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The Marlins are making headlines today for their arbitration win with Calvin Faucher, while also facing some tough decisions on roster moves. As they prepare for the World Baseball Classic, questions linger about their approach to adding a power bat and the implications of their new pitch-calling strategy.
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Marlins Win Arbitration Hearing Against Calvin Faucher
The Marlins have won their arbitration hearing with right-hander Calvin Faucher, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports. The panel ruled that Faucher will receive an $1.8MM salary in 2026, rather than the $2.05MM salary he was seeking. Faucher finished the 2025 season with two years and 156 days of Major League service time, thus qualifying for an…
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Three takeaways from Miami Marlins decision to pass on Nick Castellanos opportunity
Despite a dirt cheap price and a possible roster fit, the Miami Marlins passed on the chance to explore adding hometown slugger Nick Castellanos. Here are three takeaways from that decision by Miami.
MLB.com
What's the plan when Marlins catchers leave for Classic?
JUPITER, Fla. – Eight members of the Marlins’ 40-man roster will be participating in next month’s World Baseball Classic, including the top two catchers on the depth chart.
Agustín Ramírez leaves camp on Feb. 28 to join the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, where they will host the Tigers for
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Pitch-calling from dugout didn't deter these 3 Marlins' signees
JUPITER, Fla. – Last September when the Marlins announced that they would be calling pitches from the dugout, the baseball world didn't hold back its questions.
What would be the process? Was it micromanaging? Would it actually work?
CBS Sports
Bryce Harper still mystified by Dave Dombrowski's 'elite' comments as Phillies open 2026 spring training
Harper said comments from the Phillies exec in October are 'kind of wild to me, still'
CBS Sports
Shohei Ohtani for Cy Young? Why it's a long shot for Dodgers superstar in 2026
Ohtani has a very full trophy case, could he possibly add a Cy Young trophy, too?
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