What is the Miami Marlins record in 2026?

The Miami Marlins are 11-12, 2nd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Marlins today?

Chris Paddack (0-3, 5.59 ERA) vs Dustin May (2-2, 6.98 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Marlins game on today?

Today's game airs on Cardinals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Miami Marlins News & Updates

April 21, 2026

The Miami Marlins were 11-12, 2nd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Miami Marlins downed the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 at loanDepot park.

Marlins Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

The signals are split. A 2-run win last night helps the cause. Pulling the other way, going 3-4 lately. That drags everything down.

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Marlins Game on April 21

Opponent:	St. Louis Cardinals (13-9)
Location:	loanDepot park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chris Paddack (0-3, 5.59 ERA) vs Dustin May (2-2, 6.98 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Cardinals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph

Marlins Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Miami Marlins downed the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 at loanDepot park.

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

Highlights

Liam Hicks went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Agustín Ramírez went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Marlins Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	16	7	.696		W6
Marlins	11	12	.478	5.0	W2
Nationals	10	13	.435	6.0	L1
Phillies	8	14	.364	7.5	L6
Mets	7	15	.318	8.5	L11

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	4	.338	.929	21
28 Kyle Stowers	0	.500	1.292	0
6 Otto Lopez	3	.337	.945	11

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
23 Max Meyer	1-0	3.96	1.24	25.0
22 Sandy Alcantara	2-2	3.06	1.05	35.1
39 Eury Pérez	2-1	4.15	1.35	26.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
34 Liam Hicks	6 hits, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
84 Lake Bachar	6.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games
39 Eury Pérez	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Marlins News

The Miami Marlins managed to snap a rough stretch by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3, but don’t let the win obscure the larger issues at play. Despite the victory, the Marlins have been their own worst enemy this season, plagued by mistakes that raise concerns about the team's long-term direction. In a surprising move, contact hitter Xavier Edwards was slotted into the cleanup spot, showcasing the team's desperation for offensive spark. Meanwhile, the Marlins are also adapting their strategies to combat the increase in stolen bases, evidenced during their recent games. As they sit at 10-12 with a concerning -7 run differential over the last week, it’s clear the Marlins have to find a way to turn potential into consistent performance. Their next challenge will be to maintain momentum and clean up their play against the Cardinals again.

Sources

Marlinmaniac

What fans should make of Miami Marlins many mistakes so far this season

The Miami Marlins have spent a lot of time beating themselves so far this season. Is that all about rust, or is this a sign of a bigger problem for the organization?

MLB.com

Edwards becomes X-factor in first career start batting cleanup

MIAMI -- Xavier Edwards … slugger? The Marlins caused double takes by inserting contact hitter Edwards into the cleanup spot of Monday night’s 5-3 victory over the Cardinals at loanDepot park.

MLB.com

Balk talk: Marlins experimenting with pickoff positioning

MIAMI – Stolen bases have increased over the past three seasons due to the 2023 rule changes, so it’s only natural that clubs would try to strategize ways to contain the running game. Two similar examples arose last week, including during the Marlins’ 5-3 victory over the Brewers on Sunday

Yahoo Sports

Jordan Walker Extends Hit Streak to 15, But Marlins Beat Cardinals 5-3

Michael McGreevy did not have his best stuff Monday night and the Miami Marlins took advantage of his mistakes beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3, but Jordan Walker did extend his hitting streak to 15 games. Monday night’s game began as a pitcher’s duel. The Cardinals missed a golden opportunity to score in the top […]

Yahoo Sports

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins Monday Night

The St. Louis Cardinals road trip continues as they do battle with the Miami Marlins Monday night at LoanDepot Park. Michael McGreevy (1-1 with a 2.49 ERA) will start for the Cardinals while Max Meyer (1-0 with a 4.12 ERA) will be on the mound for the Marlins. First pitch scheduled for 5:40pm central time.

Marlins Upcoming Schedule

The Miami Marlins visit the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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