Marlins lose No. 2 prospect Snelling to UCL sprain a week after debut
MINNEAPOLIS – The Marlins expected to make a roster move ahead of Wednesday's 9-5 win over Minnesota thanks to closer Pete Fairbanks’ return to the active roster. But the corresponding move was one that nobody wanted to see. Robby Snelling, the franchise’s No. 2 prospect, was placed on the 15-day
No. 2 prospect Snelling shows 'moxie,' maturity in MLB debut
MIAMI -- Marlins left-hander Robby Snelling is usually his own toughest critic, but even he could make an exception considering the unique nature of Friday night’s start. The Marlins’ No. 2 prospect (No. 31 overall per MLB Pipeline) tossed five innings in a 3-2 defeat to the Nationals at loanDepot
'26 season in jeopardy for Defrank (Marlins No. 5 prospect, No. 98 overall)
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
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
Is Snelling the Marlins' next great development story? Here's what to expect
In 2021, Robby Snelling was a two-sport standout, committed to play both football and baseball at the University of Arizona. In 2022, he was the 39th overall pick in the Draft by the Padres. In 2023, he was a phenom. In 2024, he was a pitcher struggling to get outs.
No. 54 overall prospect Mack debuts for Marlins
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
Rising prospect meeting childhood idols -- and hopes to join them in MLB soon
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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
Marlins prospects toss first no-no for Beloit Sky Carp since 2017
Aiden May and Justin Storm combined to throw a no-hitter on Sunday for the Beloit Sky Carp, the High-A affiliate of the Marlins in their 10-0 win over the South Bend Cubs on Sunday. May did the bulk of the work, tossing six innings on 77 pitches, while issuing two
Snelling (9 K's), Mack (solo HR) showcase their power for Triple-A Jacksonville
Marlins top prospects Robby Snelling and Joe Mack are not too far away from breaking into the big leagues. They showed why on Friday for Triple-A Jacksonville.
Explore Pensacola's Blue Wahoos Stadium
Welcome to Blue Wahoos Stadium, where Pensacola Bay glimmers in the distance, Double-A Marlins prospects are close at hand and delicious concessions are all around.
Snelling dials up dominance: Marlins' No. 2 prospect strikes out 12 at Triple-A
The more he moves up, the better he gets. That seems to be the mantra for Robby Snelling, whose dominant 2025 has not only carried over into a new season, but has him on the cusp of The Show. Miami's No. 2 prospect largely gave his fielders the night off
Where will Marlins' Top 30 prospects be to start the season?
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Marlins' Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:
17-year-old flamethrower could be Marlins' next star arm
JUPITER, Fla. – Kevin Defrank isn’t just the next big thing in Marlins camp. He might be the next big thing in the wide landscape of Minor League pitching prospects. Standing 6-foot-5 already at only 17 years old, the right-hander has headed stateside for his first Spring Training at the
Looking nasty at Spring Breakout the latest step for rising prospect Milbrandt
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- No Thomas White? No Robby Snelling? No problem. Marlins No. 10 prospect Karson Milbrandt struck out six Astros prospects over three hitless innings in Thursday afternoon’s Spring Breakout game at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.
Marlins experience 'sense of belonging' after Classic showing
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Here’s the Marlins’ Spring Breakout roster (12 p.m. ET)
It’s nearly time to catch some of the Marlins' top prospects sharing the same field before they potentially do so in the big leagues.
Top 100 prospect Snelling reassigned to Minor League camp
JUPITER, Fla. – The Marlins reassigned Top 100 prospect Robby Snelling to Minor League camp as part of their latest cuts on Wednesday afternoon. Miami also sent down non-roster invitees Brian Navarreto, Jesús Bastidas, Jacob Berry, Johnny Olmstead and Daniel Johnson.
Top 100 prospect Mack optioned to Triple-A, but 'very close'
JUPITER, Fla. – The Marlins optioned Top 100 prospect Joe Mack to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday morning as part of their latest round of camp cuts. Miami also optioned right-hander Ryan Gusto and reassigned Kemp Alderman (Marlins No. 9 prospect) as well as righty relievers Zach Brzykcy and Jack Ralston
Marlins reassign trio of prospects to Minors camp
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Marlins reassigned a trio of Top 30 prospects to Minor League camp on Saturday morning. Right-hander Karson Milbrandt (Marlins No. 10 prospect) and outfielders Dillon Lewis (No. 11) and Fenwick Trimble (No. 20) as well as first baseman Nathan Martorella were part of the
Reddit AMA: Who's on first? Can Mack or Snelling make Opening Day roster?
On Friday, Marlins club reporter Christina De Nicola conducted an AMA (ask me anything) on Reddit. You can read the full transcript here. Here are some highlights, edited lightly for clarity and brevity:
Marlins reassign top prospect White to Minor League camp
JUPITER, Fla. – Thomas White, the Marlins' top prospect per MLB Pipeline, was among the seven players reassigned to Minor League camp on Tuesday morning as part of the first round of camp cuts. The 21-year-old White, who ranks as MLB Pipeline’s No. 17 overall prospect, was recently diagnosed with
Here are the Marlins' 2026 Top 30 prospects
The Marlins' farm system is ever evolving and looking stronger than it's been at any point in the past three years. Not only is there plenty of top-end talent, with five Top 100 prospects, but there's rare depth. Major acquisitions in the past 12 months have been a notable factor.
Marlins top prospect White sidelined with oblique strain
JUPITER, Fla. -- Marlins top prospect Thomas White sustained a Grade 1 right oblique strain and will be out three to four weeks, preventing him from appearing in another Spring Training game. According to manager Clayton McCullough, White initially felt the discomfort during Thursday’s Grapefruit League debut against the Blue
2025 first-rounder Arquette out 4-6 weeks after core muscle surgery
JUPITER, Fla. -- Marlins shortstop prospect Aiva Arquette underwent core muscle surgery on Friday and will miss four to six weeks. Arquette, who ranks as MLB Pipeline’s No. 47 overall prospect, arrived in Jupiter with a pre-existing left groin injury that occurred during offseason workouts back home in Hawaii. When