The Miami Marlins were defeated by the Cleveland Indians 7-4 on Tuesday night at Marlins Park. Both clubs met each other in Cleveland last week for two contests.
Miami(8-21) scored in the first inning. Brian Anderson singled into left field for Martin Prado to score.
It was a quick response by Cleveland(16-12) in the top of the second. Carlos Santana blasted a solo home run to right-center field on a 2-2 pitch for his third homer of the year. Jake Bauers later hit a sacrifice fly to left which brought in Carlos Gonzalez for a 2-1 lead.
The Marlins moved in front in the bottom of the frame. Sandy Alcantara performed a sacrifice bunt to third and Miguel Rojas crossed the plate. Prado would knock in Isaac Galloway with a base hit into left field.
The Tribe compiled four runs in the third inning for a 6-3 gap. Santana lined a single to center and Francisco Lindor scored. Gonzalez followed with a three-run homer over the right-center field fence on a 1-0 count.
The Fish added one run during the bottom of the fourth. Curtis Granderson powered a solo homer to right field on a 1-0 pitch for his fourth home run of the season.
Cleveland extended their lead in the eighth inning. Bauers scored on a sacrifice fly to center field by Mike Freeman.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
Johnnie Dixon And Te'von Coney Enter NFL
Two former Palm Beach County high school football players signed as undrafted free agents and will head into the National Football League. They are wide receiver Johnnie Dixon and linebacker Te'von Coney.
Dixon was with the Dwyer Panthers while in high school and helped the school capture the 2013 FHSAA Class 7A state championship. He played five seasons with the Ohio State University Buckeyes, participated on three Big 10 championship teams and won the 2014 CFP National Championship over Oregon. He compiled 67 catches for 1,146 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns with the Buckeyes. Dixon will be joining the Houston Texans.
Coney attended Palm Beach Gardens and contributed to the Gators success on the field. He went on to the University of Notre Dame and helped the school reach the 2018 CFP national semifinal game against the eventual national champion Clemson. Coney signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders.
Dixon was with the Dwyer Panthers while in high school and helped the school capture the 2013 FHSAA Class 7A state championship. He played five seasons with the Ohio State University Buckeyes, participated on three Big 10 championship teams and won the 2014 CFP National Championship over Oregon. He compiled 67 catches for 1,146 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns with the Buckeyes. Dixon will be joining the Houston Texans.
Coney attended Palm Beach Gardens and contributed to the Gators success on the field. He went on to the University of Notre Dame and helped the school reach the 2018 CFP national semifinal game against the eventual national champion Clemson. Coney signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Phillies Take Down Marilns
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. It was the final game of a four-game series between both teams.
Philadelphia(16-12) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Rhys Hoskins doubled into left-center field which brought in Bryce Harper.
In the third inning, the Phillies extended their margin to 3-0. Jean Segura knocked in Andrew McCutchen with a triple to the wall in right field. Harper came out next, ground to short and Segura crossed the plate.
Miami(8-20) compiled their only run in the contest during the top of the fourth. Martin Prado scored from third on an infield single by Miguel Rojas.
It became a three-run gap for the Phils again in the bottom of the sixth. There was a wild pitch and Segura scored on the play. The same thing happened in the eight inning when McCutchen raced home on a wild pitch.
Philadelphia(16-12) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Rhys Hoskins doubled into left-center field which brought in Bryce Harper.
In the third inning, the Phillies extended their margin to 3-0. Jean Segura knocked in Andrew McCutchen with a triple to the wall in right field. Harper came out next, ground to short and Segura crossed the plate.
Miami(8-20) compiled their only run in the contest during the top of the fourth. Martin Prado scored from third on an infield single by Miguel Rojas.
It became a three-run gap for the Phils again in the bottom of the sixth. There was a wild pitch and Segura scored on the play. The same thing happened in the eight inning when McCutchen raced home on a wild pitch.
Saturday, April 27, 2019
More Locals Go In 2019 NFL Draft
More former South Florida high school football players were picked in the 2019 NFL Draft on Saturday. It was the final day of three days of selections held in Nashville.
The fourth round had University of Miami safety Sheldrick Redwine taken by the Cleveland Browns. He played high school football with Miami Killian.
University of Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley was selected by the Chicago Bears. He is the brother of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley and helped the Deerfield Beach Bucks win several district titles while in high school.
The fifth round saw former Miami Norland linebacker Vosean Leonard chosen by the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Florida.
Former St. Thomas Aquinas running back Jordan Scarlett will play for the Carolina Panthers after playing four seasons with the Florida Gators. He led the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders to two FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2012 and 2014.
More players from the University of Miami were selected. Defensive end Joe Jackson from Gulliver Prep headed to the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round. The Canes in the sixth round had Miami Killian defensive back Jaquan Johnson picked by the Buffalo Bills.
The Seattle Seahawks took running back Travis Homer, who was with the Miami Hurricanes for three seasons. Homer guided Oxbridge Academy to several district titles while in high school.
Former Carol City cornerback Rashad Fenton moved on to the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.
Only two South Florida high school players were taken in the seventh round and both were originally from Palm Beach County. Seminole Ridge and Florida Atlantic University running back Kerrith Wyhte was picked by the Chicago Bears. Royal Palm Beach and James Madison defensive back Jimmy Moreland was taken by the Washington Redskins.
The fourth round had University of Miami safety Sheldrick Redwine taken by the Cleveland Browns. He played high school football with Miami Killian.
University of Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley was selected by the Chicago Bears. He is the brother of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley and helped the Deerfield Beach Bucks win several district titles while in high school.
The fifth round saw former Miami Norland linebacker Vosean Leonard chosen by the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Florida.
Former St. Thomas Aquinas running back Jordan Scarlett will play for the Carolina Panthers after playing four seasons with the Florida Gators. He led the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders to two FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2012 and 2014.
More players from the University of Miami were selected. Defensive end Joe Jackson from Gulliver Prep headed to the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round. The Canes in the sixth round had Miami Killian defensive back Jaquan Johnson picked by the Buffalo Bills.
The Seattle Seahawks took running back Travis Homer, who was with the Miami Hurricanes for three seasons. Homer guided Oxbridge Academy to several district titles while in high school.
Former Carol City cornerback Rashad Fenton moved on to the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.
Only two South Florida high school players were taken in the seventh round and both were originally from Palm Beach County. Seminole Ridge and Florida Atlantic University running back Kerrith Wyhte was picked by the Chicago Bears. Royal Palm Beach and James Madison defensive back Jimmy Moreland was taken by the Washington Redskins.
Miami Dolphins Acquire Josh Rosen
The Miami Dolphins acquired quarterback Josh Rosen from the Arizona Cardinals on Friday. The Fins gave up a 2019 second-round pick and a 2020 fifth-round pick.
Rosen played his rookie season with the Cardinals and was selected as the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He made 217 pass completions for 2,278 yards and 11 touchdowns last year.
Rosen played his rookie season with the Cardinals and was selected as the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He made 217 pass completions for 2,278 yards and 11 touchdowns last year.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Buffalo Bills Select Devin Singletary
The Buffalo Bills selected Florida Atlantic University running back Devin Singletary in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville on Friday night. He was the first person selected from Palm Beach County.
Singletary played three seasons for the FAU Owls and helped the team win the Conference USA Championship in 2017. He attended and participated in high school football as a running back and defensive back for the American Heritage Stallions. They made the FHSAA Class 3A state title game two consecutive seasons and lost to Trinity Christian in 2014 and 2015.
Singletary played three seasons for the FAU Owls and helped the team win the Conference USA Championship in 2017. He attended and participated in high school football as a running back and defensive back for the American Heritage Stallions. They made the FHSAA Class 3A state title game two consecutive seasons and lost to Trinity Christian in 2014 and 2015.
Phillies Blank Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies stopped the Miami Marlins 4-0 at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night. The Marlins were held scoreless for the seventh time this season. The game was delayed for 90 minutes due to rain prior to the contest.
Philadelphia(14-12) scored in the first inning. J.T. Realmuto burned his former team with a solo home run to right-center field on a 2-2 pitch.
Maikel Franco hit a homer to right field on a 0-1 count during the bottom of the fourth. It was his seventh home run of the season.
Miami(8-18) surrendered two more runs in the eighth inning. Bryce Harper crushed his sixth home run of the year on a 2-2 pitch. Realmuto was able to score in front of him on the play.
Philadelphia(14-12) scored in the first inning. J.T. Realmuto burned his former team with a solo home run to right-center field on a 2-2 pitch.
Maikel Franco hit a homer to right field on a 0-1 count during the bottom of the fourth. It was his seventh home run of the season.
Miami(8-18) surrendered two more runs in the eighth inning. Bryce Harper crushed his sixth home run of the year on a 2-2 pitch. Realmuto was able to score in front of him on the play.
Raiders Get Trayvon Mullen
The Oakland Raiders selected cornerback Trayvon Mullen in the second round with the 40th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville on Friday night. Mullen played on two CFP national champions with the Clemson University Tigers in 2016 and 2018. He played high school football with the Coconut Creek Cougars.
His cousin quarterback Lamar Jackson was drafted last year as the final pick of the first round by the Baltimore Ravens. His brother Tiawan Mullen also attended Coconut Creek and will play as a defensive back with Indiana University this fall.
His cousin quarterback Lamar Jackson was drafted last year as the final pick of the first round by the Baltimore Ravens. His brother Tiawan Mullen also attended Coconut Creek and will play as a defensive back with Indiana University this fall.
Mystery Crate Launched
The Dan Le Batard And Friends Podcast Network launched the Mystery Crate podcast on Friday. It joins several podcasts that have been introduced by that organization over the past five months.
The podcast will mainly consist of the production staff and on-air sidekicks of the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM and ESPN Radio. The podcast personnel will have Mike Ryan Ruiz, Roy Bellamy, Chris Cote, Allyson Turner. Guillermo Gil and Greg Cote.
The podcast will mainly consist of the production staff and on-air sidekicks of the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM and ESPN Radio. The podcast personnel will have Mike Ryan Ruiz, Roy Bellamy, Chris Cote, Allyson Turner. Guillermo Gil and Greg Cote.
Miami Dolphins Select Christian Wilkins
The Miami Dolphins picked defensive lineman Christian Wilkins with the 13th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday night. It was the first of three days of the NFL Draft which is being held in Nashville.
