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Joe Mack is making a strong case for the Miami Marlins' catching future with a grand slam that powered the team to a 6-1 victory over the Phillies, showcasing his big league readiness in the early days of spring training. With the competition heating up, both Mack and Agustin Ramirez are the focus as the team evaluates its options behind the plate for 2026. Meanwhile, Sandy Alcantara preps for a high-stakes rematch against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, a prime opportunity for the ace to remind everyone why he's the cornerstone of this franchise. As fans remember J.T. Realmuto, the best to wear No. 11, the Marlins' rich history of catchers hangs in the balance, with Mack aiming to carve his name into that legacy.
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Marlinmaniac
All that should matter for Miami Marlins catcher battle this spring
So far in camp, small sample sizes have confirmed worst fears and highest hopes behind the plates for the Miami Marlins in 2026. That's all well and good so long as fans keep their eye on what matters this spring for Joe Mack and Agustin Ramirez.
Marlinmaniac
Miami Marlins Best To Wear Jersey Number Series No. 11: J.T. Realmuto
Thirty-four Miami Marlins seasons, thirty-four jerseys. Miami's best to wear No. 11 is J.T. Realmuto, the latest link in the chain of excellent catchers employed by the franchise.
MLB.com
DR's Alcantara set for Classic rematch vs. Venezuela
JUPITER, Fla. – Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will start against Venezuela when the Dominican Republic faces its rival in World Baseball Classic, DR manager Albert Pujols unveiled on Tuesday.
The game, which will conclude Pool D action, will take place at 8 p.m. ET on March 11 at loanDepot park
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Smackin' Mack! Marlins backstop shows off big league readiness with grand slam
JUPITER, Fla. -- About a month ago, Joe Mack caught veteran right-hander Max Scherzer’s bullpen at nearby Cressey Sports Performance.
Moments like that, settings like the Spring Training big league clubhouse and swings like his grand slam on Tuesday afternoon in the Marlins' 6-1 victory over the Phillies at Roger
Yahoo Sports
Astros vs. Marlins 2/25/2026 Spring Training Game Thread
RHP Hunter Brown, who was announced by Joe Espada as the Astros Opening Day starter, will make his Spring debut today. In 2025, Brown established himself as one of the top starters in the Majors, going 12-9 in 31 starts with a 2.43 ERA with 206 strikeouts in 185.1 innings of work. Among AL starters, […]