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Marlins Skipper Expects New Closer to Appear During Braves Series

The Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks is a much happier person due to the birth of his child. Fairbanks hasn’t pitched since the series finale against the New York Yankees, which was on April 5th.

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Marlins Pitching Prospect Receives Honor After Strong Week in Minors

The Miami Marlins pitcher Braxton Garrett is having some success in the minors lately, thanks to his focus and determination on the mound. Garrett has battled injuries.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / April 14

Marlins Select Sliding SEC Star Shortstop in Latest 2026 Mock Draft

The Miami Marlins have been loading up on first-round talent in the last few MLB drafts. Thanks to supplemental picks, Miami has drafted nine players in the last six drafts that were acquired in the first 43 picks of those drafts.

Miami Marlins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Marlins’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Miami Marlins have opened the 2026 season with a surprising 9–8 record, a mark that suggests early progress. But beneath that modest success lies a troubling reality.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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Agustin Ramirez News / Field Level Media / April 13

Agustin Ramirez drives in four as Marlins beat up on Braves

Agustin Ramirez hit a home run and drove in four runs to help the visiting Miami Marlins break out of a slump and beat the Atlanta Braves 10-4 on Monday in the opener of their three-game series.

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Four surprise players to open the MLB season

The MLB season is still young, but there are already trends around the sport. That includes players who are trending upwards and already having excellent seasons. Here are four players who have surprised so far in 2026.

Dodgers' Dave Roberts addresses Roki Sasaki's struggles

Shocking Garrett Crochet outing another step back for Red Sox

Mets' Freddy Peralta optimistic despite five-game skid

Astros injuries could doom playoff hopes before they started

Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles

Five things to watch in MLB this week

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / April 13

3 Things To Watch in the Marlins Series Against the Braves

Entering their weekend series against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, the Miami Marlins and Detroit were heading in different directions. The Tigers entered on a five-game losing streak at 4-9 and the Marlins entered at 8-5 after splitting a four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds.

Miami Marlins News / Just Baseball / April 13

What Has the Marlins Off to Such a Strong Start?

The Fighting Fish have continued to show teams around the league that they aren’t going to just flop over and let other teams push them around. Coming

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / April 13

Marlins Offense Stumbles to Shockingly Low Run Total in Series vs. Tigers

The Miami Marlins, before heading to Detroit to take on the Tigers, held an 8-5 record after a strong start offensively. Now, they head to Atlanta to take on their division rival, the Braves, with an offense that looks completely out of sorts compared to how it started the season.

Sandy Alcantara News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

Sandy’s Back … Back Again

Guess who’s back … back again … Sandy’s back… Tell a friend. The sparse crowds in Miami could be singing that catchy refrain because it appears their ace, Sandy Alcantara, is back to his old form.

Xavier Edwards News / Miami Marlins on SI / April 12

Former Infielder Inspired Marlins’ Xavier Edwards to Produce as Switch-Hitter

Every ballplayer has someone he wants to emulate. The Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards certainly has someone that he looked up to and wanted to be like. Edwards, currently in his fourth MLB season (all with the Marlins), is having a great year at the plate with 19 hits. Good players want to learn from the best.

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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.

Griffin Conine News / Miami Marlins on SI / April 12

Marlins’ Griffin Conine Will Be Out for Weeks Due to Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine was having himself a solid start to the regular season. After failing to make a play in left field, which caused him to get hurt, he will now be missing time from the team. The 28-year-old will undergo surgery on the left hamstring tendon in Dallas next week.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / April 12

Marlins Catchers Working to Be Better at ABS Challenges, Defense

Under the leadership of commissioner Rob Manfred, baseball has seen a number of rule changes that have pretty significantly impacted the game. The runner at second rule in extra innings and pitch clock help the games move faster.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / April 11

Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara to Face Tigers’ Tarik Skubal in Epic Cy Young Showdown

It’s one thing to have one team’s best pitcher face another team’s best pitcher. It’s another thing when it’s Sandy Alcantara against Tarik Skubal. The Miami Marlins enter Sunday’s game with the Detroit Tigers trying to avoid beings swept at Comerica Park.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / April 11

Robbie Snelling Making Strong Case for Promotion With Dominant Starts

Major League Baseball may not have seen Robbie Snelling on the mound yet, but his time is coming and it may be sooner rather than later. If Snelling continues his starts in Triple-A the way he has early on in the season, it could become impossible for the Miami Marlins to ignore the talent.

Griffin Conine News / Field Level Media / April 11

Report: Marlins OF Griffin Conine to undergo hamstring surgery

Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine will have surgery to repair his left hamstring next week and will be sidelined for six to eight weeks, according to MLB.com.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / April 11

Way Too Early National League Playoff Berths: Where Do the Marlins Land?

The Miami Marlins are one of two teams in all of baseball that are spending less than $100 million on their payroll this year, but players don't see that.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Marlins' Griffin Conine diagnosed with hamstring tear; surgery likely

Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine has a torn left hamstring and will likely require surgery.

The '2003 Florida Marlins' quiz

Miami Marlins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Marlins manager shares massive injury update on All-Star outfielder

The Miami Marlins are currently without All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers due to a hamstring strain. It seems as if he could be returning fairly soon, however.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Marlins rebound from early deficit, halt Reds' win streak

Griffin Conine slugged a two-run homer and Connor Norby hit a solo shot as the host Miami Marlins ended Cincinnati's five-game win streak with a 7-4 victory on Wednesday night.

Miami Marlins News / Yardbarker / April 8

Sandy Alcantara calls out Marlins manager after costly decision

Alcantara boasts a 0.74 ERA through 24.1 innings of work and is one of the most obvious way-too-early Cy Young candidates.

The 'Last complete game shutout by team' quiz

Kyle Stowers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6

Marlins manager gives murky Kyle Stowers update amid hamstring injury

The Miami Marlins continue to navigate early-season uncertainty as outfielder Kyle Stowers remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, leaving a noticeable gap in the lineup.