Wilkins has played the last four seasons with the Clemson University Tigers. He helped them win two CFP National Championships in 2016 and 2018 over Alabama.
Wilkins has played the last four seasons with the Clemson University Tigers. He helped them win two CFP National Championships in 2016 and 2018 over Alabama.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Locals Selected In NFL Draft First Round
Several former local high school football players were selected during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The draft began on Thursday night and was held in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nick Bosa was chosen with the second overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers. He was with the Ohio State University Buckeyes as a defensive lineman for the past three seasons. Bosa played high school football with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders. He helped STA win three FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2012, 2014 and 2015.
Devin Bush Jr. was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 10th overall selection. He played the past three seasons with the University of Michigan Wolverines. Bush captured a FHSAA Class 8A state title with the Flanagan Falcons in 2015.
Florida State University linebacker Brian Burns heads to the Carolina Panthers as the 16th overall selection. He played for the American Heritage Patriots where they won two FHSAA Class 5A state championships in 2013 and 2014.
Marquise Brown was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 25th overall pick. Brown, who is the cousin of Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown, was previously with the University of Oklahoma Sooners. He played high school football with the Chaminade-Madonna Lions.
Deandre Baker was taken at 30th overall by the New York Giants. He was a defensive back with the Miami Northwestern Bulls and the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
Nick Bosa was chosen with the second overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers. He was with the Ohio State University Buckeyes as a defensive lineman for the past three seasons. Bosa played high school football with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders. He helped STA win three FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2012, 2014 and 2015.
Devin Bush Jr. was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 10th overall selection. He played the past three seasons with the University of Michigan Wolverines. Bush captured a FHSAA Class 8A state title with the Flanagan Falcons in 2015.
Florida State University linebacker Brian Burns heads to the Carolina Panthers as the 16th overall selection. He played for the American Heritage Patriots where they won two FHSAA Class 5A state championships in 2013 and 2014.
Marquise Brown was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 25th overall pick. Brown, who is the cousin of Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown, was previously with the University of Oklahoma Sooners. He played high school football with the Chaminade-Madonna Lions.
Deandre Baker was taken at 30th overall by the New York Giants. He was a defensive back with the Miami Northwestern Bulls and the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
Marlins Get By Phillies
The Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 in 10 innings on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. It was the first game of a four-game series between both clubs.
Philadelphia(13-12) broke out to a 1-0 lead in the second inning. Sean Rodriguez homered to right-center field on a 0-1 pitch.
The Marlins tied it up in the top of the third. Martin Prado knocked in Lewis Brinson with a single into center field.
Miami(8-17) took their first lead of the contest in the 10th inning on a two-out rally. Neil Walker doubled into deep left field. Starlin Castro followed and smacked a home run to left field on a 2-2 count.
Philadelphia(13-12) broke out to a 1-0 lead in the second inning. Sean Rodriguez homered to right-center field on a 0-1 pitch.
The Marlins tied it up in the top of the third. Martin Prado knocked in Lewis Brinson with a single into center field.
Miami(8-17) took their first lead of the contest in the 10th inning on a two-out rally. Neil Walker doubled into deep left field. Starlin Castro followed and smacked a home run to left field on a 2-2 count.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Indians Defeat Marlins
The Cleveland Indians got by the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Wednesday at Progressive Field. It was the second game of a two-game series between both clubs. They will meet again next week in Miami.
The Indians jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Jose Ramirez blasted a solo home run to right field on the first pitch.
Cleveland(13-10) made it 2-0 during the third inning. Ramirez knocked in Leonys Martin with a base hit into center field.
Miami(7-17) was able to respond in the top of the fifth. Jon Berti hit a sacrifice fly to right field and Jorge Alfaro crossed the plate.
In the eighth inning, the Marlins evened it up 2-2. Martin Prado powered a homer over the left-field wall on a 1-2 count.
The Tribe placed four runs in the bottom of the frame. Jake Bauers drove in Carlos Gonzalez on a single to center. Francisco Lindor then singled to right-center field for Jason Kipnis to score. Buaers and Lindor would later score on a Ramirez double into deep right field.
The Indians jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Jose Ramirez blasted a solo home run to right field on the first pitch.
Cleveland(13-10) made it 2-0 during the third inning. Ramirez knocked in Leonys Martin with a base hit into center field.
Miami(7-17) was able to respond in the top of the fifth. Jon Berti hit a sacrifice fly to right field and Jorge Alfaro crossed the plate.
In the eighth inning, the Marlins evened it up 2-2. Martin Prado powered a homer over the left-field wall on a 1-2 count.
The Tribe placed four runs in the bottom of the frame. Jake Bauers drove in Carlos Gonzalez on a single to center. Francisco Lindor then singled to right-center field for Jason Kipnis to score. Buaers and Lindor would later score on a Ramirez double into deep right field.
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Marlins Stop Indians
The Miami Marlins played their first interleague game of the season and held off the Cleveland Indians 3-1 at Progressive Field on Tuesday night. The Fish have won three of their last four games. The Indians only compiled three hits in the contest.
Miami(7-16) put together all their scoring during the top of the fifth inning. Jorge Alfaro led off with a solo home run to right field on the first pitch. It was his fourth homer of the year.
Four batters later, Curtis Granderson doubled into deep right field and Issac Galloway crossed the plate. Martin Prado came up next and hit a sacrifice fly to right which scored Jon Berti.
Cleveland(12-10) got on the scoreboard in the seventh inning. Tyler Naquin knocked in Carlos Gonzalez with a base hit into center field.
Miami(7-16) put together all their scoring during the top of the fifth inning. Jorge Alfaro led off with a solo home run to right field on the first pitch. It was his fourth homer of the year.
Four batters later, Curtis Granderson doubled into deep right field and Issac Galloway crossed the plate. Martin Prado came up next and hit a sacrifice fly to right which scored Jon Berti.
Cleveland(12-10) got on the scoreboard in the seventh inning. Tyler Naquin knocked in Carlos Gonzalez with a base hit into center field.
Mark Richt Joins ACC Network
Former University of Miami Hurricanes football head coach Mark Richt has joined the ACC Network as a studio analyst. ESPN will launch the ACC Network in August.
Richt, a Boca Raton high school and University of Miami grad, recently left his position as the head coach of the Canes after three seasons. He had a 23-16 record and led the team to the 2017 ACC Coastal Division title.
He had a long 15-year reign with the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He was able to compile a 145-51 record with six SEC Eastern Division titles and two SEC Championship titles.
Richt, a Boca Raton high school and University of Miami grad, recently left his position as the head coach of the Canes after three seasons. He had a 23-16 record and led the team to the 2017 ACC Coastal Division title.
He had a long 15-year reign with the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He was able to compile a 145-51 record with six SEC Eastern Division titles and two SEC Championship titles.
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Nationals Avoid Sweep To Marlins
The Washington Nationals got a 5-0 shutout victory over the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on Sunday. Miami(6-16) was held to just two hits in the game. The Marlins finished a stretch where they opened the 2019 season with 16 home contests in the first 22.
In the fourth inning, Washington(10-10) made it 1-0. Ryan Zimmerman powered a solo home run to left field on a full count. The Nats got another run in the sixth inning when Howie Kendrick hit a sacrifice fly to center field and Adam Eaton crossed the plate.
The Nationals increased the lead to 3-0 during the top of the seventh. Brian Dozier knocked a homer over the left-field wall on a 1-1 count. Washington starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg left the contest after eight innings after he allowed only two hits and struck out 11 batters.
The Nats extended it to a four-run margin in the top of the ninth. Zimmerman lifted his second home run of the game to left on a 2-2 pitch. Wilmer Difo later lined a single up the middle which scored Kurt Suzuki.
The Marlins came close to breaking the shutout in the final inning. They compiled two walks and reached base on a fielding error by Kendrick to load the bases. Miguel Rojas flew out to Eaton on the right-field foul line to end the game.
In the fourth inning, Washington(10-10) made it 1-0. Ryan Zimmerman powered a solo home run to left field on a full count. The Nats got another run in the sixth inning when Howie Kendrick hit a sacrifice fly to center field and Adam Eaton crossed the plate.
The Nationals increased the lead to 3-0 during the top of the seventh. Brian Dozier knocked a homer over the left-field wall on a 1-1 count. Washington starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg left the contest after eight innings after he allowed only two hits and struck out 11 batters.
The Nats extended it to a four-run margin in the top of the ninth. Zimmerman lifted his second home run of the game to left on a 2-2 pitch. Wilmer Difo later lined a single up the middle which scored Kurt Suzuki.
The Marlins came close to breaking the shutout in the final inning. They compiled two walks and reached base on a fielding error by Kendrick to load the bases. Miguel Rojas flew out to Eaton on the right-field foul line to end the game.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Marlins Down Nationals
The Miami Marlins topped the Washington Nationals 9-3 on Saturday night at Marlins Park. The Marlins have won two straight games. The Fish got their first series win of the 2019 season. The Nats are now 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Miami(6-15) jumped on the Nationals in the first inning. Brian Anderson doubled to deep left field which scored Curtis Granderson. Starlin Castro followed with a base hit to left-center field and brought in Anderson.
Washington(9-10) tied the contest in the top of the third. Matt Adams knocked in Victor Robles and Anthony Rendon with a single into left field.
The Fish regained the lead in the bottom of the frame. Castro poked a single to left field and Martin Prado scored.
It was a tie game again by the Nationals in the fifth inning to make it 3-3. Robles crossed the plate on a Howie Kendrick single to right field.
The Marlins would begin to pull away in the bottom of the fifth. Granderson smashed a solo home run to right-center field on a 2-2 pitch.
In the sixth inning, Miami added two more runs and extended their lead to 7-3. Pinch-hitter Rosell Herrera reached first on an infield hit. Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer made a throwing error which resulted in Miguel Rojas and Isaac Galloway scoring on the play. Granderson later popped a sacrifice fly to center field and Herrera crossed the plate.
Miami(6-15) jumped on the Nationals in the first inning. Brian Anderson doubled to deep left field which scored Curtis Granderson. Starlin Castro followed with a base hit to left-center field and brought in Anderson.
Washington(9-10) tied the contest in the top of the third. Matt Adams knocked in Victor Robles and Anthony Rendon with a single into left field.
The Fish regained the lead in the bottom of the frame. Castro poked a single to left field and Martin Prado scored.
