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Jack Ralston Jack Ralston Charged with second loss
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 5:14 PM
Ralston (0-2) earned the loss after allowing two runs and on three hits and no walks over 1.1 innings against the Cubs on Thursday. He struck out two.
Analysis: Ralston came on in relief of Tyler Phillips and allowed the game-tying and eventual game-winning runs. Seiya Suzuki blasted a home run off the right-hander, and then Nico Hoerner lined a go-ahead single in the sixth. Ralston has been scored upon in three of his past five outings. Across 15 appearances this season, he owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB over 16 innings. |
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Tyler Phillips Tyler Phillips Throws four scoreless innings
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 5:10 PM
Phillips did not factor into the decision in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Cubs, allowing no runs on three hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Phillips recorded his second consecutive scoreless outing Thursday against Chicago. The 28-year-old righty has posted solid numbers over his last seven games with a 2.25 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 25:16 K:BB over 28 innings. Assuming this is Phillips' final appearance of the campaign, he'll finish 2026 with a 5-6 record, 3.34 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 101:56 K:BB over 126.2 innings. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Won't make start this weekend
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 12:17 PM
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Thursday that Alcantara will not make a start this weekend against Atlanta, Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network reports.
Analysis: Alcantara had been penciled in to take the ball Saturday in the Marlins' final regular-season series, but the club has decided against having the righty make another start. The right-hander has notched two saves over the past week, as the Marlins have used him in relief on his throw days, and Alcantara will be available out of the bullpen this weekend. Alcantara has logged a league-high 213 innings this season and tied a career high with 33 starts. |
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Joe Mack Joe Mack Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 11:14 AM
Mack is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Mack did the catching Wednesday night, so he'll get some rest during Thursday's matinee. Brian Navarreto will handle the catching duties for the Marlins. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Sitting out versus left-hander
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 11:13 AM
Stowers is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Cubs.
Analysis: Stowers homered in each of the first two games of the series, but he'll retreat to the bench for Thursday's finale. Deyvison De Los Santos will cover first base, and Agustin Ramirez will slot in at designated hitter as the Marlins go for the sweep. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Remains out of lineup
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 11:09 AM
Edwards (thumb) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Cubs.
Analysis: It marks the fourth consecutive absence for Edwards, who is recovering from left thumb discomfort. It's an aggravation of an injury that caused him to miss the first couple weeks of September, so it's no guarantee Edwards will come back to play this season. Jared Serna will cover second back for the Marlins on Thursday. |
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Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers Cranks two-run homer
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:59 PM
Stowers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Stowers pushed his hitting streak up to four games with the homer. The slugging first baseman has now left the yard in back-to-back games as he tries to end a somewhat disappointing campaign for Miami on a high note. After submitting a .912 OPS for the Marlins in 2025, Stowers is slashing .240/.331/.460 with 21 long balls, 65 RBI and 57 runs scored over 511 plate appearances in 2026. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Locks down second save
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:54 PM
Alcantara notched the save Wednesday against the Cubs, allowing one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The Marlins deployed Alcantara as their closer for the second time this month, and the hurler induced a game-ending double play to seal it for Miami. The right-hander threw just 12 pitches Wednesday, so he remains firmly on track to take his next and final turn in the rotation Saturday against Atlanta. He has a 3.89 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 152:59 K:BB across 213 innings, converting both of his save opportunities as well. |
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Ryan Gusto Ryan Gusto Five Ks in no-decision
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:50 PM
Gusto took a no-decision Wednesday against the Cubs, striking out five while allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Gusto held the explosive Cubs lineup in check Wednesday to end his season on a positive note. The right-hander gave the Marlins serviceable work particularly down the stretch, yielding two earned runs or fewer in nine of his last 10 starts since the beginning of August. He figures to be in contention for a rotation spot next spring for Miami, turning in a 4.09 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 74:28 K:BB over 88 innings in 2026. |
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Josh Ekness Josh Ekness Earns win in extras
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:28 AM
Ekness (3-4) earned the win after walking one and striking out two over a hitless and scoreless inning in Tuesday's 8-2 extra-innings victory over the Cubs.
