Jordan McPherson
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Former Florida Gators star Pete Alonso upstages Vlad Jr to win the home run derby
Pete Alonso, the competition’s No. 2 seed and a former Florida Gators standout, won the battle of the rookies in the final, edging Vlad Guerrero Jr 23-22 to win the Home Run Derby crown at Progressive Field. → Read More
The Marlins hope All-Star experience helps Alcantara take his game to ‘the next level’
Right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara is the Miami Marlins’ MLB All-Star Game representative. While Alcantara savors the opportunity, the Marlins hope it helps jump-start the already strong start to his career. → Read More
Marlins head into All-Star Break after late rally falls short against the Braves
The Miami Marlins head into the All-Star Break after dropping a road series to the Atlanta Braves. Trevor Richards gave up four runs in five innings. Garrett Cooper hit a home run to avoid a shutout. → Read More
Caleb Smith rebounds from shaky start in Marlins return to even series with Braves
Miami Marlins pitcher Caleb Smith, playing his first MLB game in a month, threw six innings in a win over the Atlanta Braves. Starlin Castro and Harold Ramirez each hit home runs. Jorge Alfaro had three hits. → Read More
Braves walk-off on Marlins after lengthy rain delay to spoil quality Yamamoto start
The Miami Marlins defeated/lost to the Atlanta Braves to open a three-game series at SunTrust Park. Jordan Yamamoto carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning. → Read More
Injury forces Miami Marlins prospect Monte Harrison to sit out MLB Futures Game
Miami Marlins prospect Monte Harrison will not play in the MLB Futures Game in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday due to a wrist injury that has sidelined him in Triple A New Orleans. He is seeing a specialist. → Read More
The Marlins’ top two draft picks are still unsigned. The latest update on their status
The Miami Marlins still have not signed their first two MLB Draft picks — Vanderbilt outfielder JJ Bleday and Missouri outfielder Kameron Misner. They have until July 12 to finalize their signings. → Read More
A look at Victor Mesa Jr.’s start to his professional career in the Marlins organization
Victor Mesa Jr., the Miami Marlins’ No. 29 overall prospect and younger brother of Victor Victor Mesa, wasted no time impressing in the Gulf Coast League as he began his professional baseball career. → Read More
The Marlins know they ‘have to get better.’ June provided a step in the right direction
The Miami Marlins went 13-14 in June and saw strides on offense, led by Garrett Cooper, Miguel Rojas and Brian Anderson. The challenge now: Continuing that success through the second half of the season. → Read More
Marlins manager Don Mattingly: Team is ‘getting better’
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly evaluates the team at the halfway point of the 2019 MLB season → Read More
Miami Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara happy to ‘represent my team’ at All-Star Game
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was named to the 2019 MLB All-Star Game. → Read More
Sandy Alcantara representing Miami Marlins at All-Star Game
Sandy Alcantara was named the Miami Marlins’ representative for the 2019 MLB All-Star Game, which takes place on July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. → Read More
Marlins win streak over Phillies snapped after rough sixth inning dooms rally attempt
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins to avoid a three-game sweep. Wei-Yin Chen and Jeff Brigham gave up seven runs in the sixth. Bryce Harper had three hits. A rally attempt failed. → Read More
Miami Marlins use big seventh-inning rally to clinch series against the Phillies
The Miami Marlins clinched their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a six-run rally in the seventh inning. Neil Walker hit a home run. Jordan Yamamoto had a spotty start. → Read More
Brian Anderson hitting his stride as Marlins reach halfway point of the season
Miami Marlins third baseman/right fielder Brian Anderson is hitting .292 with six home runs and 16 RBI in June. Manager Don Mattingly attributes his success to getting help from the rest of the lineup. → Read More
The Miami Marlins needed a reset coming off a sweep. They got it against the Phillies
The Miami Marlins defeated the Philadelphia Phillies to open a three-game series at Marlins Park. Brian Anderson and Garrett Cooper had multi-hit games. JT Riddle homered. Elieser Hernandez had a strong start. → Read More
The Marlins get some pop back into their lineup with catcher Jorge Alfaro’s return
Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro has been reinstated from the seven-day concussion injured list and is in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies. → Read More
Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo retiring after 19 NHL seasons
Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo has retired after 19 seasons in the National Hockey League, a source told the Miami Herald. Luongo, 40, played 19 seasons in the NHL, 11 with the Panthers. → Read More
A lot of Marlins prospects are on the move. Here are the updates you need to know
The Miami Marlins’ minor-league rosters have gone through a host of changes over the past week as top prospects have been promoted throughout the organization. → Read More
He had been out of MLB for a decade. His first game back: A crucial hit for the Marlins
Miami Marlins catcher Wilkin Castillo, playing in his first Major League Baseball game in 10 years, hit a two-run double to lift the Marlins to a series-clinching win over the Philadelphia Phillies. → Read More