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Setpetember 27th, 2027: Well, the end of the season came up too quick. I just found out we played our last road game, and these next two home series finish out 2027.

Former Marlin Brennan Malone fractured his elbow, but will likely be back for spring training. The 27-year-old was a full time starter this year, going 8-12 with a 3.87 ERA.

We dropped to 4th in the Power Rankings. At 93-63, we are 7.5 games behind the Phillies, who officially clinched the NL East. At 100-55, this will be their first playoff appearence since 2020 where they were a Wild Card. They are also 2 wins away from their franchise high of 102.

We opened the series with the Phillies as Jordan Montgomery (2-2, 2.25 ERA, 0.93 WHIP) took on Dursun Erbakan (8-4, 3.42 ERA, 1.17 WHIP). It took 13 innings before Erick Kisela hit a walk-off single off Steve Fettig, and we won the opener 8-7.

Riley Ferrell left with a sprained ankle, and will miss over a month.

Montgomery had a rough outing, 2.2 innings with 5 hits, 5 runs, 3 walks, and just 1 strikeout. Roberto Pena tossed 2.2 innings with 2 hits, a run, and 4 strikeouts. Victor Arano got a hold, striking out 2 in the 8th. Chad Scoles blew the save, 0.1 innings with 2 hits, a run, walk, and strikeout. Mike Cowell got the win, 1.1 innings with ah it and walk. Joe Kramer tossed 1.1 innings with a hit, walk, and 2 strikeouts.

September 28th, 2027: We looked to take the series a game early with Ignacio Hinojos (9-7, 3.56 ERA, 1.26 WHIP) taking on Josh Weske (12-11, 5.13 ERA, 1.44 WHIP). Talk about a crazy ninth: the Phillies got 2 insurance runs to take a 6-2 lead. We got a run back, before closer, and former Marlin prospect Sergio Monreal (traded for Jackson Miller) came in to the game with a runner on. He allowed a walk, and then Thomas Dillard took him deep for a three run homer to tie the game at 6 and force extras. Some more late inning heorics, and Jhon Solarte walked it off with a single off Marco Jimenez in the 11th.

Hinojos tossed 5.1 innings with 8 hits, 3 runs, a walk, and 6 strikeouts. Luis Alcantra tossed 1.2 innings with 2 hits, a run, and 2 strikeouts. Tylor Megill allowed 2 hits and 2 runs with 2 walks in an inning plus. Alpha Quivers improved to 7-1 with a two strikeout 11th.

Roberto Pena was 3-for-4 with a double, RBI, and walk. Deshawn Hardamon was 2-for-4 wwith a hit by pitch, double, walk, and run scored. Thomas Dillard was 2-for-3 with 2 runs, 3 RBI's, 3 walks, the homer. Solarte was 2-for-7 with a run scored and the game winning RBI. Isaac Nunez was 2-for-6 with a double, run scored, and RBI. Spencer Jones hit a pinch hit homer in the 8th.

September 29th, 2027: Yankees starter Juan Figeuroa will miss the rest of the year with a torn back muscle. Likely, he'll be ready for Spring Training, and he was 4-3 with a 4.38 ERA.

The Twins and Royals have clinched playoff spots. Tied for first at 87-70, one team would win the Central, the other will be forced the play a one game playoff.

We look to finish the sweep with Steve Paustian (12-9, 3.25 ERA, 1.23 WHIP), the likely Wild Card starter, taking on Chad Afghani (2-1, 2.49 ERA, 1.13 WHIP). We couldn't finish them off, and they took the finale 7-4.

Paustian tossed 6 innings with 6 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), 2 walks, and 10 strikeouts. Joe Kramer got the loss, allowing 3 runs, a hit, a walk, and recording a strikeout. Sam Minniefield allowed a hit, run, and strikeout in 0.2 innings.

Cole Brannen went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a run scored, and 2 RBI's. Juan Ramirez was 2-for-5 with an RBI. Jackson Miller was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Eric Kisela was 2-for-5 with a run scored.

We get tomorrow off before finishing the regular season!

September 30th, 2027: I claimed infielder Jimmy Turnage off waivers from the Dodgers. A versatile speedster, the 24-year-old, he's a great defender with a solid bat. To make room for him, I transfered Ferrell to the 60.

We will host the Nationals in the Wild Card game, as they clinched a spot. At 88-71, they'll be back in the postseason for the first time since 2018.

