Offishial news, 10/9/23: Undefeated in the desert; managerial candidate Jon Jay?

Sunday's Games

• Rostering eight Marlins prospects, the Peoria Javelinas (5-0-1) have been the Arizona Fall League's best team through one week of action. The team's hitters boast a collective .326/.436/.498 slash line (an annual reminder that the AFL is an extreme hitter-friendly environment). Check out their updated stats and highlights here.

• Elsewhere around the majors, Pablo López pitched incredibly (7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 K) to lead the Twins to a series-tying victory over the Astros. Carlos Correa drove in three runs against his former club. In the highest-scoring game of the postseason so far, the Rangers extended their Wild Card Series lead over the Orioles to 2-0. Texas drew 11 walks, three of which loaded the bases for Mitch Garver, whose grand slam broke the game wide open. Braves right-hander Kyle Wright, who spent most of 2023 on the injured list, is likely to miss all of 2024 following shoulder surgery.

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• Both of the National League Division Series matchups resume tonight, with the favored Braves and Dodgers seeking bounce-back wins after being outscored 14-2 in their respective series openers.

• Our 2023 Marlins Season Review series has recently covered Sandy Alcantara and Matt Barnes. Check back daily for more articles from the FOF staff.

• Jon Jay "drew rave reviews" in his debut season as Marlins first base coach, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, and could be a candidate for managerial vacancies this offseason.

• The Marlins are "saddened and heartbroken" about the war that has broken out in recent days between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. "We stand in solidarity with our South Florida community and the people of Israel for an end to terrorism and we pray for peace," the statement reads.

• Voting for the 2023 Hank Aaron Award remains open through Friday. Luis Arraez is among the National League nominees.

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