Miami Marlins
· 2026-06-29
The Miami Marlins are looking to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals with Tyler Phillips starting on the mound.
The Marlins have been flourishing with the smallest payroll in baseball, relying on rookies and younger players.
The Marlins are currently 7th in the National League with a 44-40 record, having lost their last game 2-1 to the Cardinals on June 28.
They have a chance to move up the standings with a win.
The team's pitching staff has been strong, holding the Cardinals to just one combined run in the first two games.
Otto Lopez has been one of the best bats in baseball, hitting .327 in the last month with an OPS of .868.
He's also been good at stealing bases, along with Jakob Marsee, Esteury Ruiz, and Xavier Edwards.
The Marlins have the most stolen bags in baseball, showcasing their speed nearly every day.
The Marlins are trending in the right direction, but they still have a lot of baseball left to play.
They're a little behind in the division race, with the Philadelphia Phillies six games ahead.
But with players like Lopez and Phillips, they have a chance to make a push for the playoffs.
The Marlins are looking to build on their momentum and make a run for the wild card spot.
And with their current record, they're in a good position to do so.
But they'll need to keep winning, starting with the game against the Cardinals.
So far, the Marlins have been able to overcome their lack of payroll with strong team play.
They're a team to watch in the second half of the season.
The Marlins are looking to make a statement with a sweep of the Cardinals.