Starlin Castro Off To A Nice Start In 2018

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro is picking up right where he left off last season. The first-year Marlin has notched three RBI over his first three games in South Beach, much to the delight of the Marlins, a team that lost most of its offensive production in the offseason. Castro launched 16 homers in […]

J.T. Realmuto Could Be Out Three More Weeks

After beginning the season on the disabled list with a back injury, Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto will most likely miss the first couple weeks of the season, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Realmuto has been one of the most underrated offensive catchers over the last two seasons, and Miami is hoping he'll be back […]

Dan Straily Feeling Good After Pitching Again

Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily has started to throw again more than two weeks after suffering inflammation in his pitching arm, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Straily, who first felt the inflammation a few weeks into Spring Training, hasn't pitched since the middle of March. He began the season on the disabled list, which dealt […]

Lewis Brinson Beginning To Heat Up In Miami

After going 0-for-5 in his Miami Marlins debut, outfielder Lewis Brinson has caught fire over his last two games. The Marlins' top prospect collected four singles in Friday's 17-inning marathon before getting another base knock and an RBI on Saturday. The speedy outfielder is batting .294 after going hitless in his first five at-bats and […]

Brian Anderson Drives In Two Against Cubs On Thursday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson got off to a hot start to the 2018 season by getting two base knocks and driving in two runs against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Anderson began the season in place of the injured Martin Prado, and he didn't disappoint. Anderson finished the day 2-for-3 and even scored […]

Lewis Brinson Goes Hitless On Opening Day

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson went hitless against the Cubs on Opening Day. Brinson, who was ranked as Miami's No. 1 prospect before the season started, went 0-for-5 and left two men on base from the leadoff spot. The former Milwaukee Brewer prospect saw limited big-league action last year, compiling a measly .106 average with […]

Jose Urena Disappoints In Opening Day Start

Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena was disappointing in his first start of the season on Thursday. Urena began the new season by surrendering a first-pitch homer to Chicago's J.A. Happ before loading the bases and walking in another run in the inning. Urena settled in after allowing three runs in the first inning, but ultimately […]

Starlin Castro Returns To National League Action On Thursday

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro makes his return to the National League on Thursday when the Fish open their season against the Chicago Cubs at Marlins Park. Castro, who spent six years with the Cubs before joining the Yankees from 2016-17, looks to build off the .300 average he accumulated last year. His .454 […]

Justin Bour Ready To Duplicate 2017 Success

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour will be one of the lone power hitters in South Beach this year, and he's eager to put Spring Training behind him. Bour hit a measly .167 in 42 Spring Training at-bats, though fantasy owners shouldn't be too concerned with him. Last season, the big lefty slashed .289/.366/.536 with […]

Magneuris Sierra Optioned To Triple-A

The Miami Marlins have optioned outfield prospect Magneuris Sierra to Triple-A New Orleans, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Sierra, who came to the Marlins in the Marcell Ozuna trade, hit just .233 with three RBI and a stolen base this spring. The Marlins will start outfielders Lewis Brinson, Cameron Maybin, and Derek Dietrich when the […]

J.T. Realmuto To Begin Season On Disabled List

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto (back) will begin the season on the seven-day disabled list, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. The Miami Marlins catcher is still recovering from a back contusion he suffered nearly two weeks ago in spring training. The loss of Realmuto opens up possible time for fellow catchers Tomas Telis and Chad Wallach, […]

Lewis Brinson Makes Marlins Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins outfielder and top prospect Lewis Brinson will officially open the regular season in the big leagues, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Brinson, who joined the Marlins in the Christian Yelich deal, enjoyed an extremely successful spring training, batting .328 with three homers and 10 RBI. The South Florida native could even begin the […]

Brian Ellington Optioned To Triple-A

The Miami Marlins have optioned pitcher Brian Ellington to Triple-A, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. In 2017, Ellington went 1-1 with a 7.25 ERA in 44 innings as part of a very shaky Marlins' bullpen. Ellington enjoyed much better success in 2016 after finishing 4-2 with a 2.45 ERA in 33 innings. Miami is extremely […]

Trevor Richards Impresses Again For Marlins

As the Miami Marlins search for depth in their depleted starting rotation, prospect pitcher Trevor Richards is giving them hope. Richards, ranked as the organization's No. 22 prospect, was stellar for the second-straight start on Saturday in a win against the Washington Nationals. Richards out-dueled Max Scherzer twice in one week, allowing just two runs […]

Wei-Yin Chen Throws Batting Practice; Eyes May Return

Miami Marlins starter Wei-Yin Chen threw 16 pitches of batting practice on Sunday, and MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that Chen felt really good after the session. Chen made just five starts last year before a nagging left elbow injury shut him down for more than four months. The veteran southpaw was a dominant force in […]

