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Sandy Alcantara started and closed games in 2026. The Marlins could continue the plan

Sandy Alcantara threw the first and last pitch of the Miami Marlins' 2026 season and led the majors with 214 innings pitched

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Harris leads Braves against the Marlins after 4-hit outing

The Atlanta Braves play the Miami Marlins after Michael Harris II had four hits against the Marlins on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Marlins host the Braves on 3-game home win streak

The Miami Marlins, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Cubs look to avoid series sweep against the Marlins

The Miami Marlins and the Chicago Cubs play in the final game of a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Marlins visit the Cubs to open 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the Miami Marlins to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Padres try to keep home win streak alive, host the Marlins

The San Diego Padres, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Padres host the Marlins on 5-game home win streak

The San Diego Padres host the Miami Marlins aiming to continue a five-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Slated for surgery Bender will undergo surgery to address the stress reaction in his right shin, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins take on the Padres after Hernandez's 4-hit game

The Miami Marlins play the San Diego Padres after Heriberto Hernández had four hits against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks and Marlins meet, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Miami Marlins are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks face the Marlins leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Miami Marlins, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Marlins play the Dodgers after Lopez's 4-hit game

The Miami Marlins play the Los Angeles Dodgers after Otto Lopez's four-hit game on Friday

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Marsee leads Marlins against the Dodgers after 4-hit performance

The Miami Marlins take on the Los Angeles Dodgers after Jakob Marsee had four hits against the Mets on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Shut down for season Bender (lower leg) has ceased baseball activities and will get another opinion on the lingering soreness in his shin, MLB.com reports.

Impact That likely ends any chance the right-hander might have had of pitching again in 2026. Bender last took the mound for the Marlins in late June but was putting together another strong campaign before being shut down due to a stress reaction in his right shin, recording one win, two saves and nine holds in 35 appearances with a 2.62 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB over 34.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mets seek to prolong win streak, take on the Marlins

The New York Mets will try to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Mets play the Marlins leading series 1-0

The New York Mets take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Shut down following another setback Bender (shin) has been shut down from throwing after encountering another setback, Craig Mish of Marlins.tv reports.

Impact Bender has been shelved since late June with a stress reaction in his right shin, and this is at least the second setback he's had. The reliever is being re-evaluated at the Marlins's spring training complex in Florida before a decision is made on the next steps of his rehab. It's possible his season is now over.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mets visit the Marlins to start 3-game series

The Miami Marlins host the New York Mets to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Cubs take win streak into game against the Marlins

The Chicago Cubs will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Cubs visit the Marlins to open 3-game series

The Miami Marlins start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Marlins play the Royals leading series 1-0

The Miami Marlins play the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Cleared for mound work Bender (shin) resumed throwing off a mound Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bender had been cleared to begin pitching in minor-league games but suffered a setback with his right shin during his first outing at Triple-A. After taking some time off to recover, the 31-year-old is now back to throwing bullpen sessions. He remains without an official return timeline, though a clearer picture may emerge once he resumes facing live hitters.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Marlins on home winning streak

The Kansas City Royals, on a seven-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Nationals meet the Marlins with 2-1 series lead

The Washington Nationals play the Miami Marlins, leading the series 2-1

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Nationals look to keep home win streak alive, host the Marlins

The Washington Nationals, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

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