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Marlins Retain McCullough Amid Injury Concerns and Payroll Constraints
sports9 days ago

Marlins Retain McCullough Amid Injury Concerns and Payroll Constraints

The Miami Marlins confirmed that manager Clayton McCullough will return for a third season, marking the franchise's best two-year record since 2009-2010 despite a low payroll. While the team missed the postseason, President Peter Bendix expressed pride in the organizational progress. Key injury updates indicate that pitchers Andrew Nardi and William Kempner will likely miss most of 2027, while outfielder Jakob Marsee and pitcher Tyler Zuber require further evaluation. The club also confirmed it will retain Sandy Alcantara but is moving on from hitting coach Pedro Guerrero.

Cubs Clinch Postseason Berth as Crow-Armstrong Achieves Historic 40/40 Milestone
sports14 days ago

Cubs Clinch Postseason Berth as Crow-Armstrong Achieves Historic 40/40 Milestone

The Chicago Cubs secured a National League wild-card berth for the second consecutive year after defeating the Miami Marlins 2-1 at Wrigley Field. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to record 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season, stealing his 40th base in the first inning. Matthew Boyd delivered a strong performance, pitching seven scoreless innings, while the bullpen closed out the game. The victory ensures Chicago returns to the postseason, with the team now competing for the top wild-card seed to gain home-field advantage in the opening series.

Cubs Miss Clinch as Marlins Steal 3-2 Win in Seventh
sports15 days ago

Cubs Miss Clinch as Marlins Steal 3-2 Win in Seventh

The Chicago Cubs lost 3-2 to the Miami Marlins on September 23, 2026, failing to clinch a playoff spot despite strong pitching from Kevin Gausman. The Marlins broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning via a successful replay challenge, while the Cubs offense struggled with runners in scoring position. The loss keeps the Wild Card race tight, with the Diamondbacks still in contention.

Nola’s Knuckle Curve Powers Phillies to Sweep of Marlins
sports1 month ago

Nola’s Knuckle Curve Powers Phillies to Sweep of Marlins

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.

Stowers Exits Early With Hamstring Discomfort as Marlins Dominate Angels
sports2 months ago

Stowers Exits Early With Hamstring Discomfort as Marlins Dominate Angels

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.

Braves extend eight-game win streak as Hartman joins 20/40 club in rout of Marlins
atlanta-braves-news2 months ago

Braves extend eight-game win streak as Hartman joins 20/40 club in rout of Marlins

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.

Pirates shore up bullpen with Bachar, part of deadline surge
sports2 months ago

Pirates shore up bullpen with Bachar, part of deadline surge

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.

Cubs Add Braxton Garrett to Deepen Rotation
sports2 months ago

Cubs Add Braxton Garrett to Deepen Rotation

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.

Guardians Pursue Controllable Lefty Braxton Garrett Ahead of Deadline
sports2 months ago

Guardians Pursue Controllable Lefty Braxton Garrett Ahead of Deadline

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.