LEADING OFF: Marlins home for 1st game since Fernandez death

Fans of the Miami Marlins come an pay their respect, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, to Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez as the game against the Atlanta Braves was canceled. Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday. Fernandez was 24. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas) Fans of the Miami Marlins come an pay their respect, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, to Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez as the game against the Atlanta Braves was canceled. Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday. Fernandez was 24. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas)

By Associated Press September 25, 2016 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Monday:

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SADNESS

The Miami Marlins play for the first time since 24-year-old pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident. Popular and productive, Fernandez had been scheduled to start this game at home against the Mets. There were tributes at Marlins Park and all around the majors after he died early Sunday.

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