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MLB : ATS Matchup
Sunday 10/4/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
MIAMI  CONLEY )
 
PHILADELPHIA  BUCHANAN )
-1.5  +115

+1.5  -135
-130

+120

7.5un
 
2
Final
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MIAMI (71 - 90) at PHILADELPHIA (62 - 99)
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Sunday, 10/4/2015 3:05 PM
ADAM CONLEY (L) vs. DAVID BUCHANAN (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
955MIAMI-120Ov 8.5,-115-130Ov 8,-110
956PHILADELPHIA+110Un 8.5,-105+120Un 8,-110
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
MIAMI - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games71-90-12.476-773.80.2600.3080.3840.6924.20.2550.3190.3950.714
Road Games30-50-11.938-363.80.2610.3050.3900.6954.30.2600.3240.4180.742
vs Right-handed Starters57-71-958-653.70.2570.3040.3760.6814.10.2550.3190.3920.711
Past 7 Games4-3+14-34.90.2760.3350.4060.7404.10.2780.3490.4390.788
Grass Games71-84-6.374-743.80.2610.3090.3840.6944.10.2530.3180.3900.708
Day Games24-29-2.728-234.30.2680.3110.4030.7154.10.2480.3160.4110.727
Division35-40-440-314.00.2750.3200.3990.7194.30.2500.3190.3930.712
MIAMI - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.80.2600.30816154281412234401190.384573374113911210521457716173
Road Games3.80.2610.30580276071912418660.3902851776015454264438031
Righty Starters3.70.2570.3041284299110317429940.376447296877948201156313069
MIAMI - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.571.3005142232044583821049822-26351866%
Road Games3.901.392226.31149821718981976-17161061.5%

PHILADELPHIA - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games62-99-9.885-653.80.2480.2970.3810.6785.00.2800.3370.4450.782
Home Games36-44+1.844-294.10.2470.2990.3870.6854.90.2740.3310.4340.765
vs Left-handed Starters17-20+8.516-184.10.2480.3030.3850.6885.10.2770.3470.4300.777
Past 7 Games4-3+3.23-45.00.2620.3240.4080.7333.90.2520.3090.3940.703
Grass Games61-98-11.284-643.90.2490.2980.3820.6805.00.2790.3370.4450.782
Day Games23-31+2.126-253.80.2580.3010.3910.6914.50.2720.3290.4140.743
Division29-46-7.837-313.80.2420.2930.3710.6644.50.2740.3330.4300.763
PHILADELPHIA - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.80.2480.29716154961364268351300.381579382127188105913511614479
Home Games4.10.2470.29980265865711918720.3873111956104249467637437
Lefty Starters4.10.2480.303371273316658310.3851451003091924435293913
PHILADELPHIA - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.821.441541.32622305535022751424-23351570%
Home Games3.721.3762951401222932911328416-10231167.6%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
MIAMI - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
9/20/2015NICOLINO(L)@ WASHINGTONSTRASBURG(R)3-13L2357.5 unO8601341
9/22/2015KOEHLER(R)PHILADELPHIAHARANG(R)2-6L-1657.5 evO84211101
9/23/2015CONLEY(L)PHILADELPHIABUCHANAN(R)4-3W-1758.5 unU13100643
9/24/2015COSART(R)PHILADELPHIAASHER(R)1-0W-1807.5 unU450561
9/25/2015FERNANDEZ(R)ATLANTAWEBER(R)12-11W-2006.5 ovO20501671
9/26/2015NICOLINO(L)ATLANTATEHERAN(R)6-2W+1107.5 evO981581
9/27/2015KOEHLER(R)ATLANTAMILLER(R)9-5W-1357.5 unO11601073
9/29/2015CONLEY(L)@ TAMPA BAYMOORE(L)2-4L1407.5 evU961661
9/30/2015COSART(R)@ TAMPA BAYSMYLY(L)4-6L1657.5 unO9701070
10/1/2015FERNANDEZ(R)@ TAMPA BAYODORIZZI(R)1-4L-1106.5 ovU46016112
10/3/2015KOEHLER(R)@ PHILADELPHIAHARANG(R)7-6W-1207.5 unO1393982
10/3/2015NICOLINO(L)@ PHILADELPHIAASHER(R)5-2W-1357.5 unU1170860
10/4/2015CONLEY(L)@ PHILADELPHIABUCHANAN(R) 

