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Assessing Competition for Marlins Final Two Starting Rotation Spots

The Miami Marlins didn’t wait long to name Sandy Alcantara their opening-day starter. He’ll take the mound on March 27 against the Colorado Rockies. After that, the Marlins are likely to slot in Eury Pérez and Chris Paddack, who signed with the team that drafted him earlier this week, to take up the next two spots.

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Bold Predictions of What’s To Come for Owen Caissie and Miami Marlins

With spring training finally amongst us, that means that Opening Day is right around the corner. It has been quite the offseason for the Miami Marlins, and with the loss of one of their up-and-coming arms came the gain of one of the best prospects in baseball.

Calvin Faucher News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 15

Marlins Pinching Pennies for No Reason with Calvin Faucher Arbitration Win

Major League teams like the Miami Marlins don’t like to go to arbitration hearings. It isn’t even about the risk of losing the hearing. It’s about the relationship with the player.

Sandy Alcantara News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 14

Sandy Alcantara Thrilled To Have Another Prestigious Opportunity With Marlins

Going into the opening of spring training this week, there were some questions surrounding the Miami Marlins. However, one question that just about everyone knew the answer to was revealed early.

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Calvin Faucher News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Marlins Win Arbitration Hearing Against Calvin Faucher

The Marlins have won their arbitration hearing with right-hander Calvin Faucher, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports. The panel ruled that Faucher will receive an $1.8MM salary in 2026, rather than the $2.05MM salary he was seeking.

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Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 14

Former Marlins First Round Pick Has Golden Opportunity To Solidify Rotation Spot

The Miami Marlins entered the offseason with questions surrounding the president of baseball operations, Peter Bendix, and what he was going to do with his starting pitching.

Chris Paddack News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 14

Chris Paddack Reflects on Crazy Journey That Led Him Back to Marlins

One draft selection, three trades and 11 years later, Chris Paddack is finally a Miami Marlins starting pitcher. There was nothing traditional about this for the 30-year-old from Austin, Texas.

Thomas White News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 13

Marlins Top Prospect Determined to Refine Mechanics and Learn Fast

Miami Marlins prospect left-handed pitcher Thomas White is coming into spring training highly focused and prepared to make a big impression. The young

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 13

Journeyman Lefty Loses Roster Spot as Marlins Make John King Deal Official

The hum of spring training is occasionally interrupted by a player losing his job, even during the first week. The Miami Marlins added left-handed reliever John King earlier this week.

Josh Simpson News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Marlins Designate Josh Simpson For Assignment

The Marlins announced they’ve designated left-hander Josh Simpson for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for fellow southpaw John King, who has officially signed his one-year deal.

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America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 12

Marlins Heading Towards a Deep Bullpen of Southpaws

Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix addressed some needs his team had for the 2026 season over the winter. One area that Bendix made a big addition to was the bullpen when he signed former Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks to give manager Clayton McCullough a huge piece to close out games.

Miami Marlins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Marlins sign promising Mexican pitching prospect at just 17 years old

The Miami Marlins continued building for the future Thursday, finalizing an MLB international signing that adds another high-upside arm to the Marlins minor league system.

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Chris Paddack News / Field Level Media / February 12

Marlins sign veteran RHP Chris Paddack

The Miami Marlins signed veteran right-hander Chris Paddock to a one-year contract on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed, but MLB Network reported the former free agent's deal is valued at $4 million and includes an additional $500,000 in incentives.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 12

Marlins Should Consider Pouncing on Recently Released Phillies Outfielder

As spring training gets underway, the Miami Marlins are not a finished product. They traded two starters and began with Sandy Alcantara as their ace. As far as the lineup goes, the president of baseball operations, Peter Bendix, has not really addressed the need for power in the lineup.

Clayton McCullough News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 12

Marlins Skipper Confident Team Will Improve Amid Playoff Aspirations

Miami Marlins skipper Clayton McCullough had his first media interview of the Marlins 2026 spring training. Marlins pitchers and catchers reported to

Braxton Garrett News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 12

Braxton Garrett Starts Marlins Spring Training with Live Batting Practice

The first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers is a bit of a misnomer because not everyone throws the first day. Teams like the Miami Marlins are building up their starting pitchers and relievers and looking at it over the long haul as they prepare for opening day in late March.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 11

Marlins Shortstop Could Take Leap at Plate Entering Third Season in Miami

The Miami Marlins have had a rollercoaster past few seasons. In 2023, the team made the playoffs one year after losing more than 90 games. Despite the sudden success, they lost 100 games the following season and new president of baseball operations, Peter Bendix, fired his manager Skip Schumaker.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 11

Marlins add bullpen depth by signing ex-Cardinals reliever

The Miami Marlins had a good year in 2025. They did not make the postseason, but they ended the year roughly four games away from making it. The Marlins aim to be another force in the National League this season, relying on their elite pitching.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 11

Marlins Reportedly Sign Veteran Left-Hander for Bullpen Depth

Miami Marlins president of baseball operations, Peter Bendix, made some subtractions and additions this winter with his pitching staff. He traded two starters, Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers, while signing Chris Paddack.

John King News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11

Marlins To Sign John King

The Marlins and left-handed reliever John King are in agreement on a one-year, $1.5MM contract for the 2026 season, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He was non-tendered by the Cardinals back in November.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 11

Marlins Urged to Add Another Bat to Lineup During Spring Training

A lot of the offseason moves made by Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix surrounded the pitching staff. Traded were starters Ryan Weathers and Edward Cabrera to the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs, respectively.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / February 11

Three New Faces Headline Marlins Projected 2026 Lineup and Rotation

The Miami Marlins were one of the more underrated franchises in the MLB last season that didn't make the playoffs. While they did finish under .500, the Marlins look to be a few pieces away from fighting their way back to the playoffs for the first time since 2023.