The Cardinals have been eliminated. At 80-79, they are 4 games behind the Reds.

The Tigers come to town tomrrow for the final three games of the regular season. We'll see Pat Saitta (13-9, 3.42 ERA), Nick Neidert (4-7, 4.11 ERA), and Michael Fulmer (9-13, 4.79 ERA).

October 1st, 2027: RHP Bradley Spooner was named 2027 American Confrence Reliever of the Year. The 29-year-old is a former 14th Round Pick back in 2021, and he had a really nice 1.50 ERA in 48 innings with 67 strikeouts, 14 walks, and 5 saves.

Luis Ardon (13-9, 2.99 ERA, 1.22 WHIP) will make his last start of the year against Pat Saitta (13-9, 3.42 ERA, 1.29 WHIP), who I wanted to trade for at the deadline, but the Tigres wouldn't move. He's a 3.5/4.5 26-year-old with great stamina, a durable arm, and a five pitch arsernal (three elite, one plus, and a below-average). It was a solid pitching matchup, but we managed to come on top 4-2.

Ardon went 5.1 innings with 7 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 6 stirkeouts. Alpha Quivers and Victor Arano got holds before Chad Scoles got the save.

Matt Hogan was 2-for-2 with 2 steals, 2 walks, and an RBI. Daylen Lile was 2-for-3 with a run scored, RBI, walk, and steal. Isaac Nunez was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. Mac Horvath was 1-for-4 with a run scored and walk. Thomas Dillard was 1-for-4 with a run scored.

Yankees starter Mitch Hart tossed a 3-hit shutout in an 8-0 win over the Astros. He struck out 13 and walked just 1.

October 2nd, 2027: Joseph Jarneski was activated from the DL.

Jake Florence (15-10, 3.38 ERA, 1.26 WHIP) looked to stay hot against former Marlin Nick Neidert (4-7, 4.11 ERA, 1.16 WHIP). It was a wild one, as the Tigers tied the game at 7 with 3 in the 9th. They got 1 more in the 12th to take an 8-7 lead. But, we weren't done, as we scored 2 in the bottom half to win a walk-off pinch hit single from Roberto Pena after a Chris Reid RBI double.

Florence tossed just 4 innings with 4 hits, 4 runs, 3 walks, and 4 strikeouts. Joe Kramer and Danny Niewald got holds before Chad Scoles blew the save. Kramer struck out 3 in 1.2 innings with a hit. Scoles allowed 4 hits, 3 runs, and a walk in 0.2 innings. Megill got the win, 1.2 innings with 4 hits, a run, and 2 strikeouts.

Juan Ramirez was 3-for-6 with a homer, 3 runs, a steal, and 2 RBI's. Chris Reid was 2-for-6 with a double, run scored, and 2 RBI's. Jackson Miller was 2-for-5 with a double and run scored.Isaac Nunez was 2-for-4 with a homer, 2 runs, and 3 RBI's. Daylen Lile was 1-for-4 with a walk and run scored.

October 3rd, 2027: Lots of playoff news on the final day: Toronto clinched the Wild Card, the Twins the Central, and the Reds the Central. The Brewers were eliminated. The only spot up for grabs in the AL West, where the A's have a 1 game lead over the Rangers.

Game 162 would see Jordan Montgomery (2-2, 3.52 ERA, 1.11 WHIP) take on Michael Fulmer (9-13, 4.79 ERA, 1.33 WHIP). The Tigers got 3 in the 9th, and took the finale 5-3.

Monty tossed 4 innings with 2 hits, an unearned run, a walk, and 3 strikeouts. Jarred Taylor got a hold, 2 innings with 3 hits, a run, a walk, and 3 strikeouts. Alpha Quiers, Mike Cowell, and Victor Arano got holds before Luis Alcantra blew the save. He allowed 2 hits, 3 runs, and 3 walks in 0.2 innings.

Deshawn Hardamon was 2-for-3 with a walk and run scored. Thomas Dillard was 1-for-3 with a walk and 2 RBI's. Juan Ramirez was 1-for-4 with a steal, run scored, and hit by pitch. Mac Horvath was 1-for-3 with a walk, run scored, hit by pitch, and RBI.

We end the year 97-65, tied for the best season in Marlins history with last year when we were NL East champions.

On to the postseason!