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Pete Fairbanks Injury News Emerges After Concerning Exit Monday Night

It was a rough Monday night for Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks, who was tagged with a loss after facing just one batter before leaving with an injury.

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Marlins Place Pete Fairbanks On Injured List

The Marlins announced that right-hander Pete Fairbanks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right median nerve irritation. Left-hander Dax Fulton has been recalled in the corresponding move.

Otto Lopez News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 25

The Double and Stolen Base Sensation of Marlins’ Otto Lopez

Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez can make pitchers' lives miserable in multiple ways. Lopez is not only a master at hitting, but also at stealing bases.

Pete Fairbanks News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 25

Marlins Evaluating Pete Fairbanks for Injury After Removing Him From Red Sox Game

The Miami Marlins and manager Clayton McCullough cannot seem to catch a break. It seems like every time they get a guy back from injury, they lose another guy to an injury.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25

With playoff path seemingly tougher, Marlins set to face Red Sox again

With the regular season winding down, the Miami Marlins' road to a playoff spot already looked to be a perilous one. Now they may be without their closer.

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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.

Pete Fairbanks News / ESPN / August 25

Closer Fairbanks exits Marlins' loss with injury

Veteran closer Pete Fairbanks, 32, who signed a one-year deal to join the Marlins this season, felt nerve irritation and numbness in his throwing arm and departed after facing just one batter in Miami's 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24

Red Sox spoil Sandy Alcantara's strong start, beat Marlins

Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead RBI triple in the top of the ninth inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied to defeat the Marlins 4-2 on Monday night in Miami.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 24

Why Are the Marlins So Much Better at Home?

On Sunday, the Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 6-2 victory, improving to 67-64. The Marlins sit four games behind the San Diego Padres for the final Wild Card spot, and their performance at home is a major reason they remain in the race.

Miami Marlins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Marlins fire entire pro scouting department

The Miami Marlins have missed the playoffs each of the last two seasons, and the team is currently not set to make the playoffs in 2026. The Marlins also sold off at the MLB Trade Deadline, which further hampers their playoff chances.

Kyle Stowers News / Field Level Media / August 24

Marlins activate 1B/OF Kyle Stowers (hamstring) from 10-day IL

Ahead of their three-game interleague series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, the Miami Marlins activated first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers from the 10-day injured list.

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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.

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 24

Marlins Reveal Starting Pitchers for Pivotal Series Against Red Sox

Despite sweeping the Washington Nationals at home over the weekend, the Miami Marlins remain four games behind the San Diego Padres for the third and final National League wild-card spot.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23

Marlins cruise past struggling Nationals

Xavier Edwards stroked a go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning as the host Miami Marlins completed a three-game sweep with a 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals.

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Miami Marlins News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Marlins Call Up Pitcher to Make MLB Debut

The Miami Marlins are giving right-hander Jack Ralston another opportunity at the major league level after recalling him from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Washington Nationals.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 23

Home Turf Advantage is Vital to Marlins Victories, Playoff Push

LoanDepot Park brings a lot of comfort for the Miami Marlins players. There's nothing like playing on your home turf. This Marlins group is having fun winning games at home, and this hasn't been done in recent years.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Marlins Make Roster Change for Nationals Game

The Miami Marlins are making another roster adjustment ahead of Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals, recalling corner infielder Deyvison De Los Santos from Triple-A Jacksonville.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Marlins Call Up Catcher for Nationals Game

The Miami Marlins have selected catcher Logan Driscoll’s contract from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Friday’s matchup with the Washington Nationals, adding another option behind the plate during a late-season depth crunch.

Miami Marlins News / Just Baseball / August 21

Top Marlins Duo Is Scuffling at the Worst Time Possible

The trade deadline has passed, and the Miami Marlins, who have continued to prove the preseason doubters wrong, did not do anything to bolster their big-league team.

Miami Marlins News / EssentiallySports / August 18

'That’s Terrible': Marlins Broadcasters React to Foul Umpire Call as Miami Manager Gets Tossed

MLB has no dearth of controversial umpiring, but in a few cases, the decisions change the game results. Something similar happened during the Marlins-Phillies game on Monday.

Andrew Nardi News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Andrew Nardi To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Marlins lefty Andrew Nardi will undergo elbow surgery, manager Clayton McCullough told reporters on Monday (link via Corey Seidman of MLB.com). That’ll obviously end his 2026 season and, depending on the nature of the procedure, is likely to impact next year as well.

Miami Marlins News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Marlins Floated as Stunning Destination for MLB Legend

For the Miami Marlins, the new suggestion floating around New York this week carries a strange mix of amusement and intrigue. Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay recently pitched the idea that Alex Rodriguez should come out of retirement for a single at-bat, and he specifically pointed toward South Florida as a possible stage.

Sandy Alcantara News / Just Baseball / August 13

Sandy Alcantara Deserves To Be the First Retired Marlins Jersey

Despite being ranked inside the top 10 of the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm system at the time of the 2017 trade that sent him to the Miami Marlins, there could be a case made that Sandy Alcantara has not been appreciated for just how talented of a pitcher he is.

William Kempner News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Marlins’ William Kempner To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Marlins manager Clayton McCullough announced Wednesday that righty William Kempner will undergo elbow surgery. Specifics weren’t provided, but Marlins.tv host Craig Mish suggested an absence of 12 to 14 months.

Miami Marlins News / New Baseball Media / August 11

2026 MLB Draft Review: Miami Marlins

The Marlins’ farm system has greatly improved over the past three seasons. And in 2026, the club added more projectable talent through the MLB Draft. Among the picks were Jacob Lombard, who will look to become a foundational building block for the Marlins, plus a slew of college pitchers and hitters.

Sandy Alcantara News / Yardbarker / August 8