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 Bit of a busy last couple weeks on the transactional side for the Marlins. I mean sure, they're getting very close to finishing a complete Off-Season without signing a single full Major League Free Agent for the 2nd consecutive year heading into Spring. But that not incorporated, there's been some news surrounding the Fish.  On the 15th, the Marlins were finally permitted to put pen to paper with their International class, whom the Team had allocated money for long before. Remember, there's a bit of a soft cap with how much each Team can spend, while you can only Trade for more International Bonus Pool money. The Fish's ceiling was around $7.5 Million Dollars, with 16 year old Venezuelan Prospect Andrew Salas receiving about half of that. Tuesday the 14th, the Marlins announced a planned project on the west plaza of loanDepot Park. It comes without question that the area around the Ballpark has always been in need of ambiance/entertainment options since opening it'...

As the calendar turns over to 2025, baseball season's about a month away. Soon enough you'll hear about pitchers & catchers reporting to Spring Training. For the Marlins, news broke this week about one of those hurlers who was to play a big piece in their Starting Rotation. Bad news that is, as Braxton Garrett will miss the entire Season after a second major surgery (people don't wanna call it Tommy John anymore) to the Southpaw's left elbow. What may have been more alarming was that the Fish knew about Garrett's elbow struggles, yet decided to shed fellow Southpaw Jesus Luzardo last month in a Trade with Division rival Philadelphia anyway. You're now hearing reports that the Marlins could be in the market to acquire a Starting Pitcher. That's because what's left of the Marlins Rotation may need some help covering Innings in '25. Sandy Alcantara will be returning from his own Tommy John, and all indications point to will be gearing up this Spring...

  The Rematch for the Heavyweight Title in the sport of Boxing is set for Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Oleksandr Usyk defends his crown against the best big-man in Boxing of this generation, Tyson Fury. After such a closely contested Fight this past May, which saw Usyk narrow out a Split-Decision, there's high anticipation for Saturday in the desert. Less than 7 months ago we witnessed the first 'Undisputed' Heavyweight Championship Boxing Match since 1999, which saw Usyk nearly stop Fury in Rd. 9, after a flurry of combinations to the kisser had the 6'9 Englishman on queer street. The change in tide during the Bout however, came when it seemed Fury was in complete control during the middle Rounds, following massive uppercuts (including to the body) which seemed to really hurt the former Cruiserweight Champ. Fury also recovered brilliantly in similar fashion which has made him a legend in the Sport during many a Contest, howbeit the ...

  From the Luis Arraez Trade on May 03rd, having Tim Anderson become the only Free Agent signing during an entire Off-Season, igniting the Franchise into yet another Fire Sale. There's a reason, or 2, or 3 Marlins President Peter Bendix has earned much distrust within the Fish fanbase. Not even mentioning the man/circumstances whom brought the P.O.B.O to Miami was Owner Bruce Sherman and his handling of former Marlins G.M Kim Ng. So when Bendix strikes a move during the Winter Meetings, dealing Marlins Home Run Leader Jake Burger to Texas for 3 Prospects, it's no surprise fans show so much displeasure. Especially when you come to find out the move wasn't even money related for the low revenue Marlins, as Burger will not be Arbitration Eligible until 2026, meaning his '25 Salary will be closer to the Major League minimum. So why deal Burger if you're Bendix & the Fish? You've heard a lot about the move potentially clearing up space at positions like 1B/DH for...

  The 2024 World Series kicks-off Friday night in Los Angeles, California. When/where the Dodgers will host the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the Fall Classic. It's the first meeting for a World Championship between these two iconic Franchises since 1981, the year Fernando Valenzuela's Dodgers took down Reggie Jackson's Yankees. The 2024 World Series will actually mark the 12th time these 2 Clubs have met in October, dating back to the Brooklyn Dodgers days.  Star power has been a plenty when these Teams have hooked up in October. From Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra, to Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax and Fernando. With iconic Managers as well, the likes of Tommy Lasorda & Billy Martin.  Reggie's Yanks Won the Title over L.A in '77 & '78 and have mostly dominated when both Clubs have met in October pasts. The Yankees have taken 8 of the 11 World Series meetings with the Dodgers dating all the way back to 1941, though again, those mostly came wh...

