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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 SuperSub David Fernandez is currently atop the 2026 season leaderboard, which will be updated between every Marlins series.
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Series preview notes
Probable starting pitchers:
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RHP Janson Junk (MIA) vs. TBA (CHC) on Tuesday
- Projected to be RHP Kevin Gausman
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RHP Ryan Gusto (MIA) vs. TBA (CHC) on Wednesday
- Projected to be LHP Shota Imanaga
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RHP Tyler Phillips (MIA) vs. TBA (CHC) on Thursday
- Projected to be RHP Clay Holmes
The Marlins rank 16th in MLB with a 100 wRC+ and 18th in MLB with a 4.17 FIP. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games and have a 31-47 record on the road this season.
The following Marlins players are on the injured list: Anthony Bender (15-day IL), Owen Caissie (10-day IL), Pete Fairbanks (15-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), William Kempner (60-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL) and Robby Snelling (60-day IL).
The Cubs rank first in MLB with a 115 wRC+ and 26th in MLB with a 4.66 FIP. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games and have a 45-33 record at home this season.
The following Cubs players are on the injured list: Tyler Austin (60-day IL), Ben Brown (60-day IL), Hunter Harvey (60-day IL), Porter Hodge (60-day IL), Gavin Hollowell (15-day IL), Cade Horton (60-day IL), Riley Martin (60-day IL), Phil Maton (60-day IL), Shelby Miller (60-day IL), Justin Steele (60-day IL) and Trent Thornton (15-day IL).
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