2023 Marlins NL Wild Card tiebreaker breakdown

As the 2023 MLB regular season winds down, we are being treated to a highly competitive National League Wild Card race. It's the first time that Miami Marlins fans have experienced something like this under the current playoff format. The Marlins ceded the NL East title to the Atlanta Braves long ago, but remain in contention for the three Wild Card spots.

What if, after 162 games, the Marlins find themselves tied for the third and final spot? Who gets the higher postseason seed if they clearly make the cut, but have the same record as another Wild Card team? Well, it depends who they're tied with, as explained below. This page will be updated daily.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Marlins clinched the tiebreaker over the Diamondbacks based on head-to-head record (Marlins won season series, 4-2).

Chicago Cubs

The Marlins clinched the tiebreaker over the Cubs based on head-to-head record (Marlins won season series, 4-2).

Philadelphia Phillies

The Marlins clinched the tiebreaker over the Phillies based on head-to-head record (Marlins won season series, 7-6).

Cincinnati Reds

After splitting their season series, the Marlins clinched the tiebreaker over the Reds based on intradivision record. The Marlins are 25-24 (.510 W%) against NL East teams, while the Reds are 19-29 (.396 W%) against NL Central teams.

San Francisco Giants

After splitting their season series, the tiebreaker between the Marlins and Giants has yet to be determined. It will be based on intradivision record. The Marlins are 25-24 (.510 W%) against NL East teams, while the Giants are 24-21 (.533 W%) against NL West teams.

For additional postseason tiebreaker details, go here.

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