PHILADELPHIA - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
9/20/2015NOLA(R)@ ATLANTATEHERAN(R)1-2L1357.5 unU651880
9/22/2015HARANG(R)@ MIAMIKOEHLER(R)6-2W1557.5 evO11101842
9/23/2015BUCHANAN(R)@ MIAMICONLEY(L)3-4L1658.5 unU64313100
9/24/2015ASHER(R)@ MIAMICOSART(R)0-1L1707.5 unU561450
9/25/2015EICKHOFF(R)@ WASHINGTONZIMMERMANN(R)8-2W2207 unO1041760
9/26/2015NOLA(R)@ WASHINGTONSTRASBURG(R)1-2L2357 unU67110120
9/27/2015HARANG(R)@ WASHINGTONGONZALEZ(L)12-5W1957.5 evO1591942
9/29/2015BUCHANAN(R)NY METSCOLON(R)4-3W+1659 evU12619120
9/30/2015ASHER(R)NY METSVERRETT(R)7-5W+1659 unO881670
10/1/2015EICKHOFF(R)NY METSGILMARTIN(L)3-0W+1007 ovU530660
10/3/2015HARANG(R)MIAMIKOEHLER(R)6-7L+1107.5 unO9821393
10/3/2015ASHER(R)MIAMINICOLINO(L)2-5L+1257.5 unU8601170
10/4/2015BUCHANAN(R)MIAMICONLEY(L) 
KEY GAME INFORMATION
MIAMI: MIAMI (AP) - Two transactions midway through spring training that drew little notice heralded significant progress for the Miami Marlins.
Top pitching prospects Jose Urena and Justin Nicolino were optioned to the minor leagues - moves reflecting the franchise's improved depth of talent. This season, for a change, the front office doesn't feel compelled to rush youngsters like Urena and Nicolino to the majors.
''In previous years they would probably already be in the big leagues,'' president of baseball operations Michael Hill said. ''We've really tried to change that, be fair to the player and allow them to have the necessary growing pains in the minor leagues so when they do get to the big leagues, they can hit the ground running.''
When Urena and Nicolino do reach the majors, they might be joining a contender. Following a busy offseason highlighted by the signing of Giancarlo Stanton to a record $325 million contract, Miami's expectations are unusually lofty.
The Marlins don't talk just about finishing above .500 for the first time since 2009. They want to end an 11-year playoff drought.
''I love the talent we've been able to assemble,'' Hill said. ''If we handle our business, I'm pretty excited about where that will lead.''
While Stanton draws the biggest headlines, it might be the Marlins' rotation that separates them from the pack. They enter the season with five solid starters, and that doesn't include ace Jose Fernandez, the 2013 NL Rookie of the Year, who is projected to return from elbow surgery at midseason.
Miami acquired Mat Latos and Dan Haren in offseason deals, and they join Henderson Alvarez, Jarred Cosart and Tom Koehler. Latos is 56-40 since 2010, and the others each won at least 10 games last year, with a combined record of 48-39. Newcomer David Phelps, who is 12-11 as a starter, provides depth and can also relieve.
''I like our rotation,'' manager Mike Redmond said. ''These guys have gone out and competed for a long time and have a lot of experience, which is nice.''
Other things to know about the baseball buzz building in South Florida:
RETURN ON INVESTMENT: Stanton appears poised for another big year after being knocked out of the 2014 NL MVP race when a beaning ended his season in September. He led the NL in slugging and homers despite missing the final 17 games.
During spring training batting practice, new teammate Phelps noted that Stanton hits balls to the opposite field farther than most players can pull them. And he doesn't just outslug everybody.
''We ran shuttles the first week of camp and I figured he was a good athlete,'' Phelps said. ''But I didn't expect him to be outrunning everybody, too.''
TRENDING UPWARD: Miami went 62-100 under Redmond two years ago, and then ended a streak of three consecutive last-place finishes in the NL East by going 77-85 in 2014. The 15-win improvement tied for the best in the National League by a 100-loss team since 1986.
Among the players still around from that young, awful 2013 team are Stanton, Fernandez, Alvarez, Koehler, left fielder Christian Yelich, center fielder Marcell Ozuna and shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria.
''The fun part is to see the excitement in guys now, and for them to talk about how far we've come in a short amount of time,'' Redmond said. ''As tough as it was at the time, I knew we would be better off for it, because we got some guys a lot of experience.''
STILL YOUNG: With the addition such veterans as Latos, Haren, third baseman Martin Prado, second baseman Dee Gordon and first baseman Michael Morse, the payroll is expected to be above $70 million. That's the highest for the Marlins since 2012, and an increase of about 50 percent from last year.
Even so, the Marlins remain young. Fernandez, Alvarez, Cosart, Stanton, Yelich, Ozuna and Hechavarria are all under 26. That creates a clubhouse environment foreign to Phelps, a right-hander acquired in a trade with the Yankees.
''It's a lot of young, talented players,'' said Phelps, 28, accustomed to being surrounded by the likes of Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia. ''It's really a breath of fresh air just to come in and have a core in place that is younger than me.''
