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Marlins Keep Alcantara, Snap 12-Game Slump

7/28/2026

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Summary

Marlins Hold

The Miami Marlins announced on the August 3 deadline they will neither buy nor sell, keeping ace Sandy Alcantara while enduring a franchise-record losing streak after a loss to Cleveland on July 10.
Potential trade pieces are right-hander Fairbanks ($13 M expiring) and left-hander John King (2.53 ERA, 0.82 WHIP).
After a 16-4 June run, the Marlins were swept in straight series, falling from No. 13 to No. 23 in the power rankings.

Summary

Conine Walk-off

Griffin Conine hit his first career walk-off single, giving Miami an 8-7 win over Philadelphia.
The hit ended Miami’s 12-game losing streak, the first such streak since the 2002 Devil Rays after trailing by two runs in the ninth.
Closer Jhoan Duran blew his second save in 26 chances, loading the bases with no outs.

History

Historical Context

After debuting in 1998, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays posted a franchise-worst 55-106 record in 2002, prompting ownership changes that later led to the 2008 rebrand as the Rays and a rapid rise to an AL East title. Repeated losing stretches have repeatedly forced roster overhauls, a pattern echoed by the Miami Marlins’ August 3 deadline to keep core players while exploring trades.

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Marlins Hold

The Miami Marlins announced on the August 3 deadline they will neither buy nor sell, keeping ace Sandy Alcantara while enduring a franchise-record losing streak after a loss to Cleveland on July 10.
Potential trade pieces are right-hander Fairbanks ($13 M expiring) and left-hander John King (2.53 ERA, 0.82 WHIP).
After a 16-4 June run, the Marlins were swept in straight series, falling from No. 13 to No. 23 in the power rankings.

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