Topic: Miami Marlins

Nick Fortes lifted his left leg and stepped into a sweeper, ambushing the offering for a 396-foot, three-run homer to help the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets for their third-consecutive shutout win Friday in Miami.

First pitch for a series opener between the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees was rescheduled after the Yankees "reconsidered the challenges of playing through Monday's solar eclipse," they announced Thursday.

Jared Triolo sprayed a single just over the infield, scoring Ke'Bryan Hayes for the game-winning run in a 12-inning Pittsburgh Pirates opening day comeback triumph over the Miami Marlins on Thursday in Miami.

Starting pitcher Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a five-year, $77 million contract extension.

All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million contract with the Miami Marlins, a league source told UPI on Thursday.

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with free agent outfielder Jorge Soler.

The Minnesota Twins traded second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners as part of a five-player deal, the teams announced.

Outfielder Corbin Carroll raked three hits and drove in two runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series, stamping their World Series tickets.

Kim Ng, the first woman in MLB history to become a general manager, declined her contract option for 2024 and will not return to the Miami Marlins, the team announced Monday morning.

Miami Marlins players say they are in high gear during a push toward the playoffs, gaining confidence from a weekend sweep of the MLB-best Atlanta Braves as their offense smolders and their ace pitcher eyes a return.