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Here are the Marlins' 2026 Draft picks

July 12, 2026

MIAMI -- After the pleasant surprise of local prep star Jacob Lombard falling to them with the 14th overall pick, the Marlins concluded Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday with four more selections. Early on, it looked as though the Marlins might go down the route of

Marlins use No. 14 pick to draft latest standout from Lombard baseball family

July 12, 2026

MIAMI -- Jacob Lombard is a local kid through and through. Lombard, who recently graduated from Miami Gulliver Prep, grew up attending Marlins games and cheering on the likes of Giancarlo Stanton and Derek Dietrich. He can tell you all about Otto Lopez's 2026 All-Star campaign. The Marlins chose prep

Marlins draft standout Japanese bat Sasaki out of Stanford

July 12, 2026

MIAMI -- There was plenty of chatter when Rintaro Sasaki, Japan’s all-time high school home run leader, arrived stateside to attend Stanford. Count Marlins area scout Scott Fairbanks among those in the baseball community eager to see how the slugger would make the transition.

Marlins see plenty of top-tier talent available at 14th pick in Draft

July 8, 2026

MIAMI -- Nearly a year ago, the Marlins didn’t know whom they would select seventh overall until the pick got closer and closer. So much depended on what the clubs ahead of them did. Aiva Arquette, considered the consensus top collegiate position player in last year’s MLB Draft, falling to

After leap to Triple-A, Milbrandt ready to shine at All-Star Futures Game

July 6, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Marlins' farm system has faced a bevy of injuries this season, especially on the pitching side. But perhaps their biggest developmental success is right-hander Karson Milbrandt, whom MLB Pipeline now ranks as baseball's No. 76 prospect in the midst of a breakout campaign. The 22-year-old righty

20-year-old Marlins prospect paving a unique path through Minors

July 2, 2026

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Marlins No. 3 prospect Arquette (thumb) out around six weeks

July 1, 2026

DENVER -- Marlins No. 3 prospect Aiva Arquette will miss around six weeks after injuring his left thumb, sources told MLB.com. Arquette, who ranks as MLB Pipeline’s No. 42 overall prospect, was placed on the Minor League seven-day injured list on Tuesday. He last played for Double-A Pensacola on Friday,

Marlins' top 2026 int'l signee off to hot start in Dominican Summer League

@JesseABorek
June 19, 2026

Take just one look at Santiago Solarte, the 6-foot-5 shortstop that headlined the Marlins’ 2026 international class, and you can see where the power potential comes from. Still just 17 years old, the native of Estado Merida, Venezuela, has begun to put it on display during game action as his

Juan Matheus highlights

June 16, 2026

'I actually want them to steal': Mack's 4-hit night the cherry on top of elite defense

June 10, 2026

MIAMI – Marlins rookie catcher Joe Mack's game-changing defense factored into him taking a pivotal at-bat during Tuesday night’s 10-6 victory over the D-backs at loanDepot park. Wait, what?

Milbrandt joins Top 100 prospects list after dazzling Triple-A debut

June 7, 2026

New level, same dominance.

Marlins' top prospect White likely to miss remainder of the season

June 5, 2026

MIAMI – Marlins top prospect Thomas White’s 2026 season is in jeopardy after sustaining a left shoulder capsular sprain last month. With an estimated recovery timeline of 12-16 weeks from the date of the injury, that would mean a possible return sometime between mid-August and September, making it highly unlikely

Mack's first career HR starts burst of 3 straight for suddenly slugging Marlins

June 2, 2026

WASHINGTON -- As catcher Joe Mack approached third base at Nationals Park on Tuesday night, his face broke into a smile. Almost a month after Mack’s Major League debut, he’d finally done it: He went yard.

Marlins No. 3 prospect Arquette promoted to Double-A

May 26, 2026

TORONTO -- The Marlins promoted their No. 3 prospect Aiva Arquette to Double-A Pensacola less than a month into his first full professional season.

Jacksonville manager determined to make MLB callups memorable

May 25, 2026

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. Earlier this month, the Marlins called up a player to the Majors for the first time in his career on six consecutive days.

'Tough pill to swallow': Marlins LHP prospect Snelling has elbow surgery

May 24, 2026

MIAMI – Marlins No. 2 prospect Robby Snelling underwent left elbow UCL repair surgery with an internal brace on Friday. The operation was performed by Dr. Keith Meister, and the timeline for return to play is 10-12 months. Still processing the news ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Mets

Marlins No. 9 prospect lowers ERA to MiLB-best 1.06 with 12-K gem

Milbrandt has thrown 23 consecutive scoreless innings
May 24, 2026

The Marlins’ pitching pipeline was in need of some good news after the club lost No. 2 prospect Robby Snelling to left elbow surgery on Friday. Enter Karson Milbrandt, whose continued dominance for Double-A Pensacola has been a ray of light for the organization’s farm system in 2026.

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This Marlins prospect focused on getting better after injury-plagued pro start

May 20, 2026

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.

The Marlins expected elite D from Mack -- but they didn't see this 1-in-a-million throw coming

May 16, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Marlins No. 4 prospect Joe Mack is known for his arm, but even he couldn’t believe the accidental trick he pulled off in Friday night’s 7-2 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field. When Mack threw down to second baseman Xavier Edwards in the middle of the

Marlins lose No. 2 prospect Snelling to UCL sprain a week after debut

Garrett to take his place in rotation; Fairbanks to be welcomed back to bullpen
May 13, 2026

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

May 8, 2026

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)

May 8, 2026

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

May 8, 2026

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

@JesseABorek
May 7, 2026

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

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