It was a tie game again by the Nationals in the fifth inning to make it 3-3. Robles crossed the plate on a Howie Kendrick single to right field.
The Marlins would begin to pull away in the bottom of the fifth. Granderson smashed a solo home run to right-center field on a 2-2 pitch.
In the sixth inning, Miami added two more runs and extended their lead to 7-3. Pinch-hitter Rosell Herrera reached first on an infield hit. Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer made a throwing error which resulted in Miguel Rojas and Isaac Galloway scoring on the play. Granderson later popped a sacrifice fly to center field and Herrera crossed the plate.
Friday, April 19, 2019
Marlins Get By Nationals
The Miami Marlins edged the Washington Nationals 3-2 at Marlins Park on Friday night. The win for the Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak. The Fish have won three of their last 16 games.
Washington(9-9) scored first in the opening frame. Juan Soto singled into left field for Adam Eaton to score.
The Marlins evened the contest 1-1 in the bottom of the second. Starlin Castro scored on a fielding error by Ryan Zimmerman.
Miami(5-15) loaded the bases in the sixth inning. Pinch-hitter Martin Prado walked and Miguel Rojas crossed the plate for a 2-1 lead. Curtis Granderson came up next, was hit by a pitch and Isaac Galloway scored for a two-run margin.
The Nationals closed the gap in the seventh inning. Brian Dozier smashed a solo home run to left field on the first pitch.
Washington(9-9) scored first in the opening frame. Juan Soto singled into left field for Adam Eaton to score.
The Marlins evened the contest 1-1 in the bottom of the second. Starlin Castro scored on a fielding error by Ryan Zimmerman.
Miami(5-15) loaded the bases in the sixth inning. Pinch-hitter Martin Prado walked and Miguel Rojas crossed the plate for a 2-1 lead. Curtis Granderson came up next, was hit by a pitch and Isaac Galloway scored for a two-run margin.
The Nationals closed the gap in the seventh inning. Brian Dozier smashed a solo home run to left field on the first pitch.
Steve Diener Gets WMEN Afternoon Show
Steve Diener recently added duties at 640 The Hurricane WMEN-AM earlier this month. He is now the weekday afternoon host on the station from 5PM to 6:30PM following Andy Slater and leads into the New York Yankees Radio Network. Sal Licata did a similar show on 640 Sports from April 2013 to August 2013.
Diener has been at that station for several years. He was originally a producer and co-hosted a weekend professional wrestling program with DJ Flash. Diener continues as a website writer and sports anchor.
He became a mid-afternoon weekday sidekick of Kevin's Other Show headed by Kevin Rolston in February 2018. The program left the schedule in September 2018, returned one month later as a Monday afternoon show and lasted until the end of December 2018. Diener co-hosted the Out Of Bounds podcast with Ricky Bobby from January 2019 until late March 2019.
Diener has been at that station for several years. He was originally a producer and co-hosted a weekend professional wrestling program with DJ Flash. Diener continues as a website writer and sports anchor.
He became a mid-afternoon weekday sidekick of Kevin's Other Show headed by Kevin Rolston in February 2018. The program left the schedule in September 2018, returned one month later as a Monday afternoon show and lasted until the end of December 2018. Diener co-hosted the Out Of Bounds podcast with Ricky Bobby from January 2019 until late March 2019.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
West Palm Beach Ratings March 2019
The West Palm Beach ratings were revealed for sports format radio stations in the market. ESPN 106.3 WUUB-FM does not subscribe and are not listed.
640 The Hurricane WMEN-AM moved up from a 0.1 to a 0.2 in the period. The New York Yankees Radio Network broadcasting exhibition games had an impact. The Florida Panthers were unable to make any ground for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Sports Radio 1230 The Zone WBZT-AM finished with a 0.0 for the seventh consecutive month. The University of Florida Gators basketball team had a good run during the postseason. Miami Marlins exhibition games were played locally in Jupiter to claim a local audience.
640 The Hurricane WMEN-AM moved up from a 0.1 to a 0.2 in the period. The New York Yankees Radio Network broadcasting exhibition games had an impact. The Florida Panthers were unable to make any ground for an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Sports Radio 1230 The Zone WBZT-AM finished with a 0.0 for the seventh consecutive month. The University of Florida Gators basketball team had a good run during the postseason. Miami Marlins exhibition games were played locally in Jupiter to claim a local audience.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Miami Dolphins 2019 Schedule
The Miami Dolphins along with the other 31 NFL clubs saw their 2019 regular season schedules. The National Football League released this information on Wednesday.
The Dolphins host their first two games of the season. They face South Florida native and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 followed by the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots and Tom Brady in Week 2. The Fins visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3, return home and take on the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams in Week 4 and then have a bye.
They host the Washington Redskins in Week 6 followed by road games against the Buffalo Bills in Week 7 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. The Fins host the New York Jets in Week 9.
Miami will interchange road and home contests over the next four weeks from Week 10 to Week 13. It includes at the Indianapolis Colts, home versus Buffalo. at the Cleveland Browns and at home against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Dolphins play three of their last four games of the 2019 season away. They play consecutive weeks at MetLife Stadium in New York against the Jets and Giants. Miami plays their home finale in Week 16 as they challenge the Cincinnati Bengals and finish the year on the road in Week 17 as they take on the New England Patriots.
The Dolphins host their first two games of the season. They face South Florida native and the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 followed by the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots and Tom Brady in Week 2. The Fins visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3, return home and take on the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams in Week 4 and then have a bye.
They host the Washington Redskins in Week 6 followed by road games against the Buffalo Bills in Week 7 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. The Fins host the New York Jets in Week 9.
Miami will interchange road and home contests over the next four weeks from Week 10 to Week 13. It includes at the Indianapolis Colts, home versus Buffalo. at the Cleveland Browns and at home against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Dolphins play three of their last four games of the 2019 season away. They play consecutive weeks at MetLife Stadium in New York against the Jets and Giants. Miami plays their home finale in Week 16 as they challenge the Cincinnati Bengals and finish the year on the road in Week 17 as they take on the New England Patriots.
Cubs Blank Marlins Again
The Chicago Cubs swept the Miami Marlins with a 6-0 win at Marlins Park on Wednesday night. The Marlins, who have lost 13 of their last 15 games, were shut out for the second straight game and outscored 17-2 in the three-game series with the Cubs.
Chicago(8-9) got in front 1-0 in the second inning. Daniel Descalso knocked in Wilson Contreras with a base hit into left field.
The Cubs piled on four runs in the top of the third to make it 5-0. Javier Baez singled into right field for Kris Bryant to score. Jason Heyward came up next and drove in Baez with a single to left field. Descalso hurt the Fish again on a double to deep left field that had Heyward and Contreras cross the plate.
In the eighth inning, Miami(4-15) surrendered another tally. Javier Baez sliced a 3-2 pitch over the right-field wall for a six-run margin.
Chicago(8-9) got in front 1-0 in the second inning. Daniel Descalso knocked in Wilson Contreras with a base hit into left field.
The Cubs piled on four runs in the top of the third to make it 5-0. Javier Baez singled into right field for Kris Bryant to score. Jason Heyward came up next and drove in Baez with a single to left field. Descalso hurt the Fish again on a double to deep left field that had Heyward and Contreras cross the plate.
In the eighth inning, Miami(4-15) surrendered another tally. Javier Baez sliced a 3-2 pitch over the right-field wall for a six-run margin.
J.T. Wilcox Joins 1210 The Man
Local sports journalist J.T. Wilcox has joined 1210 The Man WNMA-AM. He is announcing sports updates at that station.
Wilcox had covered high school sports for the Miami Herald and the Miami Sports Tribune. He began at SFHS Sports as an operations assistant and writer on their website in August 2012 alongside Larry Blustein. Wilcox stayed in that position for over five years.
Wilcox hosted The Baldcast podcast from early 2017 until February 2019. He co-founded the Miami Sports Tribune in August 2007 and the business lasted until 2010 when he moved on to other job opportunities. The organization was rebooted by him in December 2017 and it ended operations in February 2019.
Wilcox had covered high school sports for the Miami Herald and the Miami Sports Tribune. He began at SFHS Sports as an operations assistant and writer on their website in August 2012 alongside Larry Blustein. Wilcox stayed in that position for over five years.
Wilcox hosted The Baldcast podcast from early 2017 until February 2019. He co-founded the Miami Sports Tribune in August 2007 and the business lasted until 2010 when he moved on to other job opportunities. The organization was rebooted by him in December 2017 and it ended operations in February 2019.
Dan Sileo Parts From KWFN-FM
Dan Sileo has left KWFN-FM in San Diego as their morning host. He became a Saturday afternoon host on WEEI-FM in Boston back in early April. He had been at KWFN-FM and on their previous call letters KEGY-FM since March 2018 hosting the morning shift.
Sileo had several stints in the state of Florida prior to his arrival in California. He was a late morning host on WFXJ-AM in Jacksonville. Sileo moved to Orlando and hosted morning programs on WQTM-AM, WFLF-AM and WYGM-AM. He then had a long reign as a morning host on WDAE-AM in Tampa.
He landed in South Florida as an afternoon host on Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM in April 2012. Sileo added duties as a postgame football studio analyst for the University of Miami Hurricanes Radio Network during the 2012 season and he was later shifted to the midday shift. He did handle middays on 640 Sports WMEN-AM for several months in late 2013.
Sileo moved on to XEPRS-AM in San Diego. He worked as a morning host there from February 2014 until December 2017. Sileo was also the pregame studio host of the San Diego Padres Radio Network for the 2015 season.
Sileo had several stints in the state of Florida prior to his arrival in California. He was a late morning host on WFXJ-AM in Jacksonville. Sileo moved to Orlando and hosted morning programs on WQTM-AM, WFLF-AM and WYGM-AM. He then had a long reign as a morning host on WDAE-AM in Tampa.
He landed in South Florida as an afternoon host on Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM in April 2012. Sileo added duties as a postgame football studio analyst for the University of Miami Hurricanes Radio Network during the 2012 season and he was later shifted to the midday shift. He did handle middays on 640 Sports WMEN-AM for several months in late 2013.
Sileo moved on to XEPRS-AM in San Diego. He worked as a morning host there from February 2014 until December 2017. Sileo was also the pregame studio host of the San Diego Padres Radio Network for the 2015 season.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Cubs Shut Out Marlins
The Chicago Cubs blanked the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Tuesday night at Marlins Park. The Fish continued their losing ways and fell for the 12th time in the last 14 games.
