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Marlins To Designate Eric Wagaman For Assignment

The Marlins are designating first baseman Eric Wagaman for assignment, reports Kevin Barral of Fish On First. That’ll open the 40-man roster spot to accommodate the acquisition of outfielder Esteury Ruiz when that trade is finalized.

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40 Save Potential Looms for Miami’s New Late-Inning Arm Pete Fairbanks

Recording 50 saves in a season, or even 40, is not an easy feat. Pete Fairbanks is the new closer for the Miami Marlins, and while that is an exciting move for the team, the right-hander has yet to reach 40 saves in a season.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 29

Marlins Fill Weakest Position With Intriguing Low-Risk Free Agent Signing

The Miami Marlins were one of the biggest surprises in baseball in 2025. A team that lost 100 games in 2024 was projected not to improve by much under first-year manager Clayton McCullough.

Pete Fairbanks News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 28

3 Reasons Pete Fairbanks Is Great Signing for Marlins

The Miami Marlins were one of the more excited teams in the MLB last season, as the young franchise fought and clawed to a third-place finish with a 79-83 record.

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Miami Marlins News / CBSSports.com / December 28

MLB rumors: Cubs sign former top prospect; Reds add another outfielder in trade with Marlins

Here are Sunday's murmurs and moves

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Phillies star 1B Bryce Harper takes a swipe at president Dave Dombrowski

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

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Connor Norby News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 28

Marlins Rising Star Connor Norby May be Primed for Bounce-Back Season

The Miami Marlins are built around youth. The vast majority of their roster is pre-arbitration. So, to succeed, the youngsters need to come through. Many of them did last season as the Marlins surprisingly won 79 games.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 27

Marlins Trade Away Defense-First Outfielder to Reds for Promising Outfield Prospect

The Miami Marlins are looking to build for the future; that much has become clear, as their core of talent is geared towards competing both now and in the years beyond.

Dane Myers News / Field Level Media / December 27

Reds acquire OF Dane Myers from Marlins

The Cincinnati Reds are acquiring outfielder Dane Myers from the Miami Marlins in exchange for outfielder Ethan O'Donnell. Myers has appeared in 172 total games across three seasons for Miami, recording 10 home runs, 59 RBIs and 23 stolen bases with a .245 batting average, .299 on-base percentage and .354 slugging percentage.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 27

Marlins Prospect Josh White May Fit Perfectly in ‘Bullpen of Misfits’ in 2026

The Miami Marlins had to augment their bullpen in a hurry in the wake of losing Ronny Henriquez for the season. Henriquez will miss the 2026 season after elbow surgery.

Miami Marlins News / Just Baseball / December 27

How the 2026 Marlins Could Turn Heads

There is no other way to frame the Miami Marlins‘ 2025 season than by using the word incredible. Then, I dare you to label your expectations on this team heading into 2026 as anything other than: “Ready”.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 27

Marlins Rookie Slammed Team's Longest Home Run in 2025 off Red Sox Ace

The Miami Marlins have lots of young talent to build a core around for the foreseeable future, so long as they are able to extend the contracts of those who need them.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 26

Marlins Listening on One Starting Pitcher But Intent on Keeping Sandy Alcantara

After a rather quiet offseason in terms of signing free agents, Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, made his first couple of moves.

Thomas White News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 26

Thomas White on Doorstep of Marlins MLB Promotion Thanks to This Stat

The Miami Marlins have one of the best pitching prospects in baseball in left-hander Thomas White and he’s closing in on the Majors. According to MLB Pipeline, he is the Marlins’ No.

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Miami Marlins News / CBSSports.com / December 26

MLB rumors: Latest on Marlins' Sandy Alcantara, Cardinals' plans after Willson Contreras trade

Here's the latest from MLB's hot stove as we hit the Offseason Solstice

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 26

Marlins Versatile Prospect on Track for Impressive Breakout Season in 2026

The Miami Marlins are touching up their roster ahead of the 2026 campaign, with their latest addition being that of Pete Fairbanks, a veteran closer acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sandy Alcantara News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 25

Marlins unlikely to trade Sandy Alcantara

As the Miami Marlins continue building out their roster under president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, they are exploring all potential options. But one avenue the Marlins won’t go down is giving up a former Cy Young winner.

Dillon Head News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 25

Dillon Head is Under-the-Radar Marlins Prospect to Watch in 2026

The Miami Marlins farm system is full of great outfield prospects. Between players like Andrew Salas, Cam Cannarella, and Kemp Alderman, the top-end of the Marlins system is chalk full of quality outfielders.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 24

Marlins Get Their Late-Inning Reliever A Day Before Christmas

The Miami Marlins have been searching all offseason for a late-inning reliever. They do not necessarily need a true closer, but someone to lock down games in the final 2-3 innings was a need for them.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24