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Marlins earn walk-off win but maintain cautious trade deadline approach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:33 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Marlins earn walk-off win but maintain cautious trade deadline approach

Summary

The Miami Marlins secured a critical ninth-inning victory on July 27, marking their first win since July 9. Despite the triumph, the team's management appears poised to forgo major trades ahead of the August 3 deadline. Sitting at 53-54, the Marlins remain one game below.500 and 10.5 games out in the National League East but are only two games out of a wild card spot. Management's reluctance to make a substantial addition stems from a prior slide that included a franchise-record-tying 12-game losing streak. Speculation surrounds key player Sandy Alcantara, yet reports suggest he is unlikely to be traded, as the team seeks to maintain its competitive core while weighing its options for smaller moves.

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•Marlins won first game since July 9 in walk-off fashion.
•Team is 53-54, 10.5 games behind NL East leaders.
•Management committed to maintaining its roster rather than making big trades.
•Sandy Alcantara is not expected to be traded, according to reports.
•Upcoming games will influence decisions ahead of the trade deadline.

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6:33 AMYahoo Sports — Marlins Stay the Course as Trade Deadline Decisions Loom

What they're saying

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A ninth-inning rally gave the Marlins a much-needed win, but it may not be enough to change the organization's deadline strategy. With the playoffs still within reach, Miami appears committed to patience rather than making a major splash.
— Yahoo Sports

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