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Marlins Closer Set to Return Wednesday

With their postseason hopes facing an uphill battle, the Miami Marlins are set to get their closer back. Pete Fairbanks, who landed on the 15-day injured list on Aug.

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Marlins' Sandy Alcantara Just Reached a Milestone That Changes 2027 Outlook

It’s true, Sandy Alcantara would love to forget about his latest start for the Miami Marlins. The milestone he reached during that start, though, is significant and needs to be recognized.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 8

Finding the Next Great Miami Marlins Third Baseman

The third base position has been questionable throughout the season for the Miami Marlins. Some players have taken their chances at third, but we still haven't seen a top-level third baseman for this team.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Reeling Marlins strive to limit miscues in rematch vs. Mets

The Miami Marlins are slumping at a crucial time in the season. Miami (72-73) has lost four of its past five games as it tries to get into wild-card playoff position.

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The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 7

Marlins Announce Probable Starters Against Mets With Playoff Hopes Slowly Fading

After dropping two out of three games over the weekend to the Chicago Cubs, the Miami Marlins will open a three-game series at home against the New York Mets as they continue to fade in the National League wild-card race.

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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.

Eury Perez News / Field Level Media / September 7

Marlins, still hunting a wild card, to lean on Eury Perez vs. Mets

The pitching matchup will be fascinating on Monday afternoon when the New York Mets visit Miami to start a three-game series against the Marlins. New York will start Jonah Tong (1-1, 3.60 ERA).

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong enters elite Chicago Cubs club with latest home run

Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is the unsung MVP, yet again

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 6

Marlins break out on offense to salvage finale vs. Cubs

Heriberto Hernandez and Javier Sanoja homered as the host Miami Marlins snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Chicago Cubs 10-3 on Sunday afternoon.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 6

Marlins to Induct World Series Hero Josh Beckett into Hall of Fame

Former Miami Marlins legend Josh Beckett will receive a big-time honor on Sunday at LoanDepot Park. Beckett, who was a big part of the Marlins' 2003 championship run, will be the newest inductee into the Marlins Hall of Fame.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 6

Marlins Rookie Ended MLB’s Longest No-Hitter Drought 20 Years Ago

Before Aníbal Sánchez came along, baseball had apparently decided the no-hitter was a thing of the past. The sport went 6,364 consecutive games without one after Randy Johnson’s perfect game in 2004.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Marlins' Griffin Conine joins father to make history with latest HR

A member of the Miami Marlins made history on Saturday despite the team suffering a 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. When Griffin Conine came up to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, he did so with Miami trailing 5-2.

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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.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Marlins Release Leo Jimenez

The Marlins have moved on from veteran infielder Leo Jimenez. He’s been released, per his MLB.com transactions log. Jimenez was designated for assignment on Thursday.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 5

Why Marlins’ September Playoff Push Matters More Than Making October

The Marlins are going through the growing pains of having a young roster. That said, playing meaningful baseball in September is extremely beneficial to the core of the Marlins in 2027 and beyond.

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Clayton McCullough News / Miami Marlins on SI / September 5

Marlins Manager Clayton McCullough Gets Candid After Frustrating Cubs Loss

For the second straight year, the Miami Marlins are in the National League wild-card race into September. However, a 6-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday night at home reinforces one thing that is becoming a reality: Miami will have to go through some growing pains to get where they want to be.

Jakob Marsee News / Just Baseball / September 4

Jakob Marsee’s August Tear Has Earned Him a Longer Leash

As a society, we all tend to be far more reactionary than we probably should. In reference to baseball specifically, many tend to quickly jump off the ship of a player who is failing to meet the expectations we set for them, especially after a hot start to their big-league career.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 3

Marlins Part Ways With Former Blue Jays Top Prospect

The Miami Marlins designated infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment on Thursday, Sept. 3, clearing a roster spot to recall fellow infielder Deyvison De Los Santos from Triple-A Jacksonville, according to the MLB transaction log.

Jared Serna News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Marlins Recall Jared Serna For MLB Debut

The Marlins announced that infielder Xavier Edwards has been placed on the ten-day injured list with a left thumb sprain. Manager Clayton McCullough said yesterday that Edwards was likely dealing with a thumb sprain, as MLBTR covered.

Xavier Edwards News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Marlins Announce Xavier Edwards Injury Update

With an outside chance of making the MLB Playoffs this year, the Miami Marlins will need to do so without their ironman second baseman Xavier Edwards. On Monday, the Marlins placed Edwards on the 10-day IL with what the team is describing as a left thumb sprain.

Miami Marlins News / The Spun / August 31

MLB Fan 'Marlins Man' Threatens StubHub With Lawsuit

Marlins Man, a longtime MLB fan whose real name is Laurence Leavy, is one of the most recognizable fans in the sport at this point. The Miami Marlins fan is known for sitting right behind home plate at games across the country, rocking his easy-to-spot orange hat and jersey.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 31

Marlins Notebook: Huge Ninth-Inning Rally, Junk, Edwards Takeaways

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Miami Marlins were on the verge of losing the first three games of a four-game set with the Washington Nationals on Sunday. They trailed 2-0 entering the top of the ninth inning, but a huge six-run rally, which may be better described as a complete meltdown by the Nats’ bullpen, gave Miami the 6-2 victory.