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Marlins Gamble on Double-A Reliever as Return on Trading Eric Wagaman

Turns out the Miami Marlins were ready to move on from Eric Wagaman. A minor league reliever was all it took. The Marlins traded Wagaman to the Minnesota Twins on Friday for Double-A reliever Kade Bragg, a right-hander who was sent to Double-A Pensacola after the trade.

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Marlins Top 10 Prospect Named Breakout Candidate for 2026

The Miami Marlins' young roster proved a ton of doubters wrong this past season. While they didn't finish above .500, the Marlins look to have something in the works to compete really soon in the NL East division.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / January 2

Marlins Star Needs Injury-Free Season to Justify Not Being Traded This Offseason

After finishing just four games out of the final National League Wild Card spot behind the Cincinnati Reds in 2025, the Miami Marlins exceeded many expectations.

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Projecting How Marlins Can Win Enough Games for Playoff Contention in 2026

It’s a brand new year. The Miami Marlins are entering the 2026 season with the same grind as last year. However, this team should be better. The 2025

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Pete Fairbanks News / Miami Marlins on SI / January 1

New Closer Pete Fairbanks Praises Marlins Leadership and Direction

The Miami Marlins made a significant move around the holidays as they signed closer Pete Fairbanks to a one-year deal. The former Tampa Bay Rays star has 90 career saves, but the Rays declined to exercise his $12.5 million option in November.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 31

MLB Writer Explains Marlins Reason for Hope in 2026

There is certainly a different feel surrounding the Miami Marlins this offseason compared to recent ones. Coming off a 100-loss season in 2024, the Marlins far exceeded expectations in 2025 by going 79-83 and finishing just four games out of the final National League Wild Card spot behind the Cincinnati Reds.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 31

Marlins 2025 Season Defined by These Four Unforgettable Stories

As we look back on the entire 2025 year, the Miami Marlins made the best of it even though they didn’t qualify for the postseason. There were some impressive stories and surprises for the Marlins this season and even in the off-season. Getting Stowers from the Baltimore Orioles was a blessing for the organization.

Joe Mack News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 31

Marlins Lose Joe Mack But Gain High-Upside Starting Pitcher in 2021 MLB Re-draft

The Miami Marlins have a great problem behind the plate going into the 2026 season. Agustín Ramírez is coming off a quality offensive rookie season. Liam Hicks is a solid backup and potential trade bait.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 30

Marlins Sitting on Intriguing, Late-Round Pitching Prospect Entering 2026

The Miami Marlins went the college route for their 2025 MLB draft class. Within the top-end of the draft, they selected standout bats such as Aiva Arquette, Cam Cannarella, and Brandon Compton.

Heriberto Hernandez News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 30

Marlins Hitter Heriberto Hernandez Has Potential to be Power Threat

The Miami Marlins have a young player on their roster who has shown promise when opportunities arise. In his first season with the Marlins, Heriberto Hernandez was a player who proved to do some damage with his bat.

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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 30

Marlins Earn Surprising Grade For 2025 Season and Current Offseason

The Miami Marlins ended the 2025 season on a high note. Although they did not make the playoffs, the team entered the offseason with a lot of confidence.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Why Marlins may have just received an absolute steal in trade with Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins agreed to a trade on Monday. Miami acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz for right-handed pitcher Adriano Marrero.

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Marlins acquire intriguing OF from Dodgers

The Miami Marlins continue reshaping their roster this offseason, and the latest Marlins trade news signals a clear emphasis on speed and athleticism. Miami added another dynamic element to its outfield mix by acquiring Esteury Ruiz, a move that fits the organization’s evolving identity.

Eric Wagaman News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 29

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.

Pete Fairbanks News / Miami Marlins on SI / December 29

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.

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

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