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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Goes deep yet again
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:20 PM
Stowers went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run during the Marlins' 5-2 win over the Mets on Friday.
Analysis: Stowers extended Miami's lead to 5-1 in the sixth inning with a solo long ball off Xzavion Curry. It continued Stowers' hot streak at the plate, with the 28-year-old outfielder up to 16 home runs on the season after logging four homers over his last six games. He'll end the month of July with a .812 OPS with seven home runs and 13 RBI over 98 plate appearances. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Collects two RBI against NYM
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:15 PM
Mack went 2-for-4 with a run, a double and a two-run single during the Marlins' 5-2 win over the Mets on Friday.
Analysis: Mack contributed to the Marlins' four-run fourth inning by smacking a single to left field that plated both Heriberto Hernandez and Jakob Marsee before coming home on an RBI single from Xavier Edwards. It was the ninth multi-RBI game of the season for Mack, three of which have come since the All-Star break. He has a .723 OPS with 10 home runs and 32 RBI over 212 plate appearances this season. |
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Janson Junk Janson Junk Tallies fifth win of 2026
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:11 PM
Junk (5-6) earned the win against the Mets on Friday, allowing one unearned run on three hits and two walks while striking out four across five innings.
Analysis: The lone run Junk gave up in the fifth inning was unearned due to fielding error by Kyle Stowers, and it was the first time since April 28 against the Dodgers that Junk did not yield an earned run in a start. The right-hander is one win shy from matching his total from 2025 and sits at a 4.58 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 78.2 innings this season. Junk is lined up to face Atlanta on the road next week. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Secures 16th save of season
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:08 PM
Fairbanks earned the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Mets, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Fairbanks opened the ninth inning with a four-pitch strikeout of Marcus Semien, and the former needed just three more pitches to successfully close out Friday's game. Fairbanks has converted save chances in each of his last three outings and is up to 16 saves on the season, which is tied with Tanner Scott and Devin Williams for seventh-most in the National League. It's a trend in the right direction for Fairbanks, though he sports a 6.55 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 34.1 innings this season. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Ends homer drought Thursday
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:48 AM
Marsee went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Mets.
Analysis: The center fielder provided the last bit of offense for the Marlins in a 4-2 loss by taking Nolan McLean deep in the seventh inning. It was Marsee's first long ball since July 3, snapping an 18-game drought, and over 74 plate appearances on the month he's compiled a .237/.375/.356 slash line with two homers, one steal, six RBI and 11 runs. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Finding power stroke
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 10:45 AM
Stowers went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Mets.
Analysis: The 28-year-old took Nolan McLean deep in the fourth inning to open the scoring, Stowers' third homer in the last five games. That surge comes on the heels of a 12-game power drought, as the streaky slugger shows signs of breaking out. Seven of Stowers' 15 long balls on the season have come in July, but he's managed just a .230/.306/.506 slash line on the month in 23 contests with 10 runs and 13 RBI. |
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Eury Perez Eury Perez Extends streak of quality starts
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 10:13 PM
Perez took a no-decision Thursday against the Mets, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks in 6.1 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Perez showed no ill effects of Thursday's first pitch being delayed an hour due to rain, keeping the Mets out of the hit column through 4.2 innings. A fielding error by Graham Pauley kept an earned run off the hard-throwing right-hander's line in the sixth inning, and Perez put a nice bow on a month of July that saw him post five consecutive quality starts. Perez will carry a strong 3.44 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 112:40 K:BB over 104.2 innings into his next scheduled outing in Atlanta. |
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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja Sitting Thursday
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 3:28 PM
Sanoja isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Sanoja will take a seat Thursday after going 1-for-7 with two walks, a run scored and a steal during Miami's last series against Philadelphia. Graham Pauley will start at third base and bat eighth while Sanoja sits. |
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Esteury Ruiz Esteury Ruiz Swipes bag No. 25
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 10:38 AM
Ruiz went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Phillies.