Chicago(7-9) picked up the first run of the contest during the third inning. Daniel Descalso drove in David Bote with a base hit into right field.
In the fourth inning, the Cubs extended it to 2-0. They had the bases loaded and then Bote grounded out to short for Javier Baez to score.
Miami(4-14) gave up two more runs in the final two innings. Baez smashed a solo home run to center field on a 0-1 pitch in the top of the eighth. Ben Zobrist hit a sacrifice fly to right in the ninth inning to score Dote.
Chicago(7-9) picked up the first run of the contest during the third inning. Daniel Descalso drove in David Bote with a base hit into right field.
In the fourth inning, the Cubs extended it to 2-0. They had the bases loaded and then Bote grounded out to short for Javier Baez to score.
Miami(4-14) gave up two more runs in the final two innings. Baez smashed a solo home run to center field on a 0-1 pitch in the top of the eighth. Ben Zobrist hit a sacrifice fly to right in the ninth inning to score Dote.
Miami Ratings March 2019
The ratings were announced for sports talk radio formats in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale region. Entercom Communications had their two local entities pull slightly away from the competition as both were tied on top.
Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM stayed on level at a 0.7 in March like they did in the previous month. The audience continued to tune in to the Miami Heat chasing an Eastern Conference playoff spot and the final season for Dwyane Wade.
Miami Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM showed improvement from a six-year low of a 0.5 to a 0.7 to tie their sister station. The Florida Panthers could not gain ground in the playoff race and the University of Miami Hurricanes basketball team failed to get into the NCAA tournament.
Miami Sports 940 WINZ-AM remained at a 0.2 for the fourth consecutive month and the seventh time in the last eight periods. Daytime exhibition games of the Miami Marlins were broadcasted.
640 The Hurricane WMEN-AM stayed at a 0.1 for the second straight month. They improved with broadcasts of the New York Yankees Radio Network.
Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM stayed on level at a 0.7 in March like they did in the previous month. The audience continued to tune in to the Miami Heat chasing an Eastern Conference playoff spot and the final season for Dwyane Wade.
Miami Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM showed improvement from a six-year low of a 0.5 to a 0.7 to tie their sister station. The Florida Panthers could not gain ground in the playoff race and the University of Miami Hurricanes basketball team failed to get into the NCAA tournament.
Miami Sports 940 WINZ-AM remained at a 0.2 for the fourth consecutive month and the seventh time in the last eight periods. Daytime exhibition games of the Miami Marlins were broadcasted.
640 The Hurricane WMEN-AM stayed at a 0.1 for the second straight month. They improved with broadcasts of the New York Yankees Radio Network.
Monday, April 15, 2019
Cubs Smash Marlins
The Chicago Cubs downed the Miami Marlins 7-2 at Marlins Park on Monday night. The Marlins have lost in 11 of their last 13 games. The Cubs began a short three-game road trip.
In the first inning, Chicago(6-9) compiled three runs to go out with the early lead. They had the bases loaded then Wilson Contreras walked to score Kris Bryant. David Bote followed with a double through the left side into left field which scored Javier Baez and Jason Heyward.
Miami(4-13) was able to make it 3-1 in the bottom of the second. Chad Wallach scored on a fielder's choice by Trevor Richards. Wallach hit his first home run of the season in the fourth inning to left field on the first pitch.
The Cubs expanded their margin to 5-2 in the top of the fifth. Baez knocked in Bryant with a double into right field. The Cubbies loaded the bases again and Baez crossed the plate on a ground ball by Bote.
They made it 6-3 in the seventh inning. Contreras lifted a solo homer to center field on a 2-2 count. Chicago added another run in the top of the ninth. Contreras drove in Anthony Rizzo on a base hit to center.
Miami(4-13) was able to make it 3-1 in the bottom of the second. Chad Wallach scored on a fielder's choice by Trevor Richards. Wallach hit his first home run of the season in the fourth inning to left field on the first pitch.
The Cubs expanded their margin to 5-2 in the top of the fifth. Baez knocked in Bryant with a double into right field. The Cubbies loaded the bases again and Baez crossed the plate on a ground ball by Bote.
They made it 6-3 in the seventh inning. Contreras lifted a solo homer to center field on a 2-2 count. Chicago added another run in the top of the ninth. Contreras drove in Anthony Rizzo on a base hit to center.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Phillies Take Marlins In Extra Innings
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 3-1 in 14 innings at Marlins Park on Sunday. The Marlins have fallen in 10 of their last 12 games.
Philadelphia(9-5) moved out to a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning. Cesar Hernandez smacked a solo home run to right field on a 0-2 count.
In the sixth inning, Miami(4-12) picked up their first hit of the contest. Brian Anderson knocked a solo homer over the left-center field wall on the first pitch.
The Phillies broke the tie during the 14th inning. Jean Segura connected with a two-run homer to left field with Andrew McCutchen on base.
Philadelphia(9-5) moved out to a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning. Cesar Hernandez smacked a solo home run to right field on a 0-2 count.
In the sixth inning, Miami(4-12) picked up their first hit of the contest. Brian Anderson knocked a solo homer over the left-center field wall on the first pitch.
The Phillies broke the tie during the 14th inning. Jean Segura connected with a two-run homer to left field with Andrew McCutchen on base.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Marlins Pay Back Phillies
The Miami Marlins stopped a five-game losing streak with a 10-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night at Marlins Park. The Phillies blasted the Marlins 9-1 in the previous game.
In the second inning, Miami(4-11) put up two runs. Austin Dean singled into center field for Miguel Rojas to score. Lewis Brinson followed with a double to left field which scored Dean.
The Marlins compiled four more runs in the bottom of the third for a 6-0 lead. They got back-to-back solo home runs by Brian Anderson and Neil Walker. After a Rojas base hit, Dean bashed a two-run homer to left-center field on the first pitch.
The Fish made it a seven-run gap in the fifth inning. Starlin Castro scored on a sacrifice fly by Rojas to center field.
Philadelphia(8-5) surrendered three more runs in the bottom of the seventh. Dean drove in Chad Wallach and Rojas with a triple to deep right field. Brinson then grounded out to third for Dean to cross the plate.
The Phillies broke the shutout during the ninth inning. Obubel Herrera knocked in Rhys Hoskins on a base hit to right. Nick Williams later slapped a double into left-center field to score Cesar Hernandez and Scott Kingery.
In the second inning, Miami(4-11) put up two runs. Austin Dean singled into center field for Miguel Rojas to score. Lewis Brinson followed with a double to left field which scored Dean.
The Marlins compiled four more runs in the bottom of the third for a 6-0 lead. They got back-to-back solo home runs by Brian Anderson and Neil Walker. After a Rojas base hit, Dean bashed a two-run homer to left-center field on the first pitch.
The Fish made it a seven-run gap in the fifth inning. Starlin Castro scored on a sacrifice fly by Rojas to center field.
Philadelphia(8-5) surrendered three more runs in the bottom of the seventh. Dean drove in Chad Wallach and Rojas with a triple to deep right field. Brinson then grounded out to third for Dean to cross the plate.
The Phillies broke the shutout during the ninth inning. Obubel Herrera knocked in Rhys Hoskins on a base hit to right. Nick Williams later slapped a double into left-center field to score Cesar Hernandez and Scott Kingery.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Phillies Stomp Marlins
The Miami Marlins returned home for a nine-game home stand and were slammed by the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 at Marlins Park on Friday night. Bryce Harper made his first appearance in Miami with his new team. The Marlins have lost nine of their last 10 games.
Philadelphia(8-4) loaded the bases with none out in the first inning. They unfortunately did not score during that frame.
They waited until the fifth inning where they tacked on five runs. Harper knocked in Andrew McCutchen with a base hit into right-center field. Rhys Hoskins came up next and doubled to deep left field and Jean Segura scored. Former Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto followed with a single to right field and Harper crossed the plate. Odubel Herrera then hit a double into the right-center field gap that scored Hoskins and Realmuto.
It became a six-run margin for the Phillies in the sixth inning. Realmuto was able to score on a base hit by Cesar Hernandez into right field.
Miami(3-11) got their only run in the seventh inning and cut the lead to 6-1. Austin Dean was called up from the minors and helped out in his first game of the season. He hit a sacrifice fly to left field for former Phillies player Jorge Alfaro to score.
The Phils answered back in the top of the eighth. Maikel Franco and Nick Williams scored on a three-run homer by McCutchen to center field.
Philadelphia(8-4) loaded the bases with none out in the first inning. They unfortunately did not score during that frame.
They waited until the fifth inning where they tacked on five runs. Harper knocked in Andrew McCutchen with a base hit into right-center field. Rhys Hoskins came up next and doubled to deep left field and Jean Segura scored. Former Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto followed with a single to right field and Harper crossed the plate. Odubel Herrera then hit a double into the right-center field gap that scored Hoskins and Realmuto.
It became a six-run margin for the Phillies in the sixth inning. Realmuto was able to score on a base hit by Cesar Hernandez into right field.
Miami(3-11) got their only run in the seventh inning and cut the lead to 6-1. Austin Dean was called up from the minors and helped out in his first game of the season. He hit a sacrifice fly to left field for former Phillies player Jorge Alfaro to score.
The Phils answered back in the top of the eighth. Maikel Franco and Nick Williams scored on a three-run homer by McCutchen to center field.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Caron Butler Returns To Fox Sports Radio
Former Miami Heat player Caron Butler will be returning to Fox Sports Radio. Butler will co-host a Saturday afternoon show with Jonas Knox beginning after the NBA Finals in June until the opening of NFL training camps in late July. He will continue as a rotating host on SiriusXM Radio NBA Radio channel for the early afternoon program No Look Pass.
Butler joined Fox Sports Radio for his first stint in March 2018 as a Sunday midday co-host with Chris Mannix. He held the post until just before the start of the NFL season.
He was drafted by the Miami Heat in the 2002 NBA Draft as the 10th overall pick. He played the first two seasons with the Heat and included participating with Dwyane Wade during his rookie season. Butler was traded along with Lamar Odom, Brian Grant for Shaquille O'Neal after the 2003-04 season. He later was with the Dallas Mavericks when they defeated Miami in the 2011 NBA Finals, even though he was on the injured list.
