There is one team that makes perfect sense as a trade partner for the Miami Marlins before the MLB trade deadline.

Alcantara, who won the NL Cy Young Award in 2022, has struggled in his first season back from Tommy John surgery. The 29-year-old enters MLB games today with career worsts in ERA (7.14), WHIP (1.49) and OPS allowed (.758).

Considering the previous antiquated facilities, this is significant, especially for a Marlins’ franchise whose payroll is always close to the bottom.

While Sandy Alcantara and Jesus Sanchez are probably the biggest Miami Marlins name that will be involved in trade speculation leading up to the MLB trade deadl

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The Nationals won the pregame with a special ceremonial performance by Bruce the Bat Dog before losing the actual game.

Jesus Sanchez had two hits including a home run, Calvin Faucher retired James Wood with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth and the visiting Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Saturday.

The Miami Marlins are joining efforts to restore the defaced mural of baseball legends Jackie Robinson and Minnie Miñoso in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, which was marked with racist graffiti last week.

While the season hasn't been the best for this Marlins star, the trade value could be too low to do any deal at this point.

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez bristled when asked how much of his team's recent offensive struggles should be apportioned between players and his coaches after the 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins.