Why 2026 season has been step forward for the Marlins

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Marlins Video

The win-loss record looks almost identical to 2025, but this year's Miami Marlins were a much different team. AJ Ramos, Kevin Barral and Ely Sussman discuss how they feel the 2026 season went overall, whether Sandy Alcantara could stick around long term through the rest of his prime years and the urgency needed this weekend by the Fish to keep their faint playoff hopes alive.

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It's simple for the Marlins over their next three games: sweep the series or surrender. Just one head-to-head loss to the San Diego Padres would officially eliminate them from National League Wild Card contention.

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