Butler joined Fox Sports Radio for his first stint in March 2018 as a Sunday midday co-host with Chris Mannix. He held the post until just before the start of the NFL season.
He was drafted by the Miami Heat in the 2002 NBA Draft as the 10th overall pick. He played the first two seasons with the Heat and included participating with Dwyane Wade during his rookie season. Butler was traded along with Lamar Odom, Brian Grant for Shaquille O'Neal after the 2003-04 season. He later was with the Dallas Mavericks when they defeated Miami in the 2011 NBA Finals, even though he was on the injured list.
Reds Sweep Marlins
The Cincinnati Reds swept the Miami Marlins with a 5-0 shutout victory on Thursday at Great American Ball Park. The Reds had two shutouts in the last three games against the Fish and outscored them 21-1 in the three-game series. The Marlins have lost eight of their last nine games and finished 1-5 on the road trip.
Cincinnati(4-8) scooted out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. Eugenio Suarez singled into left field for Jesse Winker to score.
The Reds added three more run during the fifth inning. Joey Votto knocked in Curt Casali with a base hit to left-center field. Yasiel Puig followed with a two-run double to deep left field which scored Winker and Votto.
Miami(3-10) gave up one more tally in bottom of the eighth. Suarez blasted a solo home run to left field on a 3-2 pitch.
Cincinnati(4-8) scooted out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth. Eugenio Suarez singled into left field for Jesse Winker to score.
The Reds added three more run during the fifth inning. Joey Votto knocked in Curt Casali with a base hit to left-center field. Yasiel Puig followed with a two-run double to deep left field which scored Winker and Votto.
Miami(3-10) gave up one more tally in bottom of the eighth. Suarez blasted a solo home run to left field on a 3-2 pitch.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Dwyane Wade Plays Final Game
Dwyane Wade played in his final NBA game on Wednesday night as the Miami Heat were handled by the Brooklyn Nets 113-94 at Barclays Center. Wade finished off a 16-season career that included 15 years with Miami. The Heat were eliminated from playoff contention on the previous night.
Brooklyn(42-20) moved ahead 32-23 at the end of the one quarter and held a 63-47 lead at halftime. Wade passed Elgin Baylor for 29th all-time in points during the early minutes of the third quarter. Miami(39-43) were unable to stay on pace and trailed 92-71 after three quarters. The Heat did score the first eight points of the final quarter.
Wade finished his last game with a triple-double of 25 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds for Miami. It was his fifth career triple-double performance and his first since February 4, 2011 at Charlotte. Udonis Haslem, who might have appeared in the final NBA contest, compiled a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. D'Angelo Russell led the Nets with 21 points and seven rebounds.
Brooklyn(42-20) moved ahead 32-23 at the end of the one quarter and held a 63-47 lead at halftime. Wade passed Elgin Baylor for 29th all-time in points during the early minutes of the third quarter. Miami(39-43) were unable to stay on pace and trailed 92-71 after three quarters. The Heat did score the first eight points of the final quarter.
Wade finished his last game with a triple-double of 25 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds for Miami. It was his fifth career triple-double performance and his first since February 4, 2011 at Charlotte. Udonis Haslem, who might have appeared in the final NBA contest, compiled a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. D'Angelo Russell led the Nets with 21 points and seven rebounds.
Marlins Fall To Reds
The Miami Marlins were unable to hold a lead in the late innings and ended with a 2-1 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday night. The Marlins have fallen in seven of their last eight games.
In the third inning, Miami(3-9) went out in front 1-0. Neil Walker belted his second home run of the season on a 1-2 pitch to right-center field.
Cincinnati(3-8) took the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. Jose Iglesias hit a solo homer to center field on a 2-1 count. Two batters later, Jesse Winker smashed a home run on a 0-1 pitch to left field. It was the second straight game that Winker had a homer.
In the third inning, Miami(3-9) went out in front 1-0. Neil Walker belted his second home run of the season on a 1-2 pitch to right-center field.
Cincinnati(3-8) took the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning. Jose Iglesias hit a solo homer to center field on a 2-1 count. Two batters later, Jesse Winker smashed a home run on a 0-1 pitch to left field. It was the second straight game that Winker had a homer.
Panthers Stay In Same NHL Draft Position
The National Hockey League held their draft lottery on Tuesday night. The Florida Panthers did not move up and remained with the 13th overall pick for the 2019 NHL Draft. The draft will be held on June 21 and June 22 in Vancouver.
Three teams did improve their positions in the first round of the NHL Draft. The New Jersey Devils moved up to first overall from third, the New York Rangers rose from sixth to second and the Chicago Blackhawks jumped from 12th to third. The Colorado Avalanche, with the Ottawa Senators selection, fell from first overall to fourth and the Los Angeles Kings slipped from second to fifth.
Three teams did improve their positions in the first round of the NHL Draft. The New Jersey Devils moved up to first overall from third, the New York Rangers rose from sixth to second and the Chicago Blackhawks jumped from 12th to third. The Colorado Avalanche, with the Ottawa Senators selection, fell from first overall to fourth and the Los Angeles Kings slipped from second to fifth.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Reds Bulldoze Marlins
The Cincinnati Reds dominated the Miami Marlins 14-0 on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. The Marlins have lost six of their last seven games. It was just the second win for the Reds this season.
Cincinnati(2-8) got in front 1-0 in the first inning. Eugenio Suarez drove in Joey Votto with a single into center field. The Reds made it 2-0 during the bottom of the third on a Scott Schebler base hit to right which scored Matt Kemp.
They added two more runs in the fourth. Jesse Winker smacked his first home run of the season to left field on a 3-1 pitch. Tucker Barnhart scored in front of him on the play.
The Red Legs pull away in the bottom of the sixth inning as they compiled seven runs. Winker knocked in Jose Peraza and Barnhart with a single into right field.
Cincy was able to get back-to-back-to back home runs. Kemp homered to right field on a 1-1 count for his first home run in a Reds uniform. It was a three-run homer with Winker and Votto scoring. Suarez followed with a solo shot to left field on a 1-0 pitch and then Schebler hit a line drive over the left-field fence on a 1-0 count.
Miami(3-8) surrendered three more runs in the seventh. Barnhart doubled to right and Michael Lorenzen walked. Two batters later, Kyle Farmer blasted a three-run homer to left field on a 1-2 pitch for a 14-0 lead.
Cincinnati(2-8) got in front 1-0 in the first inning. Eugenio Suarez drove in Joey Votto with a single into center field. The Reds made it 2-0 during the bottom of the third on a Scott Schebler base hit to right which scored Matt Kemp.
They added two more runs in the fourth. Jesse Winker smacked his first home run of the season to left field on a 3-1 pitch. Tucker Barnhart scored in front of him on the play.
The Red Legs pull away in the bottom of the sixth inning as they compiled seven runs. Winker knocked in Jose Peraza and Barnhart with a single into right field.
Cincy was able to get back-to-back-to back home runs. Kemp homered to right field on a 1-1 count for his first home run in a Reds uniform. It was a three-run homer with Winker and Votto scoring. Suarez followed with a solo shot to left field on a 1-0 pitch and then Schebler hit a line drive over the left-field fence on a 1-0 count.
Miami(3-8) surrendered three more runs in the seventh. Barnhart doubled to right and Michael Lorenzen walked. Two batters later, Kyle Farmer blasted a three-run homer to left field on a 1-2 pitch for a 14-0 lead.
Dwyane Wade Wins Final Home Game Ever
Dwyane Wade played his final home game at American Airlines Arena on Tuesday night as the Miami Heat dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers 122-99. The Heat held a ten-minute ceremony honoring Wade prior to the contest. The Detroit Pistons won their game tonight and eliminated the Miami Heat from playoff contention.
Wade made his first start of the season and made the first basket in the game for Miami(39-42) just 13 seconds in. The Heat stretched their lead out to 34-20 after one quarter. They controlled the first half and led 61-42 by halftime.
Philadelphia(50-31) trailed 91-60 after three quarters as the Heat scored the final 10 points of the frame. The 76ers never climbed to within single digits in the final quarter.
Wade led the Heat with game-high 30 points. Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Justice Winslow drained in 16 points while Hassan Whiteside added 15 points and nine rebounds. Ben Simmons had a team-high 16 points for the Sixers.
Wade made his first start of the season and made the first basket in the game for Miami(39-42) just 13 seconds in. The Heat stretched their lead out to 34-20 after one quarter. They controlled the first half and led 61-42 by halftime.
Philadelphia(50-31) trailed 91-60 after three quarters as the Heat scored the final 10 points of the frame. The 76ers never climbed to within single digits in the final quarter.
Wade led the Heat with game-high 30 points. Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Justice Winslow drained in 16 points while Hassan Whiteside added 15 points and nine rebounds. Ben Simmons had a team-high 16 points for the Sixers.
Monday, April 8, 2019
Heat Waive Rodney McGruder
The Miami Heat waived forward Rodney McGruder on Sunday. He has played the last three seasons with the Heat.
McGruder started in 65 of 78 games back in 2016-17 and averaged 6.4 points per game. He played in 66 games this season and averaged a career-high 7.6 points per game.
McGruder started in 65 of 78 games back in 2016-17 and averaged 6.4 points per game. He played in 66 games this season and averaged a career-high 7.6 points per game.
Dolphins Sign Ricardo Louis
The Miami Dolphins have signed wide receiver Ricardo Louis to a one-year contract. He was with the Cleveland Browns and did not play last season with them due to a neck injury.
Louis joined the Browns in 2016. He made 45 catches for 562 yards in two seasons with that club.
Florida Panthers Hire Joel Quenneville
The Florida Panthers announced on Monday that they have hired Joel Quenneville as the new head coach of the club. He is the 16th head coach in Florida Panthers franchise history. Panthers general manager Dale Tallon named Quenneville the Chicago Blackhawks head coach back in October 2008 when he was the Blackhawks general manager.
Quenneville guided the Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup titles in 2010, 2013 and 2015. He is one of only 11 people to coach three Stanley Cup champions. He was let go by that team last season on November 6, 2018. Quenneville is second all-time in NHL history with 890 regular season coaching wins and 1,636 regular season games coached. He previously coached the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche prior to his arrival in Chicago.
He replaces Bob Boughner who was fired by the Panthers on Sunday. Boughner was at the helm for two seasons and had an 80-62-22 record.
