Florida Panthers Acquire Brady Tkachuk

     Ottawa Senators center Brady Tkachuk has been traded to the Florida Panthers. The Cats sent back two 2026 first-round picks, ninth overall and 25th overall to Ottawa. In addition, the Senators get a 2027 second-round selection and a conditional 2029 first-round selection.

     He is the brother of Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk. Both contributed to the United States winning the 2026 gold medal in ice hockey for the first time in 46 years. 

     Tkachuk was the fourth overall selection in the 2018 NHL Draft. He compiled 213 goals and 250 assists for 463 points in 572 NHL games during eight seasons with the Sens. Tkachuk was eventually elevated to become the Senators captain later in his tenure there. 

     Brady Tkachuk's brother Matthew Tkachuk was acquired by the Panthers from the Calgary Flames prior to the 2022-23 season. Florida has captured two Stanley Cup titles and three Eastern Conference championships since Tkachuk arrived in South Florida. 

     The Tkachuk family has a long connection with the National Hockey League. Matthew's and Brady's father is Keith Tkachuk and their cousin is former Florida Panthers center Tom Fitzgerald. 

Mackie Samoskevich Traded To Kraken

     The Florida Panthers have dealt right wing Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken. The Panthers will get back a 2026 first-round selection at 25th overall along with a conditional 2027 second-round pick. 

     Samoskevich was the 24th overall selection by the Florida Panthers in the  first round of 2021 NHL Draft. He played for the Panthers over the past three seasons. Samoskevich captured a Stanley Cup championship with the organization in 2024-25. He had 12 goals and 20 assists for a career-high 32 points during 77 contests last season. 

Uruguay Ties Cape Verde

     Uruguay and Cape Verde finished with a 2-2 tie in Group H on Sunday at Miami Stadium. It was the second contest of seven games being played in Miami during the 2026 World Cup. 

     Cape Verde, who participated in their second World Cup game in the nation's history, surprisingly moved out to a 1-0 lead during the 21st minute when Lenini powered in a direct kick from 27 yards away. 

     Uruguay evened it up 1-1 in the when Maximiliano Araujo scored in the 44th minute. They moved ahead 2-1 during stoppage time at the end of the half as Agustin Canabbio was able to get the tally. 

     In the second half, it became a tie game 2-2 in the 61st minute as Cape Verde scored. Varela placed a shot from 24 yards out into an open net when the goalkeeper came out get a loose ball outside of the penalty area. 

Marlins Sweep Giants

     The Miami Marlins edged the San Francisco Giants 2-1 at laonDepot Park on Sunday. The Marlins swept the three-game series against the Giants. 

      Miami(40-38) broke out to a 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the first. Kyle Stowers socked a solo home run to right-center field on the first pitch for his eighth homer of the campaign.

      San Francisco(31-46) tied it up 1-1 in the top of the third. Casey Schmitt singled into right field for former Marlins player Luis Arraez to score.

       The Fish regained the lead 2-1 in the fourth inning. Otto Lopez doubled into right-center field and Stowers raced home.

Giants Topped By Marlins

     The San Francisco Giants lost to the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Saturday at loanDepot park. Both teams conclude the three-game series on Sunday.

     San Francisco(31-45) never led during the entire contest. The Giants tied it up 2-2 during the top of the fourth on a Casey Schmitt solo home run to center field.

     Miami(39-38) scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth to go up 6-2.  It was capped off by a Heriberto Hernandez two-run homer to left field for his seventh home run of the season.

United States Advances By Australia

     The United States breezed by Australia 2-0 at Seattle Stadium in Group D on Friday. The U.S. advanced to the Group of 32 in the 2026 World Cup. It was the fourth consecutive time since 2014 that the United States advanced from the group stage to the knockout portion of the tournament. 

     The U.S. will finish either first or second in Group D. They will complete the group stage by playing Turikye on Thursday. 

     In the first half, the United States took a 1-0 in the 11th minute on an own goal by Australia. Folarin Balogun made a pass across the box and Cameron Burgess accidentally deflected it into his own cage. 

     It would become 2-0 for the Americans in the 43rd minute of play. Sergino Dest released a shot from the top of the penalty area which was blocked. Alex Freeman then put in a header from three yards away 

Marlins Cover Giants

     The Miami Marlins got by the San Francisco Giants 4-3 at loanDepot park on Friday night. The Marlins opened up a six-game homestand.  

     Miami(38-38) rushed out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. San Francisco(31-44) picked up two runs in the top of the sixth and moved ahead 3-2. The Marlins answered back in the bottom of the seventh with two runs and led 4-3. 

Dan Le Batard Eliminates Stugotz Brand

     Dan Le Batard announced that he will remove Stugotz from the title of their program the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz as of Monday. It is possible the new title could be the Dan Le Batard Show moving forward. 

     Le Batard and Stugotz, a.k.a Jon Weiner, teamed up as afternoon co-hosts on Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM in August 2004. They would add a FM frequency simulcast on Sports Talk 104.3 The Ticket WAXY-FM from August 2012 until August 2015. 

     The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz became nationally syndicated by ESPN Radio in September 2013. It was moved by ESPN Radio from afternoon drive to middays in September 2015 and to late mornings in July 2020. 

     Le Batard and Stugotz finished a 15-year reign at 790 The Ticket in August 2019. They were moved to sister-station 560 WQAM-AM and remained there until January 2021. 

     The program ended on ESPN Radio in January 2021 and shifted to Meadowlark Media as a podcast later that month. Stugotz would last appear on the show with Le Batard in the middle of 2025. 

West Palm Beach Ratings May 2026

     The West Palm Beach area was issued ratings for their sports talk format radio stations. The time span was from the last week in April to the last week in May. 

     ESPN West Palm 106.3 WESP-FM appeared in the ratings for the second time ever. They moved up from a 0.6 to a 0.8 in the month. 

     Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM shifted from a 0.3 to a 0.2 in the period. They did not have any game broadcasts. 

     Sports Radio 1230 The Gambler WBZT-AM remained at a 0.0 for the second straight month. The Marlins fell to fourth place in the National League East Division standings. 

Tyler Heineman Traded To Angels

     The Toronto Blue Jays dealt catcher Tyler Heineman to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations. He had been with the Blue Jays since 2024. 

     Heineman broke in the majors with the Miami Marlins in 2019. He compiled a .273 batting average in five contests with the team. 

De'Von Achane On Athlon Sports Cover

     Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is on the front cover of the annual Athlon Sports Pro Football Preview magazine. He was a part of the AFC East Division cover with three other players from rival teams. 

     Achane also appeared on the Lindy's Sports annual magazine cover earlier this month. He has participated with the Dolphins during his three-year NFL career. 

WRMF Extending Kevin Rolston

      The KVJ Show on WRMF-FM in West Palm Beach is being extended. Morning co-hosts Kevin Rolston, Virginia Sinicki and Jason Pennington all received multi-year contracts.

     Rolston once hosted Kevin's Other Show on 640 WMEN-AM. He had two different stints at that radio station and was on their airwaves from February 2018 until December 2018.

Marlins Outduel Phillies

     The Philadelphia Phillies were outscored by the Miami Marlins 12-4 on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park. The Fish concluded a six-game Pennsylvania road trip and will have tomorrow off. The Marlins host the San Francisco Giants this weekend. 

     Miami(37-38) zipped out to a 2-0 leadin the top of the first. Kyle Stowers smashed a two- run homer to right field on a 2-2 pitch with Otto Lopez on base. It ended up being the sixth home run for Stowers this season.

     Philadelphia(40-34) evened it up 2-2 in the bottom of the first. Brandon Marsh singled through the right side and Trea Turner scored. Alec Bohm came up next and drove in Bryce Harper with a base hit into right field.

     The Marlins regained the lead 6-2 adding four runs in the top of the second. Owen Caissie hammered a solo homer over the right-center field on a 0-1 count for his seventh home run of the campaign.

     Four batters later, Liam Hicks picked up an infield single to second and Joe Mack touched home. Stowers doubled into left field and Esteury Ruiz crossed the plate. Xavier Edwards  then singled down the third-base line for Hicks to score

     The Philies closed it to 6-4 in the bottom of the second. Justin Crawford scored on a balk. Marsh later lined out to third and Sttowers made a catching error on the throw to first. Garrett Stubbs would easily score on the play.

     The Fosh compiled four more runs in the sixth inning for a 10-4 advantage. It was capped by a Stowers solo home run to right-center field on the first pitch.

Blues Bring In Vinny Prospal

     The St. Louis Blues have hired Vinny Prospal as an assistant coach. He was an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans in the AHL for the past three seasons.

     Prospal was acquired by the Florida Panthers during the 2000-01 season. He ended up with four goals and 12 assists for 16 points in 34 games with the Cats.

Miami Ratings May 2026

     The Miami/Fort Lauderdale region received their ratings for sports talk format radio stations. The time span went from the final week of April to the final week of May. 

     104.3 Sports WQAM-FM shifted from a 0.9 to a 0.8 in the month. The Miami Marlins fell in the standings to fourth place in the National League East Division with a 26-31 record.

     Fox Sports 940 WINZ-AM dropped from a 0.4 to a 0.2 in the period. They did have NASCAR play-by-play racing broadcasts on weekends. The WINZ stream on WZTU-FM-HD2 moved from a 0.4 to a 0.2. 

     Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM stayed at a 0.1 for the fourth consecutive month. They did not air any game broadcasts during the period. 

Lioinel Messi Hat Trick & Argentina Tops Algeria

     Lionel Messi compiled his first career World Cup hat trick as Argentina opened up their World Cup title reign with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in a Group J game at Kansas City Stadium on Tuesday night. Argentina captured the World Cup in 2022 and will try to become the first back-to-back World Cup champions since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.  

