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Aaron Nola spun seven strong innings and leaned on his knuckle curve to finish late hitters, striking out eight as the Phillies completed a 4-1 win over the Marlins to sweep the series and move to 12 games over .500. Philadelphia backed him with timely offense—including a two-run homer by Luis Arraez—and the bullpen closed it out with Duran earning the save.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited after five innings and 65 pitches in a 2-0 loss to the Marlins, failing to reach his prior velocity (max around 96.5 mph) and yielding a solo homer and an RBI single. Pittsburgh said the decision wasn’t injury-related, and Skenes’ August starts have continued to be five innings or fewer.
Marlins' Kyle Stowers left Miami's 12-3 win over the Angels with left hamstring discomfort after a two-run single; doctors will determine the severity, with Monday's off-day aiding potential recovery and a chance of a 10-day IL if needed. Stowers has been hot at the plate this season, and if sidelined, replacements could include Griffin Conine, Agustin Ramirez, Deyvison De Los Santos, Graham Pauley, or newly acquired Jonathon Long, all in the mix as Miami battles for an NL wild-card berth.
The Atlanta Braves stretched their winning streak to eight with an 11-3 win over the Miami Marlins, aided by a solid start from Martín Pérez and a 14-hit night to complete the sweep and reach 70 wins on the year; the piece also notes Eric Hartman’s emergence as one of the youngest players with a 20 HR, 40 SB season and links to minor-league notes and post-deadline chatter.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-handed reliever Lake Bachar from the Miami Marlins to bolster their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline, part of a flurry of moves that also included adding Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates and Camilo Doval. In return, Miami received three prospects: Brandan Bidois, Hyun Seung Lee and Brian Sanchez. Bachar has a 3.88 ERA over 139 MLB innings with solid strikeouts but a higher walk rate, and the Pirates gain bullpen depth with in-house reinforcements like Evan Sisk potentially returning soon. The Marlins sit higher in the NL standings and received upside in the prospects, while the Pirates, at 56-57, aim to climb back into a playoff position.
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring left-hander Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor leaguers Jonathon Long and Jace Beck. Garrett, a former No. 7 overall pick who flashed in 2022–23 but missed most of 2024–25 with a UCL tear, is healthy again and has posted solid Triple-A numbers this year. He’s controllable via arbitration for two more years (about $1.525 million in 2026) and could join Chicago’s rotation immediately or start the season in Triple-A Iowa, providing veteran depth behind a rotation that includes Gausman, Boyd, Imanaga, Assad, Peterson and Rea.
Cleveland is among the teams that have reached out to the Miami Marlins about left-hander Braxton Garrett, a controllable pitcher who has spent most of 2026 in Triple-A Jacksonville. Garrett, 29, had a breakout in 2022–23 but missed much of 2024–25 due to a UCL tear and has shown solid Triple-A numbers (2.90 ERA in 77⅔ innings, 26.4% strikeouts, 9.2% walks) this season. He’s arbitration-eligible for two more years at a projected $1.525M in 2026, and with the trade deadline looming, the Guardians are weighing him as rotation-depth option for 2027 amid likely competition from other clubs.
The Miami Marlins agreed to trade catcher Liam Hicks to the Tampa Bay Rays for three prospects, including Brayden Taylor (a 2023 first-round pick). Hicks, 27, has 14 home runs and a .795 OPS this season, and the Rays hope to bolster their lineup as they push their lead in the AL East; the deal is not yet official.
With their season revived to 58-55, the Marlins are actively discussing trades involving left-handed hitters Liam Hicks and Kyle Stowers as the MLB trade deadline approaches; Hicks is drawing interest from the Rays, Red Sox, and Rangers, while Stowers has emerged as a strong offensive option at first base. Both players are controllable for several years (Hicks through 2030, Stowers through 2029), making a deal sizable, and Miami is weighing whether to buy, sell, or both as it also considers extending catching prospect Joe Mack, which could influence how hard they push to move Hicks.
The Miami Marlins reportedly have Sandy Alcantara available in trade talks, with the Cubs identified as a natural fit for a durable front-half starter. Alcantara, 30, is earning $17.3M this year and has a $21M option for 2027, posting a 4.01 ERA and 4.06 FIP over 143.2 innings. While not a high-strikeout pitcher, his groundballs and six-plus innings per start make him appealing to contenders. Previous chatter tied the Cubs to Alcantara (and to others like Jesus Luzardo and Edward Cabrera), suggesting continued speculation as the Marlins’ position in the wild-card race could push the market, though price and competition will influence any deal.
Miami isn’t pressing the button on a Sandy Alcantara trade, despite market chatter, as he remains the likely rotation anchor under team control through 2027. Braxton Garrett, however, has real trade value and has drawn broad interest from clubs seeking a controllable starter, though the Marlins’ new front office hasn’t rushed his MLB usage. If the right offer comes, Garrett could move, with contenders (and a few rebuilders) such as the D-backs, Cubs, Brewers, White Sox, Rays, Padres, Rangers, Twins, Phillies and Braves among the interested teams, while Miami balances a playoff push with rotation depth around Meyer, Pérez, and others.
The Miami Marlins went from the hottest team in June to a 12-game losing streak after the All-Star break, dropping to fourth in the NL East and slipping out of the playoff picture; with ace Sandy Alcántara as the focal point of deadline talks and payroll constraints limiting short-term moves, the front office may pivot toward selling rather than buying, though a potentially winnable four-game stretch against the Mets could briefly stabilize momentum.
Trailing 3-1 in the eighth, Manny Machado hit a two-run homer to tie the game and rookie Jackson Merrill followed with a solo shot, sparking a four-run rally that carried the Padres to a 5-3 win and completed a sweep of the Marlins; San Diego moves back to .500 at 53-53 and sits within two games of the NL playoff spot, with Mason Miller sealing the save.
The Miami Marlins, riding a hot streak, are expected to be buyers at the August 3 trade deadline, targeting a back-end starter, bullpen depth, and possibly a third baseman, while keeping franchise icon Sandy Alcantara. With a 20th-ranked farm system and a tight payroll, Miami is likely to pursue cost-efficient upgrades and could trade from the big league roster to preserve prospects. Alcantara’s retention is favored by ownership, and extending him could be preferred if the CBA increases spending; overall, the club aims for a balanced, sustainable push rather than a big, all-in move.
Eury Pérez threw seven perfect innings for the Miami Marlins in a 9-8 win over the Oakland Athletics, but he was pulled after 92 pitches, sparking controversy as Oakland’s bullpen allowed five runs without recording an out in the ensuing frame; Pérez struck out eight, and if healthy he’s expected to start again vs. the Guardians.