Brian Anderson

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This group has committed to doing something differently this season. That should be a good thing, though it's not always that simple.

This season's theme figures to be the experience prospects gain as the top end of Miami’s farm system breaks into the majors.

With several top prospects likely getting their call-ups to the majors, we could begin to see some long-awaited change in Miami.

Miami added firepower, speed and flexibility by acquiring versatile infielder Jonathan Villar and first baseman Jesús Aguilar

That may be a stretch, but James Rowson will be working with Miami's hitters in hopes of replicating his success with the Twins.

The rookie righty, Miami’s lone All-Star, had a strong second half, but which of his teammates had seasons worth remembering?

Miami boss harkens back to building of the Yankees dynasty for confidence that Jeter is approaching their rebuild in the right way.

Shortstop Jazz Chisholm and outfielder Jesús Sánchez, both of whom Miami picked up Wednesday, could be major players in two years.

Anderson’s mission is to carry on Brennaman’s legacy: "I do it for you because Marty did for me."

Despite Miami's poor win-loss record, there have been a number of notable individual performances over the season's first half.

Miami can't erase its terrible start but it can trade smartly, protect its pitching, find more run producers and stabilize the outfield.

With a young, rebuilding roster with little national name recognition, it may be tough to find an All-Star from Miami this summer.

Once struggling at the plate at a record pace, Miami has turned things around offensively thanks to a couple of unknown players.

A week ago, Miami was on a historically bad pace to lose more games than the 1962 Mets, but a six-game win streak has changed things.

Miami may be on its way toward record futility, but — believe it or not — there are positive steps that can be taken this season.

Miami is on pace to use the shift on more than 3,000 balls in play, and over 1,000 times more than the next-closest team.

The Marlins' win total could be in the 60s this season, but Derek Jeter wants his players to exceed expectations and make progress.