Analysis: The steal was the 25th of the season for Ruiz in only 141 plate appearances, the first time he's reached that mark in the majors since he pilfered 67 as a rookie for the A's in 2023. Ruiz hasn't been able to seize a full-time role with the Marlins, but over 11 games and 24 PAs since the All-Star break he's hitting .318 (7-for-22) with a double, a solo homer, five steals and five runs while bouncing between center field and right field. Owen Caissie (calf) is close to coming off the IL to cloud the picture in right field even further, but more playing time could open up for Ruiz after the trade deadline if Miami deals away outfield competitors like Heriberto Hernandez. |
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Griffin Conine Griffin Conine Provides clutch pinch-hit homer
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:17 PM
Conine went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Conine entered as a pinch hitter for Brian Navarreto in the eighth inning with the game tied and promptly launched a two-run homer off Jonathan Bowlan, providing the eventual winning runs. The outfielder has homered six times over his last 16 games while batting .319 during that stretch. Through 42 games this season, Conine owns a .277 batting average and a .925 OPS. |
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Heriberto Hernandez Heriberto Hernandez Clubs 16th home run
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:01 PM
Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Hernandez jumpstarted Miami's late eight-run comeback by taking Jesus Luzardo deep for a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The slugger has stayed productive since the All-Star break, homering three times and batting 13-for-50 (.260), but with a 39.2 percent strikeout rate across 12 contests. Through 79 games this season, Hernandez is slashing .241/.308/.486 with 16 home runs, 12 doubles, one triple, 43 RBI, 29 runs scored and seven stolen bases. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Locks down 15th save
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:43 PM
Fairbanks recorded his 15th save Wednesday against the Phillies, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Fairbanks entered the ninth with a two-run lead and retired the side in order on 13 pitches (10 strikes) to secure his 15th save of the season. The veteran closer has now converted saves in consecutive appearances and has recorded at least one strikeout in nine of his last 10 outings. Despite the swing-and-miss upside he's shown, Fairbanks has allowed eight runs (seven earned) across 9.1 innings during that 10-appearance stretch. |
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Ryan Gusto Ryan Gusto Tagged for six runs in no-decision
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:34 PM
Gusto did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings.
Analysis: Gusto breezed through the first two innings before Philadelphia's lineup broke through, scoring six runs over the next three frames. The fifth inning proved especially costly, with Trea Turner launching a solo homer as part of a three-run rally. The six runs marked the most Gusto has allowed in an outing this season. The right-hander exited in line for the loss, but Miami answered with six runs of their own over the next few innings to erase the deficit in the eventual victory. Across eight starts and five relief appearances, Gusto owns a 5.31 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB over 39 innings. |
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Andrew Nardi Andrew Nardi Rehab assignment 2-to-3 weeks away
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:45 AM
Nardi (ribs) said Wednesday that he's about 2-to-3 weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: It's unclear where Nardi is in his throwing program, but the reliever has progressed enough that he believes he's not far off from pitching in games. The lefty collected a 5.16 ERA and 27:11 K:BB over 22.2 innings before going down with a left ribcage stress reaction in late May. |
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Jakob Marsee Jakob Marsee Late addition to lineup
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:56 AM
Marsee was added to the Miami lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies and will start in center field and bat ninth, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: With southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the hill for the Phillies, the left-handed-hitting Marsee had been scheduled to receive the afternoon off. However, after third baseman Leo Jimenez was a late scratch due to a stomach ailment, Javier Sanoja will cover the hot corner, while Marsee will be needed to fill the open outfield spot. Marsee will be flanked in the outfield by Heriberto Hernandez in left and Esteury Ruiz in right. |
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Leo Jimenez Leo Jimenez Scratched with stomach ailment
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:54 AM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that Jimenez was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies due to a "stomach issue," Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Jimenez had been slated to start at third base, but the Marlins will instead go with Javier Sanoja at that spot. The Marlins haven't revealed whether Jimenez will be available off the bench, though McCullough may look to stay away from using the 25-year-old while he's feeling less than 100 percent. |
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Owen Caissie Owen Caissie Quick start to rehab stint
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:25 AM
Caissie (calf) went 1-for-1 with two walks and a solo home run for Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old outfielder hasn't suited up for the Marlins since July 8 due to a calf strain, but he made an immediate impact on his rehab assignment after being cleared for game action. Caissie was the DH on Tuesday, but per Perla Paredes of MLB.com, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough indicated Caissie would play defense Wednesday, and he could be activated from the IL as soon as this weekend. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Swipes 17th bag Tuesday
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:20 AM
Edwards went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.
Analysis: The switch-hitting second baseman has been busy on the basepaths of late, swiping three bags in the last five games to reach 17 on the season. Over his last 30 contests, Edwards has compiled a .304/.380/.366 slash line with three doubles, two triples, eight runs and 11 RBI, but he hasn't launched a homer since May 19. |
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Brian Navarreto Brian Navarreto Making rare start
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:14 AM
Navarreto will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: With Joe Mack resting for the series finale and Liam Hicks manning first base, Navarreto will crack the starting nine for the first time since July 12. Since being called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on June 21, Navarreto is slashing .167/.231/.250 over just 15 plate appearances in seven games. |
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Griffin Conine Griffin Conine Taking seat against lefty
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:59 AM
Conine is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Conine will head to the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Jakob Marsee, Graham Pauley and Joe Mack while the Phillies send southpaw Jesus Luzardo to the hill for the series finale. With Conine taking a seat, Javier Sanoja will pick up a start in right field. |
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