     Inter Miami CF and Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi set a new all-time record playing in his sixth FIFA World Cup tournament. Herons midfielder Rodrigo De Paulo was also in the starting lineup for Argentina. 

     Messi participated in his 27th World Cup tournament contest, which is an all-time record. He played in his 200th international game for Argentina. It is third all-time among players in international appearances/caps representing their country. 

     In the first half, Argentina got out in front 1-0 in the 17th minute. De Paul threaded a lead pass from the midfield circle. Messi dribbled up the middle of the field and then blasted a left-footed shot from 21 yards away into the top right corner of the cage. It was Messi's 14th World Cup goal which tied him with Gerd Muller of Germany and Kylian Mbappe of France for third all-time. 

     It became 2-0 for Argentina in the 60th minute as Messi placed in his second goal of the contest. Alexis Mac Allister fired a right-footed shot from 28 yards that Algeria goalie Luca Zidane, son of France soccer legend Zinedine Zidane, made the save. Messi raced in for the rebound and tapped in an eight-yard shot with his right foot into the net. He moved to second all-time in World Cup goals with his 15th overall to tie Ronaldo of Brazil. 

     Messi collected the hat trick with his third goal of the game during the 76th minute to make it 3-0 for Argentina. He rocketed a left-footed shot from 18 yards out into the low left corner of the cage. Nico Gonzalez connected a square pass from the left side to set up the tally. Messi tied Miroslav Klose of Germany with the all-time record of 16 World Cup goals. Argentina substituted for Messi in the 80th minute of play. 

Phillies Blitz Marlins

     The Philadelphia Phillies pounded the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. The Marlins will finish their six-game road swing tomorrow. 

     Philadelphia(40-33) took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Alec Bohm knocked in Brandon Marsh with a base hit into right field. Bryson Stott followed with a triple off the center-field wall for Bryce Harper and Bohm to cross the plate. 

     The Phillies made it 7-0 in the second inning with four more runs. Marsh connected with a two-run homer to left-center field on a 3-1 count for his ninth home run of the year. Edmundo Sosa scored in front of him on the play. Three batters later, Bohm smashed a two-run home run to left-center field on a 2-0 pitch with Kyle Schwarber aboard. It resulted in the ninth homer for Bohm in the 2026 campaign.  

     The Phils expanded it to 8-1 during the bottom of the fourth. Schwarber lined a solo home run barely over the right-field fence on a 1-1 pitch for his 25th homer of the season.

     Miami(36-38) got on the scoreboard in the top of the seventh with two runs and closed it to 8-2. Esteury Ruiz powered a two-run homer to left field on a 1-1 count with Leo Jimenez on base for his fourth home run in 2026. 

Dolphins Get Major Burns

     The Miami Dolphins have inked defensive back Major Burns to a contract. He joined the Chicago Bears in 2025 as an undrafted free agent, however he did not play in any NFL games. 

     Burns spent the offseason in the United Football League. He ended up participating in nine contests with the Houston Gamblers. 

Dolphins Let Go Kion Smith

     The Miami Dolphins have released offensive lineman Kion Smith. He signed with the Fins as an undrafted free agent in 2021. 

     Smith did get his share of NFL action with Miami. He played nine games in 2023 and 14 contests in 2025 with the Dolphins. 

Phillies Shut Out Marlins Again

     The Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Miami Marlins 7-0 at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night. The Marlins continued their six-game Pennsylvania road trip. The Phillies pulled a 1-0 shutout of the Marlins in Miami back on May 4. 

     Philadelphia(39-33) rushed out to a 1-0 lead during the bottom of the second. Gabriel Rincones Jr. picked up his first career base hit and his first home run in the majors on a 1-2 pitch to right field. 

     The Phillies expanded their lead to 3-0 in the third inning with two more runs. Rincones grounded into a force out and Brandon Marsh touched home. Justin Crawford followed with a base hit into center field to score Bryson Stott. 

     It became 5-0 for the Phils in the bottom of the fifth. J.T. Realmuto walloped a two-run homer to left field on the first pitch. Stott was able to score in front of him on the play. 

     Miami(36-37) surrendered two more runs in the bottom of the eighth and trailed 7-0. Alec Bohm hit a sacrifice fly into right field and Justin Crawford scored. Bryce Harper followed with another sacrifice fly to right and Edmundo Sosa reached home. 

Uruguay Ties Saudi Arabia

     Uruguay tied Saudi Arabia 1-1 in a Group H matchup between both nations at Miami Stadium on Monday night. It was the first 2026 World Cup game of seven contests to be held in the South Florida region. 

     Miami did not have any games played locally during the first time the United States hosted the World Cup in 1994. The closest located contests were held that year was in Orlando. 

     Saudi Arabia scooted out to a 1-0 advantage in the 41st minute. Abdulelah Alamri got to the rebound and half-volleyed a shot from three yards away with his right foot. 

     In the second half, Uruguay tied it up 1-1 in the 80th minute. Maximiliano Araujo volleyed in a left-footed shot from six yards out following a save. 

Shayne Gostisbehere Captures Stanley Cup

     South Florida native Shayne Gostisbehere won the Stanley Cup on Sunday night. The Carolina Hurricanes blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to win the best-of-seven series in six games. 

     Gostisbehere was born in Pembroke Pines and grew up in Broward County. He played hockey with the Florida Panthers youth club. Gostisbehere would attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. 

Brandon Bussi Wins Stanley Cup

     The Florida Panthers reign as the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions officially ended tonight. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Las Vegas. The Canes won the best-of-seven series 4-2 for their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. 

     Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi helped the Hurricanes when he entered during the midway point of the Stanley Cup Final. Bussi joined the Florida Panthers organization when he signed as a free agent with the club on July 1, 2025. Carolina claimed him off waivers from Florida on October 5, 2025. 

     Mike Reilly was another former Florida Panthers player who was also on the championship team. He played in two games with the Cats during the 2023-24 campaign before he was claimed off waivers by the New York Islanders. 

Marlins Hold Off Pirates

     The Miami Marlins sailed by the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Sunday at PNC Park. The game had a Major League Baseball exclusive broadcast window on Peacock at 12:15 p.m. today. 

     The Marlins have been victorious in six of their past seven games. They have won 10 of their past 12 contests and a +29 run differential in the month of June. 

     Miami(36-36) raced out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the second. Heriberto Hernandez blasted a solo home run to left field on a 2-2 pitch for his sixth homer of the season. Three batters later, Joe Mack collected his second career homer on 1-1 count to center field.

     Pittsburgh(36-36) cut it to 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth. Jake Mangum singled into center field and Nick Gonzales scored.

     The Fish extended their lead to 4-1 in the eighth inning. Kyle Stowers got a base hit up the middle and Liam Hicks crossed the plate. Xavier Edwards came up next and knocked in Otto Lopez with a single into center field.

     In the ninth inning, the Bucs added one run to make it 4-2. Bryan Reynolds hammered a solo homer to center field on the first pitch. It was his eighth home run of the year.

Florida Panthers Minor Trade

     The Florida Panthers made a trade involving minor league players. The Panthers acquired defenseman Emil Pieniniemi from the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Oliver Okuliar. 

     Pieniniemi split his time last season in the Penguins minor league system. He played nine contests with Wikes-Barre/Scranton in the AHL and 26 games with Wheeling in the ECHL. Pieniniemi finished with a combined 14 points with both clubs. Okuliar did participate in 69 games with the Panthers AHL affiliate the Charlotte Checkers in 2024-25 and collected 41 points.  

Pirates Snap Marlins

     The Pittsburgh Pirates streaked by the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Saturday at PNC Park. The Marlins had their six-game winning streak snapped. Both teams will complete their three-game series on Sunday. 

     Pittsburgh(36-35) rolled out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Ryan O'Hearn singled through the right side and Spencer Horwitz crossed the plate. 

     Miami(35-36) evened it up 1-1 in the top of the third. Liam Hicks got a base hit to left field which brought in Jakob Marsee. 

     The Pirates regained the lead 2-1 during the bottom of the third. Bryan Reynolds drove in Horwitz on a double into the left-center field gap. 

     In the sixth inning, the Marlins tied it once again 2-2. Heriberto Hernandez knocked in Xavier Edwards with a single through the left side.

     The Bucs pulled ahead 3-2 in the eighth inning. Horwitz was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and Tyler Callihan scored. 

Zach Pop Back With Marlins

     Zach Pop has reunited with the Miami Marlins organization. He has signed a minor league contract and will report to their Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville. 

     Pop was with the Marlins for two seasons in 2021 and 2022. He ended up with a 3-0 record and a 3.98 earned run average in 68 relief appearance for Miami. 

United States Mows Down Paraguay

     The United States opened up the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 dominant win over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday night. It was the most goals scored in a World Cup game by the United States. It was also the largest margin of victory for the U.S. since they accomplished it during the first World Cup in 1930. 

     It marked the 11th overall World Cup appearance by the U.S. in World Cup competition. The United States has reached the knockoff phase every time when they do not lose their first World Cup game in the tournament.

     It turned out to be the first contest for the United States in Group D. They will later face Australia on June 19 in Seattle and Turkiye in Los Angeles on June 25 in group play during the next two weeks. 

     Los Angeles held the 1994 World Cup Final game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena when the United States was the host nation. The FIFA does not allow a company naming rights on World Cup stadiums, such as SoFi Stadium. 

     In the first half, the United States jumped out to a 1-0 advantage just seven minutes into the game. Christian Pulisic dribbled down the left side of the penalty area through two defenders and passed the ball ahead. Weston McKinnie made a square pass to his right and Damian Bobadilla accidentally kicked the ball into his own cage for an own goal. 

    The United States expanded their lead to 2-0 in the 31st minute of play. Malik Tillman centered the ball from the left side. Folarin Balogun then one-timed a right-footed shot from 13 yards away.  

