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#Deadspin #Coming #big #wins #Reds #Marlins #continue #strong #starts">Deadspin | Coming off big wins, Reds, Marlins look to continue strong starts
Mar 31, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (26) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds are on the rise.
Cincinnati, which will open a four-game series at the host Miami Marlins on Monday, is coming off last year’s playoff berth — the franchise’s first such non-shortened-season achievement since 2013.
On Sunday, the Reds completed a three-game road sweep over the Rangers, allowing Texas to score just four runs all weekend.
“We did a good job,” Reds manager Terry Francona said.
The Reds on Monday are set to start lefty Brandon Williamson, who is off to a slow start (0-1, 11.57 ERA). However, in his only career appearance, a start, against Miami, Williamson is 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA. He throws a fastball (93-96 mph), changeup, curveball, cutter and sweeper.
Bigger picture, Williamson is part of a Reds pitching staff that ranks fifth in the majors in ERA (3.25). That’s great production on the mound, especially considering that Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo are on the injured list. Greene, an All-Star in 2024, has some of the best sheer stuff in baseball, and he’s only 26.
As for their position players, shortstop Elly De La Cruz already is a two-time All-Star at age 24.
De La Cruz so far this season is hitting .243 with three homers, five RBIs and a .786 OPS, and Francona wants him to be aggressive.
“We don’t want our good hitters taking,” Francona said.
In the past two years, De La Cruz — who has a great arm and superior speed — has averaged 103.5 runs, 52 steals and 23.5 homers.
Another good Reds hitter is first baseman Sal Stewart, a former Miami prep star who is hitting .367 with a 1.167 OPS. Since his MLB debut last year, he has seven homers in 26 games.
Meanwhile, the Marlins are coming off a wild 7-6 win over the host New York Yankees in a game that withstood a 3 1/2-hour rain delay.
“We’re going to try to get some rest, go home and play some good games,” Marlins corner infielder Graham Pauley said after the long day/night was over.
Added Marlins manager Clayton McCullough: “Long rain delay after losing the first two games of this series … trailing by three runs early. … This was a great team win.”
The Marlins will be facing a lefty starter for the third straight game. The Marlins split those two previous contests.
Miami won’t have closer Pete Fairbanks, whose wife is expecting. Because labor will be induced on Monday, Fairbanks was put on paternity leave after being used as an opener on Sunday.
Without Fairbanks, the Marlins might be a bit short on quality relievers on Monday. On Sunday, they used four true relievers: Andrew Nardi, Calvin Faucher, John King and Anthony Bender. King earned the win, and Bender picked up his first save of the season.
All four of those relievers have pitched two straight days and may be unavailable on Monday.
Righty Janson Junk (0-0, 4.15) will get the start. He didn’t get a decision against the White Sox last Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits in 4 1/3 innings. He got the win and didn’t allow a run in his only career start against the Reds last July.
Offensively, the Marlins are getting good performances from second baseman Xavier Edwards (batting .471 with a 1.147 OPS); third baseman Javier Sanoja (batting .429 with a 1.000 OPS); shortstop Otto Lopez (batting .333 with a .921 OPS); and outfielder Owen Caissie (batting .296 with a .926 OPS).
–Field Level Media
Mar 31, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (26) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds are on the rise.
Cincinnati, which will open a four-game series at the host Miami Marlins on Monday, is coming off last year’s playoff berth — the franchise’s first such non-shortened-season achievement since 2013.
On Sunday, the Reds completed a three-game road sweep over the Rangers, allowing Texas to score just four runs all weekend.
“We did a good job,” Reds manager Terry Francona said.
The Reds on Monday are set to start lefty Brandon Williamson, who is off to a slow start (0-1, 11.57 ERA). However, in his only career appearance, a start, against Miami, Williamson is 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA. He throws a fastball (93-96 mph), changeup, curveball, cutter and sweeper.
