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As the Marlins gear up for the 2026 season, the early injury bug is already making its presence felt with Chandler Simpson sidelined by hamstring tightness. Meanwhile, the pressure mounts to seize the moment and avoid another disastrous start as fans hold their breath for a promising year ahead.
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Injury Notes: Simpson, Freeman, Junk, Pereira
Outfielder Chandler Simpson is experiencing left hamstring tightness in early camp, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays will keep him out of the first few exhibition games to allow him time to rest. “Right now, we’re going to slow play him, just get his legs underneath him,” said manager Kevin…
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Schedule says Miami Marlins can't afford another slow start in 2026
If the Miami Marlins struggle out of the gate in 2026, the schedule says the season could be over before it begins. They have to capitalize on their soft start if they are to have any chance of contending.
MLB.com
Snelling's perfect spring opener vs. Mets easy as 1 (Semien), 2 (Soto), 3 (Bichette)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling has been a non-roster invitee at Marlins big league camp in consecutive years, and that’s where the similarities end.
Though Snelling felt jitters as Miami’s Grapefruit League opener starter on Saturday afternoon, staring down a trio of All-Stars – Marcus
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Playing first base is like dancing bachata to novice Morel
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Bachata is a popular dance and music genre in the Dominican Republic, highlighted by a four-step rhythm and side-to-side pattern.
And new Marlin Christopher Morel compares it to learning first base.
“It's more the feet when you go to cover first base, trying to put
Yahoo Sports
Mets Notes: A.J. Ewing impresses, Carson Benge's spring 2026 debut set
Following the Mets' 2-1 loss in their spring training opener to the Marlins on Saturday, manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media to give insight on the game and what's to come down the line.
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MLB Scores: Marlins 2, Mets 1
The Mets dropped a close one in their spring opener in which they were no-hit until the fifth.
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