In search of starters healthy enough to be part of their Opening Day rotation, the New York Yankees acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night for four minor league prospects.
The New York Yankees have been under heavy scrutiny this offseason for their lack of impactful moves. They haven't gone out and signed any of the best free agents, while they've seemingly whiffed on any trade they were discussing.
The Miami Marlins opened a new position that might interest those who want to lead a team: Minor League Manager. It’s an interesting opportunity if you have essential leadership skills and are not afraid to work with different personalities. Being a head coach or manager comes with many responsibilities.
In one of the bigger trades of the offseason to this point, the Miami Marlins sent starting pitcher Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs for their top prospect, outfielder Owen Caissie.
After two months of will-they-or-won't-they, the Miami Marlins moved one of their top starting pitchers. Was it going to be Sandy Alcantara or Edward Cabrera?
Road trip series are part of sports. It’s much more difficult or hectic when it’s baseball because it’s a long season. The Miami Marlins will have several road trips, but three in particular make this a compelling series to watch. Perhaps the first, most intriguing road series in the Marlins' schedule.
Unless someone was a Chicago Cubs fan, then they weren't paying much attention to either their summer struggles or one of their top prospects: outfielder Owen Caissie.
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.
The MLB offseason is now well underway. As fans await the return of baseball season, teams across the league have been busy shaping their squads for the upcoming year.
Having a strong defensive outfield can lead to a team's success. It’s not only about home runs and strikeouts, but defense is also key. The Miami Marlins
The Marlins signed Jesus Tinoco to a minor league deal earlier this week, according to the right-hander’s MLB.com profile page. Tinoco returns after electing free agency following an outright assignment off Miami’s roster in early November.
For the Miami Marlins, signing Pete Fairbanks was a need after losing Ronny Henriquez for the season due to elbow surgery. Signing a reliever with nearly 90 career saves in late December was a coup for the Marlins, who needed back-line help in the bullpen before they nailed down Fairbanks.
When it comes to the Miami Marlins over the last year, one of the biggest questions facing the front office is the future of their starting pitching rotation.
After a rather quiet beginning to the offseason, things have gotten busy for the Miami Marlins and the president of baseball operations, Peter Bendix. After holding onto their starting pitchers and not trading any of them, they moved Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs for a package of prospects.
The Miami Marlins have been searching for some players this offseason, to help lead the team back to the postseason. One Miami player who has been long discussed as a possible trade candidate is starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara.
The Red Sox agreed to a minor league contract with reliever Seth Martinez, as first reported by Andrew Parker of Sox Prospects. He’ll get a non-roster invitation to MLB camp.
At their current state, it’s hard for the Miami Marlins to attract top flight free agents. However, Pete Fairbanks is certainly excited to jump on board.
The Miami Marlins have decided to offer contract agreements to players eligible for arbitration. Five players avoid arbitration, but we will focus on two left-handed relievers who must produce in the upcoming season.
What can the Miami Marlins learn from one prospect pitching 10.2 innings in two years? Nothing? Something? Everything? That’s the mystery of young left-hander Kifraidy Encarnacion from the Dominican Republic.
Edward Cabrera may very well be the impact arm the Chicago Cubs have been looking for. The Cubs and the Miami Marlins completed a deal Wednesday that brings Cabrera, a 27-year-old right-hander, to the North Side.