Marlins Bullpen: Early Season Fireworks

0:00It's April 2nd, you're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Miami-Marlins are turning heads early in the 2026 season with a bullpen that's straight fire. They sign former Ray's closer, Pete Fairbanks to a franchise record deal for a reliever, and he's already two for two in save chances. There are six home games that unit boast the lowest ERA in the majors at 0.51. No home runs allowed and super low walks. The teams off to a five-and-one start against the Rockies and White Sox. Earlier this off season, Marlins' President Peter Bendix targeted the back end of the pen for manager Clayton McCullough. They traded starters Edward Cabrera and Ryan Weathers for prospects, and those moves are paying dividends quick. Owen Casey from The Cubs is crushing it, highlighted by a two-run walk-off homer in a nine-inning thriller. Folks like Christina DeNicola from MLB.com are calling this bullpen legit right out the game.

1:01Lebtander Andrew Nardi's back from injury and dealing with four strikeouts in two outings and just one hit aloud. Guys like Calvin Foster and Anthony Bender are chipping in wins and keyouts too. The real test ramps up this weekend with a road trip to face the five-and-one Yankees in the Bronx. Their early lineup was soft, but now its prime time to see if this relief crew holds up against heavy hitters. If the Marlins' bullpen keeps slamming doors like this, they could shake up the standings before we know it. Stay tuned as the schedule toughens.