← Return to FLSportsDesk.com
What changed

What Went Wrong? Mets Sweep Ends Marlins' Wild Card Push

Updated Sep 11 · 7:00 AM EDT · via Fish On First Podcast

Read the reporting →
Check out Live Scores across the StateLive Statewide Scoreboard →The Tortured Fan Index: Special Brand of Florida Misery. Ranked.Vote →
The team at a glance

Miami Marlins

Team deskMiami MarlinsFull report and sources below
Coverage2026Season as listed by the desk
Roster entries28Full personnel board below
Report sections8Open any section for the complete evidence

From the report’s saved schedule and roster. Live game status appears in the game widget.

The quick read

What matters now

The big picture

Miami is 72-75 with a +7 run differential, and the last six games are a 1-5 warning about where the race stands now.

Personnel

The top of this roster can win important games. The bottom of it is still being tested in them.

Performance

The Marlins win with movement and pressure, not overwhelming power.

What comes next

Miami is 72-75 with a +7 run differential, and the last six games are a 1-5 warning about where the race stands now.

01Team outlookThe complete editorial outlook and game-week context.
FLSportsDesk.com · The Read

FLSportsDesk.com Briefing

Miami is 72-75 with a +7 run differential, and the last six games are a 1-5 warning about where the race stands now.

Miami is 67-64 with a plus-21 run differential, almost exactly the profile of the team sitting eighth in the National League. That is encouraging because the record is not being propped up by a pile of lucky one-run wins. The six-game surge created a real opening, but Boston, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles will ask much harder questions than Washington did.

The record and run differential agree. Sandy Alcantara and Eury Pérez give Miami a chance in any series, Xavier Edwards keeps reaching base, and Kyle Stowers is back when the lineup needs another dangerous bat. This is still a modest offense with little room for a quiet week. The Phillies sweep showed how quickly the running game and contact approach can disappear against better pitching.

Reporting for this desk

Fish On First Podcast

What Went Wrong? Mets Sweep Ends Marlins' Wild Card Push

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 Isaac Azout. Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida, offerin

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

Kyle Stowers Returns, De Los Santos Demoted (Again), John King DFA'd & Appreciating Tommy Hutton

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 Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered: Kyle Stowers coming back Deyvison De Los Santos optioned John King designated for assignment Jack Ralston debuts Key takeaways from Marlins' sweep of Nationals Updated NL Wild Card race with five weeks left Pr

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

Zero Margin for Error: Marlins Clinging to Life in NL Wild Card Race

With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, Ely Sussman provides a detailed update on the Miami Marlins' pursuit of a National League Wild Card berth. That includes recapping what their playoff odds were at various points in the season, highlighting the key players whose performances have been particularly impactful (in either a positive or negative direction), looking ahead at the club's September schedule

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

Autopsy of Marlins' Losses in Philly & September Call-Up Candidates

The past three games were a painful reality check for the Miami Marlins. Although still far away from being mathematically eliminated from NL Wild Card contention, they tumbled to six games back of the rival Philadelphia Phillies. AJ Ramos, Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout discuss the factors that contributed most to the sweep, continued awesome stretches for Eury Pérez and Griffin Conine and Triple-A players who are mos

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Marlins Notes: Bender, Fairbanks, Meyer

The Marlins are hanging in the playoff race, currently four games back of the final Wild Card spot with three weeks to go. They don’t have a lot of margin for error, which makes it frustrating that right-hander Anthony Bender has seemingly hit a setback. Per the MLB.com injury tracker, he was scheduled to throw […]

REPORTED
Fish On First Podcast

Hall of Famer Josh Beckett & Marlins-Cubs Series Reaction

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 panelists Nate Karzmer, Sean Millerick and Marcel Sparks. The following topics were covered: Josh Beckett's Marlins Legends Hall of Fame induction Javier Sanoja capitalizing on everyday opportunity Fragile state of the bullpen NL Wild Card race updates 2025 Marlins

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Competitive position

72-75

0.490winning percentage through 147 regular-season games

Run differential: +7 · 654 scored · 647 allowed

What it means

Miami is only -3 games over .500. The +7 run differential says this remains a credible Wild Card team, but losing two of three to Boston showed how little margin for error remains.

The catch: The Washington sweep bought Miami an opening. Boston took most of it back before the 4-0 finale stopped the damage. The next road series now has to prove that one clean afternoon was more than temporary relief.