Most of the Marlins have never played on a contending team, which raises some skepticism about their chances. But Alvarez predicted the Marlins will be playing games that matter late this season for a change.
''We're going to surprise a lot of people,'' he said.
PHILADELPHIA: CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - No team is picked to win fewer games this season than the Philadelphia Phillies.
Rebuilding isn't easy.
After dominating the NL East from 2007-11, capturing five division titles, two pennants and one World Series championship, the Phillies have spiraled downward - all the way to the bottom.
Oddsmakers set Philadelphia's win total for 2015 at 67 or 68. Things could get even uglier if ace Cole Hamels is traded - a very realistic possibility - along with other veterans still hanging around. Ryan Howard and Jonathan Papelbon are available. Chase Utley and Carlos Ruiz also could be moved. Jimmy Rollins was the first member of the nucleus to go when he was traded to the Dodgers in December.
The goal this season is figuring out which players will be part of the future. Cody Asche, Maikel Franco, Freddy Galvis, Cesar Hernandez, Darin Ruf and Odubel Herrera are among those will get opportunities. Asche and Galvis form the left side of the infield. Franco will begin the season at Triple-A. Hernandez and Herrera will start off as role players. Ruf still is hoping to get a chance to play regularly.
''I'm very pleased with the demeanor of the players in the clubhouse,'' general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. said. ''Young players are stepping up and gaining confidence. It's all about experience and that's what these young guys are going to get and hopefully they take the ball and run with it.''
Howard, Utley and Rollins each were homegrown players who developed into the best players at their position in franchise history. Those are big shoes for guys like Asche, Galvis and others to fill.
But they're up for the challenge.
''The faces might be different, the names might be different and they might not be big names, but the mentality is the same,'' Asche said. ''We're still out there trying to earn it every day and we're going to have our bad days and good days, but I guarantee there's no one in that clubhouse not trying to earn something.''
Here are some things to know about the Phillies entering the season:
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REPLACING J-ROLL
Jimmy Rollins was a three-time All-Star shortstop and the 2007 NL MVP. Beyond the stats, he was a team leader who brought swagger to the clubhouse. Freddy Galvis takes his spot while top prospect J.P. Crawford is groomed in the minors. Galvis is an excellent defensive player whether he's playing second base, shortstop, third base or even the outfield. The switch-hitter has a .218 career average with 13 homers and 55 RBIs in 514 at-bats. Galvis has gap power - 42 extra-base hits - but needs to improve his average and stay on top of the ball at the plate.
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FINISHING OFF
If starting pitchers get through six innings with a lead, the Phillies may win more games than people think. Their bullpen is a major strength. Jonathan Papelbon converted 39 of 43 save chances last year. Setup man Ken Giles brings a 100 mph heater to the eighth inning. Lefty Jake Diekman has a power arm in the seventh or eighth and righty Justin De Fratus is solid.
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STARTING FIVE
Before Cliff Lee's elbow injury, the rotation was quite formidable with Cole Hamels, Lee and Aaron Harang. Now, Harang moves up to No. 2 and journeyman Jerome Williams takes the third spot ahead of David Buchanan. Several guys are competing for the No. 5 spot while Chad Billingsley works his way back from two elbow operations.
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POWER OUTTAGE
Marlon Byrd led the Phillies with 25 homers last year before he was traded to Cincinnati in the offseason. Howard hit 23, but the former NL MVP looked good in spring training. If he sticks around, he should supply more power. But Chase Utley only hit 11 homers last year and Domonic Brown dropped from 27 to 10. This won't be the 2009 Phillies who had four guys hit 30 homers and five hit 20. But there's a chance they'll get a few more in the 15-20 range.
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CALLING THE SHOTS
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is finding out it was easier for him to play the game than to win games as the manager. Sandberg is 93-111 since replacing Charlie Manuel in August 2013.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NL PREVIEW (MIAMI-PHILADELPHIA) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Marlins-Phillies Preview* ==========================