J.T. Realmuto Likely To Start Season On DL

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto is likely to start the season on the disabled list, according to Jason Martinez of Roster Resource. Realmuto has dealt with a string of injuries this Spring, including his latest lower back contusion that has kept him out for the last week. Realmuto has quietly put together quality production over […]

Wei-Yin Chen To Throw Batting Practice Soon

The Miami Marlins haven't had much from starter Wei-Yin Chen since he came over two years ago, but Craig Davis reports that Chen will begin throwing batting practice on Sunday. The southpaw was a great pitcher in Baltimore where he notched a career-high 16 wins in 2014, though he's only recorded seven wins in two […]

Dan Straily Expected To Begin Season On Disabled List

After experiencing inflammation in his pitching forearm, Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily is expected to begin the season on the disabled list, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Straily, who finished second on the club with 10 wins last year, has been out since last week with the forearm inflammation. The club is opting to play […]

Dan Straily Continues To Rest Pitching Arm

A bum forearm has Miami Marlins starter Dan Straily's regular season start in jeopardy, and he'll continue to rest his arm throughout the weekend. After experiencing forearm tightness earlier in the week, beat reporter Joe Frisaro reports that it's still uncertain when Straily will return to throwing. Straily went 10-9 last year and was one […]

Lewis Brinson Could Begin Season Batting Leadoff

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson is making a strong case to begin the season on the 25-man roster, and beat reporter Joe Frisaro reports that Brinson could even begin the season in the leadoff spot. Brinson, who came over to Miami in the Christian Yelich trade, is having a phenomenal Spring Training with a .352 […]

Derek Dietrich Expected To Be Fine After Forearm Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Dietrich took a pitch to the forearm on Friday but is expected to be fine, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Though Dietrich left the game early, he seemed to indicate that he could be back in the lineup on Saturday. That's great news for the Marlins, a team that is already […]

Lewis Brinson Projected To Make Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins No. 1 prospect Lewis Brinson is projected to make the Opening Day roster, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Brinson was dealt to the Marlins from Milwaukee in the Christian Yelich trade, and all he's done this Spring is impress. The speedy Florida native is batting .366 in 41 Spring Training at-bats, and Frisaro […]

Jose Urena Struggling Lately

Starting pitcher Jose Urena has already been named the Miami Marlins Opening Day starter, though he's looking to regroup from an ugly spring. Marlins skipper Don Mattingly tabbed Urena as the team's No. 1 starter last week, so a stumble in spring training shouldn't be too concerning. In 7 1/3 innings, Urena has an 8.59 ERA […]

Magneuris Sierra Still Sidelined With Hamstring Injury

Miami Marlins prospect Magneuris Sierra remains out of the lineup after suffering a hamstring injury against the Mets on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Sierra, who is competing for the starting center field job with Lewis Brinson and Braxton Lee, was acquired from St. Louis as part of the Marcell Ozuna trade. In 28 […]

J.T. Realmuto Hoping To Be Ready For Opening Day

The Miami Marlins are hopeful that catcher J.T. Realmuto will be ready for Opening Day as he deals with a bone bruise in his lower back, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. Realmuto, who hit .278 with 17 homers and 65 RBI last year, has been out of action for the last week. With Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell […]

Martin Prado To Begin Season On Disabled List

Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado will once again open the season on the disabled list after aggravating his right knee while running the bases on Tuesday. According to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, Prado and the Fish are hoping that the DL stint will be brief. Prado played in just 37 games last season after injuries […]

Kyle Barraclough Dazzles On Sunday; Expected To Be Miami's Setup Man

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough should begin the season as Miami's setup man, paving the way for the veteran Brad Ziegler to close out games for the Marlins. Barraclough's 22 holds were eighth most among National League relievers last season, though he did blow four saves as well. He pitched extremely well in just one […]

Lewis Brinson Continues To Impress In Spring Training

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson continues to tear the cover off the ball this Spring and is making a serious case to begin the season in the starting lineup. Brinson, who came over to the Marlins from Milwaukee in the Christian Yelich trade, is rated as Miami's top prospect, according to MLB.com. The young outfielder […]

Derek Dietrich To Play In The Outfield For Miami, Could Also Bat Leadoff

Derek Dietrich is ready to take on full-time outfield duties for the Miami Marlins as the team debuts a brand new outfield once the season begins. Primarily a versatile infielder, the departures of Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna and Giancarlo Stanton have forced Miami to shift some of its most flexible players to different positions. Dietrich's offense […]

Brad Ziegler Still On Track To Be Marlins Closer

Relief pitcher Brad Ziegler is still expected to be the Miami Marlins closer when the season starts, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. The veteran Ziegler is close to 40 years old and is coming off one of the worst seasons he's ever had. In 2017, Ziegler finished with 10 saves but also blew five, […]