What are your Marlins vs. Angels 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.

 

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A "perfect" series is worth three points:

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Series preview notes

Probable starting pitchers:

• RHP Tyler Phillips (MIA) vs. RHP George Klassen (LAA) on Friday
• RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. RHP Walbert Ureña (LAA) on Saturday
• RHP Ryan Gusto (MIA) vs. RHP Grayson Rodriguez (LAA) on Sunday

The Marlins rank 16th in MLB with a 100 wRC+ and 10th in MLB with a 3.98 FIP. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and have a 34-23 record at home this season.

The following Marlins players are on the injured list: Anthony Bender (15-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), William Kempner (15-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL) and Robby Snelling (60-day IL).

The Angels rank 24th in MLB with a 94 wRC+ and 21st in MLB with a 4.32 FIP. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games and have a 19-38 record on the road this season.

The following Angels players are on the injured list: Sam Bachman (15-day IL), Yusei Kukuchi (60-day IL), Jack Kochanowicz (60-day IL), Yoán Moncada (60-day IL), Anthony Rendon (60-day IL), Sebastián Rivero (10-day IL) and Robert Stephenson (60-day IL).

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[David Fernandez]

Marlins go 2-1, X MVP

[Shawn]

2-1 marlins Gus bus mvp

[2qbn]

Marlins bounce back. 2-1 MVP is Conine

[Bassmaster4]

Marlins 2-1

Joe Mack MVP

[1993 fan from start]

2-1  MARLINS G.Conine 

LAST night game was about one person on the team.   and needs to hit the cut off man every time he throws in . not a true outfielder and not a true  pitcher .  

I can see Conine being replace again . which make a bad pick a little bit.  and marlins getting sweep because two players  like last night game.   I do believe teams enjoy throwing LHP against the marlins..   Marlins got three player hitting in wrong spot in batting order. at best maybe one or two.