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'26 season in jeopardy for Defrank (Marlins No. 5 prospect, No. 98 overall)

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The Marlins placed Top 100 prospect Kevin Defrank on the 60-day Minor League injured list on Thursday with a right biceps issue. Though the injury didn't require surgery, Defrank's 2026 season is in doubt. Sources told MLB.com that due to the timeline of the Florida Complex League season, the 60-day

Marlins calling up No. 2 prospect Snelling for MLB debut tonight

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MIAMI – A freshly shaven Robby Snelling walked around loanDepot park for the first time -- a place he had seen so many times on TV -- and soaked in his surroundings without his trademark mustache. "I'm trying not to be super superstitious," Snelling said Thursday afternoon. "Felt like shaving

Mack plays hero as Marlins win on walk-off error

May 7, 2026

MIAMI -- Marlins No. 4 prospect Joe Mack waited all week to experience a celebratory postgame clubhouse. Now it might be days before he’s able to get all the ketchup and mustard out of his ears. Mack kickstarted the Marlins’ ninth-inning rally and scored the walk-off run in Thursday night’s

Hernández rejoins Marlins' outfield; Pauley optioned

May 7, 2026

MIAMI – The Marlins continued shaking up their roster on Thursday, recalling outfielder Heriberto Hernández from Triple-A Jacksonville and optioning slumping infielder Graham Pauley. They also optioned lefty Dax Fulton, who provided four relief innings on Wednesday in his Major League debut, and selected the contract of righty Stephen Jones

Marlins designate veteran starter Paddack for assignment

May 5, 2026

MIAMI -- Sports is a performance-based industry, so when veteran right-hander Chris Paddack struggled to begin his Marlins career, the organization made the decision to designate him for assignment on Tuesday. With Paddack’s rotation spot coming up Friday night against the Nationals at loanDepot park, lefties Braxton Garrett and Robby

No. 54 overall prospect Mack debuts for Marlins

May 4, 2026

MIAMI -- Marlins No. 4 prospect Joe Mack had a decision to make: Take the bus or plane from Durham, N.C., to Miami for his trip to The Show. Mack wisely chose the latter, flying in first class for the first time in his life and getting a taste of

Ramírez optioned to Triple-A to improve defense, rediscover swing

May 4, 2026

MIAMI – The Marlins aren’t giving up on Agustín Ramírez as a catcher. With Miami promoting Joe Mack, MLB Pipeline’s No. 54 overall prospect, the organization in turn optioned a struggling Ramírez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

Paddack's early-season struggles continue with wild 1st inning

May 3, 2026

MIAMI – It was an ominous start to Marlins right-hander Chris Paddack’s day when he discovered his trademark stirrups didn’t match the club’s throwback teal uniforms.

Rising prospect meeting childhood idols -- and hopes to join them in MLB soon

May 3, 2026

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Meyer, Marlins one-hit Phillies in dominant shutout

May 2, 2026

MIAMI -- Marlins right-hander Max Meyer tossed a career-high seven innings in Saturday’s 4-0 victory over the Phillies at loanDepot park. A self-deprecating Meyer implied it was about time after debuting nearly four years ago.

Marlins No. 30 prospect Ekness receives callup

May 2, 2026

MIAMI -- The Marlins called No. 30 prospect Josh Ekness late Friday evening under the guise of attending to long overdue paperwork. Instead, it was to deliver life-changing news. After sending out lefty Cade Gibson for 50 pitches in Friday night's 6-5 loss to the Phillies, Miami needed a fresh

Gibson's extended relief outing backfires for Marlins

May 2, 2026

MIAMI -- It’s easy to second-guess decisions with the benefit of seeing the result play out. Despite having a rested bullpen, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough elected to ride lefty Cade Gibson for 50 pitches -- the most for a Marlins reliever this season (Chris Paddack’s bulk outing April 5 notwithstanding)

