Marlins enter All-Star break in playoff position despite recent struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Miami Marlins head into the All-Star break at 52-45, holding a one-game lead for the National League's final Wild Card spot. Despite being swept by the Cleveland Guardians to conclude the first half, manager Clayton McCullough acknowledged the team's impressive turnaround from last season. The Marlins struggled offensively, scoring only five runs over their last three games. The team looks to improve in the second half of the season when they resume play against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 17.
- •Marlins swept by Guardians to end the first half.
- •Miami scored just five runs over three games.
- •They hold a one-game lead for the NL Wild Card.
- •Team resumes play on July 17 against the Brewers.
- •Marlins expected to add strategically before the trade deadline.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Marlins Stumble Into Break but Remain in Control of Wild Card Race
"Despite being swept to close the first half, Miami enters the All-Star break at 52-45 with a one-game lead for the National League's final Wild Card spot and plenty of optimism for the stretch run.
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