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Christian Yelich’s Agent Says Relationship with Marlins is Broken

The agent for outfielder Christian Yelich says that the relationship between the player and the Miami Marlins is broken and in the best interest of both a trade is best before the beginning of spring training. Yelich, who is 26, is... More of this article »
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Rumor: Braves Show Interest in Reamluto, Yelich

The Miami Marlins are continuing their sell off of higher priced players that prior to now has included Giancarlo Stanton, Dee Gordon, Marcell Ozuna and could now include another two players. Even though there is an expectation of... More of this article »
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Yankees and Marlins Continue Stanton Trade Talks

Sources say that while other trade options involving other teams keep drying up, the Miami Marlins have continued to talk about a possible trade for Giancarlo Stanton with the New York Yankees, as the Marlins try to find ways to lower... More of this article »
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Marlins Making Moves, Trade Dee Gordon to Seattle

Dee Gordon is moving again. The second baseman was traded on Thursday by the Miami Marlins to the Seattle Mariners both teams announced. Trading Gordon could be the start of a mass exodus of stars from the Marlins as Miami acquired... More of this article »
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Ichiro Suzuki Becomes Free Agent After Marlins Decline Option

The brief era of Ichiro Suzuki in Miami has ended. The Marlins on Friday announced that they would decline the club option of $2 million for next season on veteran Ichiro Suzuki, which makes the outfielder, who is 44, a free agent. Some... More of this article »
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Conine Offered Diminished Role and Less Pay but Says No Thank You

Jeff Conine served as the special assistant to former Miami Marlins president David Samson. He announced that he has turned down the offer that came from the team’s new ownership to remain with the club in what would result in a... More of this article »
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Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton Sets Marlins Home Run Record

Giancarlo Stanton was able to take care of business early. Stanton belted a Marlins-record 43rd homer on Monday night. He has now hit at least one home run in five straight games and helped his team to an 8-3 victory against the San... More of this article »
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Giancarlo Stanton Continues Record Pace for July

If you miss any one of Giancarlo Stanton’s at-bats the risk you will miss his march toward setting home run history. Monday night, the Miami Marlins All-Star had his fourth game with multiple home runs during July, helping lead his... More of this article »
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Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter May Buy Miami Marlins

Reports and rumors abound in Major League Baseball as they do in every sport. Trying to determine between true and false and speculation and fact can be hard. It was reported that Jeb Bush and Derek Jeter had agreed to a deal of $1.3... More of this article »
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Giancarlo Stanton Hits Monster Shot Over Center Field Fence

Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton unleashed on a pitch Friday night sending the ball out of the park for a home run. On the night at PNC Park, Stanton had 3 RBIs in the Marlins 12-7 win over hosts the Pittsburgh Pirates. The... More of this article »
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Report: Boat Likely Driven by Jose Fernandez at Time of Crash

Jose Fernandez was the probable operator of a boat that crashed into a jetty on Miami Beach September 25, killing the Miami Marlins star pitcher and two others, says a report released on Thursday by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation... More of this article »
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Rumor: Miami Marlins Reach Tentative Agreement to Sell

Earlier in the offseason, word leaked that Jeffrey Loria the Miami Marlins owner would sell the team at the price of $1.7 billion. According to a report by Forbes, Miami currently has a tentative agreement that was confirmed by a handshake... More of this article »
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Jeffrey Loria: No Other Player for Marlins Will Wear No. 16

As everyone who follows baseball or the news knows Jose Fernandez, an All-Star pitcher for the Miami Marlins was killed early Sunday morning in a South Florida boating accident. Miami cancelled their game on Sunday, but played on Monday... More of this article »
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Atlanta Braves Trade Jeff Francoeur to Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins have acquired Jeff Francoeur a veteran outfielder from the Atlanta Braves in a deal that involved three teams with the Texas Rangers being the third team. Dylan Moore an infielder in the minor leagues was traded to... More of this article »
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Ichiro Suzuki Inches Closer to 3,000 Hits Milestone