Quenneville guided the Blackhawks to three Stanley Cup titles in 2010, 2013 and 2015. He is one of only 11 people to coach three Stanley Cup champions. He was let go by that team last season on November 6, 2018. Quenneville is second all-time in NHL history with 890 regular season coaching wins and 1,636 regular season games coached. He previously coached the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche prior to his arrival in Chicago.
He replaces Bob Boughner who was fired by the Panthers on Sunday. Boughner was at the helm for two seasons and had an 80-62-22 record.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Marlins Defeated By Braves
The Miami Marlins fell to the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Sunday at SunTrust Park. The Marlins head for Cincinnati and play on Tuesday. The Braves have won four of their last five games.
In the first inning, Atlanta(5-4) struck early to take the lead against Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith. Ozzie Albies got on base with a leadoff single to left. Two batters later, Freddie Freeman blasted a two-run homer to left-center field on a 0-1 pitch.
It was a fast response by Miami(3-7) and they tied it 2-2 in the second inning facing Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb. The Fish had the bases loaded when Smith got an infield single for Starlin Castro to score. Miguel Rojas followed with a walk and Lewis Brinson crossed the plate.
The Braves pulled ahead again in the bottom of the fifth. Dansby Swanson belted a solo home run to center field on a 1-1 count.
The Marlins evened it up again with one out in the top of the ninth. Pinch-hitter Curtis Granderson hammered a solo home run to straight center field for his second homer for his team. It was his fifth career pinch-hit home run.
The Bravos answered back in the bottom of the ninth. Freeman led off and got to first on an infield hit off the pitcher Adam Conley. Ronald Acuna Jr. then hit the mitt of catcher Chad Wallach on a swing for catcher's interference. After a wild pitch, Nick Markakis walked to load the bases with none out. Swanson hit a line-drive single to left field and Freeman scored for a walk-off victory.
In the first inning, Atlanta(5-4) struck early to take the lead against Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith. Ozzie Albies got on base with a leadoff single to left. Two batters later, Freddie Freeman blasted a two-run homer to left-center field on a 0-1 pitch.
It was a fast response by Miami(3-7) and they tied it 2-2 in the second inning facing Braves starting pitcher Sean Newcomb. The Fish had the bases loaded when Smith got an infield single for Starlin Castro to score. Miguel Rojas followed with a walk and Lewis Brinson crossed the plate.
The Braves pulled ahead again in the bottom of the fifth. Dansby Swanson belted a solo home run to center field on a 1-1 count.
The Marlins evened it up again with one out in the top of the ninth. Pinch-hitter Curtis Granderson hammered a solo home run to straight center field for his second homer for his team. It was his fifth career pinch-hit home run.
The Bravos answered back in the bottom of the ninth. Freeman led off and got to first on an infield hit off the pitcher Adam Conley. Ronald Acuna Jr. then hit the mitt of catcher Chad Wallach on a swing for catcher's interference. After a wild pitch, Nick Markakis walked to load the bases with none out. Swanson hit a line-drive single to left field and Freeman scored for a walk-off victory.
Heat Edged By Raptors
Dwyane Wade visited Canada for the final time as the Miami Heat lost the Toronto Raptors 117-109 at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday. The Heat, who reached a season-high four-game losing streak, are on the edge of playoff elimination. The Raptors swept the four-game season series against the Heat.
Miami(38-42) scored seven straight points and nine of the last 11 points at the end of the first quarter to go up 26-25. The Heat got on a 13-2 run to move ahead 49-36 with 5:11 left in the second quarter. They had a 57-50 lead at halftime.
Toronto(57-24) still trailed 79-78 after three quarters. It stayed close throughout the fourth quarter between both clubs and they were tied 103-103 at the end of regulation. The Raptors outscored the Heat 14-6 in overtime for the victory.
Wade was the leading scorer for Miami with 21 points. James Johnson dropped in 18 points and Dion Waiters put in 17 points. Pascal Siakam had a game-high 23 points along with 10 rebounds for a double-double for Toronto. Kawhi Leonard also added 22 points.
Miami(38-42) scored seven straight points and nine of the last 11 points at the end of the first quarter to go up 26-25. The Heat got on a 13-2 run to move ahead 49-36 with 5:11 left in the second quarter. They had a 57-50 lead at halftime.
Toronto(57-24) still trailed 79-78 after three quarters. It stayed close throughout the fourth quarter between both clubs and they were tied 103-103 at the end of regulation. The Raptors outscored the Heat 14-6 in overtime for the victory.
Wade was the leading scorer for Miami with 21 points. James Johnson dropped in 18 points and Dion Waiters put in 17 points. Pascal Siakam had a game-high 23 points along with 10 rebounds for a double-double for Toronto. Kawhi Leonard also added 22 points.
Florida Panthers Fire Bob Boughner
The Florida Panthers fired head coach Bob Boughner on Sunday from his position with the team. The Panthers also relieved assistant coach Paul McFarland of his duties as assistant coach.
Boughner was named the Florida Panthers head coach prior to the 2017-18 season. He had a 80-62-22 record in his two seasons with club and failed to reach the Stanley Cup playoffs.
They finished with 96 points in 2017-18 for fourth in the Atlantic Division and ninth in the Eastern Conference. The Cats slipped down to 86 points this season and ended up fifth in the Atlantic Division and 10th in the conference.
Boughner was named the Florida Panthers head coach prior to the 2017-18 season. He had a 80-62-22 record in his two seasons with club and failed to reach the Stanley Cup playoffs.
They finished with 96 points in 2017-18 for fourth in the Atlantic Division and ninth in the Eastern Conference. The Cats slipped down to 86 points this season and ended up fifth in the Atlantic Division and 10th in the conference.
Marlins Come Back On Braves
Jorge Alfaro had his first multi-hit home run game in his career as the Miami Marlins came back to defeat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Saturday night at SunTrust Park. It was the first road victory for the Fish this season. The Braves had their four-game winning streak snapped.
Atlanta(4-4) sprung out to a 1-0 lead during the bottom of the first. Freddie Freeman knocked in Ender Inciarte with a double to right field.
The Bravos extended their lead to 2-0 in the fourth inning. Dansby Swanson got a base hit into left-center field to score Johan Camargo.
Miami(3-6) began their comeback in the fifth inning with two runs to tie it. Alfaro led off with a solo home run over the right-center field fence on a 2-1 pitch. Three batters later, Peter O'Brien blasted a homer to center field with a 2-2 count.
It came down to the ninth inning for the Marlins. Stalin Castro was on base when Alfaro belted his second home run of the contest to right field on a 2-2 pitch for their only lead of the game.
Atlanta(4-4) sprung out to a 1-0 lead during the bottom of the first. Freddie Freeman knocked in Ender Inciarte with a double to right field.
The Bravos extended their lead to 2-0 in the fourth inning. Dansby Swanson got a base hit into left-center field to score Johan Camargo.
Miami(3-6) began their comeback in the fifth inning with two runs to tie it. Alfaro led off with a solo home run over the right-center field fence on a 2-1 pitch. Three batters later, Peter O'Brien blasted a homer to center field with a 2-2 count.
It came down to the ninth inning for the Marlins. Stalin Castro was on base when Alfaro belted his second home run of the contest to right field on a 2-2 pitch for their only lead of the game.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Orioles Sign Dan Straily
The Baltimore Orioles have signed free agent pitcher Dan Straily to a contract. He was released by the Miami Marlins back on March 25.
Straily played the past two seasons with the Marlins. He started more games in majors two years ago with 33 starts on the mound and had a 10-9 record. His performance dropped in 2018 as he went 5-6 with a 4.12 ERA in 23 games.
Straily played the past two seasons with the Marlins. He started more games in majors two years ago with 33 starts on the mound and had a 10-9 record. His performance dropped in 2018 as he went 5-6 with a 4.12 ERA in 23 games.
Panthers Lose To Devils In Season Finale
The Florida Panthers wrapped up their 25th season in the National Hockey League and lost to the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime at BB&T Center on Saturday night. Aleksander Barkov broke a Florida Panthers club record as he got his 95th point of the season during the contest. Pavel Bure had the team record with 94 points back in 1999-2000.
New Jersey(31-41-10) moved out to a 1-0 lead at the 1:27n mark of the first period. Will Butcher sent a lead pass from the left point to Nico Hischer in the left circle. His cross-ice pass went through the slot and Nathan Bastian pounded a one-time shot by Roberto Luongo.
In the second period, the Devils made it 2-0 at 7:41. Egor Yakovlev slapped a shot from the low left circle and Bastian redirected it from the top of the crease for his second goal of the contest. Blake Coleman picked up the secondary assist.
Florida(36-32-14) cut the deficit to 2-1 with 8:02 remaining in the second. Jonathan Huberdeau handed the puck off to Barkov at the red line. He skated into the Devils zone toward the right circle and snapped a shot past MacKenzie Blackwood for his 35th goal and 95th point of the campaign. Huberdeau chalked up his 62nd assist and 91th point of the season.
The Devils regained a two-goal margin with 5:31 left. Pavel Zacha skated through the right circle and around Aaron Ekblad. He went to the crease area and scored on a forehand shot for his 13th goal of the year. Joey Anderson and Kevin Rooney were credited with assists on the play.
The Panthers stayed in the game with 3:25 left in the third period and trailed 3-2. Evgenii Dadonov had the puck behind the Devils cage and backhanded it in front. Jonathan Huberdeau put in a wrist shot from the low slot for his 30th goal.
The Cats pulled Luongo from net for an extra attacker with two minutes to go. It worked as they tied the contest with 1:25 left in regulation. Barkov retrieved the puck from the end wall and backhanded it to the top slot. Mike Hoffman ripped a slap shot for his 36th tally and 300th NHL point.
New Jersey won the game in overtime on the power play. Travis Zajac found the net with a snap shot from the slot area 56 seconds in on a feed from Damon Severson located at the left wing.
New Jersey(31-41-10) moved out to a 1-0 lead at the 1:27n mark of the first period. Will Butcher sent a lead pass from the left point to Nico Hischer in the left circle. His cross-ice pass went through the slot and Nathan Bastian pounded a one-time shot by Roberto Luongo.
In the second period, the Devils made it 2-0 at 7:41. Egor Yakovlev slapped a shot from the low left circle and Bastian redirected it from the top of the crease for his second goal of the contest. Blake Coleman picked up the secondary assist.
