Pirates vs Marlins Odds

#3 C

Liam Hicks: First big-league start Friday

Mar 28th

Hicks is starting at catcher and batting seventh in Friday's contest versus the Pirates.

#2 C

Nick Fortes: Sitting out Friday

Mar 28th

Fortes is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

#1 CL

Jesus Tinoco: Picks up Opening Day win

Mar 27th

Tinoco (1-0) was credited with the win for Thursday's game against Pittsburgh. He allowed one one walk and one hit while striking out a batter across one scoreless frame.

#1 P

Sandy Alcantara: No-decision Opening Day

Mar 27th

Alcantara didn't factor into the decision in Thursday's game against the Pirates. He allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out seven across 4.2 innings.

#1 RF

Kyle Stowers: Walk-off single Opening Day

Mar 27th

Stowers went 1-for-3 with two walks, two strikeouts and the game-winning RBI single during Thursday's 5-4 win over Pittsburgh.

#4 P

Ryan Weathers: Officially placed on injured list

Mar 27th

The Marlins placed Weathers (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a left flexor muscle strain.

#1 DH

Jesus Sanchez: Lands on 10-day IL

Mar 27th

The Marlins placed Sanchez on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a left oblique strain.

#1 3B

Connor Norby: IL move made official

Mar 27th

The Marlins placed Norby (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

#2 BP

Declan Cronin: Goes on IL with hip strain

Mar 27th

The Marlins placed Cronin on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left hip strain.

#5 P

Edward Cabrera: Officially goes on IL

Mar 27th

The Marlins placed Cabrera (finger) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

#2 3B

Graham Pauley: Called up, starting in opener

Mar 27th

The Marlins recalled Pauley from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

#2 2B

Javier Sanoja: Cracks Opening Day roster

Mar 26th

Sanoja made the Marlins' Opening Day roster, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

#6 BP

Tyler Phillips: Heading to Miami

Mar 26th

The Marlins acquired Phillips from the Phillies on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

#2 1B

Eric Wagaman: Could benefit from Norby injury

Mar 25th

Wagaman could be in store for steady playing time at third base or designated hitter to begin the season after manager Clayton McCullough announced Tuesday that Connor Norby (oblique) will be out for about four weeks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#6 P

Cal Quantrill: Perfect finish to spring

Mar 22nd

Quantrill struck out five over four perfect innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

#7 P

Connor Gillispie: Named to Opening Day rotation

Mar 22nd

Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Friday that Gillispie will begin the season in the Miami rotation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#3 P

Max Meyer: Locked into rotation spot

Mar 21st

Meyer threw a simulated game on a back field Thursday as the Marlins prepare him for a role in the Opening Day rotation, Chuck King of MLB.com reports. "Max has been terrific," manager Clayton McCullough said. "He's in a great spot... It's just a chance to do it in a more controlled-type setting."

#3 CL

Anthony Bender: Headed for setup role

Mar 19th

Bender has a spot secure on the Marlins' Opening Day roster but will likely begin the season in a setup role, with Calvin Faucher and Jesus Tinoco getting the first closing opportunities.

#2 CF

Dane Myers: Launches first spring homer

Mar 18th

Myers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

#1 LF

Griffin Conine: Two more hits Sunday

Mar 17th

Conine went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

#2 1B

Jonah Bride: Swats first spring homer

Mar 17th

Bride went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

#1 C

Agustin Ramirez: Sent to Triple-A

Mar 16th

The Marlins optioned Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.

#1 BP

Andrew Nardi: Placed on 60-day IL

Mar 15th

The Marlins placed Nardi on the 60-day injured list Saturday with lower-back inflammation.

#7 PROS

Noble Meyer: Was dealing with sciatica

Mar 14th

Meyer revealed Friday that he's been dealing with sciatica but is hopeful of being past the issue, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

#5 PROS

PJ Morlando: Undergoes elbow procedure

Mar 13th

Morlando underwent an ulnar nerve transportation on his left elbow Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.