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This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/marlins as Miami Marlins' Star Pitcher Hit With Disappointing Reality. Miami Marlins star starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara has struggled in the 2025 season. Through 20 starts, Alcantara holds a 7.14 ERA.
Otto López hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1.
The Miami Marlins commit to keeping their breakout outfielder, signaling a shift in strategy ahead of the trade deadline.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/stanford as Miami Marlins Slugger Picks Up Where He Left Off.
Their 19-10 record over the last month of play was tied for the most in the Majors. Their star outfielder Kyle Stowers showed up big in Atlanta when he hit a home run for the NL in the All-Star swing-off. They started to look like a club that could close out a series.
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What’s next: The Royals continue their weekend series at the Marlins. On Saturday, KC right-handed starter Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.74 ERA) will start opposite MLB veteran Cal Quantrill (3-8, 5.62 ERA) at 3:10 p.m. Central Time.
Here are three potential trade destinations for Miami's slugger. A.J. Preller rarely lets a trade deadline pass without making a substantial move.
Late on Wednesday night, the Braves completed a trade with the Miami Marlins, sending right-handed pitcher Michael Petersen to their division rivals for cash considerations. Petersen had been designated for assignment on Sunday. The Marlins announced the trade via X (formerly Twitter).
The Miami Marlins today completed the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, making 17 selections on Day 2. All of Miami’s 21 selections in this year’s draft came from the collegiate ranks, including 11 position players and 11 pitchers.
The Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, and Minnesota Twins all have been rumored to have expressed interest in Sanchez, while Stowers’ status as an All Star puts him into trade contention, as well.
Jul 4, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) looks on against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
MIAMI – Marlins right-hander Cal Quantrill tossed six scoreless innings and Otto Lopez drove in three runs in Saturday’s series-clinching 3-1 victory over the Royals at loanDepot park.