego Padres at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday night, with this new-look pitching staff now at their disposal.
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Miami, FL
Ole Miss S Nick Cull’s targeting call reversed vs Miami in Peach Bowl
Should the CFP committee rethink the playoff schedule format?
Extended breaks and logistical challenges have reopened questions about whether the College Football Playoff committee should adjust the playoff schedule format.
Mississippi football’s Nick Cull avoided an ejection during the College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl semifinal on Thursday, Jan. 8.
As Malachi Toney reeled in a catch from Carson Beck at the Miami 49 in the first quarter, he was hit by Cull in a helmet-to-helmet collision. Right away, the officials flagged Cull for targeting, with both Toney and Cull staying down on the field with an injury.
After officials reviewed the play, the call on the field was overturned, as the officials determined that Cull did not launch and the collision seemed to be incidental. Replay assistant Matt Austin concurred with the call on the field.
The play had a major impact on the game as well. If the call had been upheld, Miami would have had the ball at the Ole Miss 34-yard line with a chance to expand its 3-0 lead. However, a few plays later, the Hurricanes were forced to punt from the 49-yard line.
On the first play of the second quarter, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacey scored on a 73-yard run to give the Rebels a 7-3 lead.
Because he was not called for targeting, Cull was not ejected from the game, which means Ole Miss will have him for the remainder of the game, if he can clear the concussion protocol. He was in the tent following the play.
Cull has 15 total tackles and three pass deflections this season for the Rebels.
Meanwhile, Toney went to the medical tent briefly for the Hurricanes, but returned to the game.
Miami, FL
Crash involving unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle impacts morning commute
A crash involving an unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle was reported in Northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning, and the morning commute was impacted as a result.
Few details have been released, but the crash was reported in the area of Northwest 79th street and Interstate 95.
Video from the scene showed that the vehicles had heavy damage.
The sheriff’s office said the crash also involved a civilian vehicle, and no injuries were reported.
No other information was released.
Miami, FL
Miami Heat-Minnesota Timberwolves Final Injury Update: Anthony Edwards’ status divulged
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that guard Anthony Edwards is now available to play in Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Heat after originally being listed as questionable with right foot injury maintenance.
Here’s the rest of the injury report and game preview:
INJURY REPORT
HEAT
Tyler Herro: Available – Toe
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Out – Ankle
Nikola Jovic: Available – Groin
Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team
TIMBERWOLVES
Anthony Edwards: Available – Foot
Terrence Shannon Jr.: Out – Foot
Joan Beringer: Out – G League
Game date, time and location: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 8:00 p.m. EST, Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: TV: Peacock,
Radio: 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale), ESPN 106.3 FM, (West Palm Beach), FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM (Ft. Myers/Naples), 1450 AM (Suart), 97.7 FM (Florida Keys), WAQI 710 AM (Spanish-language broadcast, South Florida) 100.3 FM (Minnesota)
VITALS: The Miami Heat (20-16) and Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13) meet for the second and final regular season matchup after just facing off three days ago with Minnesota recording a, 125-115, win in Miami on January 3. The teams split the series, 1-1, last season with each squad winning on the road. The Heat are 36-35 all-time versus Minnesota during the regular season,
including 19-16 in home games and 17-19 in road games.
PROJECTED STARTERS
HEAT
G Davion Mitchell
G Tyler Herro
C Bam Adebayo
F Norman Powell
F Andrew Wiggins
TIMBERWOLVES
G Donte DiVincenzo
G Anthony Edwards
C Rudy Gobert
F Jaden McDaniels
F Julius Randle
Spread: Heat +5.5 (-112), Timberwolves -5.5 (-108)
Moneyline: Heat +166, Timberwolves -198
Total points scored: 239.5 (over -106, under -114)
QUOTABLE
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra on the forced turnovers: “That is and has to be our identity. We have to play with a recklessness and activity level that exceeds our opponent, and thats not to put down our talent level or anything like that, it’s more about we look different when we’re flying around and making plays and making it tough for the opponent.”
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Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket
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