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Marlins Ace Sandy Alcantara Begins Season on Cusp of Multiple Franchise Records

The new-look Miami Marlins will begin the 2026 season on Friday night at home against the Colorado Rockies. After coming up four games short of the final National League wild card spot last season, the Marlins are looking to take the next step and get into the postseason this fall.

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Two Marlins With Potential of Starting Season Hitting .300

We are one day away from Opening Day, and the Miami Marlins are excited to get things started on a good note. The Marlins lineup on paper has a lot of talent.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 26

How Marlins Built Opening Day Roster to Compete for Playoff Spot

The Miami Marlins don't play their opening day game until Friday when they host the Colorado Rockies, but Major League Baseball mandated that they complete their 26-man roster on Wednesday.

Chris Paddack News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 25

Marlins Veteran Just Waiting to Be Replaced By Top Prospect After Making Roster

Miami Marlins right-hander Chris Paddack is one of the veterans on this team. He got his wish, and that's to make the Opening Day rotation. Paddack, 30, will likely be the fourth starter in the rotation.

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Austin Slater News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 25

Marlins Take Chance on Veteran Outfielder Austin Slater After Recent Struggles

The Miami Marlins have added a veteran presence to their outfield in an announcement posted by reporter Craig Mish. The Marlins reportedly agreed to a Major League deal with the outfielder on Tuesday as Opening Day is quickly approaching.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

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Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 25

Two Marlins Players Who Helped Themselves Most in Spring Training

The Miami Marlins' 11-13-3 spring training record is not indicative of the activity and drama the 26-man roster endured this camp. With plenty of positions to fill and multiple injuries to be frustrated over, many guys needed to play well to earn a spot on the big league opening day roster.

Griffin Conine News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 24

Marlins’ Griffin Conine Might Have Long Term Success in Multiple Roles

Opportunities are opening up for the Miami Marlins’ Griffin Conine, who will be active for Opening Day. Since the Marlins will not have their star player, Kyle Stowers, for a few weeks, and Esteury Ruiz will also be sidelined.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Marlins To Sign Austin Slater To Major League Deal

The Marlins are in agreement with outfielder Austin Slater on a major league deal, reports Craig Mish of SportsGrid. He just opted out of a minor league deal with the Tigers a few days ago.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 24

Marlins Bold Prediction for 2026 Season Paints Interesting Late-Season Picture

Going into the 2026 season on Friday night at home against the Colorado Rockies, the outlook for the Miami Marlins this season took a different turn in January.

Miami Marlins News / ESPN / March 24

Marlins' two-foot 'Machete' leads 2026 new ballpark foods

Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 24

5 Bold Predictions for the Miami Marlins in 2026

The Miami Marlins are closing in on what could be a really exciting season in 2026, getting underway against the Colorado Rockies to begin the campaign.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Pete Fairbanks News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 23

How Marlins Built Their Bullpen Ahead of Star Closer Pete Fairbanks

The Miami Marlins have some time off before the open the season on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. But the pieces are essentially in place. Miami doesn’t have to turn its opening-day 26-man roster to Major League Baseball until Wednesday but two moves over the weekend locked in the bullpen that will work ahead of new closer Pete Fairbanks.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 23

Baseball Insider is ‘Sold’ On the Marlins Potential This Season

The Miami Marlins are attracting attention for their strong potential in 2026. One of the names sold by the Marlins is well known in baseball today. He’s one of the best sports writers and reporters.

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Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 23

Key Roles the Miami Marlins Quietly Locked in This Spring

Spring training is coming to a close and the 2026 season begins on Friday night for the Miami Marlins in South Florida against the Colorado Rockies. If there is one team that Clayton McCullough's team could play on opening weekend to get them off to a good start this season, it is the Rockies.

Kyle Stowers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Marlins get unfortunate news on Kyle Stowers days before Opening Day

The Miami Marlins will not have their best hitter in the early goings of the 2026 MLB season. On Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reported that the Marlins will be missing the services of star outfielder Kyle Stowers because of a grade 1 hamstring strain.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 23

Marlins Farm Gets Boost After Rule 5 Draft Loss Returned to Organization

The Rule 5 draft is Major League Baseball’s December showcase for prospects with too much minor league service time and not enough opportunity to break in.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 22

Projecting the Miami Marlins Opening Day Starting Lineup

The Marlins are rolling into the season with tough competition in the NL East, including the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. The New York Mets are making some moves as well.

Janson Junk News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 22

Janson Junk's Job Isn't Safe Despite Making Marlins Opening Day Roster

You'd have to figure that Janson Junk took at least a little time to celebrate having been named to the Miami Marlins' Opening Day roster and starting rotation ahead of the 2026 season — and with good reason.

Miami Marlins News / New Baseball Media / March 22

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Ruiz, Stowers, Tauchman

NL East teams are battling injury troubles heading into the 2026 season. Miami won’t have two of its outfielders to begin the year, while the Phillies will officially be without Orion Kerkering.

Kyle Stowers News / Field Level Media / March 22

Marlins All-Star OF Kyle Stowers (hamstring) out 3-4 weeks

The Miami Marlins will be without All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers for the first 3-4 weeks of the regular season due to a hamstring injury. The team announced on Sunday that Stowers will be placed on the injured list.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Kyle Stowers, Esteury Ruiz To Open Season On Injured List

Marlins fans received tough news regarding their outfield mix today, as Christina De Nicola of MLB.com was among those to relay that star outfielder Kyle Stowers will open the season on the injured list.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Kyle Stowers, Esteury Ruiz Undergoing Testing For Injuries

Both Kyle Stowers and Esteury Ruiz left the Marlins’ Grapefruit League games on Friday due to injury concerns, with Stowers departing due to right hamstring

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20

Mets introduce new dugout-assisted pitching strategy

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza introduces new dugout-assisted pitching strategy

The New York Mets will be taking a different approach to pitching in 2026, with signs coming from the dugout.

How a healthy Max Scherzer will stabilize the Blue Jays rotation

Guardians' Logan Allen has a night to forget vs. Mariners

Yankees make a necessary decision on Jasson Dominguez

Aaron Judge makes decision on playing in next WBC, 2028 Olympics

Ronald Acuna Jr. brutally trolled Braves teammate over his WBC win

Joe Mack News / Inside The Rink / March 18

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Sign Forward Joe Mack

The Atlanta Gladiators have added size and versatility to their forward group, signing two-way forward Joseph “Joe” Mack ahead of the final stretch of the 2025–26 season.

Miami Marlins News / Just Baseball / March 12

Miami Marlins 2026 Spring Training Storylines to Follow

With so much excitement and anticipation surrounding this Miami Marlins ball club, it gives fans even more reason to keep a close eye on what’s happening daily down in Jupiter, Florida, as the team prepares for Opening Day.