Bigger picture, Williamson is part of a Reds pitching staff that ranks fifth in the majors in ERA (3.25). That’s great production on the mound, especially considering that Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo are on the injured list. Greene, an All-Star in 2024, has some of the best sheer stuff in baseball, and he’s only 26.
As for their position players, shortstop Elly De La Cruz already is a two-time All-Star at age 24.
De La Cruz so far this season is hitting .243 with three homers, five RBIs and a .786 OPS, and Francona wants him to be aggressive.
“We don’t want our good hitters taking,” Francona said.
In the past two years, De La Cruz — who has a great arm and superior speed — has averaged 103.5 runs, 52 steals and 23.5 homers.
Another good Reds hitter is first baseman Sal Stewart, a former Miami prep star who is hitting .367 with a 1.167 OPS. Since his MLB debut last year, he has seven homers in 26 games.
Meanwhile, the Marlins are coming off a wild 7-6 win over the host New York Yankees in a game that withstood a 3 1/2-hour rain delay.
“We’re going to try to get some rest, go home and play some good games,” Marlins corner infielder Graham Pauley said after the long day/night was over.
Added Marlins manager Clayton McCullough: “Long rain delay after losing the first two games of this series … trailing by three runs early. … This was a great team win.”
The Marlins will be facing a lefty starter for the third straight game. The Marlins split those two previous contests.
Miami won’t have closer Pete Fairbanks, whose wife is expecting. Because labor will be induced on Monday, Fairbanks was put on paternity leave after being used as an opener on Sunday.
Without Fairbanks, the Marlins might be a bit short on quality relievers on Monday. On Sunday, they used four true relievers: Andrew Nardi, Calvin Faucher, John King and Anthony Bender. King earned the win, and Bender picked up his first save of the season.
All four of those relievers have pitched two straight days and may be unavailable on Monday.
Righty Janson Junk (0-0, 4.15) will get the start. He didn’t get a decision against the White Sox last Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits in 4 1/3 innings. He got the win and didn’t allow a run in his only career start against the Reds last July.
Offensively, the Marlins are getting good performances from second baseman Xavier Edwards (batting .471 with a 1.147 OPS); third baseman Javier Sanoja (batting .429 with a 1.000 OPS); shortstop Otto Lopez (batting .333 with a .921 OPS); and outfielder Owen Caissie (batting .296 with a .926 OPS).
–Field Level Media
Mar 31, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (26) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds are on the rise.
Cincinnati, which will open a four-game series at the host Miami Marlins on Monday, is coming off last year’s playoff berth — the franchise’s first such non-shortened-season achievement since 2013.
On Sunday, the Reds completed a three-game road sweep over the Rangers, allowing Texas to score just four runs all weekend.
“We did a good job,” Reds manager Terry Francona said.
The Reds on Monday are set to start lefty Brandon Williamson, who is off to a slow start (0-1, 11.57 ERA). However, in his only career appearance, a start, against Miami, Williamson is 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA. He throws a fastball (93-96 mph), changeup, curveball, cutter and sweeper.
Bigger picture, Williamson is part of a Reds pitching staff that ranks fifth in the majors in ERA (3.25). That’s great production on the mound, especially considering that Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo are on the injured list. Greene, an All-Star in 2024, has some of the best sheer stuff in baseball, and he’s only 26.
As for their position players, shortstop Elly De La Cruz already is a two-time All-Star at age 24.
De La Cruz so far this season is hitting .243 with three homers, five RBIs and a .786 OPS, and Francona wants him to be aggressive.
“We don’t want our good hitters taking,” Francona said.
In the past two years, De La Cruz — who has a great arm and superior speed — has averaged 103.5 runs, 52 steals and 23.5 homers.
Another good Reds hitter is first baseman Sal Stewart, a former Miami prep star who is hitting .367 with a 1.167 OPS. Since his MLB debut last year, he has seven homers in 26 games.
Meanwhile, the Marlins are coming off a wild 7-6 win over the host New York Yankees in a game that withstood a 3 1/2-hour rain delay.
