Miami, FL
Miami Marlins to Call Up Former A’s Pitcher
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The Miami Marlins are set to call up right-hander Adam Oller to start on Monday, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC2. Oller began the year in the Cleveland Guardians’ organization after his former catcher in Oakland Stephen Vogt was named the team’s manager. The Guardians signed him to a minor-league deal, but he never made it to Cleveland.
The Guardians released the 29-year-old on July 3, and the Miami Marlins signed him a week later and assigned him to Triple-A Jacksonville where he has gone 3-0 in six games (three starts), holding a 2.88 ERA across 25 innings. His strikeout percentage has stayed roughly the same as it was in Cleveland’s system (24.5%), but his walk rate has been cut in half, going from 14.4% to 7.1%.
Up until he takes the mound for the Marlins, all of his big-league experience will have come with the Oakland A’s, totaling 94 frames with a 7.09 ERA in 28 appearances (15 starts) across the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
In an odd twist, one of Oller’s most impressive outings came against the Marlins at the Oakland Coliseum in 2022. He went six innings, giving up three runs on five hits and five walks, striking out two. While the final line isn’t great, the A’s bullpen was taxed heading into that contest, and for the righty to be able to get through six innings without much command, saving the bullpen and keeping his team in the game, that was a gutsy performance.
Oller will be joining former A’s Cristian Pache and Jonah Bride on the active roster, with Jesús Luzardo currently on the IL. The Marlins are currently 45-78, fifth in the NL East.
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Miami, FL
Miami Dolphins Defeat Washington Commanders 13-6; Tagovailoa Perfect On Only Drive
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The Miami Dolphins scored their only touchdown on their game’s opening drive. That touchdown would stand up Saturday night as they defeated the Washington Commanders 13-6 at Hard Rock Stadium.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa started the game and led the team down the field on their first drive for their only touchdown. His perfect 13-yard scoring strike to River Cracraft in the back right corner of the end zone set the tone for the game.
“I wanted to give Tua an opportunity to make a play, and River Cracraft had a great release,” McDaniel said. “He really made a good catch in the end zone.”
Tagovailoa then exited the game and sat back on the bench. He finished his night perfectly by going 5-for-5, passing for 51 yards, and scoring. He then yielded to Skylar Thompson, who had a rough go of it as he was 8-of-15 for 61 yards.
“We executed the way we wanted to and did what we said we were going to do,” Tagovailoa said. “This is the third year that I have been able to compete with River and this is the best training camp he has had. The mental strength that he comes out with every day, I just think that is where his growth has come from.”
Tagovailoa did not have Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle in the huddle, as they did not play. The running backs were Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane and Chris Brooks.
Mike White came in the second half and did not do much better than Thompson. He was 11-of-20 for 116 yards, but 35 of them came on one pass to Erik Ezukanma. Ezukanma would finish the night with five receptions for 65 yards. He led the team in receiving.
Brooks ran hard until he left the game with an injury in the first half. He had 63 yards on five carries but ripped a long 59-yard run to put Miami in position for the first of two Jason Sanders field goals.
“There was a good amount of injuries on both sides,” McDaniel said. “However, I did not get any updates that you would hate to hear. You just don’t want to see anybody go down.”
Anthony Weaver had the young players he’s been evaluating lead the defense. Cam Smith saw his first preseason action and played well before leaving the game with a lower extremity injury. He finished the game with four tackles, three of which were unassisted.
First-round pick Chop Robinson had a tackle for loss in the first quarter, while fifth-round selection Mo Kamara had a quarterback sack.
Robinson was downright giddy after the game. He got ribbed by Jaelan Phillips for not doing the Chop dance.
“It’s like a dream come true. I was just having fun,” Robinson said. “When I went to the sidelines I told JP I was too excited to celebrate.”
For the second straight game, Channing Tindall had a quarterback sack. He sacked third-team quarterback Tracy McSorley in the game’s closing minutes.
Washington was driving to score the game-tying touchdown and had a third-and-10 at the Dolphins’ 11-yard line. They knocked on the door and got to the 7-yard line, but they got no further. Miami took over on downs.
Miami improved to 2-0 on the preseason, while Washington fell to 0-2. The Dolphins will travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers in their final preseason tune-up next Friday night. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM EDT.
Miami, FL
Man accused of pointing gun at Miami Beach commissioner and escaping house arrest has been found, police say
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MIAMI — A man accused of pointing a gun at a Miami Beach City commissioner and escaping house arrest last week has been found and arrested, police announced.
Christopher Pitre, 35, was wanted for removing his ankle monitor and escaping from a treatment facility while under the supervision of Miami-Dade County Corrections, Miami Beach Police said.
He was arrested back in April after authorities said he pointed a gun at Miami Beach Commissioner Joseph Magazine and stole a litany of items from cars and businesses across the city.
Pitre’s escape prompted Miami Beach city officials to call for changes to the Miami-Dade County judicial system, with Mayor Stephen Meiner saying he wants the city to elect its own judges to handle crime.
Miami Beach Police shared on Saturday that Pitre was arrested following a theft incident at a Walgreens on 2000 Normandy Dr.
Police said one of their officers saw a Walgreens employee taking pictures of a man leaving the store. The officer then learned from the employee that the man — later identified as Pitre — left without paying.
The officer then tried to detain Pitre, who resisted and ran away. After chasing him, the officer caught Pitre and took him into custody without further incident.
He faces multiple charges, including retail theft, resisting an officer without violence, using a false name/ID after arrest and nine alias capias warrants.
“The swift action taken by our officer today is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the Miami Beach Police Department,” Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne A. Jones stated. “Our officers remain highly visible and engaged within the community, ensuring that incidents like this are promptly addressed. I am proud of the amazing work our team continues to do to keep our city safe.”
Miami, FL
Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders: How to Watch, Listen & More – Preseason Week 2
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The Miami Dolphins, who are currently 1-0 in the preseason, will be back in action Saturday night when they take on the Washington Commanders at Hard Rock Stadium.
Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel hinted at some potential strategies for the game, suggesting that some starters will see action after sitting out the preseason opener. This also would go along with the precedent set in the second preseason game last year, which Miami won 28-3 at the Houston Texans. The only Dolphins not to see action against the Texans last season were Jalen Ramsey and Jaylen Waddle, who were injured.
McDaniel was non-committal about Tua Tagovailoa getting any reps against the Commanders. However, the quarterback indicated his willingness and desire to get in the game. The Dolphins’ backup quarterbacks, Skylar Thompson, and Mike White, will get most of the repetitions as they try to separate themselves in the battle for number two.
The Dolphins offense put on a strong performance against the Atlanta Falcons last weekend. Jaylen Wright led the way with 55 yards on ten carries and his first professional touchdown, which proved to be the difference in the game.
Chris Brooks also figures to get more reps, as he ran hard last week, picking up some tough yards behind the interior offensive line.
This game holds significant importance for cornerback Cam Smith, who is eager to impress and make some crucial plays for defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Smith is determined to erase the memory of a lackluster start last season and separate himself from Ethan Bonner, who filled in admirably in Smith’s absence. In a twist of fate, Bonner is injured and will watch from the sidelines.
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