Marlins introduce Garcia, who already calls Miami home
MIAMI (AP) — Avisaíl García made his lone All-Star Game appearance on the Miami Marlins’ field. He has owned a house in the city for a few years. The native of Venezuela considers Miami home. That said, he still had to pass Derek Jeter’s test. It was at a breakfast with García a couple of […]
Marlins, Alcantara complete 5-year, $56 million contract
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins completed the signing of right-hander Sandy Alcantara to a five-year contract on Tuesday. The sides agreed Sunday to a deal worth $56 million. The Marlins said the deal also includes an option for a sixth season. It’s a record-setting deal for the Marlins in a couple of different ways. […]
AP Source: Pirates send catcher Jacob Stallings to Miami
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings is heading to the Miami Marlins. A person with direct knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press the Pirates have traded Stallings to the Miami Marlins in exchange for pitcher Zach Thompson and prospects Kyle Nicolas and Connor Scott. The person spoke to the AP on […]
AP source: Marlins agree with Alcantara, Garcia on deals
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins are finalizing an extension with right-hander Sandy Alcantara and have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Avisail Garcia, a person with knowledge of the situations said Sunday. Alcantara’s deal, first reported by The Miami Herald, will be worth $56 million over five seasons. Garcia’s deal will pay $53 […]
Marlins add 4 coaches to Mattingly’s staff for 2022
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins completed their coaching staff for next season Wednesday, adding Marcus Thames from the New York Yankees and promoting Al Pedrique, Edwar González and Eric Duncan from various roles within the organization. The Marlins went 67-95 this year under manager Don Mattingly. Thames spent the last four seasons as the […]
Marlins, Miguel Rojas agree to $10 million, 2-year deal
MIAMI (AP) — Shortstop Miguel Rojas and the Miami Marlins announced a two-year, $10 million contract on Thursday, the first big step the team has taken this offseason. The deal has the 32-year-old Rojas under contract through 2023. He will make $5 million in each of the next two seasons. Rojas batted .265 this season […]
Miami Marlins send eight prospects to Arizona Fall League
The Miami Marlins sent eight prospects to participate in the Arizona Fall League before the 2022 season. Here is a breakdown of each Miami minor leaguer.
Marlins saw some positives, but not enough to contend in ’21
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins played baseball over seven different months this season and had a winning record in exactly one of those. That would be October. They went 2-1. The hope entering the season was to play meaningful baseball in October, and the Marlins fell way short of that plan in 2021. They […]
Luzardo strikes out 11 to lead Marlins past Phillies
MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Luzardo struck out a career-high 11 and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a three-run homer to help the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Saturday night. Miguel Rojas had two hits for the Marlins (66-95), who moved one game ahead of last-place Washington in the NL East. Acquired from the […]
After 4 years, Jeter still believes Marlins can be a winner
MIAMI (AP) — Derek Jeter put the finishing touches on his Hall of Fame speech as the plane that carried him to the enshrinement ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, was landing. It was supposed to be done much earlier. Sometimes, things take longer than anticipated. That’s a lesson Jeter is still learning as CEO of […]