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'He's been waiting for this': Maldonado debuts in series opener

@cdenicola13
12:08 AM EDT

MIAMI -- Years from now, Marlins right-hander Anthony Maldonado will most remember warming up and coming off the field during his Major League debut. Until the roar that followed an inning-ending double play to cap his start, he had no idea where the family section at loanDepot park was. “I

Behind the Marlins' decision to option No. 3 prospect Meyer

@cdenicola13
April 18, 2024

This story was excerpted from Christina De Nicola’s Marlins Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

10 rookies off to the best starts so far

@benweinrib
April 16, 2024

It's nearly a month since the 2024 season opened in South Korea, so it's time to take a look at the campaign's early top rookie performers, also known as the April edition of MLB Pipeline's Rookie Hot List. Each month, MLB.com will look at which rookies performed best over the

Innovation is at the front of Miami's player development methods

@cdenicola13
April 14, 2024

This story was excerpted from Christina De Nicola’s Marlins Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

1st win elusive no more: Marlins trounce Cards

Meyer earns 1st MLB win; Chisholm, Gordon crush pair of 1st-inning HRs
@cdenicola13
April 7, 2024

ST. LOUIS -- The last time the Marlins lined up for a celebratory handshake, they rushed the field upon clinching a postseason berth. Six months is an awfully long time to wait for a victory -- so what was another 46 minutes thanks to a rain delay with three outs

These are Marlins to keep an eye on down on farm

@cdenicola13
April 5, 2024

ST. LOUIS -- Teenagers Noble Meyer (No. 1) and Thomas White (No. 2) might sit atop the Marlins’ prospect rankings, but their professional careers are in the early stages of development and therefore at a lower Minor League level. Right-hander Max Meyer (No. 3), on the other hand, went toe-to-toe

Here's where the Marlins' Top 30 prospects are starting the season

April 4, 2024

With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Marlins' Top 30 prospects are projected to start: 1. Noble Meyer (MLB No. 53), RHP -- Jupiter (Single-A) 2. Thomas White, LHP -- Jupiter (Single-A) 3. Max Meyer, RHP -- Miami (MLB) 4. Victor Mesa Jr., OF -- Jacksonville

Marlins DFA No. 9 prospect Amaya

Club makes move to free up 40-man spot after acquiring Rivera from D-backs
@cdenicola13
April 2, 2024

MIAMI – In a surprising move, the Marlins on Tuesday afternoon designated for assignment No. 9 prospect Jacob Amaya, who was once considered an option to be the franchise’s shortstop of the future. Amaya was the corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster following the acquisition of infielder

Meyer impresses in long-awaited return to action

@cdenicola13
April 2, 2024

MIAMI -- When a club opens a season 0-5 for the first time in franchise history, silver linings seem like a cop out. Until the tide turns, the Marlins will look for positives wherever they can. No. 3 prospect Max Meyer threw five innings of two-run ball in his return

No. 18 prospect quickly pivots to Plan B when ball sticks in mitt

@thevandalorian
March 31, 2024

Looking at the laces on his glove before Sunday's Triple-A Jacksonville game, Troy Johnston noticed they were loose. The Marlins' No. 18 prospect planned to tighten them, but then he made an eye-catching snare and an unconventional throw. When Gwinnett's J.P. Martínez pounded a hard-hit grounder toward first base with

Marlins prospect Meyer 'pumped' to crack Opening Day rotation

@cdenicola13
March 26, 2024

MIAMI -- Marlins No. 3 prospect Max Meyer was working out in the weight room at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium complex over the weekend when manager Skip Schumaker came up to him with something important to say. "'You better be ready to go fifth day. You've got it,'" Meyer

Marlins' system in young hands with top two hurlers

@SamDykstraMiLB
March 20, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- Typical strategy says to avoid prep pitching early in the MLB Draft. Arms can take years of development, and the injury risk is raised compared to other demographics. But what happens when a club takes not one but two high school pitchers high up in the process?

Marlins prospect White steals show at Spring Breakout

@cdenicola13
March 15, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- Griffin Conine wasn’t the only Marlins prospect to show off his talent in Friday afternoon’s 3-2 Spring Breakout win over the Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Below are five others who stood out. LHP Thomas White (No. 2 prospect) Miami elected to start White, who used

Ben's Biz: 2024 Triple-A promotional night highlights

@BensBiz
March 15, 2024

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE.

LIVE: Marlins-Cardinals Spring Breakout

@JohnDenton555
March 15, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- When Cardinals top pitching prospects Tink Hence, Tekoah Roby, Cooper Hjerpe and Gordon Graceffo reach the big-league level, the Cardinals want those young players to be familiar with their teammates, their coaching staff and the expectations. Like most MLB clubs, the Cardinals have worked to blur the

Keep an eye on this Marlins prospect duo

@cdenicola13
March 14, 2024

This story was excerpted from Christina De Nicola’s Marlins Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Here's the Marlins' Spring Breakout roster

@cdenicola13
March 13, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- Since he was selected 10th overall in last July's MLB Draft, Marlins top prospect Noble Meyer has made his professional debut, started in the Minor League postseason and celebrated a Single-A championship. The 19-year-old Meyer will add competing in a top prospect showcase to his expanding résumé.

Prospect Mesa's big year: Citizenship, Messi ... debut?

@cdenicola13
March 12, 2024

JUPITER, Fla. -- If the first three months of 2024 are any indication, it’ll be a year to remember for Marlins No. 4 prospect Victor Mesa Jr. In February, Mesa became a U.S. citizen. Shortly after, he watched his idol Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami in person. And although

Gray, Myers go from college roommates to MLB teammates

@cdenicola13
March 7, 2024

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Justin Storm highlights

March 6, 2024

Torin Montgomery highlights

March 6, 2024

Emmett Olson highlights

March 6, 2024

Mark Coley II highlights

March 6, 2024

Luis Cova highlights

March 6, 2024

Here are the Marlins' 2024 Top 30 prospects

March 4, 2024

The Marlins enjoyed a successful but strange season in 2023. They made the playoffs for just the fourth time in their 31-year history, but they also had the lowest run differential (-57) of any postseason team ever and got swept in the Wild Card round by the Phillies.