Jackson Merrill and Martín Maldonado had run-scoring hits in the second inning and the San Diego Padres held on to beat the Miami Marlins 2-1.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/marlins as 3 Miami Marlins Players Land on Major Trade List Before Deadline. The Miami Marlins had three of their players named on ESPN's top 50 trade deadline candidates. Sandy Alcantara was listed as the number four overall candidate, with Edward Cabrera at 18, and Jesus Sanchez at 34.

In need of outfield help, the Padres have been linked to Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers, who has broken out as a legitimate All-Star level bat. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller detailed why he believes the Padres make sense for the Marlins’ slugger.

Left-handed outfielder Kyle Stowers is in his first full season as a member of the Miami Marlins. The 27-year-old breakout star was originally selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the second round of the 2019 MLB Draft.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/marlins as Miami Marlins Attendance Soars Amid Hot Streak. The Miami Marlins have played well of late, and it's showing in the attendance of their fans. The Marlins had 46,953 fans in attendance over the weekend, marking their third-highest total of the season.

The Padres, who lead the majors in bullpen ERA (3.15) and saves (35), are set to face the host Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series. In the opener on Monday, San Diego won 2-1 as its bullpen pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings.

The Miami Marlins commit to keeping their breakout outfielder, signaling a shift in strategy ahead of the trade deadline.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A week following getting drafted by the Miami Marlins, former Florida right-handed pitcher Jake Clemente has put pen to paper.

Their 19-10 record over the last month of play was tied for the most in the Majors. Their star outfielder Kyle Stowers showed up big in Atlanta when he hit a home run for the NL in the All-Star swing-off. They started to look like a club that could close out a series.

What’s next: The Royals continue their weekend series at the Marlins. On Saturday, KC right-handed starter Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.74 ERA) will start opposite MLB veteran Cal Quantrill (3-8, 5.62 ERA) at 3:10 p.m. Central Time.

Wagaman had started each of the previous two games, but this marks the third time in the Marlins ' last four tilts versus right-handed pitching that Wagaman has been out of the lineup. Liam Hicks is starting at first base and batting sixth for Miami.

Jim Bowden, former MLB general manager and insider for The Athletic, recently reported that "expect them to trade relievers like Ronny Henriquez and Calvin Faucher if they get the right prospect return."