Chris Paddack Back With Marlins

     Starting pitcher Chris Paddack has returned to the Miami Marlins. He has signed a one-year contract that is worth $4 million. 

     He was selected in the eighth round of the 2015 MLB Draft by the Marlins. Paddack was traded by Miami to the San Diego Padres for Fernando Rodney in June 2016.

     Paddack pitched for the Padres from 2019 until 2021. He then spent four seasons with the Minnesota Twins from 2022 to 2025. Paddack split last season between the Twins and the Detroit Tigers. 

Marlins Throwback Alternate Jerseys

     The Miami Marlins introduced their new throwback alternate jerseys for the 2026 season during Marlins Fanfest at loanDepot park on Saturday. The first time the team will wear them is on March 29 in Miami. It is their third game of the regular season. 

     The throwback jerseys are teal with the word Marlins in black across the chest. The original Florida Marlins logo will appear on the sleeve. 

WQAM Makes National List

     104.3 Sports WQAM-FM appeared in the Barrett Media top 25 sports talk radio stations in the United States. It ended up in 25th place during 2025. 

     WQAM has shown up several times over the past nine years. They were 19th in 2017, 25th in 2022 and 21st in 2024. 

Heat xxxx Jazz

     The Miami Heat xxxx the Utah Jazz xxx-xxx at Kaseya Center on Monday night. It was the Heat's final home game before the NBA All-Star Game break. 

     Miami(28-26) 

     Utah(XXXX)

Norman Powell In Three-Point Contest

     Miami Heat forward Norman Powell was named as one of the eight participants for the NBA three-point contest. It will be held on Saturday in Los Angeles at Intuit Dome. 

     Powell is in his first season with the Heat and will make his first appearance in the event. He has a 39.3% from the three-point area this season. Miami Heat player Tyler Herro won the NBA three-point contest last year. 

Heat Wallop Wizards

     The Miami Heat routed the Washington Wizards 132-101 at Capital One Arena on Sunday. The Heat completed a two-game road swing. 

     Washington(14-38) had a 20-11 spurt to start the game, however Miami(28-26) bounced back and were up 37-33 after one quarter. The Heat stretched their lead more to 74-52 by halftime. 

     Miami extended their margin and led 107-75 at the conclusion of the third quarter. Both teams brought out reserve players off the bench for the final quarter. 

     Bam Adebayo guided the Heat with a game-high 22 points and eight rebounds. Miami had two double-doubles from Andrew Wiggins with 11 points and 10 rebounds along with Kel'el Ware with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Norman Powell was able to contribute 21 points in the victory. 

     Three players from the Wizards had a 13 points each. They were Kyshawn George, Justin Champagnie and Bub Carrington. 

Keshad Johnson In Slam Dunk Contest

     The National Basketball Association has announced that Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson will be one of four participants for the NBA Slam Dunk contest. It will be held next Saturday at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. 

     All four players will make their debut in the event. The reigning three-time slam dunk champion Mac McClung was not invited to defend his title. 

     Johnson has played 37 games with the Heat over the past seasons. He has averaged 2.9 points-per-game during his Miami tenure.