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Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers. These notes apply to the second game of Miami's home series against the San Francisco Giants. Starting Lineup CF Jakob Marsee (L) SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) 2B Xavier Edwards (S) LF Heriberto Hernández DH Owen Caissie (L) 3B Leo Jiménez C Joe Mack (L) RF Esteury Ruiz P Max Meyer Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers. These notes apply to the first game of Miami's home series against the San Francisco Giants. Starting Lineup 1B Liam Hicks (L) RF Owen Caissie (L) DH Heriberto Hernández LF Kyle Stowers (L) SS Otto Lopez CF Jakob Marsee (L) 3B Connor Norby C Joe Mack (L) 2B Javier Sanoja P Lake Bachar (opener) Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

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) 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. If you are not a SuperSub, please consider signing up here to support the FOF staff. Series preview notes Probable starting pitchers: RHP Lake Bachar (MIA) vs. RHP Landen Roupp (SF) on Friday RHP Max Meyer (MIA) vs. RHP Trevor McDonald (SF) on Saturday TBA (MIA) vs. RHP Logan Webb (SF) on Sunday Ryan Gusto likely to pitch bulk innings The Marlins rank 18th in MLB with a 97 wRC+ and 10th in MLB with a 3.99 FIP. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have a 23-16 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 Giants rank 12th in MLB with a 103 wRC+ and 18th in MLB with a 4.25 FIP. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have a 17-23 record on the road 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), Jason Foley (60-day IL), Tyler Mahle (15-day IL), Jared Oliva (60-day IL), Joel Peguero (60-day IL), Heliot Ramos (10-day IL), Randy Rodriguez (60-day IL), Rowan Wick (60-day IL) and Keaton Winn (15-day IL). View full article

Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers. These notes apply to the third and final game of Miami's road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Starting Lineup DH Liam Hicks (L) SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) 2B Xavier Edwards (S) 3B Javier Sanoja RF Owen Caissie (L) CF Jakob Marsee (L) C Joe Mack (L) LF Esteury Ruiz P Sandy Alcantara Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

Fish On First LIVE discusses the atrocious production that the Marlins have been getting from Christopher Morel and Leo Jiménez and several of the internal options to take their roster spots. View full video

Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers. These notes apply to the second game of Miami's road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pregame roster moves: Recalled Dax Fulton from Triple-A Jacksonville; optioned William Kempner to Jacksonville Starting Lineup 2B Xavier Edwards (S) SS Otto Lopez C Liam Hicks (L) RF Heriberto Hernández 3B Javier Sanoja DH Leo Jiménez LF Esteury Ruiz CF Jakob Marsee (L) 1B Connor Norby P Tyler Phillips Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

What a difference a year makes. Anybody else remember this piece I wrote in mid-June of 2025 about how none of the Miami Marlins merited a spot on the National League All-Star roster? Kyle Stowers took that personally and emerged as one of the NL's best hitters leading into the break to validate his selection, but the larger point stands: that team was thin on individual excellence. In 2026, on the other hand, we have seen a handful of Marlins simultaneously reach peak performance. Despite running it back with many familiar faces from last season's squad, their record entering Tuesday is seven games better than it was through the first 73 games of 2025, largely because seemingly average-quality players have become among the best at their respective positions. There will not be room for all of the following players on the NL roster, in part because the Marlins fanbase is not large enough to get any of them elected as starters regardless of qualifications. Anonymity works against them as well—Sandy Alcantara is the only current Marlin who's been an All-Star before and he's not in the mix this time around. From longshot to near-lock, here is how I rank their likelihood of becoming first-time All-Stars. 5. Tyler Phillips NL All-Star odds: 6% It would be unorthodox to even consider a pitcher who accrued only one win and two saves this deep into the season, but Phillips has simply thrown up too many zeroes to be ignored. He boasts an extraordinary 1.86 ERA through 19 appearances (three starts). He has logged 48 ⅓ innings pitched so far (dwarfing all relief-only candidates), and barring injury, he should rank third on the Marlins in that category come the All-Star break. Phillips should have four starts left before the NL pitching staff is fully locked in. He'll need to accrue 20-plus innings of near-perfection during that span to keep his hopes alive. 4. Xavier Edwards NL All-Star odds: 20% Even the Marlins did not see this kind of production coming from Edwards, who batted as low as the seventh spot in their lineup early in the season. X's uptick in power—particularly from the right side of the plate—has put him in the All-Star conversation. However, he's quietly in the midst of a month-long homerless drought (78 wRC+ during those 24 games). His defense at second base has been good, though not quite on par with what he did last year after switching to the position. Also keep in mind that All-Star selections are not made in a vacuum. Between Brice Turang, Luis Arraez, Brandon Lowe and standout rookie JJ Wetherholt, there's a lot of competition among second basemen this season. Edwards will need another hot streak to secure his trip back to Philadelphia for the Midsummer Classic. 3. Liam Hicks NL All-Star odds: 35% Hicks' improvement as a slugger has been even more pronounced and sustained than Edwards'. It has not come at the expense of his advanced plate approach—he's drawn more walks (28) than strikeouts (24). Just reinstated from the injured list on Monday, Drake Baldwin has a seemingly insurmountable lead in fan balloting among NL catchers. It seems like a forgone conclusion that Hunter Goodman will make the team as a reserve to ensure the Colorado Rockies are represented. Also working against Hicks, he's barely a "catcher" at this point, receiving the vast majority of his reps at first base and designated hitter since the Marlins called up Joe Mack in early May. That being said, Hicks' knack for driving in runs (51 RBI) will merit serious consideration. 2. Max Meyer NL All-Star odds: 75% It's been a stunning breakout season for Meyer from several angles. Let's begin with the fact that he has been a mainstay in the Marlins rotation through 15 starts after never previously making more than 12 straight major league starts without getting injured. The lifetime 5.29 ERA he took into this season has practically been sliced in half, to 2.75. While the old Meyer was so susceptible to home runs, the new Meyer is brilliant at suppressing them. His much-improved sweeper is now a reliable putaway pitch against left-handed batters. Meyer's franchise-record undefeated streak is partially the byproduct of hearty run support, but less so recently. The Marlins have removed his training wheels, sticking with him three full trips through opposing lineups and beyond 100 pitches when needed. He has rewarded them by reliably finishing those outings on a high note. Between the initial selections and replacements named due to injuries and throwing schedule conflicts, there are usually about 15 total starting pitchers who receive NL All-Star nods. Even assuming some regression from Meyer in his remaining first-half starts, he's probably going to be selected. 1. Otto Lopez NL All-Star odds: 85% Friend of the pod Otto Lopez is on pace to make history. The combination of his hitting ability and baserunning is rare for any position, especially shortstop. Lopez's season has been completely slump-free thus far. A testament to both consistency and durability, he has recorded hits during each of the first 23 Marlins series. In addition to leading all MLB players in hits, he ranks first among NL shortstops in both the FanGraphs (3.0 fWAR) and Baseball-Reference (3.1 bWAR) versions of wins above replacement. The only NL SS candidates in Lopez's tier are CJ Abrams and Elly De La Cruz, and there is room for all three on the roster if necessary. As long as the underachieving Mookie Betts does not throw a wrench into process by inexplicably win the fan vote, Lopez's case for a reserve spot is unimpeachable. View full article

Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers. These notes apply to the first game of Miami's road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Starting Lineup DH Liam Hicks (L) SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) 2B Xavier Edwards (S) LF Heriberto Hernández RF Owen Caissie (L) CF Jakob Marsee (L) C Joe Mack (L) 3B Javier Sanoja P Ryan Gusto Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking. Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead. Sunday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelist Kevin Barral. The following topics were covered: Sensational Jakob Marsee catch Max Meyer wins again, bolstering All-Star candidacy Heriberto Hernández raking his way to an expanded role Christopher Morel and Leo Jiménez providing no value Checking in on the crowded National League Wild Card race Previewing and predicting the next series against the Philadelphia Phillies You can find Fish Unfiltered and Fish On First LIVE on the Fish On First YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you get your pods. Our next FOF LIVE episode will be Wednesday at approximately 7:00 p.m. ET following the Marlins-Phillies series finale. View full article

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) 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. If you are not a SuperSub, please consider signing up here to support the FOF staff. Series preview notes Probable starting pitchers: RHP Ryan Gusto (MIA) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (PIT) on Monday RHP Tyler Phillips (MIA) vs. LHP Jesús Luzardo (PHI) on Tuesday RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. RHP Andrew Painter (PIT) on Wednesday The Marlins rank 20th in MLB with a 97 wRC+ and 10th in MLB with a 3.92 FIP. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games and have a 13-20 record on the road 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 Phillies rank 27th in MLB with a 90 wRC+ and second in MLB with a 3.59 FIP. They are 6-4in their last 10 games and have a 19-17 record at home this season. The following Phillies players are on the injured list: Kyle Backhus (15-day IL) and Adolis García (60-day IL). View full article

Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers. These notes apply to the third and final game of Miami's road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Starting Lineup 1B Liam Hicks (L) SS Otto Lopez DH Kyle Stowers (L) 2B Xavier Edwards (S) LF Heriberto Hernández RF Owen Caissie (L) CF Jakob Marsee (L) C Joe Mack (L) 3B Connor Norby P Max Meyer Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers. These notes apply to the second game of Miami's road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Starting Lineup C Liam Hicks (L) DH Otto Lopez 2B Xavier Edwards (S) RF Kyle Stowers (L) LF Heriberto Hernández 3B Leo Jiménez CF Jakob Marsee (L) SS Javier Sanoja 1B Connor Norby P Lake Bachar (opener) Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers. These notes apply to the first game of Miami's road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Starting Lineup DH Liam Hicks (L) SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) 2B Xavier Edwards (S) LF Heriberto Hernández RF Owen Caissie (L) CF Jakob Marsee (L) C Joe Mack (L) 3B Javier Sanoja P Sandy Alcantara Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking. Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead. Thursday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelist Jeremiah Geiger. You can find Fish Unfiltered and Fish On First LIVE on the Fish On First YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you get your pods. Our next FOF LIVE episode will be Sunday at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET following the Marlins-Pirates series finale. View full article

Here are the latest Miami Marlins game notes, produced by the Marlins communications department and relayed to our loyal readers. These notes apply to the third and final game of Miami's home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Starting Lineup DH Liam Hicks (L) SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) 2B Xavier Edwards (S) 3B Javier Sanoja RF Owen Caissie (L) CF Jakob Marsee (L) C Joe Mack (L) LF Esteury Ruiz P Tyler Phillips Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)