Is this the worst losing streak in Marlins history?

Only 5% into the 2024 Miami Marlins season, the perception of the team has changed dramatically...and not in a good way. Ely Sussman makes the case that there has never been such a costly streak of consecutive losses in the franchise's existence.

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Although this is not yet the longest losing streak in Marlins history, the timing of it and the warts that it has revealed have made it extremely detrimental.

The Marlins unequivocally have one of Major League Baseball's worst defenses. Their relief pitchers don't throw strikes, their starting pitchers don't work deep into games and Eury Pérez (Tommy John surgery) has been ruled out for the entire season. At the plate, Jake Burger has been Miami's only above-average performer.

On the eve of Opening Day, the Marlins had 28.8% odds of a postseason berth, according to FanGraphs. Those odds have plummeted to 6.8% as of Friday morning.

The Marlins could match their franchise record for longest losing streak on Monday against the New York Yankees if their first win of the season remains elusive.

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