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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)
Here is a reminder of what the 2025 season leaderboard looked like. FOF staffer Jeremiah Geiger currently sit atop the 2026 leaderboard, which will be updated between every Marlins series.
If you are a SuperSub, leave a comment with your Prediction Time picks on this page, or join the Marlins Discord Server and submit there. We'll feature them on the upcoming Fish On First LIVE episode and track your points throughout the season! Any picks submitted prior to the first pitch of the series opener will be counted.
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Series preview notes
Probable starting pitchers:
- RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. RHP Adrian Houser (SF) on Friday
- RHP Eury Pérez (MIA) on LHP Robby Ray (SF) Saturday
- RHP Max Meyer (MIA) vs. RHP Landon Roupp (SF) on Sunday
The Marlins rank ninth in MLB with a 103 wRC+ and 13th in MLB with a 3.87 FIP. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games and have a 2-7 record on the road this season.
The following Marlins players are on the injured list: Griffin Conine (10-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL) and Christopher Morel (10-day IL). Out for the past month due to an oblique strain, Esteury Ruiz is being reinstated for this series.
The Giants ranks 25th in MLB with an 84 wRC+ and 17th in MLB with a 4.03 FIP. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have a 5-7 record at home this season.
The following Giants players are on the injured list: Harrison Bader (10-day IL), Hayden Birdsong (60-day IL), José Buttó (60-day IL), Sean Foley (60-day IL), Sam Hentges (15-day IL), Jared Oliva (10-day IL), Joel Peguero (15-day IL), Randy Rodríguez (60-day IL), Reiver Sanmartin (60-day IL), Daniel Susac (10-day IL) and Rowan Wick (60-day IL).
Will the Marlins finish with a better record in 2026 than they did in 2025?
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