Just 29 Major League Baseball players in the history of the sport have reached 3,000 hits in their career. The 30th player is closing in quickly on that milestone. Ichiro Suzuki, the 42-year old outfielder for the Miami Marlins is... More of this article »
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Miami Marlins Sign Michael Morse

The Miami Marlins have signed Michael Morse to a two year deal worth $12 million reports Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Morse, 32, could slot into first base with the Marlins, either as a platoon partner with Garrett Jones or... More of this article »
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Marlins Acquire Mat Latos from Reds

The Miami Marlins have acquired starting pitcher Mat Latos from the Cincinnati Reds reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. In exchange the Reds will receive pitcher Anthony DeSclafani and catcher Chad Wallach. It’s been a busy... More of this article »
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Dodgers Ship Dee Gordon to Marlins in Six Player Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins have agreed to a six player trade reports Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. Dee Gordon and Dan Haren will go to the Marlins while left-hander Andrew Heaney, second baseman Enrique Hernandez,... More of this article »
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Miami Marlins, Giancarlo Stanton Reach Agreement on Mega Deal

The Miami Marlins and  Giancarlo Stanton have reached an agreement on a record-setting 13-year, $325 million contract extension, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman. While the deal hasn’t yet been made official, Heyman reports... More of this article »
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Miami Marlins Closing in on Huge Deal with Giancarlo Stanton

The Miami Marlins are closing in on a 13 year, $325 million dollar deal with slugger Giancarlo Stanton, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. The deal would be the largest in baseball history. It would reportedly contain both a no-trade... More of this article »
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MVP Candidates: Miami Marlins Giancarlo Stanton

Despite losing pitching phenom Jose Fernandez to season-ending elbow surgery, the Miami Marlins are still hanging around the fringes of the National League Wild Card hunt. At 64-65, they are just four games behind the San Francisco... More of this article »
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MLB Trade Rumors: Should the Marlins Deal Giancarlo Stanton?

The Miami Marlins got off to a surprising start in 2014. As late as May 8th, they were in first place in the National League East. Since then they’ve gone 11-20 and after losing to the New York Mets, they enter the All-Star... More of this article »
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Tyler Kolek: Marlins Reach Agreement With Second Overall Pick

The Miami Marlins shave reached an agreement with Tyler Kolek, the second overall pick of the 2014 draft, and will officially introduce their newest prospect later today.The deal is worth a reported $6 million below the approximate... More of this article »
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Felix Hernandez and Jose Fernandez Dominate on Opening Day

Baseball is back. After a five month layoff, teams are playing meaningful games again. On Opening Day, aces Felix Hernandez and Jose Fernandez looked as though they hadn’t missed a beat. The Seattle Mariners ace worked six... More of this article »
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Carlos Marmol, Chaz Roe Sign with Marlins, Pat Neshek with Cardinals

Relievers Carlos Marmol and Pat Neshek have signed with the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, respectively. Marmol received a one year major league deal worth $1.25, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes.com. Neshek agreed... More of this article »
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Jeff Baker Signs a Two-Year Deal with the Miami Marlins

Jeff Baker signed a two-year deal with the Miami Marlins, reports Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish. The 32 year-old Baker is guaranteed $3.7 million. Over parts of eight seasons and nearly 1500 plate appearances with the Chicago... More of this article »
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Carroll, Nix, Francoeur, Slowey, Minor Moves Roundup

Jamey Carroll, Jayson Nix, Jeff Francoeur and Kevin Slowey recently signed minor league deals. Slowey, a 29 year-old right-hander, signed with the Miami Marlins. He threw 92 innings for the Marlins in 2013, posting an ERA of... More of this article »
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Mariners Acquire Logan Morrison In Trade With Marlins

The Seattle Mariners acquired 1B/OF Logan Morrison from the Miami Marlins in a trade in exchange for right-handed reliever Carter Capps. Morrison, 25, hit .242/.333/.375 with six home runs in 85 games in 2013. Capps, 23, has a 5.04... More of this article »
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Mike Napoli Free Agency Peaking – Red Sox, Rangers, Mariners In Play