Next series

MLB regular season
vs Los Angeles DodgersFri Sep 11 · 7:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
9/11 - 7:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Los Angeles DodgersSat Sep 12 · 4:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
9/12 - 4:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Los Angeles DodgersSun Sep 13 · 1:40 PM ET · loanDepot park
9/13 - 1:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Arizona DiamondbacksMon Sep 14 · 9:40 PM ET · Chase Field
9/14 - 9:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Arizona DiamondbacksTue Sep 15 · 9:40 PM ET · Chase Field
9/15 - 9:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Arizona DiamondbacksWed Sep 16 · 9:40 PM ET · Chase Field
9/16 - 9:40 PM EDT
02Game center + scheduleMatchups, kickoff information and the season ahead.
FLSportsDesk.com · The Read

FLSportsDesk.com Briefing

Miami is 72-75 with a +7 run differential, and the last six games are a 1-5 warning about where the race stands now.

The Washington and Kansas City games are the part of the runway where the Marlins can bank wins. After that come the Cubs, Mets and Dodgers in succession. Playing those series at home helps, but home field does not soften three clubs with October-level talent.

Seven games against Washington and Kansas City give Miami a chance to create breathing room before the contenders arrive. There are no remaining games against Arizona in the visible slate. Miami cannot take the Wild Card spot directly; it has to keep winning and hope Arizona gives something back.

Reporting for this desk

MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Xavier Edwards Leaves Game Due To Possible Thumb Sprain

The Marlins scored six runs in the ninth inning to secure a 6-2 comeback win over the Nationals on Sunday, but may have lost one of their key players in the process. Second baseman Xavier Edwards left the game in the fifth inning due to an injury that “right now we’re thinking it’s a left […]

REPORTED
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Marlins Notes: Bender, Fairbanks, Meyer

The Marlins are hanging in the playoff race, currently four games back of the final Wild Card spot with three weeks to go. They don’t have a lot of margin for error, which makes it frustrating that right-hander Anthony Bender has seemingly hit a setback. Per the MLB.com injury tracker, he was scheduled to throw […]

REPORTED
Fish On First Podcast

Hall of Famer Josh Beckett & Marlins-Cubs Series Reaction

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 panelists Nate Karzmer, Sean Millerick and Marcel Sparks. The following topics were covered: Josh Beckett's Marlins Legends Hall of Fame induction Javier Sanoja capitalizing on everyday opportunity Fragile state of the bullpen NL Wild Card race updates 2025 Marlins

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

Make-or-Break Marlins Homestand; Leo Jiménez Finally Gone

Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead. Friday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Alex Krutchik and Sean Millerick. The following topics were covered: Leo Jiménez designated for assignment Heriberto Hernández's steady power production Graham Pauley, Deyvison De Los Santos getting opportunities NL Wild Card race updates Previewing and pr

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
SEASON CONTEXT Spring Training evaluates roles; only regular-season games move the record and Wild Card thesis.

Recent games

MLB regular season
at Kansas City RoyalsTue Sep 1 · 7:40 PM ET · Kauffman Stadium
6–3
MLB regular season
at Kansas City RoyalsWed Sep 2 · 7:40 PM ET · Kauffman Stadium
9–6
MLB regular season
at Kansas City RoyalsThu Sep 3 · 7:40 PM ET · Kauffman Stadium
3–7
MLB regular season
vs Chicago CubsFri Sep 4 · 7:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
1–6
MLB regular season
vs Chicago CubsSat Sep 5 · 4:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
5–6
MLB regular season
vs Chicago CubsSun Sep 6 · 1:40 PM ET · loanDepot park
10–3
MLB regular season
vs New York MetsMon Sep 7 · 1:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
4–9
MLB regular season
vs New York MetsTue Sep 8 · 6:40 PM ET · loanDepot park
5–7
MLB regular season
vs New York MetsWed Sep 9 · 6:40 PM ET · loanDepot park
14–15

Remaining schedule

MLB regular season
vs Los Angeles DodgersFri Sep 11 · 7:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
9/11 - 7:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Los Angeles DodgersSat Sep 12 · 4:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
9/12 - 4:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Los Angeles DodgersSun Sep 13 · 1:40 PM ET · loanDepot park
9/13 - 1:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Arizona DiamondbacksMon Sep 14 · 9:40 PM ET · Chase Field
9/14 - 9:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Arizona DiamondbacksTue Sep 15 · 9:40 PM ET · Chase Field
9/15 - 9:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Arizona DiamondbacksWed Sep 16 · 9:40 PM ET · Chase Field
9/16 - 9:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at San Diego PadresFri Sep 18 · 9:40 PM ET · Petco Park
9/18 - 9:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at San Diego PadresSat Sep 19 · 8:40 PM ET · Petco Park
9/19 - 8:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at San Diego PadresSun Sep 20 · 4:10 PM ET · Petco Park
9/20 - 4:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Chicago CubsTue Sep 22 · 7:40 PM ET · Wrigley Field
9/22 - 7:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Chicago CubsWed Sep 23 · 7:40 PM ET · Wrigley Field
9/23 - 7:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Chicago CubsThu Sep 24 · 2:20 PM ET · Wrigley Field
9/24 - 2:20 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Atlanta BravesFri Sep 25 · 7:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
9/25 - 7:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Atlanta BravesSat Sep 26 · 4:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
9/26 - 4:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Atlanta BravesSun Sep 27 · 3:10 PM ET · loanDepot park
9/27 - 3:10 PM EDT
03Intelligence + availabilityTeam news, availability and what it changes.
FLSportsDesk.com · The Read

FLSportsDesk.com Intelligence Assessment

Miami is 72-75 with a +7 run differential, and the last six games are a 1-5 warning about where the race stands now.

The Marlins are 67-64, two games behind Arizona and carrying a plus-21 run differential. That makes them slightly better than average, which is both the case for optimism and the reason for restraint. Kyle Stowers makes the lineup longer, but the closing schedule is unforgiving and Miami has no head-to-head chance to erase the Arizona gap. The season likely turns on how often Sandy Alcantara and Pérez can tilt the toughest series.

The standings, run differential and recent results all describe the same club: credible, competitive and good enough to stay in the race. An offense that depends on contact and speed can be muted by playoff-caliber pitching. The bullpen is also being rearranged while Pete Fairbanks carries a 6.02 ERA despite his 18 saves.

Reporting for this desk

Fish On First Podcast

Kyle Stowers Returns, De Los Santos Demoted (Again), John King DFA'd & Appreciating Tommy Hutton

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 Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered: Kyle Stowers coming back Deyvison De Los Santos optioned John King designated for assignment Jack Ralston debuts Key takeaways from Marlins' sweep of Nationals Updated NL Wild Card race with five weeks left Pr

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

What Went Wrong? Mets Sweep Ends Marlins' Wild Card Push

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 Isaac Azout. Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida, offerin

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

Hall of Famer Josh Beckett & Marlins-Cubs Series Reaction

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 panelists Nate Karzmer, Sean Millerick and Marcel Sparks. The following topics were covered: Josh Beckett's Marlins Legends Hall of Fame induction Javier Sanoja capitalizing on everyday opportunity Fragile state of the bullpen NL Wild Card race updates 2025 Marlins

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

Zero Margin for Error: Marlins Clinging to Life in NL Wild Card Race

With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, Ely Sussman provides a detailed update on the Miami Marlins' pursuit of a National League Wild Card berth. That includes recapping what their playoff odds were at various points in the season, highlighting the key players whose performances have been particularly impactful (in either a positive or negative direction), looking ahead at the club's September schedule

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
What tells us it can last

More than the record

Run differential, lineup depth, rotation innings, bullpen performance and the remaining opponents tell us whether Miami is built to hold its place.

October test

Path, not possibility

Being mathematically alive is not enough. Miami still has to win the right series with a roster capable of handling the closing schedule.

04Roster + depthThe full personnel board and sourced starting units where available.
FLSportsDesk.com · The Read

FLSportsDesk.com Briefing

The top of this roster can win important games. The bottom of it is still being tested in them.

Sandy Alcantara and Pérez give Miami two starters opponents would rather avoid. Kyle Stowers' return restores needed power, while Edwards' .363 on-base percentage gives the lineup a dependable table-setter. The uncomfortable part is the bullpen: Pete Fairbanks owns 18 saves, but his 6.02 ERA and negative WAR say the ninth inning has been far less secure than the save total suggests.

Miami has legitimate difference-makers in the rotation, Edwards has been its most valuable everyday player by WAR, and Stowers supplies the lineup's best established power. The available record does not establish the young outfielders or middle relievers as dependable major-league regulars yet. Calling the roster deep would get ahead of the evidence.

