Miami Marlins pay the price for baffling mismanagement of their Sensational Pitcher as he decide to join Red Sox
The Miami Marlins are making waves with a long pipeline of talented pitchers highlighted in the latest MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects list.
Over the recent update, the Marlins have successfully positioned three of their pitchers among the elite, showcasing the depth and potential within their farm system.
In this prestigious roundup, right-handers Noble Meyer and Max Meyer have secured spots at numbers 46 and 84 respectively, while left-hander Thomas White is ranked at number 90. Notably, Max Meyer has made an impressive ascent, climbing fifteen spots from number 99 to 84, marking the seventh-largest rise on the list.
Beyond these top-tier prospects, the Marlins’ farm system brims with emerging talents like right-hander M.D. Johnson. Recently named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week, Johnson has been outstanding for Double-A Pensacola.
In a pivotal game against the Birmingham Barons, a Chicago White Sox affiliate, Johnson delivered a quality start by limiting the opposition to a mere three hits and one run over six innings, contributing to a 3-1 Pensacola victory. His performance also included six strikeouts and no walks, exemplifying control and precision.
This victory has improved Johnson’s ERA to 3.41 for the season. The 26-year-old, a 6th-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft from Dallas Baptist University, has a minor league record of 20-26 with a 3.98 ERA across five seasons, accumulating 379 strikeouts in 378 innings.
Pensacola has shown formidable form, securing five wins in their six-game series against Birmingham, with their momentum only briefly disrupted in the series opener.
Looking ahead, the Blue Wahoos are gearing up for a six-game series against the Montgomery Biscuits, an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, with the first game slated for Tuesday evening at 6:05 PM CT.
This blend of promising young talent and seasoned players like Johnson is a testament to the Miami Marlins’ strategic focus on developing a strong, versatile pitching roster, positioning them as a formidable force in the baseball world.
The Philadelphia Phillies were tough luck losers in a 7-6 defeat at the hands of the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon. Off to a 3-0 start in the first inning thanks to a three-run shot off the bat of Nick Castellanos, it looked like the Phillies were on their way to an easy three-game sweep with Zack Wheeler set to take the mound. But things don’t always go as planned.
Wheeler’s uncharacteristic performance on Sunday was a complete disappointment, as the usually reliable ace lasted just four innings while allowing six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two. With everyday catcher J.T. Realmuto unavailable due to knee soreness, Wheeler and backup catcher Garrett Stubbs never seemed to be on the same page.
When Wheeler walked off the mound after 80 pitches, the Phillies found themselves in a 6-3 deficit. It was clear the bullpen was going to have to steady the ship in this one
