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Why Jakob Marsee’s Defense Is Sending Marlins Mixed Signals for Future

There is no need for an advanced metric to see how much Jakob Marsee has regressed at the plate this season. His defense, however, warrants a closer look.

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Marlins Refuse to Go Away Despite Long Playoff Odds

The Miami Marlins entered the 2026 season considered a young team on the rise, but not quite ready for prime time in terms of the postseason. Most fans and observers expected the Fish to finish just under or at .500, with a Wild Card spot just out of their grasp.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 28

Marlins Have the Perfect Weapons for an Unlikely September Playoff Push

The Miami Marlins are at a point in the 2026 season where almost every inning matters, but if it’s not quite that serious, surely every win and loss could change how this season ends.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 28

Marlins eager to take advantage of schedule in opener vs. Nationals

The Miami Marlins on Friday night will open a seven-game road trip, during which they will have a chance to gain ground in the National League wild-card race.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Eury Perez News / Just Baseball / August 27

Eury Perez Is Finally Flashing His Frontline Potential for the Marlins

The year is 2021, and there is a right-handed pitcher standing at 6 feet, 8 inches and making waves down in the Dominican Summer League. While the DSL

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Agustin Ramirez News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 27

Will Marlins' Agustin Ramirez Eventually Rebound From His Sophomore Slump?

Many times, we've witnessed a player burst onto the scene in Major League Baseball, exploding with promise and seemingly making their case for being the next big thing.

Ryan Gusto News / Field Level Media / August 26

Ryan Gusto keys shutout as Marlins take series vs. Red Sox

Single runs in the first two innings and Ryan Gusto's 5 2/3 shutout frames propelled the Miami Marlins to a 4-0 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.

Pete Fairbanks News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 26

With Another Injury, Is Marlins Reliever Pete Fairbanks' Future Fried with the Fish?

2026 hasn't exactly been a banner year for Pete Fairbanks. The Miami Marlins relief pitcher hasn't fared very well in the role of closer. That's especially true for a team that should be closer to a Wild Card spot, and several of his bad appearances are a reason that they aren't.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26

Marlins Select Patrick Monteverde

The Marlins announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Patrick Monteverde from Triple-A Jacksonville and optioned fellow lefty Cade Gibson to Jacksonville in his place.

Sandy Alcantara News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 26

Marlins Ace Sandy Alcantara Is Running Out of Franchise Records to Break

Sandy Alcantara arrived in Miami in 2018 just trying to establish himself in Major League Baseball. Eight years later, Alcantara is the standard by which future Miami Marlins pitchers will be judged.

Aiva Arquette News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 25

Top Marlins Prospect Aiva Arquette Ready to Shine in Arizona

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 / Yardbarker / August 25

Marlins' playoff hopes take hit with loss of Pete Fairbanks

The Miami Marlins' flickering playoff hopes took a major hit on Tuesday.

Injury woes creep up again for Blue Jays as Shane Bieber lands on 15-day IL

Carson Whisenhunt undergoing MRI due to elbow discomfort

Walt Weiss provides injury updates on Robert Suarez and several other Braves

White Sox place OF Andrew Benintendi on bereavement list

Joe Espada to remain Astros manager for rest of season

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Pete Fairbanks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Marlins Place Pete Fairbanks On Injured List

The Marlins announced that right-hander Pete Fairbanks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right median nerve irritation. Left-hander Dax Fulton has been recalled in the corresponding move.

Otto Lopez News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 25

The Double and Stolen Base Sensation of Marlins’ Otto Lopez

Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez can make pitchers' lives miserable in multiple ways. Lopez is not only a master at hitting, but also at stealing bases.

Pete Fairbanks News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 25

Marlins Evaluating Pete Fairbanks for Injury After Removing Him From Red Sox Game

The Miami Marlins and manager Clayton McCullough cannot seem to catch a break. It seems like every time they get a guy back from injury, they lose another guy to an injury.

Miami Marlins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Marlins fire entire pro scouting department

The Miami Marlins have missed the playoffs each of the last two seasons, and the team is currently not set to make the playoffs in 2026. The Marlins also sold off at the MLB Trade Deadline, which further hampers their playoff chances.

Kyle Stowers News / Field Level Media / August 24

Marlins activate 1B/OF Kyle Stowers (hamstring) from 10-day IL

Ahead of their three-game interleague series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, the Miami Marlins activated first baseman/outfielder Kyle Stowers from the 10-day injured list.

Miami Marlins News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Miami Marlins Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Miami Marlins designated left-handed pitcher John King for assignment on Sunday, clearing a roster spot to recall right-hander Jack Ralston from Triple-A Jacksonville.

Miami Marlins News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Marlins Call Up Pitcher to Make MLB Debut

The Miami Marlins are giving right-hander Jack Ralston another opportunity at the major league level after recalling him from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Washington Nationals.

Miami Marlins News / Just Baseball / August 21

Top Marlins Duo Is Scuffling at the Worst Time Possible

The trade deadline has passed, and the Miami Marlins, who have continued to prove the preseason doubters wrong, did not do anything to bolster their big-league team.

Miami Marlins News / EssentiallySports / August 18

'That’s Terrible': Marlins Broadcasters React to Foul Umpire Call as Miami Manager Gets Tossed

MLB has no dearth of controversial umpiring, but in a few cases, the decisions change the game results. Something similar happened during the Marlins-Phillies game on Monday.

Andrew Nardi News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Andrew Nardi To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Marlins lefty Andrew Nardi will undergo elbow surgery, manager Clayton McCullough told reporters on Monday (link via Corey Seidman of MLB.com). That’ll obviously end his 2026 season and, depending on the nature of the procedure, is likely to impact next year as well.

Sandy Alcantara News / Just Baseball / August 13

Sandy Alcantara Deserves To Be the First Retired Marlins Jersey

Despite being ranked inside the top 10 of the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm system at the time of the 2017 trade that sent him to the Miami Marlins, there could be a case made that Sandy Alcantara has not been appreciated for just how talented of a pitcher he is.

Sandy Alcantara News / Yardbarker / August 8