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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 staffer Jeremiah Geiger is currently atop the 2026 season 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:
- TBA (MIA) vs. RHP Germán Márquez (SD) on Friday
- RHP Eury Pérez (MIA) vs. LHP JP Sears (SD) on Saturday
- RHP Janson Junk (MIA) vs. RHP Walker Buehler (SD) on Sunday
The Marlins rank 15th in MLB with a 101 wRC+ and 12th in MLB with a 4.05 FIP. They are 1-9 in their last 10 games and have a 31-20 record at home this season.
The following Marlins players are on the injured list: Anthony Bender (15-day IL), Owen Caissie (10-day IL), Josh Ekness (60-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), William Kempner (15-day IL), John King (15-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL) and Robby Snelling (60-day IL).
The Padres rank 23rd in MLB with a 94 wRC+ and 19th in MLB with a 4.24 FIP. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games and have a 23-29 record on the road this season.
The following Padres players are on the injured list: Jason Adam (15-day IL), Miguel Andujar (10-day IL), Jeremiah Estrada (15-day IL), Lucas Giolito (15-day IL), Bryan Hoeing (60-day IL), Ramón Laureano (60-day IL), David Morgan (15-day IL), Joe Musgrove (60-day IL), Nick Pivetta (60-day IL) and Samad Taylor (10-day IL).
Will the Marlins finish with a better record in 2026 than they did in 2025?
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