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Giancarlo Stanton Is Quietly Delivering On His Expected Greatness

Aug 8, 2017

There are 52 games remaining in the Miami Marlins' likely unsuccessful quest to earn a Wild Card berth in October's National League Playoffs, as they look to qualify for the postseason for the first time since ...

J.T. Realmuto Can Do it All

Colby Guy

Apr 10, 2017

Miami Marlins

When asked who the best catcher in the league is, the first names that come to mind are guys like Buster Posey, Yadier Molina, or Gary Sanchez, but a lot of people are forgetting about one of the most unique ca...

The Miami Marlins Acquire Severino Gonzalez from the Philadelphia Phillies

David Marcillo

Jan 25, 2017

Headlines, Miami Marlins, Transactions

The Miami Marlins have been shaking up their pitching corps all winter, signing relievers Brad Ziegler and Junichi Tazawa, signing starters Edinson Volquez and Jeff Locke, and trading for starter Dan Straily. I...

Marlins Add Tazawa, But Still Have a Gaping Hole in the Pen

Ryan Chichester

Dec 16, 2016

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent reliever Junichi Tazawa to a two-year deal on Thursday worth $12 million, in an effort to make up for striking out on big market relievers such as Aroldis Chapman and Kenley ...

Marlins Stay Busy, Ink Jeff Locke and A.J. Ellis to Contracts

Kevin Fielder

Dec 7, 2016

Breaking News, Miami Marlins

After beginning the offseason signing pitcher Edinson Volquez, the Miami Marlins have continued to stay busy during the Winter Meetings and the offseason overall, signing pitcher Jeff Locke and catcher A.J. Ell...

Miami Marlins Wish List for 2017

David Marcillo

Nov 4, 2016

Features, Miami Marlins, Offseason

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The Miami Marlins had a really, really difficult 2016 season. The team started off with playoff aspirations and played well enough in stretches to where a Wild Card berth seemed more than just a dream. Dee Gord...

J.T. Realmuto: Very Good

David Marcillo

Oct 14, 2016

Miami Marlins

Not a Miami Marlins fan? Quick! Name the starting catcher for the Miami Marlins... Here's a hint: he was the third best catcher in baseball in 2016, per fWAR. J.T. Realmuto had an excellent season in 2016...

What’s Next for the Miami Marlins?

Cory Fallon

Sep 30, 2016

Features, Miami Marlins

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As we are all aware, Jose Fernandez lost his life in a boating accident on the early morning of September 25, along with two of his closest friends. The 24-year-old was one of the game's brightest young stars, ...

Jose Fernandez Embodied How Young Baseball Players Should Play the Game

Patrick Flowers

Sep 28, 2016

A Word from the Dugout, Features, Miami Marlins

On Friday, September 20, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez ended the top of the eighth inning by inducing a ground out off of the bat of Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy. That night...

Sorrow for Fernandez Is Deeper Because the Joy Was Deeper

Jeff J. Snider

Sep 26, 2016

Features, Headlines, Miami Marlins

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Khalil Gibran If you've been to many funerals, you've heard a lot of real...