Coronavirus
Updates on how the Marlins (and society at large) are being affected by the pandemic
Marlins vs. Mets game POSTPONED—August 20, 2020
Thursday’s Marlins vs. Mets series finale at Marlins Park has been postponed after two members of the Mets traveling party (one player and one coach) tested positive for COVID-19.
Returning Marlins players to create roster logjam
After an adventurous start to the 2020 season, the Marlins’ front office has numerous vital decisions to make.
Miguel Rojas, Sandy Alcantara approved for reinstatement after COVID-19 recoveries
The Marlins have at least a couple key reinforcements on the way!
Full list of new players acquired by Marlins following COVID-19 outbreak
The Marlins are seeking reinforcements at every position to give themselves an opportunity to resume their 2020 season.
Isan Díaz placed on restricted list, opting out of 2020 MLB season
The young second baseman says he will "deeply miss" his Marlins teammates and the competition, but needed to make best decision for himself following COVID-19 outbreak.
Marlins infected with COVID-19 to be bussed back to Miami
The team is finally departing Philadelphia, with eligible players preparing to resume their 2020 season in other road cities while the infected ones will be moved to a new quarantine location.
Our Noticias, 7/31/20: Too much positivity; José Day; blackness in baseball
Will the Marlins ever get to play in their home ballpark in 2020?
Our Noticias, 7/30/20: Rounding up the latest on the COVID outbreak
And a major figure in the Marlins community passes away.
Bob Nightengale: “Careless” Marlins players contracted COVID-19 in Atlanta last week
The coronavirus outbreak on the Marlins is attributable to players leaving their team hotel on the road, according to the USA Today reporter.
Marlins games against Orioles, Nationals postponed
Their 2020 season is paused through the end of the week.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addresses Marlins’ COVID-19 outbreak
Pending another round of COVID-19 test results, the Marlins are scheduled to resume their season in Baltimore on Wednesday, Manfred says.
Marlins cancel 2020 home opener
Monday’s scheduled game between the Marlins and Orioles in Miami will not take place due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
There’s a COVID-19 outbreak on the Miami Marlins
At least four prominent Marlins players learned this weekend that they tested positive for the virus.
4 Marlins players test positive for COVID-19
The club was not given permission to announce their names, and as of Saturday afternoon, nobody has been officially placed on the injured list.
Our Noticias, 5/22/20: Henry-to-Loria ownership transition; Memorial Day sale
Lots of useful Marlins-related links to get you through the holiday weekend.
Our Noticias, 5/20/20: Limited baseball activities begin; Cooper’s potential; COVID-19 aftermath
A Marlins player...playing baseball?! Despite numerous complications, MLB is determined to move forward with 2020 season preparations.
Our Noticias, 5/18/20: MLB season hurdles; get to know J-Ro; Pitching in 4 Minor Leaguers
Could this be the week that MLB owners and players put aside their differences and finalize plans for a 2020 season? Plus an interview with well-regarded Marlins coach James Rowson.
Marlins downsize baseball operations department in latest wave of COVID-19 furloughs
Up to 100 baseball ops employees could be affected beginning June 1, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Marlins unveil 2020 Impacted Ticket Policy
Fans who purchased tickets through the Marlins directly to attend any home game between Opening Day and May 21 can request refunds or receive credit applied towards a future game.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels 2020 Induction Weekend
Despite his near-unanimous election, Derek Jeter will need to wait another year to be enshrined in Cooperstown.
Derek Jeter to forgo Marlins CEO salary indefinitely, continue paying baseball ops through May 31
Anticipating millions of dollars in lost revenue due to COVID-19, Marlins executives are limiting the franchise’s expenses by electing to take pay cuts themselves.
Our Noticias, 4/17/20: New Marlins masks; Dickerson contributes to meals donation
Several coronavirus-related updates, plus a look at MLB.com’s choices for the all-time Marlins roster.
Our Noticias, 4/9/20: Jeter interview; Cervelli’s recipes; Marlins Hall of Fame
A status update from the Marlins CEO and the introduction to an exciting new project on Fish Stripes.
Why the MLB “Arizona Plan” won’t work
Anxious to salvage some portion of their 2020 season, Major League Baseball has floated the possibility of putting all 30 teams in a desert bubble.
Drive-through COVID-19 testing at Marlins Park begins Wednesday
Only people ages 65 and older who have been exhibiting possible coronavirus symptoms will be tested for the time being.
Fish Bites Episode 66: Which Marlin would you quarantine with?
Accepting that the 2020 MLB season will be significantly shortened (if it takes place at all), plus crowdsourcing your best/worst Marlins players to quarantine with.
Our Noticias, 3/23/20: Marlins Park reopens (sort of); Sev & Geff Live
With no Marlins baseball for the foreseeable future, the team’s ballpark is being repurposed to assist with the coronavirus health crisis.