MIAMI — Skip Schumaker was a candidate to take over as manager of the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets in recent years, only to see those clubs pick someone else. Schumaker was hired Tuesday by the Marlins to become the 16th manager in franchise history after what the team described as “an extensive process.” “As we continue to …
MIAMI — After an improbable run to the playoffs, the Miami Marlins confronted a hard reality in the National League Division Series: They still can’t beat the Atlanta Braves. “We feel like we’re getting closer, but they let us know where we’re at.” Despite a coronavirus outbreak that nearly derailed their season, the young Marlins reached the playoffs for the …
MIAMI — Don Mattingly returns this weekend to the Bronx, where his best years as a player always ended when the regular season did. “It’s easy to be proud of these guys, the way they have dealt with everything.” It would be rich irony for Mattingly’s team to clinch a postseason spot in the new Yankee Stadium, right near the …