Analysis: Ekness handled the bottom of the 11th inning with the game still tied 2-2, working around a two-out walk to keep Chicago off the board. Miami then erupted for six runs in the top of the 12th, putting Ekness in position for his third victory. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 3.54 with this scoreless appearance, and he's ending the season on a strong note, not allowing a run in his last five appearances. |
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Janson Junk Janson Junk Fires five scoreless innings
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:25 AM
Junk didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Cubs after allowing two hits and a walk while striking out six over five scoreless innings. He also tossed a wild pitch.
Analysis: Junk kept Chicago off the board while Miami built a 1-0 lead, allowing just two hits before departing after five innings. Junk's six strikeouts tied his season high, and the scoreless performance lowered his ERA to 4.31. He's given up one earned run or zero in six of his last seven outings, posting a 4.10 ERA in that stretch. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Out again Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 4:08 PM
Edwards (thumb) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Edwards will miss a second straight start due to a thumb injury that he picked up during Saturday's game against the Padres. While he recovers, Jared Serna will start at the keystone and bat ninth. |
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Javier Sanoja Javier Sanoja Goes yard in loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:41 PM
Sanoja went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Padres.
Analysis: Sanoja's seventh-inning blast off Walker Buehler at least made the Marlins look competitive in a game where they had just four hits as a team. Over 18 games in September, Sanoja has gone 25-for-72 (.347) with 10 extra-base hits and 16 RBI. He's batting .291 with a .784 OPS, 10 homers, 67 RBI, 49 runs scored, 31 doubles, five triples and 11 stolen bases over 138 contests in a breakout year in 2026. |
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Sandy Alcantara Sandy Alcantara Handed 11th loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:39 PM
Alcantara (13-11) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings to take the loss versus the Padres on Sunday.
Analysis: After a midweek cameo as a closer, Alcantara was back in his usual starting role Sunday. It went about as well as his last few starts, which is to say not that well at all. He's given up at least four runs over each of his last five starts, allowing 23 runs across 27.1 innings in that span. Alcantara is at a 3.91 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 152:59 K:BB through 212 innings over 34 games (33 starts) this season. The Miami ace is projected for one more start this year, which is expected to be at home versus Atlanta. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards On bench Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 1:02 PM
Edwards (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Edwards departed Saturday's game due to discomfort in his left thumb, which was initially checked out after he hit a foul ball. The 27-year-old returned from the injured list last weekend after missing two weeks due to a sprain in the same thumb, so he may have aggravated the injury. Javier Sanoja will shift to second base while Graham Pauley starts at the hot corner. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Leaves early Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:31 PM
Edwards left Saturday's game against the Padres in the seventh inning with left thumb discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Edwards was checked out by a trainer after a foul ball during his plate appearance in the top of the seventh, and while he stayed in the game initially, the second baseman was replaced on defense the next half-inning. He just recently returned from a left thumb sprain, and De Nicola speculates Edwards might have aggravated that injury. |
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Griffin Conine Griffin Conine Heading to bench Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 5:05 PM
Conine is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Conine will get what looks like a rest day as Miami goes with Esteury Ruiz in right field, Kyle Stowers at first base and Agustin Ramirez at DH against right-hander Casey Mize. Conine's .820 OPS this season is tops on the Marlins, while his 16 homers rank third on the team. |
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Anthony Bender Anthony Bender Slated for surgery
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 8:13 PM
Bender will undergo surgery to address the stress reaction in his right shin, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bender was never able to properly rehab his injury after landing on the injured list in late June, so he'll now opt for the surgical route. The Marlins will likely have more information regarding his recovery timeline following his procedure. |
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Pete Fairbanks Pete Fairbanks Slated for surgery
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:39 PM
Fairbanks will undergo surgery to treat thoracic outlet syndrome, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Fairbanks was ruled out for the season upon landing on the injured list Tuesday with nerve irritation in his right hand, and now that he's confirmed to be dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome, he'll go under the knife to treat the issue. A timeline for his return should emerge after his procedure, though he'll likely have to sit out the first portion of the 2027 campaign. |
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Xavier Edwards Xavier Edwards Resting up Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 8:07 PM
Edwards isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Edwards has gone 3-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored in two games since returning from the injured list, and the Marlins will now give him a chance to rest Tuesday while Javier Sanoja starts at the keystone and Graham Pauley mans third base. |
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