The Miami Marlins signed closer Pete Fairbanks to a lucrative one-year deal hoping he’d anchor their bullpen after losing key reliever Ronny Henriquez. But Fairbanks has struggled mightily this season, posting a brutal 7.41 ERA and a ballooning walk rate, while his ground-ball rate has nosedived. Despite some advanced metrics suggesting bad luck, his results on the field haven’t matched his past form — including a recent meltdown against his former team. With the Marlins still chasing a playoff spot, Fairbanks’ ability to rebound could make or break their bullpen’s future.

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The Diamondbacks head to Miami desperate to snap a three-game road skid, facing a Marlins team riding high at home with ace Max Meyer on the mound. Arizona’s Zac Gallen battles a rough season, while both teams struggle offensively and are hampered by injuries. With the Marlins 5-5 in their last 10 and the D-backs 3-7, this series opener could be a turning point for Arizona’s fading momentum.

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The Yankees are eyeing a blockbuster trade with the Marlins to land Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara before the deadline, aiming to cement a dominant rotation with Gerrit Cole and Max Fried. In exchange, they’d ship off promising young arms like Will Warren and infielder George Lombard Jr., but the payoff could be a playoff-caliber ace on a manageable contract — a move that could propel them to championship contention.

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