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On MLB Network's Hot Stove, Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards reflects on his 2025 midseason position change and how wins above replacement accounts for his all-around value as a player. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Video: Xavier Edwards on Second Base Transition, Impacting Winning with Small Ball
On MLB Network's Hot Stove, Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards reflects on his 2025 midseason position change and how wins above replacement accounts for his all-around value as a player.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
"Some people may look at it as a negative, but for me, it was a big positive and I'm glad that it happened when it did cuz it turned my season around."

6 months after becoming a full-time second baseman, Xavier Edwards is thankful for the role change that turned him into "a more productive player."
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
After hitting on Liam Hicks in the Rule 5 draft last year, can the Marlins defy the odds again and turn an unprotected prospect into a productive rookie? #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
10 candidates for Marlins to select in 2025 Rule 5 draft
After hitting on Liam Hicks in the Rule 5 draft last year, can the Marlins defy the odds again and turn an unprotected prospect into a productive rookie?
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November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Miami Marlins and Eury Pérez were approximately $15 million apart on a potential contract extension last spring. Negotiations have since stalled—for now.
Marlins initiated contract extension talks with Eury Pérez's representatives
The Miami Marlins and Eury Pérez were approximately $15 million apart on a potential contract extension last spring. Negotiations have since stalled—for now.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
With the start of the Winter Meetings less than two weeks away, Kevin, Isaac and Ely discuss the latest Marlins news. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
'Ceased' Marlins extension talks, fishy free agent rumors
With the start of the Winter Meetings less than two weeks away, Kevin, Isaac and Ely discuss the latest Marlins news.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Prospect Update: Deyvison De Los Santos has homered in three of his last four games, boosting his overall Dominican Winter League slash line to .328/.373/.492. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Deyvison De Los Santos
Deyvison De Los Santos has homered in three of his last four games, boosting his overall Dominican Winter League slash line to .328/.373/.492.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Kyle Stowers received more than half a million dollars from MLB's pre-arb bonus pool, while Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez each got payouts for the second consecutive year. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Kyle Stowers among 6 Marlins to earn shares of 2025 pre-arbitration bonus pool
Kyle Stowers received more than half a million dollars from MLB's pre-arb bonus pool, while Xavier Edwards and Otto Lopez each got payouts for the second consecutive year.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Players like Kyle Stowers who are still pre-arbitration eligible in their late 20s rarely get contract extensions, period.

To complete a long-term deal this offseason, Stowers would have to drop his reported asking price by a lot.
Sorry, Kyle Stowers, but you aren't worth an $100 million extension (yet)
Kyle Stowers is understandably seeking long-term security coming off a career year, but the Marlins have a lot of leverage in this case.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Kyle Stowers is understandably seeking long-term security coming off a career year, but the Marlins have a lot of leverage in this case. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Sorry, Kyle Stowers, but you aren't worth an $100 million extension (yet)
Kyle Stowers is understandably seeking long-term security coming off a career year, but the Marlins have a lot of leverage in this case.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Why the Brewers might be among the best landing spots for Liam Hicks if the Marlins were willing to move him this offseason. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
As Joe Mack nears MLB debut, would Marlins explore a Liam Hicks trade?
Why the Brewers might be among the best landing spots for Liam Hicks if the Marlins were willing to move him this offseason.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Marlins have shown interest in Michael King and other starting pitchers. Signing somebody of King's caliber would give them one of MLB's deepest rotations. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Marlins talking with Michael King, remain 'active' on free agent closers
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Marlins have shown interest in Michael King and other starting pitchers. Signing somebody of King's caliber would give them one of MLB's deepest rotations.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Today's news roundup includes a refresher on the seven-player deal that brought Hanley Ramírez and Aníbal Sánchez to the Marlins two decades ago. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Offishial News: Revisiting a massive win-win trade, 20 years later
Today's news roundup includes a refresher on the seven-player deal that brought Hanley Ramírez and Aníbal Sánchez to the Marlins two decades ago.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Want To Win The World Series In 2026? Hope You Have A Top-10 Payroll.
Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Want To Win The World Series In 2026? Hope You Have A Top-10 Payroll.
Paraphrasing the old business adage, you gotta spend money to win the World Series.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Making the case for Cole Hamels in his first year of eligibility for the Hall of Fame. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
The Hall of Fame case for Cole Hamels
Making the case for Cole Hamels in his first year of eligibility for the Hall of Fame.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Joey Wiemer leaves Miami in what's technically the first trade of the Marlins offseason, though nothing's coming back in return except pocket change. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Marlins trade Joey Wiemer to Giants for cash considerations
Joey Wiemer leaves Miami in what's technically the first trade of the Marlins offseason, though nothing's coming back in return except pocket change.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On the similarities between the 2014 Marlins and the 2025 Marlins: fishonfirst.com/forums/topic...

"They find themselves at the incline of the bell curve where the rebuild approaches a competitive window...Spend money when it makes sense to do so."
Layers of Doom: What Can Sherman Learn from Loria’s Final Failed Marlins Build?
The Marlins might have been a decent team last year. They might have also been mostly bad and extremely lucky. Whatever your interpretation of the 2025 on field results, there are legitimate reasons f...
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November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Today's news roundup includes a preview of the upcoming MLB tender deadline and the Marlins' latest minor league free agent signing. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Offishial News: Marlins coaching staff carousel; La Gente del Barrio lineup
Today's news roundup includes a preview of the upcoming MLB tender deadline and the Marlins' latest minor league free agent signing.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
New Marlins right-hander Samuel Vásquez will be among the hardest throwers in Jupiter next spring. His control is shaky, but Vásquez's dominated right-handed batters in 2025. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Marlins sign flamethrower Samuel Vásquez to minor league deal
New Marlins right-hander Samuel Vásquez will be among the hardest throwers in Jupiter next spring. His control is shaky, but Vásquez's dominated right-handed batters in 2025.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Marlins are shopping for a veteran high-leverage reliever this offseason. They won't be landing Raisel Iglesias, who has returned to the Atlanta Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Video: Will the Marlins Pay Up for a True Impact Reliever?
The Marlins are shopping for a veteran high-leverage reliever this offseason. They won't be landing Raisel Iglesias, who has returned to the Atlanta Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
South Florida native and University of Miami alum Evan McKendry will be a non-roster invitee at 2026 Marlins spring training. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Marlins sign former Miami Hurricane Evan McKendry to minor league deal
South Florida native and University of Miami alum Evan McKendry will be a non-roster invitee at 2026 Marlins spring training.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
DiamondCentric's Top 50 MLB Free Agents, Plus Contract Projections
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
DiamondCentric's Top 50 MLB Free Agents, Plus Contract Projections
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"Oh, I didn't think about him!" While marquee free agents are unrealistic for the Marlins, these players with inconsistent track records still have intriguing skill sets. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
4 underrated MLB free agents who could help the 2026 Marlins
"Oh, I didn't think about him!" While marquee free agents are unrealistic for the Marlins, these players with inconsistent track records still have intriguing skill sets.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM