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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 road series against the New York Mets. Starting Lineup DH Liam Hicks (L) 2B Xavier Edwards (S) SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) RF Griffin Conine (L) LF Heriberto Hernández CF Jakob Marsee (L) C Joe Mack (L) 3B Javier Sanoja P Janson Junk 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 New York Mets. Starting Lineup DH Liam Hicks (L) 2B Xavier Edwards (S) SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) LF Heriberto Hernández RF Griffin Conine (L) CF Jakob Marsee (L) 3B Graham Pauley (L) C Joe Mack (L) P Eury Pérez Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

Sorry for the delay! This prediction time page was scheduled to publish last night, but I accidentally had it labeled as "hidden" so nobody could see it until now 😅 As a courtesy, I will extend the submission deadline all the way through the final out of tonight's game.

SuperSubs, comment below with your Prediction Time picks: 1. How many games will the Marlins win in this series? (four-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 Eury Pérez (MIA) vs. RHP Nolan McLean (NYM) on Thursday RHP Janson Junk (MIA) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (NYM) on Friday RHP Tyler Phillips (MIA) vs. LHP Zac Thornton (NYM) on Saturday TBA (MIA) vs. TBA (NYM) on Sunday The Marlins rank 16th in MLB with a 100 wRC+ and 12th in MLB with a 4.05 FIP. They are 3-7 in their last 10 games and have a 21-31 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), Josh Ekness (60-day IL), Ronny Henriquez (60-day IL), William Kempner (15-day IL), Adam Mazur (60-day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL) and Robby Snelling (60-day IL). The Mets rank 24th in MLB with a 94 wRC+ and 11th in MLB with a 4.02 FIP. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have a 24-31 record at home this season. The following Mets players are on the injured list: Reed Garrett (60-day IL), Justin Hagenman (60-day IL), Clay Holmes (60-day IL), Tylor Megill (60-day IL), Dedniel Núnez (60-day IL), Juan Soto (10-day IL), Mark Vientos (10-day IL) and Austin Warren (15-day IL). View full article

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. Wednesday's show was hosted by Jeremiah Geiger and featured panelists Ely Sussman and Sean Millerick. The following topics were covered: Griffin Conine's late-game heroics against the Phillies Sandy Alcantara's unique place in Marlins history How the Marlins should approach the trade deadline Reports of them "listening" on Otto Lopez, Liam Hicks and others Previewing and predicting the next series against the New York Mets 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 on Sunday at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET following the Marlins-Mets 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 Philadelphia Phillies. Starting Lineup SS Otto Lopez LF Heriberto Hernández 1B Liam Hicks (L) 2B Xavier Edwards (S) RF Javier Sanoja 3B Leo Jiménez DH Kyle Stowers (L) CF Esteury Ruiz C Brian Navarreto P Ryan Gusto 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 home series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Starting Lineup SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) LF Heriberto Hernández 2B Xavier Edwards (S) DH Liam Hicks (L) RF Griffin Conine (L) CF Jakob Marsee (L) 3B Graham Pauley (L) C Joe Mack (L) P Sandy Alcantara Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

Just under one week away from the MLB trade deadline, Miami Marlins insider Craig Mish summarized the club's current approach during Monday's television pregame show: "I think there clearly is a pivot for the Marlins at this point. I don't expect them to be flat-out sellers—that I do not expect. But I also don't believe they will be buying any players for right now. Any trades that they potentially will make I believe will be for the future. "If you're asking if any players could be traded from this year's team, I still think it's to be determined. You have to look at players that are on expiring contracts at the end of this season. A lot of teams are gonna certainly call regardless of the outcome of this season on Pete Fairbanks. He has an expiring contract at the end of the season. Somebody could certainly take a shot on him at the end of the year. Whether or not he gets traded, I don't know the answer." "But as far as players on this team, we have to stop talking about Sandy Alcantara being traded! He's not going to be traded. And there are a lot of players on this team...Eury Pérez, Max Meyer, Joe Mack—these are cornerstone-type players. I believe they will be with this team through the deadline and through the future." Perhaps this is reading too much into it, but Otto Lopez—the Marlins' best player this season by any measure who's under club control through 2029—was not included among Mish's cornerstone guys. Vague rumors began circulating earlier in the day that the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are inquiring about Lopez's availability. Needless to say, it would be exceptionally expensive for another team to acquire the All-Star shortstop given his combination of on-field production and contract status. Following the TV segment, Mish added that left-hander Braxton Garrett is a trade candidate to "keep a close eye on." Repeatedly passed over for call-up opportunities this summer, Garrett has thrived with Triple-A Jacksonville, as Kevin Barral and I discussed on Fish Unfiltered. Kevin included Garrett in his Liam Hicks mock trade article and I included him in my own Heriberto Hernández mock. View full rumor

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 Philadelphia Phillies. Starting Lineup SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) LF Heriberto Hernández 2B Xavier Edwards (S) DH Liam Hicks (L) RF Griffin Conine (L) 3B Javier Sanoja C Joe Mack (L) CF Jakob Marsee (L) P Tyler Phillips Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

A decades-long obsession has turned into an official partnership. I am thrilled to announce that Fish On First is now a Baseball Reference Brand Ambassador! Throughout my entire career covering the Miami Marlins and for many years prior to that as an avid baseball fan, BR has been—without exaggeration—my most-visited website. All year-round, there is a tab on my browser reserved for BR so that I can immediately pull up an MLB or MiLB player's page, check league leaderboards or run an obscure Stathead query (save 20% on an annual subscription when you enter discount code FOF at checkout). From the beginning, this research tool has been absolutely indispensable to FOF, elevating the quality of our original articles and social media posts with good, bad and goofy Marlins stats discovered through BR and Stathead. As a Brand Ambassador, I'm proud to highlight the vast variety of information that's accessible to you. Even right now, when the vibes around the Fish are as rancid as could be, you will find great insights and entertainment within the pages of Baseball Reference. Also, collaborating with them moving forward will introduce more fans to our comprehensive Marlins coverage. Thanks again to the BR community for welcoming FOF. View full rumor

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 Tyler Phillips (MIA) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (PHI) on Monday RHP Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. RHP Aaron Nola (PHI) on Tuesday TBA (MIA) vs. LHP Jesús Luzardo (PHI) on Wednesday The Marlins rank 15th in MLB with a 100 wRC+ and 12th in MLB with a 4.06 FIP. They are 1-9 in their last 10 games and have a 32-22 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), Adam Mazur (60-day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL) and Robby Snelling (60-day IL). The Phillies rank 29th in MLB with a 90 wRC+ and fifth in MLB with a 3.81 FIP. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games and have a 29-22 record on the road this season. The following Phillies players are on the injured list: Tanner Banks (60-day IL), Adolis García (60-day IL), Brad Keller (60-day IL), Rafael Marchán (10-day IL), Johan Rojas (60-day IL), Garrett Stubbs (10-day IL) and Lou Trivino (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 home series against the San Diego Padres. The Marlins are on the verge of setting a new franchise record for longest losing streak. Starting Lineup SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) LF Heriberto Hernández 2B Xavier Edwards (S) DH Liam Hicks (L) RF Griffin Conine (L) CF Esteury Ruiz 3B Graham Pauley (L) C Joe Mack (L) P Janson Junk 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 home series against the San Diego Padres. Starting Lineup SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) LF Heriberto Hernández 2B Xavier Edwards (S) C Liam Hicks (L) 3B Javier Sanoja DH Griffin Conine (L) RF Esteury Ruiz CF Jakob Marsee (L) P Eury Pérez Click HERE to download the full game notes (preview below)

You cannot ascribe a baseball team's success or failure to any individual player. Take Heriberto Hernández, for example. The Miami Marlins outfielder is playing the best ball of his major league career right now and his reps have gone up accordingly. Over the last 10 games in particular, Hernández has played every single inning while slashing .325/.357/.600. The Marlins have lost all 10 of those games. This agonizing streak has complicated the Marlins' trade deadline approach. The team has malfunctioned in so many areas simultaneously that it's difficult to foresee them behaving as traditional buyers—there aren't enough quality players on the market to address everything. During these turbulent times, president of baseball operations Peter Bendix may lean into his mantra of simply extracting good value whenever it's available. In that case, Bendix ought to be listening carefully on Hernández. Less than two years ago, the Marlins signed Hernández as a minor league free agent. Less than three months ago, Hernández was demoted to Triple-A Jacksonville due to awful offensive performance. This is a very volatile asset. The upcoming deadline appears to be Miami's opportunity to sell high on the 26-year-old. Bert's hot streak far predates the losing streak—it goes all the way back to when he was recalled from Jacksonville on May 7. He owns a 148 wRC+ since then, which leads the Marlins and ranks 18th across MLB among players with at least 150 plate appearances. Even that understates Hernández's appeal, because most of the 17 names ahead of him are completely untouchable (Yordan Alvarez, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Junior Caminero, Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani, Nick Kurtz, etc.). For teams seeking an immediate boost to their run production against left-handed pitching, Hernández ought to be near the top of their wish list. Not even eligible for arbitration yet, Hernández's salary is just a hair above the MLB minimum. He is potentially under club control all the way through the 2031 season. But as mentioned above, he's volatile. Although his quality of contact has been terrific, he currently ranks in the ninth percentile among MLB hitters in whiff rate. There is a scenario in which pitchers around the league find a way to exploit that with his strikeout rate climbing as a result. Whenever weighing whether or not to move on from a player, the team's front office must consider what their internal replacements are. The Marlins have some legitimately intriguing right-handed power bats at Triple-A, most notably Kemp Alderman and Agustín Ramírez. Alderman, who has just learned to play first base in addition to the corner outfield spots, has little left to prove in the minors with a .293/.361/.546 slash line and 21 home runs in 84 AAA games dating back to last year. Hernández is blocking him. It is unusual for effective, pre-arb hitters to change teams in deadline deals. Coincidentally, the closest comp for Hernández in recent years is Jake Burger. The Marlins were on the other side of that equation, acquiring Burger from the Chicago White Sox in 2023. The cost was left-hander Jake Eder. As I revisited in this article, the Marlins won the trade. However, that shouldn't deter them from flipping the script if a borderline Top 100 MLB prospect with a plus-plus breaking ball is dangled in exchange for Hernández. If that is not ambitious enough for you, perhaps Hernández could help the Marlins plug a gaping hole in their current starting rotation. The Seattle Mariners match up well as a potential trade partner, with a rare surplus of starters and the need for another lefty masher. Who says no to a package of Hernández, Braxton Garrett and Brandon White (Fish On First #20 prospect) for Emerson Hancock? That would potentially allow the Marlins to thread the needle of selling high on Bert (and White) while adding enough rotation depth to stay in postseason contention. 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 home series against the San Diego Padres. Pregame roster moves: John King reinstated from the 15-day injured list; Zach Brzykcy optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville Starting Lineup SS Otto Lopez 1B Kyle Stowers (L) LF Heriberto Hernández 2B Xavier Edwards (S) DH Liam Hicks (L) RF Griffin Conine (L) CF Jakob Marsee (L) 3B Javier Sanoja C Joe Mack (L) P Ryan Gusto (opener) 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 panelists Isaac Azout, Nate Karzmer, Sean Millerick, Kevin Barral and Jeremiah Geiger. The following topics were covered: What's gone wrong for the Marlins during nine-game losing streak Dramatic decrease in playoff odds since streak began Jakob Marsee to see reduced playing time Braxton Garrett once again passed over for a potential call-up Who Marlins might make available if they pivot to selling Previewing and predicting the next series against the San Diego Padres 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 on Sunday at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET following the Marlins-Padres 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: 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). View full article