As a kid, he was a D-Train fan club conductor. Now he's a Marlins coach

April 30, 2026

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Marlins seal series in LA on a double play you'll have to see to believe

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April 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- A game-ending unassisted double play by the second baseman -- at FIRST base -- with Shohei Ohtani involved? The final moments of the Marlins’ 3-2 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday in Los Angeles sure merit a second look. The Dodgers appeared to be mounting a late

Marlins outslug Dodgers for first series win in LA in 8 years

April 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Over a 48-hour span earlier this week, the Marlins dropped a pair of heartbreakers on the road and lost closer Pete Fairbanks to an injury. It would’ve been easy to sulk, but not this young ballclub. Liam Hicks and Esteury Ruiz went deep as the Marlins outslugged

Fairbanks (nerve irritation) to IL; Gibson recalled from Triple-A

Phillips records save as Marlins to go with closer-by-committee in righty's absence
April 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES – The Marlins placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation and recalled left-hander Cade Gibson from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. According to manager Clayton McCullough, Fairbanks will not throw for a handful of days

Junk shares moment with Ohtani, then wins duel vs. former teammate

April 29, 2026

LOS ANGELES – Marlins right-hander Janson Junk had begun his pre-start routine when Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani waved at him from the outfield. Junk nodded back. Ohtani, one of the world’s most recognizable athletes, is a perennial MVP candidate looking to add Cy Young hardware to his already impressive collection.

Fairbanks exits Marlins' walk-off loss with numbness; severity unclear

April 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Marlins’ 5-4 walk-off defeat against the Dodgers on Monday night hurts. It might sting a little bit more if Miami loses closer Pete Fairbanks for a period of time. Fairbanks experienced numbness in his right hand and exited with the bases loaded before the Dodgers walked

Morel reinstated from IL; Hernández optioned to Triple-A

April 27, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Christopher Morel rejoined the Marlins rocking new braids for a literal and metaphorical statement. "Trying to feel new," Morel said via interpreter Luis Dorante Jr. "Fully new." The Marlins returned from rehab and reinstated from the 10-day injured list Morel and optioned outfielder Heriberto Hernández to Triple-A

Ruiz reinstated from injured list; Slater DFA'd

April 24, 2026

The Marlins tweaked their roster on Thursday's off-day before beginning a six-game road trip out west. Outfielder Esteury Ruiz returned from rehab and was reinstated from the 10-day injured list, while outfielder Austin Slater was designated for assignment as the corresponding roster move. The 40-man roster is now at 39.

Alcantara: Staff ace, mentor ... and godfather to teammate's new son?

April 23, 2026

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Junk cruises, Marlins' supporting class steps up in series-clinching win

April 22, 2026

MIAMI – The Marlins would be the first to tell you they have yet to play their cleanest baseball. And yet with Wednesday afternoon’s 4-1 victory over the Cardinals at loanDepot park, Miami (12-13) captured its midweek set over St. Louis (14-10) before heading out west to face the Giants

New bat yields Marsee's '26 breakout, old bat goes home with lucky kid

April 22, 2026

MIAMI -- For a minute or so Tuesday night, Jakob Marsee's first at-bat perfectly epitomized how his 2026 season has gone so far. Marsee fouled off the third pitch he saw -- a 96.9 mph sinker from Cardinals right-hander Dustin May -- only to lose his bat into the protective

Morel begins rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville

April 21, 2026

MIAMI – Christopher Morel began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday night in Gwinnett, Ga., going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts -- two against All-Star right-hander Spencer Strider. He also played five innings at first base. Morel saw a total of 16 pitches across his three at-bats. He was

Edwards becomes X-factor in first career start batting cleanup

April 20, 2026

MIAMI -- Xavier Edwards … slugger? The Marlins caused double takes by inserting contact hitter Edwards into the cleanup spot of Monday night’s 5-3 victory over the Cardinals at loanDepot park.