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How Marlins Pitching Prospect Robby Snelling Performed in MLB Debut

One of the Miami Marlins' top pitching prospects made his first big league start on Friday. And while most of the numbers from this outing won't necessarily stand out, the young hurler certainly showed some flashes of his potential.

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Nobody Is Slowing Down This Miami Marlins Star Right Now

After a hot start to the season, the Miami Marlins have cooled off a bit at the plate and on the mound. Since the calendar rolled over to May, the franchise has secured two wins, most recently in a walk-off effort against the Baltimore Orioles.

Robby Snelling News / ESPN / May 8

Marlins No. 2 prospect Snelling set for MLB debut

Pitcher Robby Snelling, the Marlins No. 2 overall prospect, will make his MLB debut Friday against the Nationals.

Chris Paddack News / Just Baseball / May 8

Chris Paddack Aside, the Marlins’ Rotation Is In a Great Spot

Chris Paddack‘s Miami Marlins career was short-lived. After being taken by the Marlins in the eighth round of the 2015 MLB Draft, Paddack was traded to the San Diego Padres at the 2016 MLB Deadline in a one-for-one swap of Fernando Rodney.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Liam Hicks News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 8

Liam Hicks Joins Elite Miami Marlins Home Run List in First Half

The Liam Hicks Show continues! Miami Marlins catcher is totally focused on every at-bat like never before. It's been an impeccable season for the left-handed power-hitting catcher, and his production puts him in a list of other catchers who once wore the Marlins uniform.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Stephen Jones News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Marlins Designate Stephen Jones For Assignment

The Marlins announced Friday morning that right-hander Stephen Jones has been designated for assignment. His spot on the 40-man and active rosters will go to top pitching prospect Robby Snelling, whose widely reported promotion to the majors is now official.

Jakob Marsee News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 8

This Marlins Prospect Could Get Call-Up if Jakob Marsee Keeps Struggling

The Miami Marlins defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Thursday on a walk off error from Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo as the winning run was scored by Joe Mack.

Robby Snelling News / Field Level Media / May 8

Marlins LHP Robby Snelling ready for debut vs. Nationals

The Miami Marlins will turn to a newcomer as they try to keep their momentum going when they meet the visiting Washington Nationals to begin a three-game series Friday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7

Walk-off error helps Marlins beat Orioles, avoid sweep

Joe Mack doubled with two outs and scored the winning run on a walk-off throwing error as the Miami Marlins claimed a 4-3 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night, dodging a series sweep.

Miami Marlins News / Yardbarker / May 7

Marlins top prospect Robby Snelling gets date for MLB debut

The day has finally come for Miami Marlins No. 2-ranked pitching prospect Robby Snelling to make his MLB debut.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Sandy Alcantara News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs’ perfect trade offer for Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara

It seems like the Chicago Cubs are moving closer toward the trade market for a pitcher. And it looks like the Marlins might be a seller. And here is the Cubs’ perfect trade offer for the Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 7

New Marlins Arrival Still Has Time To Make His NL ROY Case

There will be plenty of eyes on Robby Snelling on Friday as the Miami Marlins' No. 2-ranked prospect gets his first big league start against the Washington Nationals.

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Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Marlins Announce Several Roster Moves

The Marlins announced a quartet of roster moves this morning. Infielder Graham Pauley and lefty Dax Fulton were optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville. Right-hander Stephen Jones‘ contract was selected from Double-A, and outfielder Heriberto Hernandez has been recalled as well.

Robby Snelling News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 6

Snelling Gets His Shot and the Marlins' Future Arrives Friday

The Miami Marlins have had a busy week. Prospect after prospect has been getting the much-anticipated phone call. This week is evidence of the work and progress the team has invested years into making.

Miami Marlins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 6

Marlins Reportedly Plan to Call Up Top Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut

The Miami Marlins are reportedly set to promote one of their top pitching prospects to the majors. Left-handed pitcher Robby Snelling, Miami's No. 2 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, is expected to be called up to make his big league debut on Friday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola.

Robby Snelling News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Marlins To Select Robby Snelling

The Marlins are calling up pitching prospect Robby Snelling. He’ll be selected to the roster and will start Friday against the Nationals. They have an open 40-man spot after designating Chris Paddack for assignment earlier this week, so they will only need to open an active roster spot for him.

Sandy Alcantara News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Sandy Alcantara trade rumors will already heat up after insider’s admission

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until August 3, but the rumor mill is already heating up for Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Especially after the latest comments made by insider Jon Heyman.

Chris Paddack News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 6

Miami Marlins Promote Former Second-Round Pick to Make MLB Debut

The Miami Marlins pitching arrangement to begin the 2026 season looks very different as the calendar turns over to May. One of the signings the franchise made this offseason was bringing back former first-round pick Chris Paddack, who has recently been DFA'd by the Marlins.

Pete Fairbanks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Marlins’ Pete Fairbanks did not stutter about brutality of getting ‘dry humped’

What sounds like a sexual innuendo is actually just a common term in the world of baseball, specifically relating to MLB relief pitchers. Pete Fairbanks went into detail on what a “dry hump” is in baseball terms during his interview with Jeff Passan.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Marlins To Recall Dax Fulton For MLB Debut

The Marlins are set to recall left-hander Dax Fulton from Triple-A Jacksonville, Isaac Azout of Fish on First reports. Righty William Kempner, who made his own big league debut last night, will be optioned to Jacksonville in his place.

Miami Marlins News / New Baseball Media / May 5

2026 Transactions: Marlins DFA Paddack, Tigers Sign DeJong

Chris Paddack’s second act with the Marlins organization didn’t go well. Paddack struggled to contain opposing teams across April and was officially DFA’d by the team on May 5.

Chris Paddack News / Yardbarker / May 5

Marlins DFA veteran pitcher after just six starts

His season is off to a horrendous start.

Marlins' Max Meyer defying odds in 2026 amid injury-riddled career

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Jakob Marsee News / Just Baseball / May 4

What Happened To the Jakob Marsee We Know and Love?

It was just one year ago that the Miami Marlins thought they had found their center fielder of the future. Well, unfortunately for the Marlins right now, Jakob

Sandy Alcantara News / Fastball on SI / May 3

Sandy Alcantara Expected to Be MLB's 'Hottest' Trade Chip

If you're a Major League Baseball team in need of pitching, keep a close eye on the Miami Marlins. Although it is just May 3, the trade buzz is already starting around the league regarding Marlins ace and 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcántara.