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Eury Perez Fires One-Hit Shutout in Marlins' Win Over Braves

The 23-year-old right-hander struck out eight in a complete-game one-hitter, becoming the first Marlin other than Sandy Alcantara to throw a shutout since May 2024. Joe Mack and Heriberto Hernandez also drove in runs in the win.

Otto Lopez Still Alive in NL Batting Race Entering Final Days

Lopez is hitting .310, six points behind Philadelphia's Luis Arraez for the NL lead, after slashing .520 over his last seven games.

Cannarella, Dishmey Named Marlins' Top Minor Leaguers

Outfielder Cam Cannarella and right-hander Eliazar Dishmey were named the organization's Player and Pitcher of the Year, headlining a full slate of affiliate award winners across the system.

Marlins close an eliminated season with an Eury Perez shutout and Otto Lopez's late push for the NL batting title.

Marlins farmhand Brandon Compton named organization's Minor League Player of the Year

Baseball America named Compton, a third-round pick out of Arizona State, the Marlins' Minor League Player of the Year after a three-level season that produced 36 total home runs, 27 doubles and 27 stolen bases, including a .332 average and 21 home runs in 50 games at High-A Pensacola.

Marlins farmhand Brandon Compton named organization's Minor League Player of the Year

Marlins minor leaguer Brandon Compton named organization's 2026 Minor League Player of the Year

Compton, a 22-year-old former third-round pick, hit across three levels of Miami's system this season and finished with 36 home runs, 27 doubles and 27 stolen bases, earning Baseball America's organizational Player of the Year honor.

Farmhand Brandon Compton capped a 36-homer, three-level season with Baseball America's organizational Player of the Year honor.

Eliminated Marlins play spoiler, beat wild-card-contending Cubs 3-2

Miami, already eliminated from playoff contention, beat Chicago 3-2 at Wrigley Field, a result with direct playoff-race weight since the Cubs are in a three-way tie for the NL's final wild-card spots.

Marlins reliever Anthony Bender to have season-ending surgery

Miami right-hander Anthony Bender will undergo season-ending surgery, closing the book on an already-lost 2026 season for the reliever as the front office turns to 2027 bullpen planning.

Eliminated Marlins beat wild-card-contending Chicago 3-2, playing spoiler.

Marlins reliever Anthony Bender headed for season-ending surgery.

McCullough says Marlins will 'play this thing all the way out,' no fill-in closer to be named

The manager said Miami will use matchup-based bullpen roles rather than naming a closer over the final eight games, with a bullpen overhaul expected this offseason.

Closer Pete Fairbanks scheduled for season-ending surgery

Fairbanks, on the IL since late August with right median nerve irritation, will have surgery this week and is done for the year.

Cronenworth's two homers, five RBIs lead Padres to series sweep of Marlins

San Diego swept Miami 7-3 in the finale, its second sweep of the Marlins this season.

Miami plays out an eliminated season with no bullpen closer named and its own closer now facing surgery.

Marlins eliminated from postseason contention

Miami was eliminated from the playoff race following a loss to San Diego over the weekend, closing out a season in which the club stayed in contention longer than expected.

Miami's surprise playoff push has ended with the club's elimination from postseason contention.

Marlins' 'tragic number' down to three after walk-off loss in Arizona; closer Pete Fairbanks exits for the season

Miami blew a 9th-inning lead in a walk-off loss and lost closer Pete Fairbanks to a recurring nerve issue, placed on the IL Sept. 15 (his second such stint this year) with an expected return in 2027. Any combination of three more losses or Padres wins eliminates Miami.

Jakob Marsee and Javier Sanoja power Marlins' offense during September stretch run

Since July 24, Marsee is slashing .303/.409/.497 with 5 HR after a .600 OPS in his first 98 games; since the All-Star break, Sanoja carries an .851 OPS with the second-lowest strikeout rate in MLB.

Jupiter Hammerheads one win from Florida State League title

First-round pick Jacob Lombard homered in both games of the opening playoff series as Jupiter neared the Low-A championship, a bright spot for a rebuilding farm system.

Marlins' injury pile-up: Owen Caissie's lumbar fracture, Max Meyer's season-ending neck injury

Rookie outfielder Caissie was placed on the IL Sept. 13 with a lumbar stress fracture, not expected back until 2027; pitching prospect Max Meyer's season ended after discontinuing his throwing program with a neck strain first felt in a July start.

With elimination nearly certain, Miami's front office is watching Jakob Marsee's and Javier Sanoja's late breakouts as evidence for next year's core.

Sandy Alcántara records his first career save as Marlins hold off Diamondbacks 4-3

The longtime workhorse starter closed out Miami's win at Arizona in a planned role change.

Pete Fairbanks and Anthony Bender both ruled out for the rest of the season

Closer Fairbanks (right median nerve irritation) and setup man Bender will not pitch again in 2026, forcing Miami to audition other bullpen arms.

Max Meyer shut down for the season with a neck strain

Meyer discontinued his throwing program while on the IL and will undergo further evaluation.

Jupiter Hammerheads win a second straight Florida State League title

Miami's Single-A affiliate won Game 3 of the FSL Finals after weathering three rain delays.

Miami's bullpen took a significant hit this week with Fairbanks and Bender both done for the year

Jupiter's second straight championship is a bright spot for the farm system

Marsee homers, Alcantara notches shocking first career save as Marlins edge D-backs 4-3

Miami beat Arizona for the second straight night on a two-run homer from Jakob Marsee, while Sandy Alcantara — who started two days earlier — came out of the bullpen for his first-ever save, dealing a blow to Arizona's wild-card hopes.

Owen Caissie's rookie year likely over with back stress fracture; Xavier Edwards back from thumb injury

Caissie, the centerpiece return in the January Edward Cabrera trade, was placed on the IL with a lumbar stress reaction that manager Clayton McCullough called likely season-ending; Edwards returned from a thumb sprain to add lineup depth.

Jupiter Hammerheads win second Florida State League title with walk-off in Game 3

Miami's Low-A affiliate clinched its fourth minor-league title in five years on a rain-delayed walk-off double, with FSL MVP Echedry Vargas among the headline names.

Marsee homers, Alcantara notches shocking first career save as Marlins edge D-backs 4-3

Owen Caissie's rookie year likely over with back stress fracture; Xavier Edwards back from thumb injury

Jupiter Hammerheads win second Florida State League title with walk-off in Game 3

Marlins shut down closer Fairbanks and setup man Bender for the rest of the season

Fairbanks, dealing with recurring right median nerve irritation associated with Raynaud's syndrome, left a Sept. 15 outing in a save situation during an 8-7 loss to Arizona; he and Anthony Bender are both being shut down for 2027 bullpen planning purposes.

Miami closes out relief roles for 2026 as the season winds down.

Marlins fall 8-7 to Diamondbacks despite power from Marsee, Sanoja

Javier Sanoja (2-for-4, HR, triple, 3 RBI) and Jakob Marsee (3-for-4, HR, triple, RBI) both had big days in a losing effort at Chase Field as Miami played out a season with no playoff stakes left.

Marlins fear Owen Caissie's rookie season is over after stress-fracture finding

A CT scan found a stress fracture behind Caissie's lingering back and leg soreness, likely ending the season of a key piece from the Edward Cabrera trade; he finishes with 14 home runs in 108 games. Xavier Edwards was activated from the IL in the corresponding move.

Agustin Ramirez's walk-off homer beats the Dodgers, Marlins take the season series

Miami rallied with four runs in the ninth on Sept. 13, with Ramirez's pinch-hit two-run homer ending it; the Marlins won the season series against LA 4-2.

Owen Caissie likely done for the season with a lumbar stress fracture; Xavier Edwards activated

Caissie was pulled from Saturday's game with back pain that a CT scan revealed was a stress fracture; Edwards returns from an Aug. 30 slide injury to provide a table-setter for the stretch run.

A rare marquee win over the Dodgers punctuates a rebuilding season

Pauley's two-run homer lifts Marlins past Dodgers 4-3, snapping LA's eight-game win streak

Graham Pauley's two-run shot backed a 4-3 Marlins win that ended the division-leading Dodgers' season-high eight-game streak. Closer Pete Fairbanks was activated from the 15-day IL two days earlier (his second stint this season for right median nerve irritation) ahead of the win.

Marlins' bullpen injury churn continues down the stretch

Marlins reliever Anthony Bender hits shin setback in rehab as bullpen collapse continues

Bender, out since June 30 with a right shin stress reaction and previously a breakout arm (2.62 ERA), has stopped throwing again and faces a possible move to the 60-day IL. Miami's bullpen ERA has collapsed from 3.38 (5th-best in MLB) through late June to 5.03 (5th-worst) since, coinciding with Bender's and Pete Fairbanks' absences; Fairbanks was activated off the IL Sept. 9. The Marlins open a home series against the Dodgers tonight three games out of the final NL wild-card spot as of early September.

14.0 games back, on a 3-game losing streak; 42-27 at home vs. 28-42 on the road this season.

Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks activated for second time this year with same nerve issue

Fairbanks (right median nerve irritation, sidelined since Aug. 25) was reinstated ahead of the 9/9 finale against the Mets; it's the second time in 2026 the same issue has forced him out.

Lost a 15-14 slugfest to the Mets Tuesday; 13.5 games back.

Marlins fall 7-5 to Mets as early homers put Alcantara in a hole

New York scored seven unanswered before a late Miami push fell short; Sandy Alcantara allowed a leadoff homer to Francisco Lindor and a three-run shot to Juan Soto.

Marlins add Pauley, Blalock to active roster in September expansion

Infielder Graham Pauley and right-hander Bradley Blalock were activated as Miami filled out its 28-man September roster.

Marlins fall to Mets as Pérez is rocked for a season-high 7 runs

Miami lost 9-4 to New York; Eury Pérez allowed a season-high seven runs before being lifted after four innings, falling to 7-11. Pete Fairbanks is reportedly nearing activation from the bullpen's injured list.

Marlins are 13.5 GB but hanging on the fringe of wild-card relevance per beat reporting.

Marlins blow out Cubs 10-3 on homers from Sanoja, Hernández

Javier Sanoja and Heriberto Hernández both went deep as Miami pulled away with a five-run fifth inning.

Marlins pitching staff still thin on arms with five pitchers on 60-day IL

Adam Mazur, William Kempner, Andrew Nardi, Robby Snelling and Ronny Henríquez remain on the 60-day IL, mostly with elbow injuries; Snelling and Mazur are both expected to begin throwing in September.

Marlins recall Graham Pauley, Bradley Blalock to cover Xavier Edwards injury

Pauley, who can play three infield spots, and right-hander Blalock were added Sept. 1 after Edwards went on the IL with a thumb injury.

Marlins fall 6-5 to Cubs as bullpen can't hold late lead

Griffin Conine and Kyle Stowers both homered for Miami, but Chicago's early runs off starter Ryan Gusto proved enough; an ABS replay challenge overturned a called third strike on Conine in the 9th before the Cubs closed it out.

Marlins release infielder Leo Jiménez after waivers

Miami released Leo Jiménez after he cleared waivers following a DFA; Deyvison De Los Santos was recalled as the corresponding move. 2B Xavier Edwards (thumb) remains without a firm return date.

Miami (71-72) is 4.0 games back of the final NL wild card with a long-shot path.

Marlins commit miscues in 6-1 series-opening loss to Cubs

Manager Clayton McCullough attributed some of the mistakes to a learning curve for Miami's younger players; Chicago won 6-1 at loanDepot park.

Marlins DFA Leo Jiménez, recall Deyvison De Los Santos

Jiménez, acquired from Toronto in March, hit .199/.306/.259 in 194 plate appearances and was out of options. De Los Santos was recalled from Jacksonville for his fourth stint of the year, giving Miami another right-handed option at the infield corners.

Jumbo Shrimp fall 4-3 to Nashville on a late go-ahead sequence

Griffin Conine's RBI single had tied the game before Nashville scored three in the sixth for the win.

Miscue-filled loss opens Cubs series

Infield-corner competition continues to shuffle roster

Royals beat Marlins 7-3 to take series finale

Miami dropped the finale in Kansas City while still holding a 3.0-game cushion for the final NL Wild Card spot.

Jacksonville falls 10-9 in extra innings to Norfolk

Miami's Triple-A affiliate, source of Tuesday's Bradley Blalock recall, dropped a high-scoring extra-inning game.

Holding a 3.0-game Wild Card cushion

Marlins rally past Royals 9-6 as Stowers, Hernandez power the offense

Kyle Stowers hit his 18th home run and Heriberto Hernandez extended his on-base streak to 19 games as Miami won its second straight, staying alive in a tight NL wild-card race.

Manager McCullough credits up-and-down call-up Pauley for playoff push

Graham Pauley, recalled for roster expansion after six trips between the majors and Triple-A this season, drove in four of Miami's six runs; manager Clayton McCullough framed his contribution as central to closing a three-game wild-card gap.

Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks sidelined again by recurring nerve condition

Fairbanks, who has Raynaud's syndrome affecting blood flow to his hand, lost time to it in three separate seasons; he received a specialist injection August 25 and has resumed playing catch with no firm return date, a blow to Miami's bullpen as it fights for a wild-card spot.

Marlins recall Graham Pauley and Bradley Blalock for September expansion

Pauley, out of minor-league options, started at third base in the opener at Kansas City; Blalock, acquired from Colorado in January, made his long-awaited debut as bullpen length.

Graham Pauley delivers 4 RBIs in return as Marlins rout Royals 6-3

Pauley homered and tripled the same day he was recalled, and Kyle Stowers also went deep as Tyler Phillips threw five innings of one-hit ball for the win.

Fighting for an NL wild-card spot at 4.0 games back.

Marlins drop finale to Nationals 6-3 as Xavier Edwards lands on IL

Edwards, who had played all 137 Marlins games this season, was placed on the 10-day IL with a left thumb sprain after a baserunner slide jammed his hand.

Top pitching prospect Thomas White nearing a return

White, Miami's No. 1 prospect, is expected back in September from a shoulder capsular sprain as the Marlins hold onto wild-card hopes at 4.0 games back.

Marlins drop finale to Nationals 6-3 as Xavier Edwards lands on IL

Top pitching prospect Thomas White nearing a return

Marlins erase 2-0 deficit with six-run ninth to beat Nationals

The comeback win keeps Miami's slim wild-card hopes alive at 3.5 games back, and the aggressive ninth-inning execution — including a successful double steal — reflects the style manager Clayton McCullough has leaned on down the stretch.

Xavier Edwards' hand pinned in slide, headed for imaging as Marlins fight for wild card

Losing Edwards, who had played all 137 games this season, is a real blow to a Miami lineup trying to hang onto a wild-card spot with roughly five weeks left; severity is unclear pending Monday imaging.

Miami Marlins (69-68, NL East rank 3): Marlins erase 2-0 deficit with six-run ninth to beat Nationals

Marlins erase 2-0 deficit with six-run ninth to beat Nationals, avoid series sweep

Miami scored six runs on two hits in the ninth inning Aug. 30, capped by Otto Lopez's 10th home run of the season, salvaging the finale after dropping the first two games.

Marlins 2B Xavier Edwards exits Nationals finale with elbow, thumb discomfort

Edwards left in the fifth inning Aug. 30 after a collision with Washington's Jorbit Vivas on a tag play; no word yet on a possible IL move.

Jumbo Shrimp add bullpen depth, Beloit chases a playoff spot in farm action

Triple-A Jacksonville promoted a reliever from Pensacola while High-A Beloit is tied atop its Midwest League division after a five-game win streak.

An 11-games-back club found late-inning magic to avoid a series sweep.

Marlins fall 9-2 in Washington, skid continues

Miami's bats went quiet in a lopsided road loss, complicating its 4.0-game wild-card chase. Ronny Henriquez (elbow, 60-day IL) is targeting a return the week of Aug. 24; Joe Mack (shoulder) is day-to-day and Max Meyer is on the 15-day IL with a neck strain.

Miami's playoff math gets tougher after an ugly finale in Washington.

Marlins place reliever Pete Fairbanks on 15-day IL with nerve irritation

It's a second stint this season for a similar issue, thinning a bullpen already stretched as Miami fights for the third NL wild-card spot, 4.0 games back.

Short-handed Marlins bullpen combines on a shutout to avoid a series sweep by Boston

Newly recalled Dax Fulton picked up his first career save as Miami posted its 13th shutout of the season, the club's most since 2014.

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp win 10-8 slugfest over Nashville

Every batter in Jacksonville's order reached base as Cam Cannarella extended his on-base streak to 26 games.

Wild-card hopeful leaning on bullpen depth after a fresh IL move

Gusto twirls shutout innings as Marlins blank Red Sox 4-0

Ryan Gusto worked 5.2 shutout innings for his first win of the season; Javier Sanoja went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases as Miami salvaged the series finale.

Marlins release John King, select Monteverde from Jacksonville

Miami released LHP John King after previously designating him for assignment and selected the contract of LHP Patrick Monteverde from Triple-A Jacksonville, optioning LHP Cade Gibson to make room.

Rebuilding club picking up incremental wins and roster churn

Marlins closer Fairbanks lands on IL again with nerve issue

Pete Fairbanks exited after one batter Monday and was placed on the 15-day IL with right median nerve irritation, a recurrence of an issue from earlier this season.

Marlins reliever Nardi needs season-ending elbow surgery

Already out for the year with a rib injury, George Nardi will also undergo elbow surgery, closing his 2026 season fully.

Marlins closer Fairbanks lands on IL again with nerve issue

Marlins reliever Nardi needs season-ending elbow surgery

Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks exits with recurring arm-nerve irritation

Fairbanks left after facing one batter with numbness through his whole arm, his second nerve-irritation episode this season; further tests were scheduled for Tuesday.

Marlins DFA reliever John King, activate Kyle Stowers

King was cut loose after his ERA ballooned from 1.95 to 9.95 over his last 12 outings; Stowers returned from a hamstring strain to start at first base.

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Marlins complete sweep of Nationals, 8th straight win over Washington

Miami (66-64) secured a winning home record for the season, closing ground in a tightening NL East wild-card picture behind a two-run single from Xavier Edwards and RBI doubles from Joe Mack and Jorbit Vivas.

Marlins activate RHP Anthony Bender from 15-day IL

Bender (shin stress reaction) returns to the bullpen after a rehab stint with Jacksonville, restoring depth for the stretch run.

Marlins complete sweep of Nationals, 8th straight win over Washington

Marlins activate RHP Anthony Bender from 15-day IL

Beloit Sky Carp win sixth straight, take first place in Midwest League West with 15 games left

Miami's High-A affiliate has allowed just two runs over its last three games after a rough first half from the pitching staff; closer Justin Storm picked up his 11th save.

Beloit's six-game win streak is a rare high note in a quiet system-wide week

Marlins swept by Phillies as Alcantara falls in finale, 4-1

A+ Beloit Sky Carp fall 16-10 in rain-shortened game vs. Quad Cities

Marlins lefty Andrew Nardi headed for season-ending elbow surgery

Nardi, who has now battled injury in three straight seasons, will be operated on by Dr. Keith Meister with no date yet set.

Anthony Bender begins rehab assignment as Marlins push for the wild card

Bender has been out since late June with a right shin stress reaction and hit 95 mph in his last bullpen session before starting his rehab assignment.

Marlins bullpen blows sixth-inning lead in loss to Phillies

Miami led 3-1 before falling 6-4 as Philadelphia sent nine batters to the plate in a four-run sixth, extending the Marlins' skid to two.

Wild-card push complicated by recurring bullpen injuries

Beloit Sky Carp pound Peoria Chiefs 16-6 for third straight win

Miami's High-A affiliate is riding a hot streak, a positive signal for the organization's lower-level position-player and pitching depth as the big-league club looks to build out its farm system.

Jakob Marsee's 4-for-4 night sparks Marlins' 8-4 comeback over Reds

Marsee homered and added three hard-hit singles in the win.

Triple-A Jacksonville lost 3-4 to Syracuse despite home runs from Deyvison De Los Santos and Johnny Olmstead.

Double-A Pensacola won its fifth straight, 7-3 over Biloxi, building a division lead.

Alcantara extends scoreless streak to 25.2 innings but Marlins fall 1-0 to Reds

Sandy Alcantara allowed just one run over 7 innings in a hard-luck loss, extending his career-long scoreless streak even in defeat as Miami was shut out for the 7th time this season.

Top prospect Dillon Lewis returns from IL, starts in center for Double-A Pensacola

Lewis made his first game action since June 24, starting in center field and going 1-for-3 for the Blue Wahoos.

Anthony Bender faces live batters as he nears return from shin injury

The reliever, out since June 27 with a shin stress reaction, threw a bullpen session and faced live batters, with a projected September 1 return to the active roster.

Alcantara extends scoreless streak to 25.2 innings but Marlins fall 1-0 to Reds

Top prospect Dillon Lewis returns from IL, starts in center for Double-A Pensacola

Anthony Bender faces live batters as he nears return from shin injury

Marlins rally past Pirates 8-2, pull within 1.5 games of a Wild Card spot

Agustín Ramírez, Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernández (team-leading 17th HR) all contributed as Miami won its fourth straight and Janson Junk worked a 6-inning quality start. Note: Pittsburgh's own reporting of this game states a 4-2 final — see PIT unit and CONFLICTS section of the publish package.

Jumbo Shrimp drop series opener as Syracuse clubs four homers; Alderman's power surge continues

AAA Jacksonville fell 6-3 as Kemp Alderman hit his team-leading 16th home run; Syracuse countered with four home runs of its own.

Farm system power surge continues at Jacksonville

Marlins farmhand Jace Beck named IL Pitcher of the Week after no-hitter in organization debut

Beck, acquired from the Cubs in the Aug. 3 Braxton Garrett deal, threw the 15th no-hitter in Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp franchise history in his first outing for the org.

Quiet cycle at the MLB level; farm system produced a notable no-hitter.

Marlins blow out Angels 12-3, day after Alcantara's franchise-record shutout

Miami broke the game open with a six-run fifth inning, building on the prior day's franchise-record outing to move to 60-59 and stay in range of a Wild Card spot.

Sandy Alcantara breaks Marlins' all-time innings-pitched record in 7-0 shutout of Angels

Passed Ricky Nolasco's 1,225.2 IP mark; 7 IP, 8 K, his third franchise record of 2026.

Blue Wahoos rally from an 8-run Biscuits inning, win 13-11 in 10

Top-10 MIA prospect Brandon Compton drove in 3 via a bases-clearing triple; Beshears' second HR of the game was a 3-run walk-off.

Sandy Alcantara breaks Marlins' all-time innings-pitched record in 7-0 shutout of Angels

Blue Wahoos rally from an 8-run Biscuits inning, win 13-11 in 10

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