Marlins xxxx Rockies

     The Miami Marlins xxxx the Colorado Rockies on Thursday at Coors Field. Both teams completed a rare four-game series against a non-divisional opponent. 

     Miami(46-41)

     Colorado(34-53)

Christian Roa Exits Cubs

     One-time Miami Marlins pitcher Christian Roa has refused to be reassigned to the minor leagues by the Chicago Cubs and decided on free agency. The Cubs were the fourth MLB team that Roa was a part of in 2026. 

     Roa began in the majors with the Marlins during the 2025 season. He had a 0.00 earned run average in two relief appearances with Miami. 

Panthers Give Out Two-Way Contracts

     The Florida Panthers completed the first day of free agency on Wednesday. They instituted several two-way contracts. 

     Some players were able to sign one-year deals worth $850,000 each. They were forward Sam Lafferty, defenseman Tobias Bjornfot, defenseman Casey Fitzgerald, forward John Beecher and forward Bokondji Imama. 

Panthers Pick Up Sam Lafferty

      The Florida Panthers have inked forward Sam Lafferty. It is a one-year contract that is worth $850,000. 

     Lafferty has bounced around the NHL since the 2019-20 season. He had stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks(twice), Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres. 

Lars Eller Off To Panthers

     Longtime NHL center Lars Eller is coming to the Florida Panthers. He will be signing a one-year contract with the club.

     Eller has been in the National Hockey League since the 2009-10 campaign. He has made stops with the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Washington Capitals(twice), Colorado Avalanche, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators. Eller has 193 goals and 246 assists for 439 points in 1,184 NHL contests during his NHL career. 

Donovan Sebrango Remains With Panthers

     Florida Panthers defenseman Donovan Sebrango will be remaining with the club. He has re-signed a one-year contract with them. 

     Sebrango participated in his first season with the Cats during 2025-26. He finished up with eight points in 40 games last season. 

Avalanche Get Vinnie Hinostroza

     Vinnie Hinostroza has concluded his second stint with the Florida Panthers. He has inked a two-year contract worth $1.75 million with the Colorado Avalanche. 

     Hinostroza was with the Panthers for his first stint in 2020-21. He put up three goals and five assists for eight points in 17 contests with Florida last season.