     The U.S. increased it to 3-0 during stoppage time at the end of the first half. Balogun brought the ball to the middle of the penalty area and lifted a 12-yard shot with his left foot into the top left corner of the net. 

     In the second half, Paraguay broke the shutout in the 73rd minute and they were down 3-1. Mauricio was able to get the tally with left-footed shot from 12 yards out. 

     The United States capped the game with a goal in stoppage time to conclude the second half. Giovanni Reyna dribbled forward several yards and zipped a 17-yard shot from the top of the penalty area with his outer-right foot into the left side of the cage 

Marlins Storm By Pirates

     The Miami Marlins hurdled the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 at PNC Park on Friday night. The Marlins started a six-game road trip. 

     Pittsburgh(35-35) took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Jared Triolo singled through the left side for Endy Rodriguez to score. 

     Miami(35-35) climbed ahead 2-1 in the top of the fifth with two runs. Otto Lopez grounded out to short and Javier Sanoja reached home. Kyle Stowers followed with a base hit into right field and Liam Hicks scored.

     The Bucs answered back to tie it up 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth. Rodriguez powered a solo home run to right-center field on a 0-1 pitch for his second homer of the year. 

     The Marlins reclaimed the lead 6-2 in the seventh inning as they added four more runs. Edwards drove in Hicks with a sacrifice fly to center field. Heriberto Hernandez came up next and knocked in Edwards on a single into left field. Owen Caissie then doubled off the center-field fence which scored Stowers and Hernandez. 

     The Fish got two runs in the top of the eighth and made it 8-2. Hicks blasted a two-run homer off the  right-field foul pole on a 0-2 count for his 13th home run of the season. 

     The Pirates cut it to 8-3 during the bottom of the eighth. Brandon Lowe smacked a solo home run that bounced off the top of the right-center field wall on a 1-0 pitch for his 17th homer of the 2026 campaign. 

Daryl Porter Jr. Returns To Steelers

     One-time Broward County high school defensive back Daryl Porter Jr. has signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Buffalo Bills released him back on June 1. Porter showed up for one game with the Steelers in 2025. 

     Porter played for the American Heritage Patriots in high school football. He captured two FHSAA state championships in 2016 and 2017.

Derek Hill Dealt To Phillies

     The Chicago White Sox have traded outfielder Derek Hill to the Philadelphia Phillies for two minor league prospects. The Phillies will be the seventh team he has played for since he entered Major League Baseball in 2020. 

     Hill was with the Miami Marlins for two seasons in 2024 and 2025. He compiled seven home runs, 28 runs batted in and a .222 batting average in 85 games with the Fish. 

Raynel Delgado Moved Up By Astros

     Former Broward County high school baseball player Raynel Delgado has been called up to the majors by the Houston Astros. He is expected to make his Major League Baseball debut this weekend. Delgado was dealt by the Tampa Bay Rays to the Astros on Wednesday.

     He participated in high school baseball with the Calvary Christian Academy Eagles. Delgado has played 61 contests with the Rays Triple-A affiliate the Durham Bulls this season. 

Malachi Toney On ESPN Magazine Cover

     Former Broward County high school football player Malachi Toney is on the front cover of the annual ESPN College Football Preview magazine. He was on another college football magazine cover named Lindy's Sports, which was published in May.

     Toney participated with the American Heritage Patriots in high school football. He won a FHSAA Class 4A state championship with the Pats in 2024.

     He played one season with the University of Miami. Toney contributed to the Hurricanes reaching the CFP National Championship Game versus Indiana last season. 

Marlins Sweep Diamondbacks

     The Miami Marlins swept the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 2-0 shutout victory on loanDepot park on Thursday. The Marlins, who finished up a six-game homestand, blanked Arizona(34-34) for the second straight game.

     Miami(34-35) broke out to a 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the first. Xavier Edwards hit a sacrifice fly to right field and Otto Lopez scored.

      The Fish increased their lead to 2-0. Jakob Marsee singled into center field and Kyle Stowers reached home.

Scott Hastings Done With Nuggets

     Former Miami Heat center Scott Hastings is no longer on the television broadcasting crew of the Denver Nuggets. He has held the game analyst role with the club since 1993. 

     Hastings spent the inaugural season with the Miami Heat back in 1988-89. He was selected by Miami from the Atlanta Hawks in the 1988 NBA Expansion Draft. He compiled 5.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game with the Heat.  

     He will continue in the radio broadcasting business. Hastings is currently the midday co-host on KKSE-FM. 

Dolphins Extending Aaron Brewer

     The Miami Dolphins have given center Aaron Brewer a three-year extension through the 2029 season. The amount of the new deal is worth $52.5 million. 

     Brewer signed with the Dolphins prior to the 2024 NFL season. He played 17 games in 2024 and 16 games in 2025 with the Fins. He participated in 58 contests with the Tennessee Titans from 2020 until 2023. 

Marlins Blank Diamondbacks

     The Miami Marlins shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 on Wednesday night at loanDepot park. The Marlins won their third straight series. The Fish will complete a six-game homestand tomorrow. 

     Miami(33-35) took a 1-0 lead in the third inning and extended it to 7-0 during the bottom of the fourth with six runs. Arizona(34-33) gave up another run in the fifth inning. 

Angels Sign Shaun Anderson Again

     The Los Angeles Angels have re-signed pitcher Shaun Anderson. It will be his third stint with the organization. He was demoted to their Triple-A affiliate in Salt Lake City. 

     He played for the Miami Marlins in the 2024 campaign. Anderson finished with a 0-2 record and a 9.00 earned run average in four games. 

Marlins Catch Diamondbacks

     The Miami Marlins powered by the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 at loanDepot park on Tuesday night. The Marlins continued their six-game homestand.

     Arizona(34-32) put up three runs in the top of the eighth to tie it up 6-6. Miami(32-35) responded with four runs during the bottom of the eighth for a 10-6 lead. 

Bobby Hart Heads To Seahawks

     Former Broward County high school offensive lineman Bobby Hart has signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks. He spent 10 games last season with the Los Angeles Chargers. 

     Hart split his time playing high school football with the Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs and the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders. He contributed to STA winning the FHSAA Class 5A state championship along with the national championship in 2010 during his only season with that school.

Cooper Black Re-Signs With Panthers

     The Florida Panthers have re-signed goalie Cooper Black to a two-year, two-way contract. He inked the same exact deal with the Cats in April 2024 and that expired at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. 

     Black participated in college hockey with Dartmouth College. He has played with the Panthers AHL affiliate the Charlotte Checkers over the past two seasons. 

Trey Mancini Back In Majors

     Trey Mancini returned to Major League Baseball on Monday night. He played first base for the Los Angeles Angels against the Houston Astros. 

     It was his first appearance in the majors since 2023. He did sign a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins prior to the 2024 season, however he did not make the roster. 

Shaun Anderson Free Agent Again

     Former Miami Marlins pitcher Shaun Anderson has become a free agent again and has left the Los Angeles Angels. He signed a minor league contract with the team in January. made nine pitching appearances in the majors this season and refused from being designated for assignment to the minors in late April. Anderson re-signed a minor league deal with the club in early May. 

     Anderson played for Miami in the 2024 season. He was able to compile a 0-2 record and a 9.00 earned run average in four contests with the Marlins.

2026 World Cup Games In Miami

     The 2026 World Cup will start on Thursday with a tournament-record 48 different countries. Miami will host seven games during this year's World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium, which will be known during the World Cup tournament as Miami Stadium. Four of the games will occur during the group stage. 

     It will have two contests from Group H. Uruguay takes on Saudi Arabia on June 15 and Uruguay faces Cape Verde on June 21. Brazil challenges Scotland in Group C on June 24 while Portugal and Columbia will face each other in Group K on June 27. 

     The venue will have a Round of 32 contest on July 3 and a World Cup Quarterfinal game on July 11. The World Cup Third-Place, Bronze-Medal Game between the two semifinal losing squads will happen on July 18. 

Dolphins Football Operations Changes

     The Miami Dolphins recently made changes in their football operations department. They will work under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan. 

     Shaun Herock was named senior personnel executive and Venzell Boulware as director of pro scouting. Brandon Shore was promoted to executive vice president of football operations while Max Napolitano was upped to vice president of football administration. 

Stacey King Passes Away

     One-time Miami Heat forward Stacey King has passed away at the age of 59. King joined Miami as a free agent in October 1995. He finished with 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in 15 contests with the Heat during the 1995-96 season.

     King is best remembered playing his first five NBA seasons with the Chicago Bulls. He helped capture three NBA championships with the club in 1991, 1992 and 1993. 

Marlins Slip By Rays

      The Tampa Bay Rays lost the Miami Marlins 4-1 at loanDepot park on Sunday. The Marlins have tomorrow before they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. 

       Tampa Bay(37-25) had a 1-0 lead in the top of the third. Yandy Diaz singled into center field and Taylor Walls crossed the plate

       Miami(31-35) struck with two runs in the bottom of the sixth to make it 2-1. Otto Lopez tripled into the right-center field gap and Liam Hicks raced home. Kyle Stowers followed with a sacrifice fly to left field which brought in Lopez. 

        It became 4-1 for the Marlins in the seventh inning. Joe Mack reached first on a fielder's choice. The catcher made a fielding error on the throw to the plate. Esteury Ruiz and Jakob Marsee were able to score on the play.

Astros Dump Anthony Maldonado

     The Houston Astros have released relief pitcher Anthony Maldonado. He inked a minor league deal with them in November and never made the majors with the team. 

     Maldonado was with the Miami Marlins in 2024 and compiled a 5.68 earned run average in 16 contests. He spent last season with the Athletics. 

Golden Tempo Wins Belmont Stakes

     Golden Tempo captured the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Racetrack on Saturday night. He won the first leg of the Triple Crown which was the Kentucky Derby back on May 2.

     Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola and his wife Teresa operate St. Elias Stables. They together are a co-owner of Golden Tempo. 

     The Violas did own a horse that won one race in the Triple Crown. Always Dreaming was victorious in the Kentucky Derby in 2017. 

     Vincent Viola has owned the Florida Panthers since September 2013. The team has captured two Stanley Cup titles in 2024 and 2025 along with three Eastern Conference championships in 2023, 2024 and 2025. 

Ali Sanchez Elevated By Yankees

     One-time Miami Marlins catcher Ali Sanchez has been promoted to the majors by the New York Yankees. He inked a minor league contract with the club during the offseason. 

     Sanchez did have a stint with the Marlins in 2024. He had four runs batted in and a .167 batting average in 31 contests with Miami. 

Zach Pop Becomes Free Agent

     Zach Pop has declared himself a free agent after his refusal to be sent to minors by the Philadelphia Phillies. He was involved in seven contests this season with the Phils and had a 3.11 earned run average. 

     Pop played for the Miami Marlins for parts of two seasons in 2021 and 2022. He finished with a 3-0 record and a 3.52 earned run average in 68 relief appearances with the team. 

De'Von Achane On Lindy's Sports Cover

     Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane appears on the front magazine cover of Lindy's Sports Pro Football annual magazine. There were overall 32 different NFL players who showed up on the publication cover.  

      Achane has played his entire three-year career with the Fins. He has 544 carries for 3,057 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns in 44 games with Miami.

Marlins Swim By Rays

     The Miami Marlins covered the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Saturday at loanDepot park. They will conclude their three-game series tomorrow.

     Miami(30-35) moved out to a 2-0 advantage in the bottom of the fifth inning. Javier Sanoja socked a solo home run to left field on the first pitch for his second homer of the campaign. Theee batters later, Joe Mack doubled.to the left-field wall to score Esteury Ruiz.

      The Marlins extended their lead to 4-0 n the sixth inning. Sanoja knocked in Heriberto Hernandez on a base hit through the right side. Liam Hicks came up to pinch-hit two batters later and smacked a sacrifice fly to right field which scored Leo Jimenez.

      Tampa Bay(37-24) broke the shutout in the top of the eighth ro make it 4-1. Yandy Diaz drove in Victor Mesa Jr. with a double into the left-center field gap.

      The Rays tried to tie it in the ninth inning, however they fell short. Ben Williamson scored on a wild pitch by Pete Fairbanks. Diaz then singled into right field and Taylor Walls crossed the plate.  Teo batters later, Junior Caminero struck out with the bases loaded to end the game 4-3.

Miami Dolphins Preseason Schedule

     The National Football League released the preseason schedule slate for all of their 32 clubs. The Miami Dolphins will be involved in three preseason contests in 2026. 

     The Dolphins will visit the Washington Commanders on August 14. The Fins host the New York Giants on August 22 and the Atlanta Falcons on August 28. 

Marlins Steamrolled By Rays

     The Miami Marlins were blanked by the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 at loanDepot park on Friday night. The Marlins came off a long nine-game road trip and began a six-game homestand. 

     The Fish had their three-game winning streak snapped following three road victories over the Washington Nationals. The Rays ended a three-game losing streak after being swept at home by the Detroit Tigers. 

     Tampa Bay(37-23) came out on fire with three runs in the top of the first for a 3-0 lead. Richie Palacios tripled off the glove of Owen Caissie and into the right-center field gap. Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz scored on the sequence. Ryan Vilade followed with a base hit through the right side and Palacios reached home. 

     The Rays expanded their lead to 4-0 in the fifth inning. Jonathan Aranda knocked in Caminero on a single into center field. 

     Miami(29-35) trailed 5-0 in the top of the sixth. Cedric Mullins pounded a solo home run to right-center field on a 2-1 pitch for his second straight game with a homer. 

     It became 6-0 for Tampa Bay during the top of the seventh. Vilade drove in Caminero with a base hit up the middle.  

Jaromir Jagr Stanley Cup Final Streak Continues

       One-time Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr had his unusual Stanley Cup Final streak continue this week. He had a former teammate of his playing in the Stanley Cup Final for the 46th consecutive year. 

     The streak began back in 1980 when his Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Bryan Trottier participated in the Stanley Cup Final with the New York Islanders from 1980 to 1984. It continued this year when his 2017-18 Calgary Flames teammate Rasmus Andersson appeared in Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final with the Vegas Golden Knights. 

Matt Pushard Returned To Marlins

     The St. Louis Cardinals have sent pitcher Matt Pushard back to the Miami Marlins for $50,000. The Cardinals selected him from the Marlins in the Rule 5 Draft. 

     Pushard will be assigned by Miami to their Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville. He made six relief appearances with St. Louis this season and had a 5.14 earned run average. 

Jorge Sedano Working NBA Finals

     Former Miami sportscaster Jorge Sedano is part of the radio announcing crew for the 2026 NBA Finals on ESPN Radio. It is the third straight year that he has the role of radio sideline reporter at the NBA Finals.

     Sedano held several different broadcasting roles while in the South Florida region from 1999 to 2013. He worked at 1700 The Fan WAFN-AM, Fox Sports 940 WRFX-AM, Fox Sports Radio, News Radio 610 WIOD-AM, Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM, Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM, WFOR-TV Channel 4 and Sun Sports. Sedano is currently the morning co-host with Scott Kaplan at KSPN-AM in Los Angeles. 

Jets Ink Jason Sanders

     The New York Jets have signed kicker Jason Sanders to a contract. He was released by the New York Giants yesterday. 

     Sanders was with the Miami Dolphins from 2018 to 2025. He ended up playing in 116 contests with the Dolphins. 

Kevin Rolston Wins Scott Shannon Award

     One-time West Palm Beach sports talk host Kevin Rolston has been named the inaugural Scott Shannon Award winner. He will receive the award later this month at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City. 

     Rolston once was the host of Kevin's Other Show mid-afternoon program on 640 WMEN-AM from February 2018 until September 2018. It later became a Monday afternoon show from October 2018 to December 2018 at that radio station. He still continues his long tenure as the morning co-host of the KVJ Show on 97.9 WRMF-FM in West Palm Beach. 

Chris Grier In Lions Organization

     Former Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has joined the Detroit Lions. He has been named an executive in the personnel department with the club. 

     Grier had a long reign with Miami. He was the Dolphins general manager from 2016 until the middle of the 2025 regular season. 

Marlins Sweep Nationals

     The Miami Marlins advanced by the Washington Nationals 4-1 at Nationals Park on Wednesday. The Marlins finished up a nine-game road trip. Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer improved to 6-0 this season as he pitched seven innings and gave up one run on two hits. 

     Miami(29-34) got out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the second. Esteury Ruiz cracked a solo home run off the left-field foul pole on a 3-1 pitch for his third homer of the year. 

     Washington(31-32) evened it up 1-1 in the bottom of the third. Keibert Ruiz scored when Dylan Crews reached first on a fielder's choice. 

     The Fish took a 3-1 advantage in the eighth inning with two runs. Joe Mack knocked in Liam Hicks and Jakob Marsee with a single into right field. 

     It became 4-1 for the Marlins in the top of the ninth. Kyle Stowers tripled off the right-center field fence and Otto Lopez crossed the plate. 

Dolphins Sign Jalen Reagor

     The Miami Dolphins have signed wide receiver Jalen Reagor to a deal. It is unknown what the terms of the contract is. 

     Reagor entered the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020 and 2021. He had stints with the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, New England Patriots in 2023 and Los Angeles Chargers in 2024. 

Drew Goldfarb On NHL Network

      Former South Florida television sportscaster Drew Goldfarb has been working as an NHL betting analyst on NHL Network this season. He has appeared on the afternoon program NHL Now on a regular basis.

     Goldfarb, a Broward County native, once had a stint on the local airwaves. He was the studio analyst alongside studio analyst Bill Lindsay of Florida Panthers games on Fox Sports Florida from October 2013 to April 2015. 

     He first got involved in National Hockey League and Major League Baseball sports betting analysis work in late 2022. Goldfarb was employed at FanDuel in Las Vegas as a pregame sports betting segment host on several regional sports networks which included AT&T Pittsburgh, AT&T Rocky Mountain and Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. 

Yonny Chirinos Dropped

     One-time Miami Marlins starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos has been released by the LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization. He was in his second season with the club. 

     Chirinos was with Miami during the 2024 season. He chalked up a 0-2 record and a 6.30 earned run average in six contests with the Marlins. 

Giants Let Go Jason Sanders

     The New York Giants have released kicker Jason Sanders. He signed a contract with the team back in March. 

     Sanders spent eight seasons with the Miami Dolphins from 2018 until 2025. He did not participate in a contest last season with Miami. Sanders, who played in 116 games with the Fins, had 187 field goals made in 221 field goals attempts for an 84.6% rate.

Hubbard Changes Brand Name

     Hubbard Radio has changed their brand name to better suit into today's media environment. They will now be known as Hubbard - Media That Connects.

     Hubbard does own five radio stations in the West Palm Beach region. They are the parent company of Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM and News Talk 850 WFTL-AM. 

Marlins Slow Down Nationals

     The Miami Marlins rolled by the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Tuesday night at Nationals Stadium. The Marlins will conclude their nine-game road swing tomorrow. The Fish had four home runs in a game for the first time this season. 

     Miami(28-34) compiled four runs with back-to-back-to back home runs in the top of the fifth for a 4-0 lead. Joe Mack picked up his first career home run in the majors with a two-run homer to right-center field. Owen Caissie scored in front of him on the play. 

      Heriberto Hernandez followed with a solo home run barely over the center-field wall on a 2-1 count for his fourth homer of the year. Otto Lopez came up next and belted a solo homer to left field on a 2-1 pitch for his fifth home run of the season. 

