As a kid, he was a D-Train fan club conductor. Now he's a Marlins coach
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Marlins outslug Dodgers for first series win in LA in 8 years
LOS ANGELES -- Over a 48-hour span earlier this week, the Marlins dropped a pair of heartbreakers on the road and lost closer Pete Fairbanks to an injury. It would’ve been easy to sulk, but not this young ballclub. Liam Hicks and Esteury Ruiz went deep as the Marlins outslugged
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Marlins seal series in LA on a double play you'll have to see to believe
LOS ANGELES -- A game-ending unassisted double play by the second baseman -- at FIRST base -- with Shohei Ohtani involved? The final moments of the Marlins’ 3-2 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday in Los Angeles sure merit a second look. The Dodgers appeared to be mounting a late
The hottest hitting prospects right now -- one for each team
The first month of the Minor League season is in the books, and looking at each system's hottest hitter can be instructive. A year ago at this time, Konnor Griffin (Pirates) was showing why he had the highest ceiling in the 2024 Draft. Roman Anthony (Red Sox) and Moisés Ballesteros
Junk shares moment with Ohtani, then wins duel vs. former teammate
LOS ANGELES – Marlins right-hander Janson Junk had begun his pre-start routine when Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani waved at him from the outfield. Junk nodded back. Ohtani, one of the world’s most recognizable athletes, is a perennial MVP candidate looking to add Cy Young hardware to his already impressive collection.
Latest Marlins injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Marlins injury news and transactions.
Fairbanks (nerve irritation) to IL; Gibson recalled from Triple-A
LOS ANGELES – The Marlins placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation and recalled left-hander Cade Gibson from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. According to manager Clayton McCullough, Fairbanks will not throw for a handful of days
Morel reinstated from IL; Hernández optioned to Triple-A
LOS ANGELES -- Christopher Morel rejoined the Marlins rocking new braids for a literal and metaphorical statement. "Trying to feel new," Morel said via interpreter Luis Dorante Jr. "Fully new." The Marlins returned from rehab and reinstated from the 10-day injured list Morel and optioned outfielder Heriberto Hernández to Triple-A
Stowers provides flexibility for Marlins after MLB debut at 1st base
SAN FRANCISCO -- Kyle Stowers didn’t feel any pressure making his first career start at first base in the Majors. If anything, it was the exact opposite for a player who only a few seasons ago was a Gold Glove finalist in the outfield.
1 newcomer on each team making a strong early impression
Everyone has an opportunity to make a strong first impression. Some, like Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease, have simply matched expectations after signing a high-profile free-agent contract with a new club. Others, like Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle and White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami, are beginning their respective Major League careers
Eury making moves toward 2026 goal: Keeping his cool
SAN FRANCISCO – After battling through a wide-ranging set of emotions earlier in the season, Miami starting pitcher Eury Pérez is showing signs of being the dominant pitcher the Marlins projected him to be. Facing the Giants at their waterfront ballpark on Saturday, the 23-year-old right-hander wasn’t as crisp as
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Marlins' bats break out in support of Alcantara to beat Giants
SAN FRANCISCO -- After stumbling away from home during the first month of the season, the Marlins have finally regained their footing on the road. For one night at least.
Ruiz reinstated from injured list; Slater DFA'd
The Marlins tweaked their roster on Thursday's off-day before beginning a six-game road trip out west. Outfielder Esteury Ruiz returned from rehab and was reinstated from the 10-day injured list, while outfielder Austin Slater was designated for assignment as the corresponding roster move. The 40-man roster is now at 39.
Alcantara: Staff ace, mentor ... and godfather to teammate's new son?
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Junk cruises, Marlins' supporting class steps up in series-clinching win
MIAMI – The Marlins would be the first to tell you they have yet to play their cleanest baseball. And yet with Wednesday afternoon’s 4-1 victory over the Cardinals at loanDepot park, Miami (12-13) captured its midweek set over St. Louis (14-10) before heading out west to face the Giants
New bat yields Marsee's '26 breakout, old bat goes home with lucky kid
MIAMI -- For a minute or so Tuesday night, Jakob Marsee's first at-bat perfectly epitomized how his 2026 season has gone so far. Marsee fouled off the third pitch he saw -- a 96.9 mph sinker from Cardinals right-hander Dustin May -- only to lose his bat into the protective
$10 Minor League tickets?! Today's your last chance to snag 'em
Minor League Baseball is famous for being a top-tier, low-cost family entertainment option. Throughout the 2026 season, going to a game can be an even better value than usual. Through April 28, all 120 MiLB teams -- clubs from Single-A to Triple-A at ballparks from Palm Beach, Fla., to Vancouver,
Best fastballs on the farm? Here are 30 -- 1 for each team
Once upon a time in baseball, picking which pitchers had the best fastball was done solely based on how hard they threw. When the radar gun started being used in the 1970s, it was a quick and easy way to measure who had the best heater. But as the game
Triple-A pitcher hurls a no-hitter. But wait, there's more (or less)
Minor League Baseball is a wonderland of great performances and strange moments, and if you need any proof, look no further than the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate on Tuesday. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp threw a no-hitter ... and lost a game that featured more combined errors (three) than runs (two) or
Edwards becomes X-factor in first career start batting cleanup
MIAMI -- Xavier Edwards … slugger? The Marlins caused double takes by inserting contact hitter Edwards into the cleanup spot of Monday night’s 5-3 victory over the Cardinals at loanDepot park.
Balk talk: Marlins experimenting with pickoff positioning
MIAMI – Stolen bases have increased over the past three seasons due to the 2023 rule changes, so it’s only natural that clubs would try to strategize ways to contain the running game. Two similar examples arose last week, including during the Marlins’ 5-3 victory over the Brewers on Sunday