New Marlins GM Ng eager to finally see her team in action
MIAMI (AP) — Three months into the job, Kim Ng will finally get to see her team. Miami Marlins pitchers and catchers hold their first workout Thursday at the team’s spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida. The first full-squad drills will be Tuesday. And Ng, hired in November as the first female general manager in […]
Sale of spring training tickets delayed for Marlins, Cards
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The sale of spring training tickets for St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins games in Jupiter, Florida, has been delayed because of uncertainty about the schedule for games. Major League Baseball last week proposed a one-month delay in starting spring […]
Kim Ng’s crash course: She’s bullish on Marlins’ future
MIAMI (AP) — For Kim Ng, the first three weeks as general manager of the Miami Marlins has meant less rest and more coffee. She has been getting to know colleagues at work, contacting agents and other teams, and learning as much as she can about the 150 or so players in the Marlins organization. […]
Kim Ng ready to bear the torch as baseball’s 1st female GM
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins’ new general manager sat at home plate in the team’s ballpark Monday, reflecting on all the times she struck out. As baseball’s first female GM, Kim Ng can bask in a breakthrough achievement that’s all the more admirable because she was turned down for a similar job by at […]
Breakthrough for women: Miami Marlins hire Kim Ng as GM
MIAMI (AP) — Kim Ng started her Major League Baseball career as an intern, and three decades later she’s still on the rise and shattering ceilings. Ng became the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations in the major leagues when she was hired Friday as general manager of the Miami Marlins. She is believed to be […]
Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win Manager of the Year awards
Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash won the AL Manager of the Year award on Tuesday night, and Miami’s Don Mattingly took home the NL honor. Long regarded as one of baseball’s bright young minds, Cash guided Tampa Bay to an AL-best 40-20 record during the pandemic-shortened season. But he was roundly criticized for pulling ace left-hander […]
Marlins, Jeter part with exec Michael Hill after 19 seasons
Miami Marlins executive Michael Hill’s 19-season tenure with the franchise has ended. Hill was president of baseball operations for the past six years and provided continuity after a 2017 change in ownership, but his contract expired and he will not be back next season, CEO Derek Jeter said Sunday.
Wright, d’Arnaud lead Braves to sweep Marlins, reach NLCS
HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Kyle Wright dazzled for six innings in his postseason debut, and the Atlanta Braves rode their superb pitching to beat the Miami Marlins 7-0 Thursday for a three-game sweep and their first trip to the NL Championship Series since 2001. Atlanta had lost eight straight Division Series, including in each of […]
Braves vs. Marlins – NLDS Game 3 (highlights)
The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins, 7-0, to sweep the NLDS 3-0.
Mishap with the count costs Braves a baserunner
HOUSTON (AP) — Some confusion over the count cost the Atlanta Braves a baserunner early in their victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Pablo López threw four balls to Atlanta’s Adam Duvall in the second inning, but Duvall wasn’t awarded first. He eventually flied out to right field. Duvall came to bat immediately after […]