Reporting for this desk

Fish On First Podcast

Kyle Stowers Returns, De Los Santos Demoted (Again), John King DFA'd & Appreciating Tommy Hutton

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 Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered: Kyle Stowers coming back Deyvison De Los Santos optioned John King designated for assignment Jack Ralston debuts Key takeaways from Marlins' sweep of Nationals Updated NL Wild Card race with five weeks left Pr

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

Season-Saving Win? Marlins' 9th-Inning Comeback, Xavier Edwards Injury Scare & More

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 panelists Kevin Barral, Alex Krutchik and Jeremiah Geiger. The following topics were covered: After trailing 2-0 through eight innings on Sunday, Marlins rally for 6-2 win Otto Lopez climbs another spot on Marlins' all-time bWAR list Who plays second base if Xavier

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

What Went Wrong? Mets Sweep Ends Marlins' Wild Card Push

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 Isaac Azout. Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida, offerin

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Marlins Notes: Bender, Fairbanks, Meyer

The Marlins are hanging in the playoff race, currently four games back of the final Wild Card spot with three weeks to go. They don’t have a lot of margin for error, which makes it frustrating that right-hander Anthony Bender has seemingly hit a setback. Per the MLB.com injury tracker, he was scheduled to throw […]

REPORTED
Pitchers · 14 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#22Sandy AlcantaraSP31Active
#95Josh EknessRP24Active
#29Pete FairbanksRP32Active
#53Calvin FaucherRP30Active
#90Dax FultonRP24Active
#58Cade GibsonRP28Active
#65Ryan GustoSP27Active
#26Janson JunkSP30Active
#39Eury PerezSP23Active
#49Michael PetersenRP32Active
#30Tyler PhillipsRP28Active
#79Jack RalstonRP29Active
#38Victor VodnikRP26Active
#55Tyler ZuberRP31Active
Catchers · 2 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#80Joe MackC23Active
#64Brian NavarretoC31Active
Infielders · 6 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#63Deyvison De Los Santos3B23Active
#6Otto LopezSS27Active
#21Graham Pauley3B25Active
#8Javier Sanoja3B24Active
#68Jared SernaSS24Active
#28Kyle Stowers1B28Active
Outfielders · 5 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#17Owen CaissieRF24Active
#18Griffin ConineRF29Active
#13Heriberto HernandezLF26Active
#87Jakob MarseeCF25Active
#3Esteury RuizRF27Active
Designated Hitter · 1 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#50Agustin RamirezDH25Active
05Roster rules + transactionsThe rules and transactions shaping the roster.
FLSportsDesk.com · The Read

FLSportsDesk.com Briefing

The Marlins are managing the roster like a team in a race, even if they are not adding like one.

Kyle Stowers came up, Deyvison De Los Santos went down, John King was designated and Jack Ralston returned. Those are practical moves designed to keep the active roster useful and the bullpen fresh. They also show Miami solving problems internally rather than reaching outside the organization for a late upgrade.

The option and recall cycle preserves flexibility without disturbing the young, controllable core. Internal churn is not the same as improvement. Asking a debuting reliever to cover meaningful innings carries obvious risk.

Reporting for this desk

Fish On First Podcast

Kyle Stowers Returns, De Los Santos Demoted (Again), John King DFA'd & Appreciating Tommy Hutton

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 Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered: Kyle Stowers coming back Deyvison De Los Santos optioned John King designated for assignment Jack Ralston debuts Key takeaways from Marlins' sweep of Nationals Updated NL Wild Card race with five weeks left Pr

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Marlins Select Patrick Monteverde

The Marlins announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Patrick Monteverde from Triple-A Jacksonville and optioned fellow lefty Cade Gibson to Jacksonville in his place. Miami already had an open spot on the 40-man roster after designating left-handed reliever John King for assignment recently. Monteverde, 28, will bring some length to a taxed […]

REPORTED
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Marlins Release Leo Jimenez

The Marlins have moved on from veteran infielder Leo Jimenez. He’s been released, per his MLB.com transactions log. Jimenez was designated for assignment on Thursday. Miami acquired Jimenez from the Blue Jays shortly after Opening Day. The club sent infielder Dub Gleed and international bonus pool money back to Toronto. Jimenez had been DFAed by […]

REPORTED
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Marlins Release John King

Aug. 27: King cleared release waivers and is now a free agent, reports Isaac Azout of Fish On First. Aug. 26: King has been placed on release waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. That was inevitable after the DFA, as the southpaw could refuse a minor league assignment while retaining his salary after crossing […]

