Wesley Dixon

Joined: Jul 9, 2026

Wesley Dixon is a sports writer focused on thoughtful analysis, roster-building angles, player development and feature-style storytelling. He has covered the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA, with work centered on breaking down team direction, player fit and the larger stories behind the game. Wesley is a lifelong MLB fan, following multiple teams throughout the league. He is excited to bring that same detail-oriented approach to On SI.

Max Meyer walks toward the pitching mound against the Seattle Mariners Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Marlins lead MLB with a 65.2% non-fastball usage rate, and Statcast data helps explain why Miami is leaning heavily on secondary pitches.

Kevin Brown in action against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

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Kevin Brown's dominant 1996 Marlins season and loss to John Smoltz in NL Cy Young voting show how pitcher evaluation has changed.

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One Marlins prospect has turned his demotion into an impressive offensive rebound.

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Jace Beck’s return to a starting role produced dominant results before the Marlins acquired him from the Cubs for Braxton Garrett.

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly greets right fielder Ichiro Suzuki at the dugout after Ichiro hit a solo home run

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Ten years ago, Ichiro Suzuki recorded his 3,000th MLB hit with the Marlins, giving Miami an unlikely place in the legend’s historic career.

Braxton Garrett delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at loanDepot Park.

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The Marlins are trading Braxton Garrett to the Cubs for Jonathon Long and Jace Beck ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Liam Hicks hits a single in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

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The Marlins traded Liam Hicks to the Rays for Brayden Taylor, Adrian Santana, and Jacob Kisting in a significant deadline deal.

Otto Lopez rounds first base after hitting a double during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

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Otto Lopez became an All-Star after the Marlins gave him a permanent opportunity. Miami should value that relationship before considering a trade.

Don Mattingly (8) signs autographs before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Champion Stadium.

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Reports that the Marlins will discuss nearly everyone except Sandy Alcantara and Eury Pérez repeat a painful franchise pattern for Miami fans.

Xavier Edwards holds up at first on an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies

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The Marlins have turned triples into an offensive identity, combining aggressive baserunning with an outfield that rewards balls driven into the gaps.