Photo credit should read RHONA WISE/AFP via Getty Images Brown’s first win as a member of the Marlins came on this day 25 years ago. During the 1996 season, Al Leiter and Kevin Brown became the first starting pitchers ever to represent the Florida Marlins in the All-Star Game. Brown’s first win as a member of the Marlins came on this day 25 years ago. Although he had just a 2.51 ERA entering his fourth start as a member of the club, Brown had dropped his first three decisions with the team. A former member of the Texas Rangers, Brown had spent one season with the Baltimore Orioles before joining Florida in 1996. Against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 21, 1996, Brown didn’t have his best stuff. Still his offense came through as he picked up the win in a 5-4 victory at Joe Robbie Stadium. After four scoreless innings, the Dodgers broke through against Brown in the fifth on an RBI single from Todd Hollandsworth, the eventual NL Rookie of the Year and future world champion with the Marlins. An inning later, Eric Karros’ three-run blast extended the lead to four. Even after Terry Pendleton broke up the shutout for Florida with an RBI single, an 0-4 start for Brown looked inevitable. The Marlins were on the short end of a 4-1 score and Brown’s night was done. Florida had chased starter Pedro Astacio, but Antonio Osuna didn’t look like he was going to have much problem with the Marlins lineup. After giving up a lead-off single to Charles Johnson to start the seventh, Osuna got Kurt Abbott to fly out before striking out Andre Dawson. Quilvio Veras then singled to right field to bring the tying run to the plate and Osuna’s night was done. Scott Radinsky came in to face outfielder Joe Orsulak, but an error by Dodgers’ first baseman Eric Karros brought a run home and kept the inning alive. That proved to be costly. With runners on the corners in a 4-2 game, Darren Hall was called upon to face Gary Sheffield. After falling behind 2-1 in the count, Hall gave Sheffield a pitch he could handle and the All-Star outfielder didn’t miss it. Sheffield’s three-run homer gave the Marlins a 5-4 lead and capped the scoring. Instead of being on the hook for the loss, Brown was now in line for the win. David Weathers, Yorkis Pérez and Terry Mathews combined to keep the Dodgers off the board over the final two innings to preserve the victory. Early on in the contest, tempers flared between the teams. Astacio hit Florida first baseman Greg Colbrunn in the helmet in the second inning. When Astacio came to the plate in the third, Brown threw behind him. Benches cleared, but there were no ejections. Brown would go on to win 17 of his final 25 decisions and lead the National League with a 1.89 ERA. He finished second to John Smoltz of the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 National League Cy Young Award voting. The 17 wins at the time was a Marlins’ franchise record. Brown would go on to make the All-Star Game in each of his two seasons with the Marlins. Over that stretch, Brown won 33 games. The first of those came on this day a quarter-century ago.

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing. AFC EAST: New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit) Kellen Mond would check a lot of boxes for the Patriots - Pats PulpitIf New England wants to add a developmental quarterback in this year’s draft, Kellen Mond might be the guy. New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation) Scouting Jets wide receiver Keelan Cole - Gang Green NationOver the next few weeks, we’re going to take an in-depth look at each of the Jets’ offseason acquisitions, continuing today with wide receiver Keelan Cole. The 27-year old is listed at 6’1" and 194... Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings) Mocking the Bills: What I would do as Bills GM - Buffalo RumblingsThe 2021 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and it’s time to get serious with what selections the Buffalo Bills should make. Let me start out by saying that this is what I would do if I were... AFC NORTH: Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown) Report: Alejandro Villanueva set to visit the Ravens - Baltimore BeatdownOn Monday morning, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that former Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva is scheduled to meet with the Ravens this week. Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain) 6 Bold Steelers Predictions: Pre-2021 NFL Draft Edition - Behind the Steel CurtainThe Steelers will be busy bees at the 2021 NFL Draft. Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle) Bengals’ new uniforms revealed: NFL news - Cincy JungleThey’ve finally arrived. Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature) Breakdown of DE Jadeveon Clowney’s contract with the Browns - Dawgs By NatureA look at how much the team’s new defensive lineman will make with the Browns. AFC SOUTH: Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog) Deshaun Watson Update: Answer To Lawsuit Filed, Defenses To Accusations Detailed - Battle Red BlogAnother entry in the long running saga. Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles) Comparing contracts and production: Janoris “Jackrabbit” Jenkins vs. Malcolm Butler - Music City MiraclesThis was an interesting exercise. It’s easy to see new Tennessee Titans cornerback Janoris "Jackrabbit" Jenkins as a direct replacement for Malcolm Butler, who the team released before free agency... Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country) You’re stupid for getting mad at Trevor Lawrence - Big Cat CountryTrevor Lawrence’s comments, and the discourse coming from them, reveal a saddening fact about the NFL. Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue) ESPN’s Louis Riddick: ‘Colts are going to provide the greatest challenge to the Chiefs in the AFC’ - Stampede BlueAccording to ESPN’s Louis Riddick on ‘Get Up’, the Indianapolis Colts are the greatest challenge to the reigning AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs: AFC WEST: Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report) Should the Denver Broncos chase a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft? - Mile High ReportI spoke with USA Today’s Mark Schofield to find out. Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue) Chargers News: What the Boltss are getting in TE Jared Cook - Bolts From The BlueWe reached out to Canal Street Chronicles to get some inside info on Cook. Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride) Examining Las Vegas Raiders cornerback group - Silver And Black PrideThis young group in Las Vegas is likely set Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride) Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes talk Alex Smith’s retirement - Arrowhead PrideSmith retired as Reid and Mahomes spoke to the media on Monday NFC EAST: New York Giants (via Big Blue View) 2021 NFL draft: 5 interior offensive lineman who could interest Giants on Day 2 - Big Blue ViewWe know the Giants need to add a piece on the interior of the offensive line, and here are players they could target past Round 1 Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation) ‘Fire Howie’ chant breaks out at Phillies game - Bleeding Green NationPreview of what The Linc might be like this year? Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys) You must choose: The problem of deciding between Patrick Surtain II and Jaycee Horn for the Cowboys - Blogging The BoysWith virtually the same measurements, could the Cowboys see them as equally deserving of the 10th pick? Washington Football Team (via Hogs Haven) Washington Roster Moves: Bryce Love released, RB wasn’t able to recover from ACL injury over two years ago - Hogs HavenBye Dr. Love NFC NORTH: Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company) 7-round Packers Mock Draft: Picking an all-elite athlete group for Green Bay - Acme Packing CompanyThe Packers love elite athletes, so we focus on overall athleticism and the team’s typical testing preferences in this mock. Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit) National analyst believes Detroit Lions are having ‘one of the smartest offseasons’ - Pride Of DetroitThe Brad Holmes era is already starting to impress some national analysts. Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron) Mocking the Mocks: Would you like to see the Bears take a safety at 20? - Windy City GridironWe spotlight another mock draft for the Chicago Bears from the wide world of the wild interwebs. Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman) 2021 Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Database, v8.0 - Daily NorsemanWe’ve almost made it to the end NFC SOUTH: New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles) NFL Draft 2021: Quarterback Kyle Trask creates more problems than solutions for Saints - Canal Street ChroniclesTrask’s strong 2020 season doesn’t overshadow his issues Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic) NFL Draft rumors: Arthur Blank likes QB class, won’t push Falcons to draft one - The FalcoholicIt’s confirmation that Blank intends to give his new front office and coaching staff the latitude they need to make a move. Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader) Two new mock drafts predict the Panthers will take Rashawn Slater - Cat Scratch ReaderCarolina’s anticipated pick becoming more unanimous as we get closer to the draft, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation) Marshawn Lynch discussed joining the Bucs with Tom Brady - Bucs NationThe veterans talked about joining forces. NFC WEST: San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation) San Francisco 49ers draft: NFL insider guarantees that 49ers won’t pick Justin Fields - Niners NationFormer NFL GM Michael Lombardi says San Francisco will either pick Mac Jones or Trey Lance. Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds) Where does Steve Keim rank among the NFL General Managers? - Revenge of the BirdsFor the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft the question has been focused on what the Arizona Cardinals will do. Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls) Seahawks 2021 pre-draft checkup: The offensive line - Field GullsPart 2 of a 9-part series Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times) Rams will take advantage of unusual draft, conduct war room from unusual place - Turf Show TimesDon’t mess around with Malibu McVay

Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The Marlins spent the entire night trying to dig themselves out of an early hole. The Marlins faced adversity from the beginning of Tuesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, and things only continued to get worse as the game went on. Marlins starting pitcher Nick Neidert allowed three hits, two walks, and a hit-by-pitch in the first inning. Before the Marlins even came up to bat, they were already down 3-0. Neidert seemed to settle down with a 12-pitch inning in the second, but then allowed two solo home runs to Trey Mancini and Freddy Galvis. Command has been an issue for right-hander. “It was just a lot of balls midline,” Don Mattingly said. “(The Orioles) are a club that you got to be able to get the ball to specific spots. looked like he left a bunch of balls—even his breaking ball—kind of mid-thigh area.” Overall, Neidert gave up five earned runs on five hits in three innings of work. Your browser does not support HTML5 video. To make matters worse, catcher Jorge Alfaro exited the game after legging out a ground ball in the fourth inning. According to the Marlins, he left due to left hamstring soreness and will be further evaluated before they make an IL decision. This was the same hamstring to cause him to miss four games from April 7-12 earlier this season. Center fielder Starling Marte is already on the 10-day IL as of Tuesday after sustaining a non-displaced fracture in his 12th rib. “This is going to test us,” Miguel Rojas said. “Last year we got tested in a different way. But this year, with a couple of injuries early on, we are going to test the depth in the organization. It’s going to be about how guys will embrace the opportunity. There’s a lot of talent in this organization.” After looking helpless against Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey through the first four innings, the Marlins offense woke up in the fifth. Adam Duvall and Brian Anderson each got back-to-back RBI, driving home one run each. Anderson almost had another RBI back in the first, but was again a victim of great defense by the warning track. Austin Hays, who replaced Anthony Santander in right field after he hurt his ankle on a pickoff play in the top of the inning, made a running catch against the wall to save a run and an extra base hit for Anderson. Anderson’s BABIP this year is .227. Behind these Hays-el eyes pic.twitter.com/F5eFSABB8N— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 20, 2021 The Marlins tacked on two more runs in the sixth inning from a Miguel Rojas single and Jesús Aguilar sacrifice fly to pull within a run, but the offense couldn’t find any juice after that. Rojas finished the night 4-for-4 with a triple. The bullpen did their best to keep Miami in the game. In six innings, Paul Campbell, Richard Bleier, Anthony Bass, Ross Detwiler, and Adam Cimber combined to allow just two runs (only one of which was earned), four hits, and two walks. The Marlins will have a chance to avenge the loss Wednesday afternoon before heading off on a west coast road trip. Trevor Rogers—who is coming off a five-inning, seven-strikeout performance against the Atlanta Braves—will face Baltimore’s Bruce Zimmermann at 1:10 p.m. Miscellaneous Notes Lewis Brinson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run in his return from Triple-A. Brinson was called up Tuesday to replace the injured Marte. After blowing two saves as the Marlins’ closer to start the season, Bass has gone five consecutive outings without giving up a run. Orioles’ starting pitcher Matt Harvey earned his first win since July 13, 2019. Baseball Savant Fish Picks Answer Key Orioles Under Over Yes Orioles

Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. The Dolphins could potentially swap some picks again when the draft rolls around next Thursday. Last month, the Dolphins moved around twice in the first round after trading with the 49ers and Eagles to end up with the #6 overall pick. For the Dolphins to consider moving out of that spot the Falcons would have to take a non-QB (Kyle Pitts) at #4 and a quarterback needy team would want to trade up to get whichever prospect fell out of the top 5. The Dolphins have been so good at this misdirection game since Brian Flores took over, no one has a clue on what this team has planned. You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below. Dolphins fielding calls for No. 6 pick, considering a third swap in first round of 2021 NFL Draft, per report - CBSSports.comCould a team outside the top 10 be looking to strike for a QB? Phinsider News You May Have Missed Miami Dolphins News 4/20/21: One Week Till The Draft! - The PhinsiderWelcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. Dolphins sign D.J. Fluker - The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins announced Tuesday morning the signing of free agent offensive tackle D.J. Fluker. The 30-year-old former first-round draft pick will provide Miami with depth at both tackle... 2021 NFL Draft | Drafting Kyle Pitts at No. 6 would be history-making for the Miami Dolphins - The PhinsiderThere’s a first time for everything 2021 NFL Mock Draft: Kiper and McShay joint-ESPN three-round projection lands Dolphins WR early - The PhinsiderThe 2021 NFL Draft kicks off next week. We are nearly there as we all work our way through Mock Draft Season. As we are reaching the culmination of projections, predictions, assumptions, and smoke...