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Marlins Breakout Star Emerging as Player in Need of Contract Extension

Otto Lopez has been ridiculous this season, and it's time to believe his brilliant bat is here to stay. Lopez not only leads the Miami Marlins in batting average and hits, but he leads all of baseball in both categories.

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Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara hits franchise low in brutal performance vs. Blue Jays

Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara did not have a great start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Check that. Alcantara had a horrible evening versus the reigning American League champions.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 26

Miami Marlins Lineup Patterns Tell Subtle Story About Future

The Miami Marlins have a lineup with the potential to do amazing things not just for the future, but also for the remainder of the season. There are two hitters in the lineup carrying the offense, but other talented players must be more consistent to help the team make that leap.

Miami Marlins News / HITC / May 26

The strange stat that explains exactly who the Miami Marlins are becoming

The strangest stat attached to the Marlins doubles as a window into who this young team is becoming. Miami has only two series sweeps this season. Both ended with walk-off home runs.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 26

Marlins’ Pitching Portal Highlighted by Prospect’s Incredible May Achievement

The Miami Marlins' minor league pitching pipeline has been fantastic over the last few seasons. Top prospects like Max Meyer, Eury Perez, and Edward Cabrera have all been impactful big leaguers over the last couple of seasons.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Failed trade haunting Mets as team is hitting rock bottom

This year’s Miami Marlins might be a tall step above last year’s squad, but being swept by the Fightin’ Fish still isn’t a good look for any team. This is just one of the more recent embarrassments the New York Mets have suffered.

Spencer Steer drives in 3 as Reds add to Mets' misery

Trio of Astros pitchers combine to make history in win over Rangers

Reid Detmers posts an Angels' all-time high strikeout total vs. Rangers

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Marlins' Canadian sluggers lead the way in win vs. Blue Jays

Kyle Stowers, Javier Sanoja and Owen Caissie each had two hits and two RBIs Monday night and the visiting Miami Marlins defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2.

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 25

Two Things We Learned From the Marlins Sensational Sweep of the Mets

The Miami Marlins' pitching staff shoved over the weekend, highlighting the three-game sweep of the New York Mets. Sure, the Mets own the fourth-worst batting average in baseball, the worst OPS, and the fourth-fewest runs scored entering Monday's slate, but that's irrelevant to true dominance.

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 25

Heriberto Hernández Makes Marlins History With Stunning Walk-Off vs. Mets

After getting swept by the NL East division-leading Atlanta Braves, the Miami Marlins took care of business, defending their home turf against the New York Mets, sending them back to Queens after getting swept in three games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Marlins ride momentum into series opener vs. Blue Jays

The Miami Marlins will be riding a three-game winning streak and a walk-off grand slam when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. The Marlins completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 4-0 win on Sunday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Marlins beat Mets with bonkers clutch feat not seen in over a decade

The Miami Marlins and New York Mets were knotted in a scoreless tie heading into the bottom of the ninth inning. But then, outfielder Heriberto Hernandez stepped up to the plate a smacked a walk-off grand slam.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 24

Two Young Marlins Playing Like They’re Pursuing All-Star Game Berths

This year’s MLB All-Star Game will be played in Philadelphia. Every team is required to send one player. But could the Miami Marlins send two? Right now, two young stars are playing like they should be considered for a spot on the National League team — slugger Liam Hicks and starting pitcher Max Meyer.

Miami Marlins News / Field Level Media / May 24

Heriberto Hernandez's walk-off slam gives Marlins sweep of Mets

Heriberto Hernandez hit a walk-off grand slam Sunday afternoon for the Miami Marlins, who completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 4-0 win.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 23

Why Marlins Are Perceived as Sellers for This Season’s MLB Trade Deadline

Last year most thought that the Miami Marlins would spend the trade deadline selling off assets. That wasn’t the case. In July of last year, the Marlins made only one significant deadline move.

Miami Marlins News / Field Level Media / May 23

Max Meyer, Liam Hicks carry Marlins to win over Mets

Max Meyer remained unbeaten Saturday, when the right-hander combined with a pair of relievers on a three-hitter as the host Miami Marlins locked up a series win by beating the New York Mets 4-1 in the second game of a three-game set.

Robby Snelling News / Miami Marlins on SI / May 23

Marlins Offer Optimistic Timeline for Star Prospect’s Return from Surgery

It’s the sort of social media post no baseball team wants to post. But the Miami Marlins did it on Friday. The team posted an update on rookie pitcher Robby Snelling, the organization’s No.

Max Meyer News / Just Baseball / May 23

Max Meyer Is Finally Capitalizing on His Potential

It is so cliché at this point, but patience is truly a virtue. It doesn’t matter if it’s in life or baseball. This article is obviously going to bring precedence to the latter. Miami Marlins right-handed starter Max Meyer had shown flashes throughout his short three-year career entering the 2026 season.

Xavier Edwards News / Just Baseball / May 22

Xavier Edwards Is Swinging His Way Right to the All-Star Game

I am not sure what got into Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards this season, but, boy, is he up to something. Prior to being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019, Edwards had just finished his second season in the Padres farm system.

Sandy Alcantara News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

MLB Rumors: Sandy Alcantara Gets Early Prediction With NL Central Team

Sandy Alcantara made a strong start to the season for the Miami Marlins after a tough 2025 campaign. The 30-year-old was a strong trade candidate last season, but a move did not materialize due to his patchy form.

Michael Harris News / Yardbarker / May 21

Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

Major League Baseball's best team by record keeps winning, as the Atlanta Braves picked up their league-leading 14th series win of the season on Thursday.

Braves ride Michael Harris II's 2 homers to series win over Marlins

Marlins pitching prospect requires surgery after one start

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Robby Snelling News / Yardbarker / May 21

Marlins pitching prospect requires Tommy John surgery after one start

Miami Marlins top prospect Robby Snelling's major league debut proved to be a painful one.

Marlins LHP Robby Snelling to undergo Tommy John surgery

One prospect each MLB team needs to promote

The six most disappointing MLB players this season

The '2003 Florida Marlins' quiz

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Marlins option LHP Braxton Garrett back to Triple-A

The Marlins are optioning lefty Braxton Garrett back to Triple-A Jacksonville, reports Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. They’ll make a corresponding move tomorrow.

Max Meyer News / HITC / May 19

The Marlins blanked Atlanta 12-0, and Max Meyer’s outing did something the rotation has been missing

Miami routed Atlanta 12-0 on May 18th, and Max Meyer turned in six scoreless innings on 97 pitches. The Marlins have been waiting for a starter who can give them a stable middle six days at a time, and Meyer is starting to look like that arm.