     Washington(31-31) got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the sixth to make it 4-1. Luis Garcia Jr. grounded into a force out and Keibert Ruiz crossed the plate.

     The Nationals made it 4-3 in the seventh inning. Dylan Crews ended up with an infield hit. Leo Jimenez made a throwing error from third and C.J. Abrams reached home. Two batters later, Ruiz grounded out to first and Daylen Lile scored. 

     The Marlins pulled away with three runs in the ninth inning for a 7-3 advantage. Liam Hicks scored on a sacrifice bunt by Mack to the pitcher. Hernandez then hammered a two-run homer to left field on a 2-1 count with Jakob Marsee on base. It was Hernandez's second home run of the contest and fifth in 2026. 

Romello Brinson Signs With Cowboys

     Former Dade County high school football wide receiver Romello Brinson is off to the National Football League. He has signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys. 

     Brinson played high school football with the Miami Northwestern Bulls. He captured three consecutive FHSAA state championships with The West in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Brinson had stints with the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Southern Methodist University Mustangs in college football. 

Odell Beckham Jr. Back In NFL

     Odell Beckham Jr. has returned to the National Football League following a one-year absence. He has agreed to a contract with the New York Giants. It will be his second stint with the Giants. Beckham played five seasons from 2014 until 2018 with New York. He won a Super Bowl title with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. 

     He was with the Miami Dolphins during the 2024 campaign. Beckham compiled nine catches for 55 receiving yards and no touchdowns in nine games with the Fins. 

Bills Waive Daryl Porter Jr.

     The Buffalo Bills have waived defensive back Daryl Porter Jr. He signed with that organization back in January and was a member of their practice squad. Porter played one contest with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2025 season. 

     Porter participated in high school football with the American Heritage Patriots. He helped them capture two FHSAA state championships in 2016 and 2017. Porter then played college football with West Virginia and Miami. 

Thomas Vanek IIHF Hall Of Fame

     One-time Florida Panthers left wing Thomas Vanek has been elected to the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at the IIHF World Championship title game on Sunday. 

     Vanek was acquired by the Panthers from the Detroit Red Wings late in the 2016-17 regular season. He ended up with two goals and eight assists for 10 points in 20 games with Florida. 

Panthers Adding Matvei Shuravin

     The Florida Panthers are expected to add defenseman Matvei Shuravin. He is signing a three-year, entry-level deal with the club. The contract will go into effect at the start of the 2026-27 season. 

     Shuravin was selected 97th overall by Florida in the 2024 NHL Draft. He has been playing in Russia over the past couple of years. 

Barkov & Lundell Win IIHF World Championship

     Two current Florida Panthers players and one former player captured the IIHF World Championship on Sunday. Team Finland defeated Team Swiss 1-0 in overtime to take the gold medal. 

     Panthers centers Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell were on the victorious Team Finland club. Jesse Puljujarvi also participated on the winning squad. 

Marlins Pass By Nationals

     The Miami Marlins broke by the Washington Nationals 7-3 at Nationals Park on Monday night. The Marlins, who snapped a five-game losing streak, continued their nine-game road trip. 

     Miami(27-34) scooted out to a 1-0 advantage in the top of the first. Owen Caissie walked with the bases loaded for Liam Hicks to touch home.

     Washington(31-30) jumped to the lead 2-1 during the bottom of the second. Jacob Young homered to left field on a 2-2 pitch with C.J. Abrams on base. It was Young's eighth home run of the campaign. 

     The Nats increased it to 3-1 in the bottom of the third. Curtis Mead singled into left field for James Wood to score. 

     The Marlins moved ahead with three runs in the top of the sixth for a 4-3 lead. Heriberto Hernandez powered a two-run homer to left field on a 3-1 count with Leo Jimenez aboard. Three batters later, Connor Norby knocked in Jakob Marsee with a double down the right-field line. 

     The Fish added some insurance in the ninth inning to make it 7-3. Hicks lifted a solo home run to right field on the first pitch for his 12th homer of the season. Two batters later, Kyle Stowers socked a two-run homer to right field on a 1-2 count with Otto Lopez aboard. It ended up being the fourth home run for Stowers this year. 

Zach Brzykcy To Make Marlins Debut

     Zach Brzykcy is expected to debut with the Miami Marlins sometime this week. He is expected to make an appearance against his former club the Washington Nationals. 

     Brzykcy spent two seasons with the Nats in 2025 and 2026. He had a 0-1 record with a 10.05 earned run average in 32 games while in Washington. 

Malachi Toney On Lindy's Sports Magazine Cover

     University of Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney is on the front cover of Lindy's Sports college football annual magazine. He was one of four players from Florida universities on the regional magazine cover. 

     Toney played high school football with the American Heritage Patriots and captured a FHSAA Class 4A state championship in 2024. He has been with Miami for one season in 2025 and led college football with 109 pass receptions. Toney helped the Canes reach the 2025 CFP National Title Game against Indiana. 

Lionel Messi On World Soccer Magazine Cover

     Argentina and Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi is on the front cover of World Soccer magazine. The World Cup will begin in North America on June 11. 

     Messi led Argentina to the World Cup title back in 2022 capturing their overall third championship for that country. Messi has been with Inter Miami CF since July 2023. 

Mets Sweep Marlins

      The New York Mets pounded the Miami Marlins 10-1 at Citi Field on Sunday. The Marlins. who extended their losing streak to five games, will continue their nine-game road trip in Washington tomorrow.

      The Mets swept the three-game series this weekend. They leaped past the Fish in the standings.

     NewYork(26-33) raced out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Carson Benge led off with a solo home run to center field on a 1-1 pitch. It was Benge's fourth homer in the majors.

     The Mets expanded their lead to 3-0 in the second inning. Marcus Semien smacked a two-run homer to left field on the first pitch with Mark Vientos on base. It turned out to be Semien's fifth home run with his new team.

     Miami(26-34) made ot 3-1 in the top of the fourth. Owen Caissie doubled on the left-field line and Javier Sanoja reached home.

     New York responded with two runs during the bottom of the fourth fora 5-1 advantage. Luis Torrens knocked in A.J. Ewing and Brett Baty with a base hit through the right side.

      In the sixth, the Mets increased their lead to 10-1. It was capped by a Juan Soto grand-slam home run to right-center field on a 1-0 count for his 13th home run of the 2026 season. Torrens. Benge and Bo Bichette scored in front of him on the play.

Mets Drop Marlins

     The Nee York Mets disposed of the Miami Marlins 6-1 on Saturday at Citi Bank. It was the middle contest of a three-game series between both teams.

     New York(25-33) broke out to a 3-0 advantage in the bottom of the fourth. Mark Vientos drove in Juan Soto and Jared Young with a double to off the left-field fence. Two batters later, Marcus Semien picked up a base hit into center field which scored Vientos. 

     Miami(26-33) cut it to 3-1 in the top of the fifth. Liam Hicks singled through the right side and Christopher Morel scored. 

      The Mets increased their lead to 4-1 in the sixth inning. Young cracked a solo home run to right field in a 2-0 count for his first homer of the year.

      It became 6-1 for New York in the bottom of the seventh as they added two more runs. Hayden Senger got his first homer in the majors with a home run to left field on a 1-2 pitch. Three batters later, Soto knocked in Carson Benge on a base hit into center field. 

Tyron Herring Signs With Browns

      Former South Florida high school quarterback Tyron Herring has signed a contract with the Cleveland Browns. He spent last season on the practice squads of the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers. 

     Herring split his time in high school football with two different teams. He replaced Lamar Jackson at the starting quarterback position with the Boynton Beach Tigers in 2015 and 2016. He shifted to the Deerfield Beach Bucks for two seasons in 2017 and 2018. 

     He was a quarterback and defensive back with Dartmouth College from 2019 to 2022. Herring played cornerback with the University of Delaware Blue Hens in 2023 and 2024. 

2026 Stanley Cup Final National Radio Broadcasts

     There will be Stanley Cup Final national game broadcasts on terrestrial radio this year on Sports USA. The 2026 Stanley Cup Final will begin on June 2 in Raleigh between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights. 

     Sports USA has held the national terrestrial radio rights of the National Hockey League for the past six seasons. It will be their sixth consecutive year broadcasting the Stanley Cup Final contests.

Saints Waive Jeremiah McClendon

     The New Orleans have waived defensive back Jeremiah McClendon. He signed with the club as an undrafted free agent back in April. 

     McClendon participated in high school football with the Atlantic Eagles. He later went to Marshall University, Charleston Southern, Florida International University and Southern Illinois University. 

Mets Blitz Marlins

     The New York Mets rocketed past the Miami Marlins 9-7 in 10 innings at Citi Field on Friday night. The Marlins continued their road swing. 

     New York(24-33) piled on four runs in the opening frame and had a 4-0 lead. A.J. Ewing knocked in Bo Bichette and Juan Soto on a base hit up the middle with the bases loaded. Two batters later, Brett Baty singled through the right side to bring in Jared Young and Ewing. 

     Miami(26-32) cut the deficit to 4-1 in the top of the third. Xavier Edwards tripled off the center-field wall and Owen Caissie scored. 

     It became 5-1 for the Mets during the bottom of the third. Mark Vientos clobbered a solo home run to left field on a 1-1 count for his seventh homer of the year. 

     The Marlins made it 5-2 in the top of the fourth. Jakob Marsee drove in Kyle Stowers with a double down the left-field line.  

     New York regained a four-run lead 6-2 in the bottom of the fifth. Luis Torrens executed a sacrifice bunt. Joe Mack ended up with a throwing error to third and Marcus Semien easily reached home. 

     The Fish added two more runs in the sixth inning and they were down 6-4. Mack scored on a fielding error by Vientos at first. Stowers followed with a double into the right-field corner and Otto Lopez raced home.  