REPORTED
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Marlins Acquire Logan Driscoll

August 21: The Marlins selected Driscoll to the roster today and put Kempner on the 60-day injured list. August 19: Catcher Logan Driscoll has triggered an assignment clause in his minor league deal with the Rays and is headed to the Marlins, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Though the trade deadline has […]

REPORTED
Baseball operations

Control, options and opportunity cost

  • 26-man active roster and 40-man reserve list
  • Minor-league options control player movement
  • Injured-list placement creates temporary roster space
  • Arbitration and club control shape payroll timing
  • Trade, waiver and Rule 5 exposure affect asset value
MLB transaction glossary
Decision test

Present wins versus future value

Every promotion, DFA, trade and innings decision is graded against the Wild Card race, player development and the club-control window.

06Standings + rankingsThe division or conference race and national context.
FLSportsDesk.com · The Read

FLSportsDesk.com Briefing

Miami owns the final NL playoff position today, and almost none of the cushion that wording implies.

The Marlins are one game ahead of St. Louis and two behind Arizona. Their plus-21 run differential is better than either club's, which gives the race some substance. But without another game against Arizona, every night has two scoreboards: Miami's and the Diamondbacks'.

Miami's record, seed and run differential all place it squarely in the Wild Card pack rather than on its fringe. A bad week can erase the entire margin, and the tiebreaker picture is not established in the supplied data.

Reporting for this desk

Fish On First Podcast

Autopsy of Marlins' Losses in Philly & September Call-Up Candidates

The past three games were a painful reality check for the Miami Marlins. Although still far away from being mathematically eliminated from NL Wild Card contention, they tumbled to six games back of the rival Philadelphia Phillies. AJ Ramos, Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout discuss the factors that contributed most to the sweep, continued awesome stretches for Eury Pérez and Griffin Conine and Triple-A players who are mos

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

What Went Wrong? Mets Sweep Ends Marlins' Wild Card Push

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 Isaac Azout. Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida, offerin

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Marlins Notes: Bender, Fairbanks, Meyer

The Marlins are hanging in the playoff race, currently four games back of the final Wild Card spot with three weeks to go. They don’t have a lot of margin for error, which makes it frustrating that right-hander Anthony Bender has seemingly hit a setback. Per the MLB.com injury tracker, he was scheduled to throw […]

REPORTED
Fish On First Podcast

Zero Margin for Error: Marlins Clinging to Life in NL Wild Card Race

With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, Ely Sussman provides a detailed update on the Miami Marlins' pursuit of a National League Wild Card berth. That includes recapping what their playoff odds were at various points in the season, highlighting the key players whose performances have been particularly impactful (in either a positive or negative direction), looking ahead at the club's September schedule

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

Kyle Stowers Returns, De Los Santos Demoted (Again), John King DFA'd & Appreciating Tommy Hutton

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 Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered: Kyle Stowers coming back Deyvison De Los Santos optioned John King designated for assignment Jack Ralston debuts Key takeaways from Marlins' sweep of Nationals Updated NL Wild Card race with five weeks left Pr

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
National League

Wild Card context

ClubWLPCTGBDIFF
San Francisco Giants6285.42229-72
Colorado Rockies5591.37735.5-154
Milwaukee Brewers9156.619-+172
Los Angeles Dodgers8957.6101.5+169
Atlanta Braves8661.5855+110
Philadelphia Phillies8265.5589+37
Chicago Cubs8166.55110+128
San Diego Padres7868.53412.5+17
Arizona Diamondbacks7869.53113-1
Pittsburgh Pirates7473.50317+36
Miami Marlins7275.49019+7
St. Louis Cardinals7275.49019-12
Cincinnati Reds6977.47321.5-122
New York Mets6878.46622.5-40
Washington Nationals6781.45324.50
07PerformancePerformance measures, baselines and supporting evidence.
FLSportsDesk.com · The Read

FLSportsDesk.com Briefing

The Marlins win with movement and pressure, not overwhelming power.

Miami is hitting .249 with a .326 on-base percentage, 133 homers and 132 steals. Edwards leads the everyday group with 3.1 WAR and a .363 on-base percentage; Kyle Stowers supplies the thump with a .462 slugging percentage and 16 homers. That produces 4.37 runs per game, enough to support good pitching, but not enough to survive many empty innings. The actual run total closely tracks the underlying production, so there is no obvious reservoir of bad luck waiting to correct itself.

