Meyer, Marlins one-hit Phillies in dominant shutout
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
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
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
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Marlins seal series in LA on a double play you'll have to see to believe
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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Junk cruises, Marlins' supporting class steps up in series-clinching win
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
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
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
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.
Balk talk: Marlins experimenting with pickoff positioning
MIAMI – Stolen bases have increased over the past three seasons due to the 2023 rule changes, so it’s only natural that clubs would try to strategize ways to contain the running game. Two similar examples arose last week, including during the Marlins’ 5-3 victory over the Brewers on Sunday
Stowers avoids another injury, reaches 3 times in season debut
MIAMI -- Marlins All-Star Kyle Stowers waited 247 days for his highly anticipated return to the Majors due to a pair of injuries. When Stowers finally stood in the box for the first time on Sunday afternoon, the bases were loaded with no outs in the first inning. Staring back
Pérez's quality start in tune with advice from mentor Alcantara
MIAMI -- It’s easy to forget that Marlins right-hander Eury Pérez is still the second-youngest pitcher to start in the Majors this season, considering he debuted nearly three years ago.
Q&A: Marlins reliever King really knows how to jazz things up
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Defensive lapses baffling for Marlins' staunch infield
MIAMI -- Defense wasn’t supposed to be a concern for the 2026 Marlins. Few clubs can match Miami’s middle infield of Otto Lopez, who tied for third in defensive runs saved among qualifying NL shortstops, and 2025 NL Gold Glove second base finalist Xavier Edwards. Graham Pauley tied for second
Annual Jackie Robinson Classic gives SoFlo community lasting memories
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Sandy stumbles in Cy showdown against Skubal, Tigers
DETROIT -- Sandy vs. Skubal. Sunday’s series finale between the Marlins and Tigers figured to be a pitchers’ duel due to Tarik Skubal, the two-time reigning American League Cy Young winner, facing off against Sandy Alcantara, who had recaptured his 2022 National League Cy Young form.
Homecoming turns young Marsee's bold dream into reality
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Marlins’ backstops working to master the art of the challenge
DETROIT -- One of the biggest storylines revolving around the 2026 Marlins concerned how Agustín Ramírez and Liam Hicks would fare behind the dish in their second big league season as a catching tandem. The weekend’s first two games, including Saturday afternoon’s 6-1 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park,