      In the top of the seventh inning, Miami trailed 6-5. Lopez hit a sacrifice fly into left field and Edwards was able to cross the plate. 

     The Mets increased it to 7-5 in the bottom of the frame. M.J. Melendez smacked a sacrifice fly into left-center field and Bichette touched home. 

     The Marlins climbed all the way back and tied it up 7-7 in the top of the eighth. Caissie connected with a two-run homer to right-center field on the first pitch with Marsee aboard. It turned out to be Caissie's fifth home run of the 2026 season. 

     New York picked up the walk-off victory in the bottom of the 10th. Melendez belted a two-run home run to right field on a 0-2 pitch with Vidal Brujan on base. 

Marlins Get Amos Willingham

     The Miami Marlins have inked relief pitcher Amos Willingham to a minor league contract. He will report to the Marlins Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville. 

     Willingham did play with the Washington Nationals in 2023 and 2024. He had a 0-2 record with a 7.11 earned run average in 19 games with the Nats. 

WQAM Management Changes

     Audacy Miami may be making a change in management. It is a possibility that Len Weiner is no longer the program director at 104.3 Sports WQAM-FM and 560 WQAM-AM or he has been moved to another role at the company. His position was listed on the Audacy career website. 

     Weiner arrived in South Florida to work for Lincoln Financial Media as the program director of Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM along with Sports Talk 104.3 The Ticket WAXY-FM in March 2014. Lincoln Financial Media sold both stations to Entercom Communications in December 2014. He would lose the post at WAXY-FM when it was flipped to a music format in August 2015 and became WSFS-FM. 

     After Entercom merged with CBS Radio in November 2017, Weiner added duties as the program director of WQAM-AM in February 2018. Entercom rebranded themselves to Audacy in March 2021. Weiner lost another programming position when WAXY-AM ended their sports talk format and flipped to a Spanish-language talk format in October 2022. 

     Audacy changed WSFS-FM to 104.3 Sports WQAM-FM and simulcasted 560 WQAM-AM on the FM frequency in August 2025. Weiner was named the new program director for that radio station. 

Blue Jays Double Up Marlins

     The Toronto Blue Jays handled the Miami Marlins 2-1 at Rogers Centre on Wednesday. The Marlins have tomorrow off and will visit the New York Mets on Friday night. 

     Miami(26-31) rocketed out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Otto Lopez drove in Xavier Edwards with a base hit up the middle. 

     Toronto(27-29) tied it up 1-1 in the bottom of the fifth. Nathan Lukas doubled to the right-center field wall which brought in Tyler Heineman. 

     The Blue Jays leaped to a 2-1 advantage in the sixth inning. Kazuma Okamoto blasted a solo home run to right-center field on a 1-0 pitch for his 11th homer of the season. 

Alex Freeman Makes U.S. World Cup Roster

     The United States announced their complete roster for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. It will be held in stadiums throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The competition happens once every four years and will begin on June 11. 

     One person from the South Florida region made the U.S. squad. Alex Freeman was named as a defender on the team. He attended American Heritage High School in Plantation and played three years with Weston FC Academy from 2017 to 2019. Freeman. son of former NFL player Antonio Freeman, then participated with Orlando City Academy for two seasons in 2020 and 2021. 

     He was with the Orlando City B team in MLS Next Pro from 2022 until 2024. Freeman was elevated to Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer and was there during their 2025 campaign. He was transferred to Villareal in La Liga in January 2026. 

Austin Slater Heads To Rays

     One-time Miami Marlins outfielder Austin Slater has agreed to join the Tampa Bay Rays. It will be the third team he has played for this year. 

     Slater began the 2026 regular season with the Marlins. He finished with one run batted in along with a .174 batting average in 12 games. 

Manny Fernandez Passes Away

     Longtime Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Manny Fernandez has passed away at the age of 79. He was part of the famous No-Name Defense and played 103 games with them from 1968 until 1975. 

     Fernandez helped the Dolphins capture two Super Bowl titles and three AFC championships. He was a member of the undefeated team that went a perfect 17-0 during the 1972 season. They are still the only club to win every contest during one season in National Football League history. 

Blue Jays Slam Marlins

     The Toronto Blue Jays walloped the Miami Marlins 8-1 on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre. The Marlins had their four-game winning streak 

     Toronto(26-29) took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Ernie Clement cracked a solo homer to left field on a 0-0 count for his fifth home run of the 2026 campaign. They made it 2-0 in the third inning when Kazuma Okamoto singled through the left side which brought in Daulton Varsho. 

     Miami(26-30) cut it 2-1 during the top of the fifth. Heriberto Hernandez beat out an infield hit to short for Jakob Marsee to score. 

     The Blue Jays added six more runs in the bottom of the sixth for an 8-1 lead. Yohendrick Pinango powered a solo home run to center field on a 1-0 pitch. Five batters later, George Springer drove in Brandon Valenzuela with a base hit through the left side. 

     The inning was capped off with a grand-slam home run by former Marlins player Jesus Sanchez to right field on the first pitch. Lenyn Sosa, Springer and Varsho scored in front of him on the play. It was Sanchez's first grand-slam homer in his MLB career and his sixth home run of the year. 

Austin Slater Leaves Mets

     Former Miami Marlins outfielder Austin Slater has left the New York Mets and became a free agent. He was involved in nine games with the Mets this year and compiled a .250 batting average with one run batted in. 

     Slater began the 2026 campaign with the Marlins organization. He had one run batted in along with a .174 batting average in 12 contests. 

Lionel Messi On Athlon Sports Cover

     Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi appeared on the Athlon Sports magazine cover for their 2026 World Cup Preview publication. Athlon Sports published an annual soccer magazine on the Premiere League for the first time in 2025-26. 

     Messi captained and led Argentina to the World Cup title back in 2022. It was the third World Cup championship for Argentina. 

Marlins Ice Down Blue Jays

     The reigning American League champions the Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Miami Marlins 8-2 at Rogers Centre on Monday night. The Marlins started a long nine-game road trip and extended their winning streak to four games. 

     Miami(26-29) broke out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Otto Lopez hit a sacrifice fly to the warning track in left field and Xavier Edwards scored. 

     The Marlins made it 2-0 in the top of the fifth. Owen Caissie doubled into the right-center field gap for Javier Sanoja to reach home. 

     Toronto(25-29) closed it to 2-1 in the bottom of the fifth. Yohendrick Pinango singled up the middle for Lenyn Sosa to score. 

     The Fish added three runs in the top of the sixth and they led 5-1. Kyle Stowers knocked in Liam Hicks with a double into shallow left field. Two batters later, Sanoja doubled to deep left field for Stowers and Jakob Marsee to cross the plate. 

     The Blue Jays chalked up one run in the bottom of the sixth and trailed 5-2. Ernie Clement lifted a solo home run to left field on a 2-1 pitch for his fourth homer of the season. 

     In the eighth inning, Miami compiled three more runs for an 8-2 lead. Stowers drove in Hicks on a double down the left-field line. Marsee followed with a ground out to third which brought in Lopez. Two batters later, Caissie got a base hit through the right side and Sanoja raced home. 

Nick Anderson Retires

      Former Miami Marlins relief pitcher Nick Anderson has announced his retirement from professional baseball. He spent the 2025 season with the Colorado Rockies.  

     Anderson made his debut with the Marlins in 2019. He had a 2-4 record with a 3.92 earned run average in 45 games with Miami. Anderson was then dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Lionel Messi On Numerous Magazines

     The 2026 World Cup will be coming beginning next month in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Different companies have decided to publish magazine for the upcoming event. 

     Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi has shown up on the front cover of several magazines. He appears on the front magazine cover on A Fan's Guide To World Soccer 2026, World Cup 2026 From Every Corner and 2026 World Cup Top 100 Players, which are classified as 100% unofficial World Cup publications. 

Mark Fletcher Jr. On Athlon Sports Cover

     University of Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. is on the magazine cover of the 2026 Athlon Sports college football magazine. He was on the Southeast regional cover. 

     Fletcher played high school football with the American Heritage Patriots. He captured a FHSAA Class 5A state championship in 2020 and reached the Class 2M state title game against the Miami Central Rockets in 2022. 

     He has been with the Hurricanes for the past three seasons. Fletcher helped the Canes get to the 2025 CFP National Championship Game where they fell to the University of Indiana Hoosiers. He has 433 carries for 2,313 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns in 37 contests with Miami. 

Inter Miami CF Outscores Philadelphia Union

     Inter Miami CF outpowered the Philadelphia Union 6-4 on Sunday night at Nu Stadium. The Herons played their final game before the 2026 World Cup break and will not participate in a contest again until July 22. The Union have the worst record in Major League Soccer.

     Philadelphia(1-10-4) roared out to a 2-0 advantage early in the first half. Milan Iloski scored during the fourth minute and he made it 2-0 on a penalty kick in the 10th minute. 

     Inter Miami CF(9-2-4) quickly came back to make it 2-1 just three minutes later. German Berterame pushed the ball in with his right foot from six yards away into an open net following an assist from Lionel Messi. The Union regained a two-goal lead in the 20th minute on a goal by Bruno Damiani. 

     The Herons responded with three unanswered goals later in the half and leaped to a 4-3 lead. Luis Suarez scored during the 29th minute when he made a chest trap and volleyed the ball in from nine yards out with his right foot. Berterame rifled an 11-yard shot with his right foot and added his second tally of the contest off a Messi feed in the 42nd minute. Suarez collected his second goal of the game in the 44th minute of play as he tapped in a right-footed shot from one yard following a rebound. 

     Philadelphia evened it up 4-4 during stoppage time at the conclusion of the first half. Iloski picked up a hat trick with the third goal in the game when he converted on another penalty kick.