“We’re going to try to get some rest, go home and play some good games,” Marlins corner infielder Graham Pauley said after the long day/night was over.
Added Marlins manager Clayton McCullough: “Long rain delay after losing the first two games of this series … trailing by three runs early. … This was a great team win.”
The Marlins will be facing a lefty starter for the third straight game. The Marlins split those two previous contests.
Miami won’t have closer Pete Fairbanks, whose wife is expecting. Because labor will be induced on Monday, Fairbanks was put on paternity leave after being used as an opener on Sunday.
Without Fairbanks, the Marlins might be a bit short on quality relievers on Monday. On Sunday, they used four true relievers: Andrew Nardi, Calvin Faucher, John King and Anthony Bender. King earned the win, and Bender picked up his first save of the season.
All four of those relievers have pitched two straight days and may be unavailable on Monday.
Righty Janson Junk (0-0, 4.15) will get the start. He didn’t get a decision against the White Sox last Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits in 4 1/3 innings. He got the win and didn’t allow a run in his only career start against the Reds last July.
Offensively, the Marlins are getting good performances from second baseman Xavier Edwards (batting .471 with a 1.147 OPS); third baseman Javier Sanoja (batting .429 with a 1.000 OPS); shortstop Otto Lopez (batting .333 with a .921 OPS); and outfielder Owen Caissie (batting .296 with a .926 OPS).
–Field Level Media
Mar 31, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (26) delivers a…
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#Ashwin #reveals #quit #IPL #mentally #disturbing #painful #phase #CSK">Ashwin reveals why he quit IPL: It was mentally disturbing, painful phase with CSK
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has revealed that he could have played the Indian Premier League (IPL) a bit longer had it not been for a “mentally disturbing” and “painful” phase that he went through during his time with Chennai Super Kings.
On his YouTube show ‘Ash Ki Baat’, the veteran, who retired from international cricket in 2024 before ending his IPL run last year, said he decided to call it quits to save the franchise the dilemma of deciding his fate.
“I recently spent a disappointing season with CSK. It was a disappointing season for me personally. Honestly, in my mind, I could have played more, but I quit because, emotionally, I just did not have the bandwidth to play while managing everything else,” Ashwin said.
Ashwin, before announcing his IPL retirement, had sought clarity from CSK about his role after being used sparingly during the 2025 season. He appeared in only nine of CSK’s 14 matches in what was to be his homecoming after starting his IPL journey with the same team.
The franchise, which was at the bottom of the heap last season, is continuing to struggle and has already logged three back-to-back losses under Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Published on Apr 06, 2026
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has revealed that he could have played the Indian Premier League (IPL) a bit longer had it not been for a “mentally disturbing” and “painful” phase that he went through during his time with Chennai Super Kings.
On his YouTube show ‘Ash Ki Baat’, the veteran, who retired from international cricket in 2024 before ending his IPL run last year, said he decided to call it quits to save the franchise the dilemma of deciding his fate.
“I recently spent a disappointing season with CSK. It was a disappointing season for me personally. Honestly, in my mind, I could have played more, but I quit because, emotionally, I just did not have the bandwidth to play while managing everything else,” Ashwin said.
Ashwin, before announcing his IPL retirement, had sought clarity from CSK about his role after being used sparingly during the 2025 season. He appeared in only nine of CSK’s 14 matches in what was to be his homecoming after starting his IPL journey with the same team.
The franchise, which was at the bottom of the heap last season, is continuing to struggle and has already logged three back-to-back losses under Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Published on Apr 06, 2026
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has revealed that he could have played the Indian Premier…
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#Deadspin #Rangers #Mariners #licking #wounds #entering #earlyseason #series">Deadspin | Rangers, Mariners each licking wounds entering early-season series
Apr 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker (55) walks to the mound during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Texas Rangers’ strong early-season vibes have come crashing down.
After winning four of their first five games, the Rangers have lost four in a row after being swept at home over the weekend by the Cincinnati Reds.
