What are your Marlins vs. Phillies series predictions?

[Ely Sussman]

SuperSubs, comment below with your Prediction Time picks:

1. How many games will the Marlins win in this series? (three-game series)
2. Who will be the Series MVP? (determined by win probability added)

Once again in 2026, I will be monitoring Miami Marlins predictions from our valued SuperSubs, Fish On First staffers and livestream guests. Individual article pages like this one will be created prior to every Marlins series and featured prominently on the FOF site. Consistent participation is key if you want to win this annual contest. Submissions only take a few seconds.

 

Scoring system

A "perfect" series is worth three points:

• Earn one point for predicting which team will win the upcoming series
• Earn one point for predicting the precise number of victories for each team
• Earn one point for predicting the “Series MVP” who accumulated the highest win probability added (WPA) during the series as calculated by FanGraphs (could pick a player from either team)

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Series preview notes

Probable starting pitchers:

• RHP Ryan Gusto (MIA) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (PIT) on Monday
• RHP Tyler Phillips (MIA) vs. LHP Jesús Luzardo (PHI) on Tuesday
• RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. RHP Andrew Painter (PIT) on Wednesday

The Marlins rank 20th in MLB with a 97 wRC+ and 10th in MLB with a 3.92 FIP. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games and have a 13-20 record on the road this season.

The following Marlins players are on the injured list: Griffin Conine (60-day IL), Josh Ekness (15-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), Janson Junk (15-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL), Eury Pérez (15-day IL) and Robby Snelling (60-day IL).

The Phillies rank 27th in MLB with a 90 wRC+ and second in MLB with a 3.59 FIP. They are 6-4in their last 10 games and have a 19-17 record at home this season.

The following Phillies players are on the injured list: Kyle Backhus (15-day IL) and Adolis García (60-day IL).

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[Shawn]

2-1 marlins Otto mvp

[Richard]

Marlins win this series 2-1

MVP: Otto Lopez

[Robert Hanson]

Unfortunately, the Phillies will win the series 2-1.  
   Kyle Schwarber will be the series MVP. 

[Hans Herrera]

Phillies 2-1. Harper MVP.

[David Fernandez]

Marlins go 1-2, Harper MVP

[Stevo]

Marlins win 2, series MVP: Sandy Alcantara

[2qbn]

I hope I'm wrong but Phillies 2-1. Schwarber MVP

[HAMPTIME]

Phillies 2-1 Brandon Marsh MVP

[JustMyFandom]

Marlins 2-1. Sandy alcantara throws a gem on wednesday for mvp

[Bassmaster4]

Marlins 2-1 

Caissie MVP

 

[Saul Goodman]

Marlins 2-1. Sandy MVP.

[1993 fan from start]

29 minutes ago, Bassmaster4 said:

Marlins 2-1 

Caissie MVP

 

glad you pick him.  I would have if no one did . lol

[David Slaton]

Marlins take the series 2 to 1 and give me Sandy as my MVP.

[1993 fan from start]

2, -1 marlins series MVP lima hicks .

what a catch in center by Jakob Marsee

[Jose Herrera]

Fish win two with X as our M.V.P. 

[Chad Turner]

Miami wins 1, Marsh MVP

[Sportsman38]

Phillies 2-1

Harper

[Gabriel Revilla]

Marlins win 1 

phillies win 2 

MVP: Bryce Harper