     In the second half, Inter Miami CF reclaimed the lead 5-4 in the 81st minute. Suarez completed his own hat trick as he got his third goal of the contest. He received a square pass and placed in a six-yard shot with his left foot. 

     The Herons would have to wait until stoppage time at the end of the second half to clinch a 6-4 victory. Rodrigo De Paulo buried a right-footed shot from eight yards away. 

Marlins Walk Off Mets

     The Miami Marlins swept the New York Mets with a 4-0 victory at loanDepot park on Sunday. The Marlins completed a seven-game homestand. New York(22-32) and the Marlins were held scoreless through eight innings of play.

     Miami(25-29) was able to load the bases in the bottom of the ninth. Heriberto Hernandez smacked a grand-slam home run  to center field on a 0-1 pitch for his second homer of the year. Esteury Ruiz, Liam Hicks and Xavier Edwards scored in front of him on the play.

Marlins Beat Mets

     The Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets  4-1 on Saturday at loanDepot park. The Marlins will conclude their seven-game homestand tomorrow. 

     Miami(24-29) raced out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Owen Caissie doubled down the right-field line for Jakob Marsee and Connor Norby. 

     The Fish increased it to 3-0 in the third inning. Liam Hicks blasted a solo home run to right-center field on a 1-2 pitch. It ended up being his 10th homer of the season. 

     The Marlins extended their lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the fifth. Hicks belted a solo homer to right field on a 2-2 count for his second home run of the contest. 

     New York(22-30) broke the shutout in the top of the ninth to make it 4-1. Mark Vientos knocked in Tyrone Taylor with a base hit into left field. 

Teddy Bridgewater Act

     Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Teddy Bridgewater Act on Friday. It will have an impact on Florida high school athletics. 

     It allows a coach to use their own money to help high school players with expenses. Bridgewater was the head football coach of the Miami Northwestern Bulls when they captured the 2024 FHSAA Class 3A state championship. There was a controversy that he paid for items that went to his players on the high school football team and he was suspended from coaching for the 2025 season. 

Bam Adebayo NBA 2nd All-Defensive Team

     The National Basketball Association announced their 1st and 2nd All-Defensive Teams. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo was named to the NBA 2nd All-Defensive Team.

     Adebayo is no stranger to this list. He made the All-Defensive Team for the sixth time in his nine-year NBA career. Adebayo averaged 20.1 points, 10.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game during the 2025-26 campaign. 

Mets Edged By Marlins

     The Miami Marlins got by the New York Mets 2-1 at loanDepot park on Friday night. The Marlins jumped over the Mets for fourth place in the National League East Division. The Fish continued their seven-game homestand.

     New York(22-29) got out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Juan Soto blasted a solo home run to right-center field on a 3-2 pitch for his 10th homer of the season. 

     Miami(23-29) tied it up 1-1 in the bottom of the second. Owen Caissie grounded out to first and Esteury Ruiz crossed the plate. 

     The Marlins moved in front 2-1 in the fourth inning. Cassie singled up the middle for Ruiz to reach home.

Tayron Guerrero Returns To Majors

     Former Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tayron Guerrero is back in Major League Baseball for the first time in seven years. He was promoted by the Boston Red Sox from their Triple-A affiliate in Worchester. 

     Guerrero played for Miami in 2018 and 2019. He compiled a 2-5 record and a 5.80 earned run average in 112 games with the Marlins. 

ESPN West Palm In Radio Ratings

     ESPN West Palm 106.3 WESP-AM appeared in the radio ratings for the first time ever on Thursday. They were listed and finished in first place among three local sports talk format radio stations in the West Palm Beach region.

     Good Karma Brands made a decision to register all of their radio stations throughout the United States with a radio ratings service for April 2026. Their radio stations are located in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, West Palm Beach, Cleveland, Milwaukee and Madison. 

     Good Karma Brands had not registered a West Palm Beach radio station with a ratings service since February 2012. The last time it was done by them was when they were known as Good Karma Broadcasting with ESPN Radio 760 WEFL-AM. 

Rece Hinds Traded To Marlins

     The Miami Marlins have acquired outfielder Rece Hinds from the Cincinnati Reds. The Marlins have sent him down to their Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville. 

     Hinds has played the past three seasons with the Reds. He compiled seven home runs, 19 runs batted in and a .172 batting average in 51 games with Cincinnati. 

West Palm Beach Ratings April 2026

     The ratings were released for sports talk format radio stations in the West Palm Beach area. The time span went from the first week of April to the final week of April.

     The biggest shock was that ESPN West Palm 106.3 WESP-AM was registered and listed in a ratings report for the first time ever. They ended up with a 0.6 in the ratings and finished in first place among the three local competitors. The last time a Good Karma Brands sports radio station in West Palm Beach appeared in the ratings book was ESPN Radio 760 WEFL-AM in February 2012. 

     ESPN West Palm became the West Palm Beach affiliate of the Miami Marlins Radio Network in March. WESP-AM is the flagship station of Inter Miami CF as the defending MLS Cup champions began their 2026 season with a 5-1-4 record. The Florida Panthers concluded their season as the reigning two-time Stanley Cup champions and failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2018-19. The Miami Heat got to the NBA Play-In Tournament and lost to the Charlotte Hornets. The radio station has a couple of local weekday shows which includes Colin Russo and Mike Rizzo hosting afternoon drive along with Theo Dorsey. Christian Katt and Tina Costanza co-hosting a mid-afternoon program. 

     Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM moved up from a 0.2 to a 0.3 in the month. The recent addition of an afternoon show with Ken LaVicka and Josh Cohen in January has started to make an impact. 

     Sports Radio 1230 The Gambler WBZT-AM shifted from a 0.2 to a 0.0 in the period. The radio station had no play-by-play game broadcasts after they lost the radio affiliate rights to Miami Marlins contests earlier this year.

Braves Outslug Marlins

     The Atlanta Braves powered by the Miami Marlins 9-3 on Thursday night at loanDepot park. Both teams completed a four-game series against each other. 

     The Braves have the best record in the National League. The Marlins, who dropped to last place, are 13 games behind for first place in the National League East Division and will host the New York Mets this weekend.

     Atlanta(35-16) rolled out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Ronald Acuna Jr. led off with an infield base hit and Michael Harris II followed with a two-run homer to right-center field on a 1-2 pitch for his 10th home run of the season.

     The Bravos expanded their lead to 3-0 in the top of the second. Mike Yastrzemski smacked a solo home run to right field on a 0-1 count for his third homer in a Braves uniform. 

     Miami(22-29) made it 3-1 in the bottom of the third. Owen Caissie hammered solo homer to right field on the first pitch for his fourth home run of the campaign. 

     The Marlins closed it to 3-2 in the fourth inning. Kyle Stowers lifted a solo home run to right field on a 1-2 count for his second homer this season. 

     The Braves answered back with two runs in the top of the fifth for a 5-2 advantage. Acuna knocked in Yastrzemski and Ha-Seong Kim with a single up the middle.

     It became 6-2 for Atlanta in the sixth inning. Yastrzemski doubled into the left-center field gap and Dominic Smith scored. 

     In the seventh inning, the Fish cut the deficit to 6-3. Stowers collected his second solo home run in the contest as he belted a 1-2 pitch over the right-field fence. 

     The Braves extended it to 8-3 in the top of the eighth. Mauricio Dubon singled into center field for Ozzie Albies and Smith to score.

     Atlanta added another run in the ninth inning for a 9-3 lead. Harris bashed a solo homer to center field on a 2-2 count to center field. It was his second home run of the game and 11th homer of the season. 

Sabres Extend Lindy Ruff

     The Buffalo Sabres have extended the contract of head coach Lindy Ruff for another two years. He led his team to the Atlantic Division title this season and ended a 15-year postseason drought. 

     Ruff was an assistant coach of the Florida Panthers during their first four seasons in franchise history from 1993-94 to 1996-97. He was named the Sabres head coach prior to the 1997-98 campaign to start his first coaching stint with that club. 

Salvon Ahmed Lands With Bears

     One-time Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed is off to the Chicago Bears. He has not played in a National Football League contest for the past two years. 

     Ahmed participated with Miami for four seasons from 2020 to 2023. He chalked up 163 carries for 593 rushing yards and five touchdowns in 38 games with the Dolphins.

Lions Ink Cedrick Wilson Jr.

     Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. It is unknown how much the deal was worth. 

     Wilson finished off his second stint with the Fins in 2025. He ended up with five pass receptions for 44 receiving yards in 10 contests last season. Wilson did play two seasons with Miami in 2022 and 2023. 

Brett McLean Done With Canucks

      The Vancouver Canucks have dismissed assistant coach Brett McLean. The team let go the entire coaching staff.

      McLeanspent two seasons playing with the Florida Panthers in 2007-08 and 2008-09. He compiled 21goals and 35 assists for 56 points i 147 games with the Panthers.

Joey Reynolds Misses Radio Hall Of Fame

      The Radio Hall of Fame announced their 2026 inductees on Wednesday. Former Miami on-air personality Joey Reynolds was not named. 

     Reynolds had a short stint while in South Florida. He was the morning host on 560 WQAM-AM from January 1992 until early 1993. 

Braves Stomp Marlins

     The Atlanta Braves bashed the Miami Marlins 9-1 at loanDepot park on Wednesday night. Their four-game series will conclude tomorrow. Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale now has a 7-3 record with a 1,89 earned run average in 10 starts this year. The Marlins have lost 11 of their last 17 games. 

     Miami(22-28) had a 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the first. Heriberto Hernandez hit a sacrifice fly to center field and Xavier Edwards reached home. It turned out to be the Marlins only run in the contest. 

     Atlanta(34-16) went up 3-1 in the top of the second with three runs. Austin Riley powered a three-run homer to center field on the first pitch for his eighth home run of the season. Ozzie Albies and Mauricio Dubon scored in front of him on the play. 