Mike Napoli talks are reaching the critical stage according to Jon Paul Morosi of CBS Sports. The Miami Marlins, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Boston Red Sox are all in contention to sign the first baseman. Napoli played... More of this article »
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Jose Fernandez Named 2013 National League Rookie of the Year

Miami Marlins right hander Jose Fernandez was named the 2013 National League Rookie of the Year picking up 26 of 30 first-place votes. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig finished second got the other four first-place votes. St.... More of this article »
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Marlins Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline

In the wake of the Miami Marlins gutting its MLB roster back to “start”, Miami is obviously non-competitive leading to the trade deadline. Though the “Fish” are not in danger of being historically bad, they’re... More of this article »
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Dodgers Acquire Ricky Nolasco From Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Ricky Nolasco from the Miami Marlins for three minor league pitchers, Steve Ames, Josh Wall and Angel Sanchez. The Dodgers also picked up an international signing bonus worth $197,000... More of this article »
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Miami Marlins Shopping Ricky Nolasco Ahead of Trade Deadline

According to a report by New York News Daily’s Andy Martino, the Miami Marlins have been aggressive in shopping their starting pitcher and highest paid player, Ricky Nolasco, before the July trade deadline. Nolasco is in the... More of this article »
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Marlins Giancarlo Stanton Homers Twice To Reach 100 In Career

Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs Monday night in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks including a game-winning blast off Heath Bell in the top of the ninth. The two home runs were his 99th and 100 of his... More of this article »
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Marlins Kevin Slowey Demoted to Bullpen Role

The Miami Marlins have announced the demotion of starting pitcher Kevin Slowey to the bullpen in the wake of poor outings and as means to make room for Nate Eovaldi, who will attempt to return to the starting rotation for the first... More of this article »
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Miami Marlins Giancarlo Stanton Reactivated from DL

The Miami Marlins have activated Giancarlo Stanton from the 15-day DL, who has been out since late-April with an injured hamstring, and will return to the lineup in Monday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Stanton may... More of this article »
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Free-Agent Grady Sizemore Resumes Baseball Activities

Grady Sizemore has resumed baseball activities and may be available to teams by the middle of the summer. Sizemore underwent microfracture surgery last September in his right knee, and while his career was in doubt, he has yet to experience... More of this article »
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Marlins Jose Fernandez Dominates Mets in 8-1 Victory

Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez did it all for his club on Saturday afternoon, providing offense and superb pitching in an 8-1 victory over the New York Mets. Fernandez pitched seven scoreless innings, surrendering just three... More of this article »
Image for Ricky Nolasco Fans 11 to End Miami Marlins Skid

Ricky Nolasco Fans 11 to End Miami Marlins Skid

Following a rough start on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds in which he surrendered six runs in five innings, Miami Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco rebounded with a solid performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Nolasco... More of this article »
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Jeffrey Loria is the Worst Owner in Sports

Forget about just baseball owners. Jeffrey Loria is the worst owner in all of sports. In fact Loira is such a bad owner it seems fair to draw conclusions he’s a bad person too. How else can he be so comfortable spending everyone... More of this article »
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Marlins Add Chone Figgins on Minor League Deal

The bargain-hunting Miami Marlins signed former Seattle Mariners infielder Chone Figgins  to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training. Figgins, now 35 years old, was released in November from the Mariners,... More of this article »
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Miami Marlins: Top 10 Prospects For 2013

A new year has brought new (and tempered) expectations for the Miami Marlins. Last offseason, the club opened the vault and spent $191 million for names like Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, and Heath Bell, and South Beach expected to be... More of this article »
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Miami Marlins: Austin Kearns to Sign Minor League Deal

Austin Kearns spent 2012 with the Miami Marlins and hit .245 with four home runs and 16 RBI. Kearns was used primarily as a right-handed bat off the bench. According to the Miami Herald Kearns will re-sign with the Marlins on a minor-league... More of this article »
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Giancarlo Stanton: Five Possible and In-Depth Trade Scenarios

Marlins will listen to offers, but will they make a deal? It would be silly for the Miami Marlins to trade Giancarlo Stanton. At age 22, Stanton enjoyed his consecutive 30-plus homerun season–37 homeruns to be exact–and... More of this article »