Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22 ... Alcantara’s fastball topped out at 99.8 mph in the first inning and he mixed in all of his pitches on Thursday. “It’s huge,” Fortes said ...

MIAMI — Hyped as the most appealing starting pitchers’ matchup of opening day, Paul Skenes outlasted Sandy Alcántara but neither was involved in the decision of the Miami Marlins’ 5-4 ...

The Philadelphia Phillies traded starting pitcher Tyler Phillips to the Miami Marlins for cash considerations ... hard-throwing righty who averaged 97.9 mph on his fastball last season.

Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers will begin the season on the injured list with a left forearm strain, another setback for the team's starting rotation. Weathers reported discomfort Tuesday ...

The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a last second trade before Opening Day, sending a recently DFA'd starting pitcher to the Miami Marlins ... a promising 98 MPH average on his fastball.

Miami Marlins starting ... from the start of the pitchers' duel, touching nearly 100 mph on their overpowering heaters while mixing in off-speed offerings. Marlins center fielder Derek Hill ...