The running game is efficient, the contact is useful and the offense has produced about what its inputs say it should. The low walk rate leaves too much dependent on hits falling. Better staffs can take away the running game and force Miami to create damage with power it does not consistently possess.

HOW WE READ THE MARLINS Player lines tell us who is carrying the season; team totals tell us whether it can last. We put average and ERA beside on-base skill, power, strikeout and walk rates, defense and opponent quality, and we do not let one hot series rewrite a 162-game profile.
VERIFIED DATA SOURCES ESPN detailed metrics; core game and run totals cross-verified against the official MLB Stats API. Open the official MLB feed.

Players shaping the season

Kyle Stowers
1B · 2026

Kyle Stowers

.244AVG.332OBP.468SLG.800OPS19HR60RBI1SB1.3WAR
Jakob Marsee
CF · 2026

Jakob Marsee

.224AVG.341OBP.341SLG.682OPS9HR36RBI22SB1.2WAR
Eury Perez
SP · 2026

Eury Perez

7W11L3.94ERA1.24WHIP139.1IP150K0SV1.3WAR

Reporting for this desk

Fish On First Podcast

Autopsy of Marlins' Losses in Philly & September Call-Up Candidates

The past three games were a painful reality check for the Miami Marlins. Although still far away from being mathematically eliminated from NL Wild Card contention, they tumbled to six games back of the rival Philadelphia Phillies. AJ Ramos, Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout discuss the factors that contributed most to the sweep, continued awesome stretches for Eury Pérez and Griffin Conine and Triple-A players who are mos

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Fish On First Podcast

Hall of Famer Josh Beckett & Marlins-Cubs Series Reaction

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 panelists Nate Karzmer, Sean Millerick and Marcel Sparks. The following topics were covered: Josh Beckett's Marlins Legends Hall of Fame induction Javier Sanoja capitalizing on everyday opportunity Fragile state of the bullpen NL Wild Card race updates 2025 Marlins

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Marlins Release Leo Jimenez

The Marlins have moved on from veteran infielder Leo Jimenez. He’s been released, per his MLB.com transactions log. Jimenez was designated for assignment on Thursday. Miami acquired Jimenez from the Blue Jays shortly after Opening Day. The club sent infielder Dub Gleed and international bonus pool money back to Toronto. Jimenez had been DFAed by […]

REPORTED
MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins

Xavier Edwards Leaves Game Due To Possible Thumb Sprain

The Marlins scored six runs in the ninth inning to secure a 6-2 comeback win over the Nationals on Sunday, but may have lost one of their key players in the process. Second baseman Xavier Edwards left the game in the fifth inning due to an injury that “right now we’re thinking it’s a left […]

REPORTED

Team profile

Team Games Played147Batting
At Bats4895Batting
Hits1219Batting
Runs Batted In625Batting
Home Runs151Batting
Stolen Bases149Batting
Batting Average.249Batting
Runs654Batting
Doubles228Batting
Triples32Batting
Total Bases1964Batting
Walks505Batting
Strikeouts1207Batting
On Base Percentage.327Batting
Slugging Percentage.401Batting
OBP Pct + SLG Pct.728Batting
Games Played147Batting
Games Started147Batting
Hit By Pitch84Batting
Wins Above Replacement0.0Batting
Offensive Wins Above Replacement0.0Batting
Caught Stealing43Batting
Is Qualified1Batting
Runs Created667.1Batting
Runs Created Per 27 Outs4.6Batting
Walks Per Plate Appearance.091Batting
Walk To Strikeout Ratio0.42Batting
Isolated Power.152Batting
Secondary Average.277Batting
Pitches Per Plate Appearance3.82Batting
Extra Base Hits411Batting
Plate Appearances5550Batting
At Bats Per Home Run32.4Batting
Sacrifice Hit21Batting
Sacrifice Flies44Batting
Team Games Played147Pitching
Quality Starts46Pitching
Wins72Pitching
Losses75Pitching
Saves31Pitching
Holds80Pitching
Hits1145Pitching
08Reporting + sourcesThe reporting and source links behind the desk.
Marlins reporting

News and reporting

  • 'The ball just jumps off his bat': Nimmala posts first 2-HR game amidst Double-A hot streak - MLB.com
    Miami Marlins / MLB.com · OFFICIAL