  As the Major League Baseball Regular Season comes to it's finish this weekend (well, kind of 🍑🍎), it's been crunch time for numerous Teams (some not even in the Playoff Race), all as October draws ever so closer. Both the Dodgers & Yankees clinched their Divisions last night at Home, over the Clubs just beneath them in the Standings no less in the Padres & Orioles.  While there's not much surprise in that L.A & the Yanks are headed to October once again, the same can't be said about Detroit and Kansas City. I don't think many people had the Tigers & Royals on their Postseason bingo cards when the Year started, yet both have magic numbers of just 1 to clinch American League Wild Cards. All while the Marlins of all Teams lent a very big hand to both Clubs this week. The Minnesota Twins, last year's A.L Central Division Winner, entered the mid week Series vs the Fish just a Game out of a Wild Card spot. Now, the Twinkies will need nothing short ...

  As the Marlins completed their penultimate Road Trip of 2024, going 1-6 against two mediocre Teams of the National League in Pittsburgh & Washington, they'll now return Home to face the Club with the 2nd best record in all of Baseball in the L.A Dodgers starting tomorrow night. The Fish now stand at 55-95, a whopping 40 Games Under .500 with 12 Games remaining. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp still have a week to go on their 2024 Calendar, the last Marlins Minor League Affiliate with Game action remaining. Lefthander Dale Stanavich will get a Promotion for this final week from Double-A Pensacola, who played their final Contest of 2024 yesterday. Stanavich put up some solid numbers out of the Blue Wahoos Bullpen and was a part of the 2023 Jupiter Hammerheads Title run last year. Speaking of the '23 Hammerheads, fellow Lefty in that Jupiter Bullpen Evan Taylor himself had a solid campaign. Racking up 52 Strikeouts in 44.1 Innings for High-A Beloit, to the tune of 2.84 ERA. Ta...

Not the easiest thing to find positives on a 54-92 Marlins Squad, especially fresh off being Swept right out of Pittsburgh, P.A (Bruce Sherman, Sell the Team btw ). All notwithstanding, let's head to the Bullpen, where whether by Trade (the likes of Tanner Scott & A.J Puk) or Injury (similarly to Calvin Faucher or Andrew Nardi) the Marlins 'Pen has had a complete overhaul here for the final Month, yet is trying to find a few diamonds in the rough. We formerly had mentioned the name Jesus Tinoco, who has the right to claim the Johnny Cash song 'I've been everywhere' as his MLB theme music. Tinoco has Pitched for 4 MLB Teams, 3 of those Clubs over separate stints (including Florida where he Appeared in 3 Games during the Covid Season of '20).  The 6-4 Right Hander originally signed by the Blue-Jays, has been a part of 6 different Organizations, not including the Seibu Lions of the Japan Professional Baseball League whom Tinoco Pitched for last year. The tenur...

  Fresh off a winning Road-Trip and a .500 Homestand, the Marlins hit the Road once more to Pittsburgh P.A to face Rookie phenom Paul Skenes and the Pirates. The last time the Fish were in PNC Park, the Franchise was celebrating a Playoff berth almost a full year ago. While things have certainty gone in the opposite direction this year for the Marlins, they will be featuring some talented Rookies of their own in this Series. Empezamos con Connor Norby, quién mandó 3 para la calle durante los últimos 2 Partidos contra Filadelfia Sabado y Domingo. 3 Jonrones, mandando la bola en el proceso por la parte más grande del terreno de juego en Miami. Norby, adquirido por Trevor Rogers éste pasado 2 de Agosto, a empezado su carrera como Marlin con el pie derecho sin lugar a duda.  https://x.com/Underdog__MLB/status/1832839680322392132 Hablando de Novatos, hoy los Marlins le dan la bola al novato Valente Bellozo. El Derecho fue obentindo por la Organización en Abril durante un cambio por...

  The Marlins picked up a Series in San Francisco over the weekend, snapping their 9 consecutive Series Winless Streak, while also Wining a Series in the Bay for the first time since 2017. The Club then returned Home last night and dropped the opener against a Nationals Team that's had the Fish's number all Season (0-8). A far cry from last year and Seasons pasts vs D.C. No doubt it's been one of the absolute roughest Campaigns in Marlins History. At 51-87, let's just say it's a good thing a Club like the White Sox have absolutely imploded at 31-109 this Year 😬.  The Fish Rotation as we mentioned has been in shambles due to Injuries throughout the Year. Though there seems to be the slightest bit of good news in that Lefties Ryan Weathers (3 Scoreless IP's on a Rehab in Jupiter last night) & Braxton Garrett will try to make a Start or 2 during this final month of the Season. Speaking of good news, how cool was it to see the Marlins finally call-up Outfielde...