     The Braves extended their lead to 8-1 in the sixth inning. It was capped by a Dominic Smith three-run home run to right-center field on a 3-2 count with Olson and Albies on base. It was Smith's fifth homer in a Braves jersey. 

Good Karma Brands In Radio Ratings

     ESPN West Palm 106.3 WESP-FM parent company Good Karma Brands has registered with the Nielsen radio ratings. Their owned radio stations of WEPN-AM in New York City, KSPN-AM in Los Angeles and WMVP-AM in Chicago appeared in the April 2026 ratings results on Monday. 

     All three stations were purchased by Good Karma Brands and the acquisitions were eventfully completed in March 2022. Their registration with the radio ratings lasted until December 2023. 

     It will be known on Thursday if ESPN West Palm Beach 106.3 WESP-FM will show up in the West Palm Beach ratings for April 2026. The last time a Good Karma Brands West Palm Beach radio station was registered was ESPN Radio 760 WEFL-AM in the Arbitron radio ratings back in February 2012. 

     There are several reasons why Good Karma Brands had stopped registering with radio ratings services. Their sports radio stations were usually second to their main competitor in each individual media market they were located in. It was an additional expense for them to pay to have access and use a ratings company data. They expanded into the digital area of marketing along with other forms of advertising and no longer relied on radio ratings. 

Miami Ratings April 2026

     The ratings were issued for sports talk format radio stations in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. The time span was from the first week in April to the last week in April. 

     104.3 Sports WQAM-FM moved from a 0.8 to a 0.9 in the period. The Miami Marlins had a 15-16 record one month into the 2026 regular season and were second in the National League East Division. The Miami Heat reached the NBA Play-In Tournament as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated by the Charlotte Hornets. The Florida Panthers finished off their two-time Stanley Cup title reign and 2025-26 campaign not making the postseason for the first time in seven years. 

     Fox Sports 940 WINZ-AM rose to a 0.4 after two months at a 0.3. It was unusual for the increase because this was the first complete month since September 2013 that WINZ did not air Miami Marlins contests. WZTU-FM-HD2 with the WINZ stream improved to 0.4 following three months at 0.1. 

     Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM remained at a 0.1 for the third straight month. They did not have any play-by-play radio game broadcasts. The addition of a new afternoon show with Ken LaVicka and Josh Cohen back in January has not helped matters. 

Braves Ride By Marlins

     The Atlanta Braves dropped the Miami Marlins 8-4 on Tuesday at loanDepot park. It was a rare Tuesday mid-afternoon game held in South Florida. 

     Atlanta(33-16) broke out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Ozzie Albies hit a sacrifice fly to right field and Ronald Acuna Jr. scored. Two batters later, Michael Harris II singled through the right side and Mauricio Dubon reached home. 

     Miami(22-27) responded with three runs in the bottom of the first and were up 3-2. Xavier Edwards led off with a solo home run to left field on a 1-0 count for his sixth homer of the campaign. Five batters later, Kyle Stowers doubled into the right-field corner for Otto Lopez and Esteury Ruiz to cross the plate.

     The Fish expanded their lead to 4-2 in the third inning. Ruiz knocked in Lopez on a sacrifice fly into center field.

     The Braves picked up one run during the top of the fifth and trailed 4-3. Matt Olson drove in Acuna on a double into right-center field.  

     The Bravos tied it up 4-4 with one run in the top of the sixth. Harris smashed a solo homer to center field on the first pitch for his ninth home run of the season. 

     Atlanta reclaimed the lead 7-4 in the eighth inning. Dubon hit a fielder's choice with the bases loaded to the right side of the diamond and Ha-Seong Kim touched home. Olson followed with a two-run single through the left side which scored Kim and Acuna. They made it 8-4 in the ninth inning when Kim singled into center field and Austin Riley scored. 

Ross Mahoney In Arizona

     Ross Mahoney has returned to the radio business. He has been given the role of regional vice president of executive production and programming with the Dave & Mahoney morning show at Compass Media Networks and KSLX-FM in Phoenix. 

     Mahoney is associated with a groundbreaking change in South Florida radio history. He was the program director at WMSF-FM until late August 2012. The radio station was flipped to a sports talk format and became the first FM sports radio station in the South Florida area. It began to simulcast Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM on its airwaves and was eventually rebranded as Sports Talk 104.3 The Ticket WAXY-FM.

Marlins Dominate Braves

     The Miami Marlins decimated the Atlanta Braves 12-0 at loanDepot park on Monday night. The Marlins began a seven-game homestand. 

     The Braves have the best record in Major League Baseball. The Fish over the weekend faced the Tampa Bay Rays, who had the best record in the American League.  

     Miami(22-26) scooted out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Joe Mack grounded out to first and Connor Norby crossed the plate. 

     The Marlins made it 6-0 in the fourth inning with five runs. Mack singled up the middle which brought in Kyle Stowers and Jakob Marsee. Two batters later, Xavier Edwards got an infield hit to short and Norby reached home. Liam Hicks followed with a double into right field to score Mack and Edwards for a six-run margin. 

     Atlanta(32-16) surrendered six more runs in the bottom of the fifth and trailed 12-0. Mack walked with the bases loaded and Stowers touched home. Javier Sanoja came up next and lined a grand-slam home run barely over the left-field wall on a 1-1 pitch with Marsee, Norby and Mack on base. Edwards then powered a solo homer to left-center field on a 1-0 count for his fifth home run of the season. 

Christian Roa Claimed By Cubs

     The Chicago Cubs have claimed pitcher Christian Roa off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. He did not pitch in the majors with the Orioles after being claimed by Baltimore last week from the Minnesota Twins. Roa did make seven appearances with the Houston Astros earlier this season. 

     Roa made his Major League Baseball debut with the Miami Marlins in 2025. He pitched two shutout innings for a 0.00 earned run average in two games with the Fish. 

Inter Miami CF Stop Portland Timbers

     Inter Miami CF topped the Portland Timbers 2-0 at Nu Stadium on Sunday night. It turned out to be the first victory for the Herons in their new venue. They now have a 1-1-3 record in their five contests at the new Miami stadium. 

     It was just the third time both teams faced each other in Major League Soccer. The Timbers made their second South Florida appearance since they played the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in Lockhart Stadium at Fort Lauderdale in the North American Soccer League on June 5, 1982. 

     Inter Miami CF(8-2-4) pulled out to a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute. Telasco Segovia slipped a heel kick to the middle of the field and Lionel Messi put in an eight-yard shot with his left foot. 

     Portland(4-7-2) gave up another goal in the 42nd minute of play and trailed 2-0. Messi dribbled into the penalty area and then made a square pass to his left with the outside of his left foot. German Berterame booted in a right-footed shot from nine yards out. 

Rays Rise Over Marlins

      The Tampa Bay Rays burned the Miami Marlins 6-3 at Tropicana Field on Sunday. The Marlins had the exclusive Sunday 12:15 p.m. broadcast window on Peacock for the second straight week.

      The Fish completed a six-game road trip. They will host the Atlanta Braves on Monday to start a seven-game homestand. 

      Tampa Bay(30-15) jumped out to a 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the first. Junior Caminero hammered a solo home run to left field on a 2-2 count. It was his 12th homer of the season.

     Miami(21-26) leaped to a 2-1 lead in the top of the third. Xavier Edwards singled into left-center field and Owen Caissie scored. Two batters later, Otto Lopez knocked in Edwards on a base hit into right field.

     The Rays answered back with three runs during the fourth inning for a 4-2 lead. Taylor Walls tripled to the right-center field gap for Jonny DeLuca, Cedric Mullins and Nick Fortes to score.

      It became 5-2 for Tampa Bay in the bottom of the fifth. Yandy Diaz smashed a solo homer to center field on the first pitch for his seventh home run of the year.

      They led 6-2 in the bottom of the sixth. Caminero walked with the bases loaded and Mullins crossed the plate.

      The Marlins cut the deficit to 6-3 in the top of the eighth. Kyle Stowers drove in Lopez with a single into center field.

Marlins Explode On Rays

     The Miami Marlins outscored the Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 on Saturday at Tropicana Field. The Marlins will end their six-game road swing tomorrow.

      Both teams were tied 2-2 after nine innings. Miami(21-25) picked up eight runs in the top of the 10th. Tampa Bay(29-16) responded with three runs in the bottom of the 10th.

WQAM Adding Zach Gelb

     104.3 Sports WQAM-FM will be adding Zach Gelb as a fill-in host. His first show will be on Memorial Day May 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

     He is a second-generation radio broadcaster. His father Bob Gelb had long reigns as the afternoon show producer at WFAN-AM and the morning show producer for Don Imus on WABC-AM in New York City. 

     Gelb, a Temple University grad, first entered broadcasting with the campus radio station WHIP-AM as a sportscaster and later was named their sports director. Gelb would have an internship with WIP-FM in Philadelphia. He was the afternoon host on WNJE-AM in Trenton from June 2016 to March 2018. Gelb added duties as a host of a show following Philadelphia Eagles games on WPEN-FM in Philadelphia. 

     He went national on CBS Sports Radio Network as a weekend overnight host. Gelb was promoted to evening host and then became the afternoon host. 

     Gelb found additional work at SiriusXM Radio. He was a host on the NFL Radio channel and hosted a program on Mad Dog Radio. CBS Sports Radio Network rebranded to Infinity Sports Network in April 2024 and Gelb remained there as their afternoon host until December 2025. 

     He continues as an NFL studio host and men's college basketball studio host at Compass Media Networks. Gelb began as a Saturday mid-afternoon podcast host earlier this year with 365 Sports and Rogue Media Network. In addition to his new work at WQAM, Gelb has also been added by WEEI-FM in Boston as a fill-in host.