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    What are your Marlins vs. Rays series predictions?

    Submit your series predictions here leading up to Friday's first pitch between the Marlins and Rays.

    Ely Sussman

    SuperSubs, comment below with your Prediction Time picks:

    1. How many games will the Marlins win in this series? (three-game series)
    2. Who will be the Series MVP? (determined by win probability added)

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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 Nicholas Milton 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.

    If you are not a SuperSub, please consider signing up here to support the FOF staff.  

     

    Series preview notes

    Probable starting pitchers:

    • RHP Tyler Phillips (MIA) vs. RHP Drew Rasmussen (TB) on Friday
    • TBA (MIA) vs. LHP Shane McClanahan (TB) on Saturday
    • RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. RHP Griffin Jax (TB) on Sunday

    The Marlins rank 19th in MLB with a 97 wRC+ and 14th in MLB with a 4.00 FIP. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have a 18-15 record at home this season.

    The following Marlins players are on the injured list: Griffin Conine (60-day IL), Josh Ekness (15-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), Janson Junk (15-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL), Eury Pérez (15-day IL) and Robby Snelling (60-day IL).

    The Rays rank 10th in MLB with a 103 wRC+ and 20th in MLB with a 4.28 FIP. They are 2-8 in their last 10 games and have a 15-14 record on the road this season.

    The following Rays players are on the injured list: Jonny DeLuca (10-day IL), Jake Fraley (10-day IL), Michael Grove (60-day IL), Craig Kimbrel (15-day IL), Gavin Lux (60-day IL), Ryan Pepiot (60-day IL), Manuel Rodriguez (60-day IL), Jesse Scholtens (15-day IL), Edwin Uceta (60-day IL) and Steven Wilson (60-day IL).

    Will Tyler Phillips finish this season with more starts or relief appearances?

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