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A Brief, Sad History of Players to Pass Away During Their Playing Careers

Jan 25, 2017

The recent death of Kansas City Royals ace Yordano Ventura put him on an unfortunate list: players who passed away during their active playing careers. Ventura became the 99th active Major League Baseball playe...

Miami Marlins Wish List for 2017

David Marcillo

Nov 4, 2016

Features, Miami Marlins, Offseason

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...

What’s Next for the Miami Marlins?

Cory Fallon

Sep 30, 2016

Features, Miami Marlins

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...

Time to Let MLB Stars Shine Bright

Kyle Head

Sep 26, 2016

Headlines, Opinions & Predictions

The baseball world woke up to the crushing news Sunday morning about Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez passing away. So many wonderful things have been said and written about him, and you should go read them all...

Jose Fernandez Killed in Boating Accident

Dustin Osborne

Sep 25, 2016

Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Miami Marlins

Early this morning, sources have begun to emerge that terrific ace pitcher Jose Fernandez, 24, of the Miami Marlins was killed in a boating accident. https://twitter.com/AndySlater/status/780023610333290496 ...

Jose Fernandez Joins 500-Strikeout Club

Josey Curtis

Jul 19, 2016

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Miami Marlins, Milestone

In his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night, Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Jose Fernandez joined the 500-strikeout club, becoming one of the fastest players in history to accomplish the ...

Four Miami Marlins Named to the National League All-Star Team

David Marcillo

Jul 6, 2016

Miami Marlins

The 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game rosters were announced on Tuesday, and four Miami Marlins players are included on that list. Outfielder Marcell Ozuna and pitchers Jose Fernandez, A.J. Ramos, and Fe...

The Miami Marlins Have Several Potential All-Stars in 2016

David Marcillo

Jun 22, 2016

Miami Marlins

For seemingly the first time in a long time, the Miami Marlins won't need a pity pick for the All-Star Game. There are several Marlins who deserve to make the National League's team this season. In fact, I will...

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