What are your Marlins vs. Giants 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)

FOF staffer Jeremiah Geiger is currently atop the 2026 season leaderboard, which will be updated between every Marlins series. 

If you are a SuperSub, leave a comment with your Prediction Time picks on this page, or join the Marlins Discord Server and submit there. We'll feature them on the upcoming Fish On First LIVE episode and track your points throughout the season! Any picks submitted prior to the first pitch of the series opener will be counted.

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Series preview notes

Probable starting pitchers:

• TBA (MIA) vs. TBA (SF) on Friday
• RHP Max Meyer (MIA) vs. TBA (SF) on Saturday
• TBA (MIA) vs. TBA (SF) on Sunday
  • Ryan Gusto likely to pitch bulk innings

The Marlins rank 18th in MLB with a 97 wRC+ and 10th in MLB with a 3.99 FIP. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have a 23-16 record at home 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 Giants rank 12th in MLB with a 103 wRC+ and 18th in MLB with a 4.25 FIP. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have a 17-23 record on the road this season.

The following Giants players are on the injured list: Harrison Bader (10-day IL), Hayden Birdsong (60-day IL), José Buttó (60-day IL), Jason Foley (60-day IL), Tyler Mahle (15-day IL), Jared Oliva (60-day IL), Joel Peguero (60-day IL), Heliot Ramos (10-day IL), Randy Rodriguez (60-day IL), Rowan Wick (60-day IL) and Keaton Winn (15-day IL).

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[Saul Goodman]

Marlins sweep 3-0 and Kyle Stowers MVP! 

[2qbn]

Due to the unknown with starting pitching, I'm going Marlins 2-1 and Hicks is MVP

[Shawn]

2-1 marlins stowers mvp

[Rob V]

2-1 Fish and Kyle Stowers will be on Fire 🔥 and MVP!