Florida(36-32-14) cut the deficit to 2-1 with 8:02 remaining in the second. Jonathan Huberdeau handed the puck off to Barkov at the red line. He skated into the Devils zone toward the right circle and snapped a shot past MacKenzie Blackwood for his 35th goal and 95th point of the campaign. Huberdeau chalked up his 62nd assist and 91th point of the season.
The Devils regained a two-goal margin with 5:31 left. Pavel Zacha skated through the right circle and around Aaron Ekblad. He went to the crease area and scored on a forehand shot for his 13th goal of the year. Joey Anderson and Kevin Rooney were credited with assists on the play.
The Panthers stayed in the game with 3:25 left in the third period and trailed 3-2. Evgenii Dadonov had the puck behind the Devils cage and backhanded it in front. Jonathan Huberdeau put in a wrist shot from the low slot for his 30th goal.
The Cats pulled Luongo from net for an extra attacker with two minutes to go. It worked as they tied the contest with 1:25 left in regulation. Barkov retrieved the puck from the end wall and backhanded it to the top slot. Mike Hoffman ripped a slap shot for his 36th tally and 300th NHL point.
New Jersey won the game in overtime on the power play. Travis Zajac found the net with a snap shot from the slot area 56 seconds in on a feed from Damon Severson located at the left wing.
Friday, April 5, 2019
Timberwolves Outscore Heat
The Minnesota Timberwolves got by the Miami Heat 111-109 on Friday night. The Heat stand one game behind the Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Minnesota(36-43) had a 36-35 edge after one quarter. Miami(38-41) climbed back and led 69-61 at halftime. The Heat were ahead 91-90 at the end three quarters, but the Timberwolves picked it up in the final two minutes of the contest.
Dwyane Wade had a game-high 24 points for Miami and Dion Waiters put in 22 points. Goran Dragic fell short of a double-double with 15 points and nine assists. Dario Saric led Minnesota with 19 points while Andrew Wiggins added 18 points.
Minnesota(36-43) had a 36-35 edge after one quarter. Miami(38-41) climbed back and led 69-61 at halftime. The Heat were ahead 91-90 at the end three quarters, but the Timberwolves picked it up in the final two minutes of the contest.
Dwyane Wade had a game-high 24 points for Miami and Dion Waiters put in 22 points. Goran Dragic fell short of a double-double with 15 points and nine assists. Dario Saric led Minnesota with 19 points while Andrew Wiggins added 18 points.
Braves Blank Marlins
The Miami Marlins played their first road game of the 2019 season and were shut out by the Atlanta Braves 4-0 at SunTrust Park on Friday night. The Marlins were held to just two hits in the first eight innings.
Atlanta(4-3) gained a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning. Ronald Acuna Jr. blasted a two-run homer to right-center field on a 3-2 pitch. Freddie Freeman also scored on the play. Tyler Flowers later connected with a solo home run to left field on a 1-1 count.
The Braves later make it 4-0. Ender Inciarte knocked in Dansby Swanson with a base hit into right field.
The Braves later make it 4-0. Ender Inciarte knocked in Dansby Swanson with a base hit into right field.
Miami(2-6) almost scored in the top of the ninth. Peter O'Brien led off with a walk and Martin Prado followed with a double to left field. Three batters later, Neil Walker walked to load the bases with two out. Stalin Castro hit a long drive to the warning track in left field, however Acuna caught the ball to end the game.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Islanders Slip By Panthers
The Florida Panthers fell short in a shootout to the New York Islanders 2-1 at BB&T Center on Thursday night. The Panthers will finish their season at home on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders travel up to Washington D.C. to face the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals.
After a scoreless first period, New York(47-27-7) struck at 1:50 of the second. Josh Bailey stole the puck at the left point and pushed it ahead. Michael Dal Colle sent a cross-ice pass from the left circle to the right circle. Brock Nelson followed with one-time slap shot by Sam Montembeault for his 25th goal of the season and a 1-0 lead.
Florida(36-32-13) got a power-play goal with 7:15 remaining in the third period. Keith Yandle fired a long lead pass from his own defensive zone to Jonathan Huberdeau at the Isles blue line. He skated through the slot and snapped a shot from the low slot past Thomas Greiss for his 29th goal of the campaign. It was Hubedeau's sixth goal in the last six games and his 90th point of the season. He joined Pavel Bure, Olli Jokinen and Aleksander Barkov as the only Panthers players to even reach 90 points in the season.
In the shootout, the Islanders were able to pull it out on their fourth attempt. Nelson approached the net and put a backhand shot through the legs of Montembault.
After a scoreless first period, New York(47-27-7) struck at 1:50 of the second. Josh Bailey stole the puck at the left point and pushed it ahead. Michael Dal Colle sent a cross-ice pass from the left circle to the right circle. Brock Nelson followed with one-time slap shot by Sam Montembeault for his 25th goal of the season and a 1-0 lead.
Florida(36-32-13) got a power-play goal with 7:15 remaining in the third period. Keith Yandle fired a long lead pass from his own defensive zone to Jonathan Huberdeau at the Isles blue line. He skated through the slot and snapped a shot from the low slot past Thomas Greiss for his 29th goal of the campaign. It was Hubedeau's sixth goal in the last six games and his 90th point of the season. He joined Pavel Bure, Olli Jokinen and Aleksander Barkov as the only Panthers players to even reach 90 points in the season.
In the shootout, the Islanders were able to pull it out on their fourth attempt. Nelson approached the net and put a backhand shot through the legs of Montembault.
Eric Reid Misses Miami Heat Game
Miami Heat television play-by-play announcer Eric Reid missed calling the Heat and Boston Celtics contest on Wednesday night at American Airlines Arena due to the flu. He did miss another home game back on February 6, 2013 against the Houston Rockets because of a death in the family. Jason Jackson was able to fill in for him on Wednesday like he did in 2013.
Reid, an Ithaca College grad, has been part of the broadcasting team since the inception of the Miami Heat franchise in 1988-89. He was the game analyst on a television and radio simulcast alongside Sam Smith for the first three seasons. Reid was elevated to the television play-by-play announcer position in 1991-92. The Heat have captured three NBA championships and five Eastern Conference titles in their history.
Reid, an Ithaca College grad, has been part of the broadcasting team since the inception of the Miami Heat franchise in 1988-89. He was the game analyst on a television and radio simulcast alongside Sam Smith for the first three seasons. Reid was elevated to the television play-by-play announcer position in 1991-92. The Heat have captured three NBA championships and five Eastern Conference titles in their history.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Celtics Knock Off Heat
The Boston Celtics dropped the Miami Heat 112-102 at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday night. The Heat fell behind the Orlando Magic for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. It was the second time in three days that both clubs faced each other. The Heat fell behind the Orlando Magic for the final playoff sport in the Eastern Conference.
Miami(38-40) had a 31-29 edge after one quarter which was close to their largest lead of the contest. Boston (47-32) was able to pull ahead 53-49 by halftime. The C's had an 83-81 advantage after three quarters and then outscored the Heat 29-21 in the final quarter.
Hassan Whiteside compiled a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds for Miami. Dion Waiters pumped in 21 points while Dwyane Wade scored 17 points. Gordon Hayward had a game-high 25 points along with eight rebounds for the Celtics. Kylie Irving added 23 points and Al Horford drained in 21 points.
Miami(38-40) had a 31-29 edge after one quarter which was close to their largest lead of the contest. Boston (47-32) was able to pull ahead 53-49 by halftime. The C's had an 83-81 advantage after three quarters and then outscored the Heat 29-21 in the final quarter.
Hassan Whiteside compiled a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds for Miami. Dion Waiters pumped in 21 points while Dwyane Wade scored 17 points. Gordon Hayward had a game-high 25 points along with eight rebounds for the Celtics. Kylie Irving added 23 points and Al Horford drained in 21 points.
Mets Sweep Marlins
The New York Mets swept the Miami Marlins with a 6-4 victory at Marlins Park on Wednesday night. The Marlins have Thursday off then play a three-game series at Atlanta against the Braves. The Mets have their home opener on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals.
FNF Florida Magazine Cuts Back
FNF Friday Night Football Florida high school football magazine has decided to stop producing a yearly preview publication for high school football throughout the state of Florida. They will instead concentrate on just high school football programs in the Tampa area.
They have published an annual Florida high school football preview since 2009. FNF eventually expanded their product to five separate state publications which included Alabama, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Ohio. The organization produced previews for high schools in Florida, Georgia and Ohio last year.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Mets Jump On Marlins
The New York Mets toppled the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Tuesday night at Marlins Park. The Marlins will finish their seven-game home stand on Wednesday.
New York(4-1) rocketed out with a five-run first inning. Wilson Ramos lined a base hit up the middle with the bases loaded to score Brandon Nimmo. Dominic Smith followed with an RBI-single to center field which scored Jeff McNeil. Amed Rosario came up next and doubled into left field for Michael Conforto and Ramos to cross the plate. It became 5-0 when Smith scored on a fielder's choice to second by Juan Lagares.
Miami(2-4) answered back quickly in the bottom of the first. Brian Anderson ripped a double to left field and Curtis Granderson scored on the play.
In the fifth inning, the Fish slowly closed the gap to 5-2. Starlin Castro smashed a solo homer to center field on the first pitch for his second home run of the season.
The Mets made it a four-run margin during the top of the seventh. Nimmo was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and Ramos was able to score.
The Marlins responded with two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Lewis Brinson knocked in J.T. Riddle with a base hit into left field. Peter O'Brien then singled to left which brought in Jorge Alfaro.
They cut the deficit to 6-5 in the eighth inning. Riddle grounded out to first with the bases loaded and Granderson crossed the plate.
New York(4-1) rocketed out with a five-run first inning. Wilson Ramos lined a base hit up the middle with the bases loaded to score Brandon Nimmo. Dominic Smith followed with an RBI-single to center field which scored Jeff McNeil. Amed Rosario came up next and doubled into left field for Michael Conforto and Ramos to cross the plate. It became 5-0 when Smith scored on a fielder's choice to second by Juan Lagares.
Miami(2-4) answered back quickly in the bottom of the first. Brian Anderson ripped a double to left field and Curtis Granderson scored on the play.
In the fifth inning, the Fish slowly closed the gap to 5-2. Starlin Castro smashed a solo homer to center field on the first pitch for his second home run of the season.
The Mets made it a four-run margin during the top of the seventh. Nimmo was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and Ramos was able to score.
The Marlins responded with two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Lewis Brinson knocked in J.T. Riddle with a base hit into left field. Peter O'Brien then singled to left which brought in Jorge Alfaro.
They cut the deficit to 6-5 in the eighth inning. Riddle grounded out to first with the bases loaded and Granderson crossed the plate.
Nick Bosa On NFL Draft Magazine Covers
Former St. Thomas Aquinas defensive lineman Nick Bosa appears on the magazine cover of three of the top sports magazine publications for the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft. He played the last three seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Bosa is expected to the one of the top selections of the NFL Draft on April 25. He appeared on the front cover of Athlon Sports, Lindy's Sports and Pro Football Weekly. Bosa helped the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders capture three FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2012, 2014 and 2015.
His other brother Joey Bosa did the same time as him. He shown up on the magazine cover of Athlon Sports, Lindy's Sports and Pro Football Weekly for the 2016 NFL Draft.
Bosa is expected to the one of the top selections of the NFL Draft on April 25. He appeared on the front cover of Athlon Sports, Lindy's Sports and Pro Football Weekly. Bosa helped the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders capture three FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2012, 2014 and 2015.
His other brother Joey Bosa did the same time as him. He shown up on the magazine cover of Athlon Sports, Lindy's Sports and Pro Football Weekly for the 2016 NFL Draft.
WEEI Adds Dan Sileo
WEEI-FM in Boston has added former University of Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Dan Sileo as a Saturday afternoon host. He will continue as the morning host on 97.3 The Fan KWFN-FM in San Diego.
Sileo had made several stops hosting a sports show in the state of Florida. He was a late morning host at WFXJ-AM in Jacksonville. Sileo moved on to Orlando where he hosted morning programs at WQTM-AM, WFLF-AM and WYGM-AM. He then had a long reign as a morning sports host at WDAE-AM in Tampa.
He landed in South Florida as a afternoon host at Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM in April 2012. Sileo added duties as a University of Miami Hurricanes Radio Network postgame studio analyst for the 2012 season and later was moved from the midday shift to afternoon drive at that station. He joined 640 Sports WMEN-AM as a midday host for a couple of months in late 2013.
Sileo moved to San Diego to become the morning host at XEPRS-AM from February 2014 to December 2017. He was also the San Diego Padres Radio Network pregame studio host during the 2015 regular season.
Sileo had made several stops hosting a sports show in the state of Florida. He was a late morning host at WFXJ-AM in Jacksonville. Sileo moved on to Orlando where he hosted morning programs at WQTM-AM, WFLF-AM and WYGM-AM. He then had a long reign as a morning sports host at WDAE-AM in Tampa.
He landed in South Florida as a afternoon host at Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM in April 2012. Sileo added duties as a University of Miami Hurricanes Radio Network postgame studio analyst for the 2012 season and later was moved from the midday shift to afternoon drive at that station. He joined 640 Sports WMEN-AM as a midday host for a couple of months in late 2013.
Sileo moved to San Diego to become the morning host at XEPRS-AM from February 2014 to December 2017. He was also the San Diego Padres Radio Network pregame studio host during the 2015 regular season.
Monday, April 1, 2019
Celtics Ease By Heat
The Boston Celtics got by the Miami Heat 110-105 at TD Garden on Monday night. The Heat remain in the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference while the C's are third in the Atlantic Division.
Boston(46-32) blasted out to a 36-17 lead after one quarter and stayed ahead 61-47 at halftime. Miami(38-39) almost cut the deficit down to single digits and trailed 88-77 after three quarters. The Heat barely made a dent into the margin during the fourth quarter.
Goran Dragic had a team-high 30 points while Dwyane Wade contributed 17 points for Miami. Bam Adebayo put together a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Kyrie Irving got a game-high 25 points and eight assists for the Celtics. Al Horford and Jayson Tatum both added 19 points each.
Boston(46-32) blasted out to a 36-17 lead after one quarter and stayed ahead 61-47 at halftime. Miami(38-39) almost cut the deficit down to single digits and trailed 88-77 after three quarters. The Heat barely made a dent into the margin during the fourth quarter.
Goran Dragic had a team-high 30 points while Dwyane Wade contributed 17 points for Miami. Bam Adebayo put together a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Kyrie Irving got a game-high 25 points and eight assists for the Celtics. Al Horford and Jayson Tatum both added 19 points each.
Marlins Lose To Mets
The Miami Marlins lost to the New York Mets 7-3 on Monday night at Marlins Park. The Marlins played their fifth game of a seven-game home stand.
Miami(2-3) got in front 2-0 during the bottom of the first. Miguel Rojas led off and got on base after striking out and reaching first base on a passed ball. Three batters later, Starlin Castro lifted a two-run homer to left field on a 2-2 pitch from Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz. It was the first home run of the season for Castro.
New York(3-1) picked up one run in the second inning and trailed 2-1. Jeff McNeil sliced a double to right field for Michael Conforto to score. The Mets evened it up 2-2 in the fourth inning when Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith threw a wild pitch for J.D. Davis to cross the plate.
The Fish regained the lead in the sixth inning. Castro placed a base hit through the left side and Rosell Herrera scored on the play.
In the seventh inning, the Mets tied it up again 3-3. Juan Lagares blasted a solo home run to right field on a 2-0 count.
New York compiled four runs in the top of the ninth. Pete Alonso belted a three-run homer to center field for his first career home run.
Miami(2-3) got in front 2-0 during the bottom of the first. Miguel Rojas led off and got on base after striking out and reaching first base on a passed ball. Three batters later, Starlin Castro lifted a two-run homer to left field on a 2-2 pitch from Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz. It was the first home run of the season for Castro.
New York(3-1) picked up one run in the second inning and trailed 2-1. Jeff McNeil sliced a double to right field for Michael Conforto to score. The Mets evened it up 2-2 in the fourth inning when Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith threw a wild pitch for J.D. Davis to cross the plate.
The Fish regained the lead in the sixth inning. Castro placed a base hit through the left side and Rosell Herrera scored on the play.
In the seventh inning, the Mets tied it up again 3-3. Juan Lagares blasted a solo home run to right field on a 2-0 count.
New York compiled four runs in the top of the ninth. Pete Alonso belted a three-run homer to center field for his first career home run.
Capitals Surprised By Panthers
The Florida Panthers hosted the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals and outmuscled them 5-3 at BB&T Center on Monday night. The Panthers were able to sweep the three-game season series against the Caps for the first time ever. It was the final road game of the season for the Capitals who remain in first place inside the Metropolitan Division.
Florida(36-32-12) moved in front 1-0 with 6:12 left in the first period. Colton Scviour kicked the puck from the left side of the crease to the low slot. Frank Vatrano put in a wrist shot by Phoenix Copley for his 24th goal of the season.
The Cats expanded their lead to 2-0 at the 3:34 mark. The Capitals swept the puck away from their crease area and Jonathan Huberdeau snapped a shot from the low slot for his 28th goal of the campaign.
The Cats expanded their lead to 2-0 at the 3:34 mark. The Capitals swept the puck away from their crease area and Jonathan Huberdeau snapped a shot from the low slot for his 28th goal of the campaign.
Washington(47-25-8) surrendered a shorthanded goal with 7:59 remaining in the second period and trailed by three goals. Aleksander Barkov was in the neutral zone and made a cross-ice pass to Vincent Trocheck. He skated into the Caps zone and fired a shot for his ninth goal of the year and 100th career goal.
The Panthers continued to dominate as they extended their gap to 4-0 with 2:03 to go. Vatrano sent a cross-ice pass from the low right circle to Barkov in the low left circle. He centered it where Troy Brouwer scored on a one-time snap shot.
The Capitals attempted to make a comeback in the third period. John Carlson took a slap shot from the right point that was deflected in by Evgeny Kuznetsov from the slot at 10:55. They cut it to 4-2 when T.J. Oshie backhanded a pass through the slot and Nikolas Backstrom nailed a snap shot from the low slot by Roberto Luongo with 3:35 remaining.
Washington decided to add an extra attacker at the three-minute mark. They pulled it to 4-3 with 2:21 left Jakub Vrana scored from close range.
The Caps again pulled their goalie, however it did not work. Trocheck got his second tally of the contest as he scored an empty-net goal with 26.5 seconds to go. Barkov compiled his 94th point of the season which tied the franchise record set by Pavel Bure back in 1999-2000.
The Panthers continued to dominate as they extended their gap to 4-0 with 2:03 to go. Vatrano sent a cross-ice pass from the low right circle to Barkov in the low left circle. He centered it where Troy Brouwer scored on a one-time snap shot.
The Capitals attempted to make a comeback in the third period. John Carlson took a slap shot from the right point that was deflected in by Evgeny Kuznetsov from the slot at 10:55. They cut it to 4-2 when T.J. Oshie backhanded a pass through the slot and Nikolas Backstrom nailed a snap shot from the low slot by Roberto Luongo with 3:35 remaining.
Washington decided to add an extra attacker at the three-minute mark. They pulled it to 4-3 with 2:21 left Jakub Vrana scored from close range.
The Caps again pulled their goalie, however it did not work. Trocheck got his second tally of the contest as he scored an empty-net goal with 26.5 seconds to go. Barkov compiled his 94th point of the season which tied the franchise record set by Pavel Bure back in 1999-2000.
Antwan Staley Leaves Orioles Beat
Former local sportswriter Antwan Staley has left his position as the Baltimore Orioles beat reporter for MLB.com. He had started the job back in February.
Staley, an East Carolina University grad, had worked as a college football writer for Athlon Sports. He also did freelance work covering the Florida Panthers from 2014 to 2016.
He was the Miami Dolphins writer with USA Today The Dolphins Wire for the last couple of years until February. Staley was a guest evening co-host on Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM from 2015 until 2019 with Josh Friedman, Greg Likens and Zack Duarte.
Staley, an East Carolina University grad, had worked as a college football writer for Athlon Sports. He also did freelance work covering the Florida Panthers from 2014 to 2016.
He was the Miami Dolphins writer with USA Today The Dolphins Wire for the last couple of years until February. Staley was a guest evening co-host on Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM from 2015 until 2019 with Josh Friedman, Greg Likens and Zack Duarte.
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