Texas will look to turn the tide once more when it faces the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series starting Monday night in Arlington, Texas.
“We’ve got to figure out what went wrong,” Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said after Sunday’s 2-1 loss. “What did we miss? What are things I can do better to get guys ready and win more games?”
In the big picture, the “wrong” from the series against Cincinnati seems clear. Texas managed just four runs on 18 hits over the three-game set, striking out 31 times and finishing 3-for-18 with runners in scoring position.
That hampered a strong showing on the mound for the Rangers’ staff, which allowed just seven runs over the series.
“I think we’re a better offense than we showed,” designated hitter Joc Pederson said. “There’s no excuses. We still got to score some more runs.”
The Mariners also head to Texas feeling a bit down after back-to-back one-run road losses against the Los Angeles Angels. The second of those, an 8-7, 11-inning defeat in Sunday’s rubber match, saw Seattle squander three separate leads.
After winning the AL West for the first time since 2001 and coming a win away from a World Series trip, Seattle is in an early slump this season, having lost four of the last five.
The Mariners, who struck out 15 times Sunday, rank second-to-last in the majors in batting average (.198) and have the second-most strikeouts at the plate (104).
“We know who we are,” Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez said. “Sometimes, it can be early on and you’re kind of finding your rhythm in the season. But like, we know who we are. We’re a great defensive team, offensive team, and we pitch well. We’re going to give trouble to anybody.”
In the series opener, both teams will turn to right-handed pitchers who are looking to find their form early this season.
Seattle will throw Logan Gilbert (0-1, 6.75 ERA), who was hit hard and allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings in his last start against the New York Yankees.
Gilbert hasn’t posted an ERA above 3.73 since his rookie season in 2021. The Rangers could be the fix for Gilbert’s early-season struggles. He has a 5-2 record and 2.90 ERA in 16 career appearances against the division foe with 97 strikeouts and 20 walks.
Texas will start Jacob deGrom (0-0, 5.79), who was scratched from his scheduled start in the second game of the season March 28 due to neck stiffness but managed to pitch just three days later than anticipated.
He allowed three runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings March 31 vs. Baltimore.
deGrom’s Rangers tenure has been a bit hit or miss in terms of availability. He had a 2.97 ERA over 30 starts and 172 2/3 innings last season, but made just nine total starts over his first two seasons with Texas in 2023-24.
The 37-year-old is 2-2 with a 3.48 ERA in seven career appearances against Seattle.
–Field Level Media
Apr 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker (55) walks to the mound during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Texas Rangers’ strong early-season vibes have come crashing down.
After winning four of their first five games, the Rangers have lost four in a row after being swept at home over the weekend by the Cincinnati Reds.
Texas will look to turn the tide once more when it faces the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series starting Monday night in Arlington, Texas.
“We’ve got to figure out what went wrong,” Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said after Sunday’s 2-1 loss. “What did we miss? What are things I can do better to get guys ready and win more games?”
In the big picture, the “wrong” from the series against Cincinnati seems clear. Texas managed just four runs on 18 hits over the three-game set, striking out 31 times and finishing 3-for-18 with runners in scoring position.
That hampered a strong showing on the mound for the Rangers’ staff, which allowed just seven runs over the series.
“I think we’re a better offense than we showed,” designated hitter Joc Pederson said. “There’s no excuses. We still got to score some more runs.”
The Mariners also head to Texas feeling a bit down after back-to-back one-run road losses against the Los Angeles Angels. The second of those, an 8-7, 11-inning defeat in Sunday’s rubber match, saw Seattle squander three separate leads.
After winning the AL West for the first time since 2001 and coming a win away from a World Series trip, Seattle is in an early slump this season, having lost four of the last five.
The Mariners, who struck out 15 times Sunday, rank second-to-last in the majors in batting average (.198) and have the second-most strikeouts at the plate (104).
