Mike Trout & Angels Fly By Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 at loanDepot park on Friday night. Angels outfielder Mike Trout celebrated his 35th birthday. 

     The Marlins were coming off a seven-game road trip against National League East Division opponents. The Angels have the worst record in Major League Baseball. 

     Miami(58-58) 

     Los Angeles(45-71) bounced out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Mike Trout blasted a solo home run to right-center field on a 0-1 pitch for his 19th homer this season.

      Miami(58-59) tied it up 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth. Kyle Stowers walked with the bases loaded and Owen Caissie crossed the plate.

      The Marlins took a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning. Stowers knocked in Jakob Marsee on a base hit into center field.

      The Angels overcame the Fish with three runs in the seventh inning to take a 4-2 lead. Trout reached first on a throwing error and Josh Lowe scored. FAU grad Noah Schanuel followed with a two-run homer to right-center field on a 0-1 count for his seventh home run of the year.

       Miami picked up one run and fell short inthe bottom of the ninth. Leo Jimenez singled into center field to score Agustin Ramirez. The game came down to one play. Javier Sanoja then doubled down the left-field line and Jose Siri threw out Jimenez at the plate to conclude the contest.

Falcons Claim Keidron Smith

     The Atlanta Falcons have claimed defensive back Keidron Smith off waivers from the New York Jets. He played three games with the Jets during the 2025 season. 

     Smith was with the Oxbridge Academy Thunderwolves while he was involved in high school football. He participated in the 2017 FHSAA Class 3A state championship game against the Chaminade-Madonna Lions. 

Pharaoh Brown Goes To Colts

     One-time Miami Dolphins tight end Pharaoh Brown has agreed to join the Indianapolis Colts. He has inked a one-year deal with that team. 

     Brown signed with the Dolphins back in March 2025. He was waived by the Fins in August 2025 and did not participate in a game with Miami. 

49ers Ink Kion Smith

      Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Kion Smith has signed a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. It is a one-year contract between him and the club. 

     Smith joined Miami as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He participated in nine contests in 2023 and 14 games in 2025 with the Dolphins. 

Jaden Davis Waived By Cardinals

     Former Broward County high school football wide receiver Jaden Davis has been waived by the Arizona Cardinals. He was on the their injured reserve list and has received an injury settlement from the team for being put on waivers. 

     Davis was with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders in high school football from 2015 until 2018. He helped STA capture two straight FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2015 and 2016. 

     He made two stops while in college football. Davis had stints with the University of Oklahoma Sooners from 2019 to 2022 and the University of Miami Hurricanes in 2023. 

     Davis was selected by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft at 226th overall. He was involved in three contests last season with them. 

Jets Waive Keidron Smith

     The New York Jets have waived defensive back Keidron Smith. He participated in three games last season with the Jets and nine contests with the Denver Broncos in 2024. 

     Smith played wide receiver and defensive back with the Oxbridge Academy Thunderwolves in high school football. He later spent college football with Ole Miss and Kentucky. 

Kenny McIntosh Looking Around

     Former Broward County high school football player Kenny McIntosh is currently looking to join another National Football League team. He was waived by the Seattle Seahawks back on July 28. 

     McIntosh was with the Seahawks since the 2023 season. He did not participate in a contest last year with the club due to an injury. Seattle eventually won Super Bowl LX over the New England Patriots in February. 

     He played high school football with the University School Sharks from 2015 to 2018. McIntosh later won two CFP National Championships with the University of Georgia Bulldogs in 2021 and 2022.