By ALAN FERGUSON STATS Writer

Miami (69-90) at Philadelphia (62-97), 3:05 p.m. EDT

The Philadelphia Phillies already have their manager for next season but it isn't entirely clear if one of their all-time leading sluggers will be back even though he is under contract through 2016.

Miami's managerial situation is also up in the air, and Dan Jennings could sit in the Marlins dugout for the final time when Dee Gordon pursues the NL batting title Sunday against the Ryan Howard-less Phillies, who will try to avoid 100 losses.

The Phillies turned interim manager Pete Mackanin into a permanent one Sept. 22 in a contract that extends through next season with a team option for 2017. Philadelphia (62-99) went 6-3 in its first nine games after that announcement but was swept by the Marlins (71-90) in a doubleheader Saturday.

That means the Phillies need a win Sunday to avoid their first 100-loss season since 1961.

Howard won't get to contribute to that attempt because of a bruised left knee that's kept him out since Sept. 14.

"I don't think I'll play him the rest of the year," Mackanin told MLB's official website. "I don't see the point of that."

The future for the first baseman, who will turn 36 in November, appears at least a little murky after he hit .229 with 23 homers and posted an abysmal .418 OPS against left-handed pitchers while platooning with Darin Ruf.

Those struggles versus southpaws are among the issues that have made it difficult to move Howard but a forthcoming $25 million salary would seem an even greater hindrance. He's also set to make another $10 million should the Phillies buy out their 2017 team option on his deal.

Howard's 357 homers are second in franchise history to Mike Schmidt's 548.

Jennings' prospects of returning in 2016 as Miami's manager appear even fuzzier. The Marlins put their former general manager - who had no experience as an MLB field manager or a player - in the dugout May 18 to replace the fired Mike Redmond.

It's unclear if Jennings will return to the front office after Sunday's game.

"If I'm asked to go back upstairs, then there are conversations that are going to have to take place," Jennings said. "I want to understand where things are, because I've been removed for 4 1/2 months. So, there is catchup I have to be involved in."

Gordon will try to become the second Marlins player to win an NL batting title after Hanley Ramirez in 2009. Gordon went 4 for 9 in the doubleheader to surpass 200 hits and boost his average to .331, putting him a mere .0001 behind Washington's Bryce Harper.

Gordon is 2 for 6 lifetime against David Buchanan (2-9, 7.54 ERA), who is 0-4 with a 9.49 ERA in his last six starts.

The right-hander is 1-0 with a 2.49 ERA in four starts versus Miami and allowed two runs in five innings Sept. 23 in a 4-3 loss.

Marlins rookie left-hander Adam Conley (4-1, 3.84) will seek to close out 2015 with a fourth consecutive victory. He has a 2.97 ERA in his last six starts and gave up two runs over six innings in a 4-2 loss in Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

He's 0-1 with a 1.50 ERA in two starts against Philadelphia and pitched opposite Buchanan last month, yielding one run in six innings with a season-high eight strikeouts in the 11-inning victory.


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