“We know who we are,” Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez said. “Sometimes, it can be early on and you’re kind of finding your rhythm in the season. But like, we know who we are. We’re a great defensive team, offensive team, and we pitch well. We’re going to give trouble to anybody.”
In the series opener, both teams will turn to right-handed pitchers who are looking to find their form early this season.
Seattle will throw Logan Gilbert (0-1, 6.75 ERA), who was hit hard and allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings in his last start against the New York Yankees.
Gilbert hasn’t posted an ERA above 3.73 since his rookie season in 2021. The Rangers could be the fix for Gilbert’s early-season struggles. He has a 5-2 record and 2.90 ERA in 16 career appearances against the division foe with 97 strikeouts and 20 walks.
Texas will start Jacob deGrom (0-0, 5.79), who was scratched from his scheduled start in the second game of the season March 28 due to neck stiffness but managed to pitch just three days later than anticipated.
He allowed three runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings March 31 vs. Baltimore.
deGrom’s Rangers tenure has been a bit hit or miss in terms of availability. He had a 2.97 ERA over 30 starts and 172 2/3 innings last season, but made just nine total starts over his first two seasons with Texas in 2023-24.
The 37-year-old is 2-2 with a 3.48 ERA in seven career appearances against Seattle.
–Field Level Media
Apr 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker (55) walks to the mound during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Texas Rangers’ strong early-season vibes have come crashing down.
After winning four of their first five games, the Rangers have lost four in a row after being swept at home over the weekend by the Cincinnati Reds.
Texas will look to turn the tide once more when it faces the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series starting Monday night in Arlington, Texas.
“We’ve got to figure out what went wrong,” Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said after Sunday’s 2-1 loss. “What did we miss? What are things I can do better to get guys ready and win more games?”
In the big picture, the “wrong” from the series against Cincinnati seems clear. Texas managed just four runs on 18 hits over the three-game set, striking out 31 times and finishing 3-for-18 with runners in scoring position.
That hampered a strong showing on the mound for the Rangers’ staff, which allowed just seven runs over the series.
“I think we’re a better offense than we showed,” designated hitter Joc Pederson said. “There’s no excuses. We still got to score some more runs.”
The Mariners also head to Texas feeling a bit down after back-to-back one-run road losses against the Los Angeles Angels. The second of those, an 8-7, 11-inning defeat in Sunday’s rubber match, saw Seattle squander three separate leads.
After winning the AL West for the first time since 2001 and coming a win away from a World Series trip, Seattle is in an early slump this season, having lost four of the last five.
The Mariners, who struck out 15 times Sunday, rank second-to-last in the majors in batting average (.198) and have the second-most strikeouts at the plate (104).
“We know who we are,” Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez said. “Sometimes, it can be early on and you’re kind of finding your rhythm in the season. But like, we know who we are. We’re a great defensive team, offensive team, and we pitch well. We’re going to give trouble to anybody.”
In the series opener, both teams will turn to right-handed pitchers who are looking to find their form early this season.
Seattle will throw Logan Gilbert (0-1, 6.75 ERA), who was hit hard and allowed five runs in 5 1/3 innings in his last start against the New York Yankees.
Gilbert hasn’t posted an ERA above 3.73 since his rookie season in 2021. The Rangers could be the fix for Gilbert’s early-season struggles. He has a 5-2 record and 2.90 ERA in 16 career appearances against the division foe with 97 strikeouts and 20 walks.
Texas will start Jacob deGrom (0-0, 5.79), who was scratched from his scheduled start in the second game of the season March 28 due to neck stiffness but managed to pitch just three days later than anticipated.
He allowed three runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings March 31 vs. Baltimore.
deGrom’s Rangers tenure has been a bit hit or miss in terms of availability. He had a 2.97 ERA over 30 starts and 172 2/3 innings last season, but made just nine total starts over his first two seasons with Texas in 2023-24.
The 37-year-old is 2-2 with a 3.48 ERA in seven career appearances against Seattle.
–Field Level Media
Apr 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker (55) walks to the…
