What is the Miami Marlins record in 2026?

The Miami Marlins are 7-5, 2nd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Marlins today?

Max Meyer (0-0, 4.66 ERA) vs Rhett Lowder (1-0, 1.64 ERA). First pitch at 12:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Marlins game on today?

Today's game airs on Marlins.TV, Reds.TV. First pitch at 12:10 PM EDT.

Miami Marlins News & Updates

April 09, 2026

The Miami Marlins were 7-5, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins topped the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 at loanDepot park.

Marlins Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

last night's win

Hard to read this team right now. Won by 3 last night and the score reflects it. Pulling the other way, losing ground in the standings, now 2th.

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Marlins Game on April 09

Opponent:	Cincinnati Reds (8-4)
Location:	loanDepot park
First Pitch:	12:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Max Meyer (0-0, 4.66 ERA) vs Rhett Lowder (1-0, 1.64 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marlins.TV, Reds.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 38°F, Wind 3 mph

Marlins Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Miami Marlins topped the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 at loanDepot park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	4	9	2
	2	2	2	0	0	0	1	0		7	12	1

Highlights

Griffin Conine went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Connor Norby went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Marlins Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	8	5	.615		W2
Marlins	7	5	.583	0.5	W1
Mets	7	5	.583	0.5	L1
Phillies	6	6	.500	1.5	L2
Nationals	4	8	.333	3.5	L2

Miami Marlins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Marlins Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
34 Liam Hicks	3	.323	1.034	13
18 Griffin Conine	2	.300	1.041	4
9 Xavier Edwards	1	.400	.971	6

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
6 Otto Lopez	5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
22 Sandy Alcantara	9.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
30 Tyler Phillips	5.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Marlins News

The Marlins are currently grappling with a pressing Troy Johnston dilemma that highlights their struggles at the plate, particularly after last night's 3-6 loss to the Reds, dropping them to fourth in the division. With a 6-5 record, the hot bats of Liam Hicks and Owen Caissie, both hitting .296, offer a glimmer of hope, but inconsistency has plagued the team. The roster's blend of youth and inexperience means players like Griffin Conine and Connor Norby are not just fighting for wins but for their spots in the big leagues. As Kyle Stowers eyes a return from the injured list and considers a shift to first base, the Marlins need to make smart adjustments to turn their lukewarm start into a hot streak.

Sources

Marlinmaniac

Miami Marlins do have a Troy Johnston problem- just not the one being talked about

No doubt about it- the Miami Marlins have themselves a Troy Johnston problem. That much has been evidently clear all season long. In truth, it has been going o

MLB.com

Conine, Norby making the most of opportunity to stick in the big leagues

MIAMI -- A Marlins club full of relatively inexperienced players isn’t just trying to take down the opposition but also stick in the big leagues.

MLB.com

Could Stowers be a 1B option for Marlins upon return from IL?

MIAMI – Kyle Stowers might see an occasional position change once he returns from the injured list. Stowers, who was an All-Star and a National League Gold Glove finalist in left field in 2025, took part in first-base base drills prior to Tuesday and Wednesday's games at loanDepot park. He

Marlins Upcoming Schedule

The Miami Marlins visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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