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Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough Gets Candid After Frustrating Cubs Loss

For the second straight year, the Miami Marlins are in the National League wild-card race into September. However, a 6-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday night at home reinforces one thing that is becoming a reality: Miami will have to go through some growing pains to get where they want to be.

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Marlins Playoff Push Hits Potential Major Roadblock With Injury

The Miami Marlins are in a similar position this September as they were at this time last year. They are within striking distance of the third and final National League wild-card spot.

Jakob Marsee News / Just Baseball / September 4

Jakob Marsee’s August Tear Has Earned Him a Longer Leash

As a society, we all tend to be far more reactionary than we probably should. In reference to baseball specifically, many tend to quickly jump off the ship of a player who is failing to meet the expectations we set for them, especially after a hot start to their big-league career.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4

Marlins look to make up ground at home, face Cubs in opener

The Miami Marlins will begin a critical nine-game homestand on Friday with the opener of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. On Thursday, the Marlins (71-70) missed out on a chance for a three-game sweep in Kansas City with a 7-3 setback to the Royals.

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How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 4

How Future Marlins are Performing for Organization Right Now

The Miami Marlins have been one of the best teams in baseball in terms of stockpiling young talent. Currently the owners of the 18th-ranked minor league system in the game per MLB Pipeline, they opened the year in the eighth spot but have fallen down the ladder due to so many MLB graduates.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Marlins Designate Leo Jiménez For Assignment

The Marlins announced that they have recalled infielder Deyvison De Los Santos and designated fellow infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment. Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reported the moves prior to the official announcement.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 3

Heriberto Hernández Keeps Giving Marlins Reasons to Believe

Miami Marlins left fielder Heriberto Hernandez continues his on-base streak. After the Marlins’ impeccable comeback win over the Kansas City Royals, Hernandez is now on base for 19 games, and it happened on a hit by pitch.

Sandy Alcantara News / Field Level Media / September 3

Behind Sandy Alcantara, Marlins vie for series sweep of Royals

Lately, the Miami Marlins have struggled to win with ace Sandy Alcantara on the mound. Meanwhile, it's been more than three weeks since the Kansas City Royals lost a game started by All-Star Michael Wacha.

Miami Marlins News / Field Level Media / September 2

Javier Sanoja, Marlins overcome slow start to best Royals

Kyle Stowers and Heriberto Hernandez each had two hits and two RBIs, Javier Sanoja homered among his three hits and the Miami Marlins rallied from an early hole to defeat the host Kansas City Royals 9-6 on Wednesday night.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 2

Left-handed Slugger Should Be Bringing His Sweet Swing to Marlins By 2028

The Miami Marlins have taken another step toward the future by promoting their best young power-hitting prospect to the highest level of the minor leagues.

Clayton McCullough News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 2

Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough Sends Playoff Message After Win Over Royals

As the calendar turns to September, the Miami Marlins are in the mix for a National League wild-card spot. They began the month on Tuesday night with a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on the road.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 2

Marlins' Starting Rotation Is Becoming a Major Problem for NL Playoff Rivals

The Miami Marlins have shocked nearly everyone with the season they are putting together. Quite literally, they just weren’t supposed to be this good. If they are going to take full advantage of this run and make a trip to the postseason, they already have one of the weapons they need to get them there.

Graham Pauley News / Field Level Media / September 1

Graham Pauley's four RBIs lift Marlins past Royals

Graham Pauley hit a two-run homer and a two-run triple, while Tyler Phillips allowed one hit over five scoreless innings, as the visiting Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night.

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Jared Serna News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Marlins Recall Jared Serna For MLB Debut

The Marlins announced that infielder Xavier Edwards has been placed on the ten-day injured list with a left thumb sprain. Manager Clayton McCullough said yesterday that Edwards was likely dealing with a thumb sprain, as MLBTR covered.

Xavier Edwards News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Marlins Announce Xavier Edwards Injury Update

With an outside chance of making the MLB Playoffs this year, the Miami Marlins will need to do so without their ironman second baseman Xavier Edwards. On Monday, the Marlins placed Edwards on the 10-day IL with what the team is describing as a left thumb sprain.

Miami Marlins News / The Spun / August 31

MLB Fan 'Marlins Man' Threatens StubHub With Lawsuit

Marlins Man, a longtime MLB fan whose real name is Laurence Leavy, is one of the most recognizable fans in the sport at this point. The Miami Marlins fan is known for sitting right behind home plate at games across the country, rocking his easy-to-spot orange hat and jersey.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 31

Marlins Notebook: Huge Ninth-Inning Rally, Junk, Edwards Takeaways

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Miami Marlins were on the verge of losing the first three games of a four-game set with the Washington Nationals on Sunday. They trailed 2-0 entering the top of the ninth inning, but a huge six-run rally, which may be better described as a complete meltdown by the Nats’ bullpen, gave Miami the 6-2 victory.

Xavier Edwards News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Xavier Edwards Leaves Game Due To Possible Thumb Sprain

The Marlins scored six runs in the ninth inning to secure a 6-2 comeback win over the Nationals on Sunday, but may have lost one of their key players in

Otto Lopez News / NBC Sports / August 30

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MLB News / TWSN / August 29

13 Win Pitcher Listed as Starter in Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals August 29th Matchup

Game 2 of the Miami Marlins versus the Washington Nationals continues on August 29th, and the pitching matchup is very interesting. While neither pitcher has an ERA below 3.00 this year, both have at least 12 wins.

Eury Perez News / Just Baseball / August 27

Eury Perez Is Finally Flashing His Frontline Potential for the Marlins

The year is 2021, and there is a right-handed pitcher standing at 6 feet, 8 inches and making waves down in the Dominican Summer League. While the DSL

Pete Fairbanks News / Yardbarker / August 25