    'The ball just jumps off his bat': Nimmala posts first 2-HR game amidst Double-A hot streak MLB.com

  • Watch AAA Marlins right now on the teams MLB page!
    r/MiamiMarlins · CHATTER

    https://www.mlb.com/marlins GO THERE and watch FREE NOW! submitted by /u/ThaJackal1977 [link] [comments]

  • What Went Wrong? Mets Sweep Ends Marlins' Wild Card Push
    Fish On First Podcast · REPORTED_ANALYSIS

    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 Isaac Azout. Shop now at Fabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida, offerin

  • Javier Sanoja is more than a utility player for Marlins
    r/MiamiMarlins · CHATTER

    submitted by /u/northdakotact [link] [comments]

  • What a time to be alive... And then it wasn't
    r/MiamiMarlins · CHATTER

    In 2003, I was in 5th grade and I had no interest in baseball as a kid. But when the Marlins won the wildcard, my mom of all people was glued to the TV, so I joined her. She taught me the game during that whole run, thanks to her I witnessed the cubs "catching hell", Alex Gonzalez's walk off, rookie Miguel Cabrera homer off the rocket, Mr. Marlins assist, D-Train, Beckettz so many other moments. We brought out the po

More reporting (25)
  • Fun differential
    r/MiamiMarlins · CHATTER

    Well this season was shit BUT at least our run differential is likely to be much better than last year (-89) or even positive. Moral victories are the only ones we have left to count so I'm seeing this as an improvement in competitiveness from the team. We lost a bunch of close games rather than getting stomped. submitted by /u/bored1492 [link] [comments]

  • Sketch after every Marlins game, Marlins get swept by the Mets (147/162)
    r/MiamiMarlins · CHATTER

    check me out on Twitter -> markymxrk_ submitted by /u/djmarcus01 [link] [comments]

  • Marlins reactivate Pete Fairbanks from IL; Bradley Blalock optioned to Jacksonville
    r/MiamiMarlins · CHATTER

    submitted by /u/FreshFish_305 [link] [comments]

  • Ryan impresses in organizational debut, could pitch for Tigers this month - MLB.com
    Miami Marlins / MLB.com · OFFICIAL

    Ryan impresses in organizational debut, could pitch for Tigers this month MLB.com

  • This team is 19-33 since July 9th….
    r/MiamiMarlins · CHATTER

    And it’s gonna get uglier with upcoming series against the Dodgers, Braves, Cubs, D-Backs, and Padres. Curious to see where they will go next year, if there is a next year. Sure, our farm is ranked 10th, but still behind the Dodgers, Brewers, Giants, Cardinals, and Nationals. I say it’s time to fire Bendix and Kapler submitted by /u/Prestigious_Bag_428 [link] [comments]

  • Sketch after every Marlins game, it's Billy, oh Billy, those playoff hopes were silly! (146/162)
    r/MiamiMarlins · CHATTER

    twitter -> markymxrk_ | 25% off EVERYTHING all labor day week <3 submitted by /u/djmarcus01 [link] [comments]

  • Marlins fall to Mets, 9-4, in first of 3-game series - sun-sentinel.com
    South Florida local desk · REPORTED

    Marlins fall to Mets, 9-4, in first of 3-game series sun-sentinel.com

  • Marlins Notes: Bender, Fairbanks, Meyer
    MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins · REPORTED

    The Marlins are hanging in the playoff race, currently four games back of the final Wild Card spot with three weeks to go. They don’t have a lot of margin for error, which makes it frustrating that right-hander Anthony Bender has seemingly hit a setback. Per the MLB.com injury tracker, he was scheduled to throw […]

  • D-backs’ Lawlar, Padres’ De Vries headline April's Minor League Players of the Month - MLB.com
    Miami Marlins / MLB.com · OFFICIAL

    D-backs’ Lawlar, Padres’ De Vries headline April's Minor League Players of the Month MLB.com

  • Marlins ride Eury's arm, Agustín's bat to 4th straight series win - MLB.com
    Miami Marlins / MLB.com · OFFICIAL

    Marlins ride Eury's arm, Agustín's bat to 4th straight series win MLB.com

  • Hall of Famer Josh Beckett & Marlins-Cubs Series Reaction
    Fish On First Podcast · REPORTED_ANALYSIS

    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 panelists Nate Karzmer, Sean Millerick and Marcel Sparks. The following topics were covered: Josh Beckett's Marlins Legends Hall of Fame induction Javier Sanoja capitalizing on everyday opportunity Fragile state of the bullpen NL Wild Card race updates 2025 Marlins

