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Otto Lopez Setting the Tone Early for the Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez has not missed a beat with his performance. He's not slowing down or taking breaks. Lopez is picking up where he left off as he set the tone for the Marlins with a home run in his first game back.

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The Quiet Roster Decision That Could Shape Marlins' First Month

The Miami Marlins are just a couple of weeks out from their Opening Day matchup against the Colorado Rockies. Their first month of play will set the stage for how their 2026 campaign is likely to play out, and fortunately, the ballclub acquired some key names during the offseason to help propel them forward.

Miami Marlins News / Inside The Diamonds / March 16

Miami Marlins Roster Transactions 03/16/2026

The Miami Marlins today are facing the Toronto Blue Jays at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Janson Junk gets the ball, bringing in a 0-1 record with a 3.00 ERA.

Sandy Alcantara News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 16

Marlins' Sandy Alcantara Robbed of WBC Start as Dominican Republic Falls

The Dominican Republic came into the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals as arguably the most dangerous offense in tournament history. The bats went quiet when it mattered most, and now it's over.

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How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 15

Marlins Make Smart Move With Rising Star After WBC Breakout

When Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix decided to move two of his pitchers over the winter, Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers, he did so to teams that have some deep prospect pools.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 15

What Marlins Spring Training Lineup Adjustments Tell Us to Expect Opening Day

The Miami Marlins are still flirting with their potential starting lineup to kick off the 2026 season. The middle of the lineup can be moved around because they are still waiting to see what happens during the rest of spring training.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15

Marlins Option Joe Mack, Ryan Gusto

The Marlins announced their latest round of camp cuts this morning, and the most notable among that group were the decisions to option top catching prospect Joe Mack and right-hander Ryan Gusto to the minor leagues.

Kyle Stowers News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 15

Marlins All-Star Returns from Injury for Quick Ramp-up to Opening Day

For weeks, caution has been the watch word for Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers’ right hamstring. Now, he’s back — with some training wheels. Stowers appeared in a spring training game on Saturday for the first time since Feb.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 14

12 NRIs Remain in Marlins Camp — But Only a Few Have Real Opening Day Chances

Spring training is entering the final stretch, and the Miami Marlins are getting closer to finalizing their Opening Day roster. While many of the spots on the team have already taken shape, there are still 12 remaining non-roster invitees competing at camp trying to make the final cut.

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 14

Red Sox Young Pitcher Praises Marlins Ace During World Baseball Classic Experience

The start of the 2026 season is just under two weeks away for the Miami Marlins. After trading pitchers Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers in January, that leaves Sandy Alcantara to headline Clayton McCullough's starting rotation.

Miami Marlins News / Total Pro Sports / March 14

'Everything He Did Was Wrong' – Ex-Marlins President Slams Mark DeRosa For His Continuous Blunder

Mark DeRosa’s Team USA’s World Baseball Classic campaign nearly spun off the rails, and the drama didn’t stop on the field. The Americans were stunned 8-6 by Italy in Pool B, a result that left the defending champions sweating over tiebreakers and outside help just to survive group play.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 14

Marlins Add to Brilliant, Quirky Spring Training Streak with Win Over Mets

When spring training gets into mid-March, the results of the games start to matter a little more. Wins and losses don’t count, of course. But how a team is winning and losing is worth watching.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 13

Sneaky Stat Shows Marlins Slugger’s Intriguing Comparison to All-Stars, MVPs

For now, Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers is working his way back from what the team called a “very minor” right hamstring strain earlier in spring training.

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Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 13

Marlins’ Season May Hinge on This Emerging Pitcher

If there is one area that a lot of eyes are going to be on this season, it's the Miami Marlins starting rotation. President of baseball operations, Peter Bendix, decided in January to trade a pair of starting pitchers, Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 13

MLB Analyst Reveals the Key to the Marlins’ Success in 2026

The Miami Marlins feel to be a few pieces away from being legit threats to make a playoff push. This season could be a massive step in the right direction for the franchise after finishing just shy of a .500 record in 2025.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 13

What Kind of Team the Miami Marlins Are Trying to Be in 2026

The Miami Marlins are one of the most exciting teams to look out for in the 2026 season. They are a team with a bright future, capable of making the playoffs more than once in the next five to seven years.

Owen Caissie News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 12

Marlins Top Prospect Shining at the Highest Level in World Baseball Classic

The Miami Marlins third ranked prospect has put on a show during the World Baseball Classic. Owen Caissie, whom the Marlins received during the Edward Cabrera trade this offseason from the Cubs, is playing for Team Canada.

Sandy Alcantara News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 12

Marlins Ace Sandy Alcantara Thrilled To Have Another Opportunity To Pitch in WBC

Three years ago, in the World Baseball Classic, the Dominican Republic did not advance past pool play to the knockout round. That left a sour taste in a lot of the players' mouths for the Dominican Republic and after three long seasons, they got their chance to advance beyond pool play in 2026.

Jakob Marsee News / Miami Marlins on SI / March 12

Marlins’ Jakob Marsee Made Key Contribution to Team Italy’s Victory

Miami Marlins center fielder Jakob Marsee came up huge for Team Italy as the team advances to the quarterfinals with a 9-1 win over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Marsee delivered an important 2-run RBI single in the top of the fifth inning. The 24-year-old is having an unforgettable, unbelievable month of March.

Miami Marlins News / Just Baseball / March 12