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Miami Marlins, History & Notable Players
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Miami Marlins among 6 MLB teams vying for NL wild card spots
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MLB trade deadline: Twins acquire Dylan Floro from Marlins for Jorge López National News - Bally Sports
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Alcantara could deliver first Cy Young Award for Marlins – KGET 17
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The Miami Marlins continue to surprise us!
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Even the Marlins could contend for playoffs in 50-game MLB season - Fish Stripes
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MLB trade deadline: Miami Marlins' biggest need National News - Bally Sports
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Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday's deadline
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Playoff contending Marlins trying to move on after `disagreement' over suspension of game vs. Mets Florida & Sun News - Bally Sports
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MLB Power Rankings: Who won battle between Rays and Braves? - ESPN
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In the 2023 MLB Standings, Money Isn't Winning. What Does That Tell Us? - The Ringer
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The Marlins are quietly in playoff contention
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Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday's deadline