  • Marlins Release Leo Jimenez
    MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins · REPORTED

    The Marlins have moved on from veteran infielder Leo Jimenez. He’s been released, per his MLB.com transactions log. Jimenez was designated for assignment on Thursday. Miami acquired Jimenez from the Blue Jays shortly after Opening Day. The club sent infielder Dub Gleed and international bonus pool money back to Toronto. Jimenez had been DFAed by […]

  • Make-or-Break Marlins Homestand; Leo Jiménez Finally Gone
    Fish On First Podcast · REPORTED_ANALYSIS

    Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead. Friday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Alex Krutchik and Sean Millerick. The following topics were covered: Leo Jiménez designated for assignment Heriberto Hernández's steady power production Graham Pauley, Deyvison De Los Santos getting opportunities NL Wild Card race updates Previewing and pr

  • Stowers (hamstring) exits game as Marlins can't finish sweep of Royals - MLB.com
    Miami Marlins / MLB.com · OFFICIAL

    Stowers (hamstring) exits game as Marlins can't finish sweep of Royals MLB.com

  • Marlins Designate Leo Jiménez For Assignment
    MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins · REPORTED

    The Marlins announced that they have recalled infielder Deyvison De Los Santos and designated fellow infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment. Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reported the moves prior to the official announcement. The Fish acquired Jiménez from the Blue Jays at the start of this season, after Toronto had designated him for assignment. Miami sent […]

  • Joe Mack Interview: Inside His Remarkable Rookie Season
    Fish On First Podcast · REPORTED_ANALYSIS

    With September underway, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman discuss where the Miami Marlins stand in the National League Wild Card race. They analyze the usage of the club's starting pitchers, recent call-ups of Jared Serna and Graham Pauley, and how Leo Jiménez has stuck around all season despite such poor production. Then, Joe Mack joins Kevin and Isaac for an exclusive interview. Mack reflects on his develo

  • In 6th stint with Marlins this year, Pauley returns for career night at plate - MLB.com
    Miami Marlins / MLB.com · OFFICIAL

    In 6th stint with Marlins this year, Pauley returns for career night at plate MLB.com

  • 'Three true outcomes' profile for Marlins' No. 13 prospect generating one special player - MLB.com
    Miami Marlins / MLB.com · OFFICIAL

    'Three true outcomes' profile for Marlins' No. 13 prospect generating one special player MLB.com

  • Marlins Recall Jared Serna For MLB Debut
    MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins · REPORTED

    The Marlins announced that infielder Xavier Edwards has been placed on the ten-day injured list with a left thumb sprain. Manager Clayton McCullough said yesterday that Edwards was likely dealing with a thumb sprain, as MLBTR covered. Infielder Jared Serna has been recalled to take his place on the active roster and will be making […]

  • As August ends, Marlins seek spark in Wild Card pursuit - MLB.com
    Miami Marlins / MLB.com · OFFICIAL

    As August ends, Marlins seek spark in Wild Card pursuit MLB.com

  • Season-Saving Win? Marlins' 9th-Inning Comeback, Xavier Edwards Injury Scare & More
    Fish On First Podcast · REPORTED_ANALYSIS

    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 panelists Kevin Barral, Alex Krutchik and Jeremiah Geiger. The following topics were covered: After trailing 2-0 through eight innings on Sunday, Marlins rally for 6-2 win Otto Lopez climbs another spot on Marlins' all-time bWAR list Who plays second base if Xavier

  • Xavier Edwards Leaves Game Due To Possible Thumb Sprain
    MLB Trade Rumors - Marlins · REPORTED

    The Marlins scored six runs in the ninth inning to secure a 6-2 comeback win over the Nationals on Sunday, but may have lost one of their key players in the process. Second baseman Xavier Edwards left the game in the fifth inning due to an injury that “right now we’re thinking it’s a left […]

  • Zero Margin for Error: Marlins Clinging to Life in NL Wild Card Race
    Fish On First Podcast · REPORTED_ANALYSIS

    With only four weeks remaining in the regular season, Ely Sussman provides a detailed update on the Miami Marlins' pursuit of a National League Wild Card berth. That includes recapping what their playoff odds were at various points in the season, highlighting the key players whose performances have been particularly impactful (in either a positive or negative direction), looking ahead at the club's September schedule