Key developments

1. Jul 27, 2026

   The Miami Marlins suffer a nine-game losing streak, straining their breakout season as an offensive slump sets in despite mostly steady pitching from Sandy Alcantara.

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2. Jul 27, 2026

   The Marlins remain undecided about buying or selling at the trade deadline despite payroll flexibility that would let them contend if they choose to buy.

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3. Jul 27, 2026

   The San Diego Padres sweep the slumping Marlins in Miami, extending San Diego's wild-card push as Miami's skid continues.

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Padres Sweep Marlins, Boost Wild-Card Hopes

The Padres and Marlins enter a key series amid slumps, with Miami carrying a nine-game losing streak and San Diego trying to halt a recent skid as they head to South Beach. The matchup features a mix of pitching rotations and notable hitters shaping the series’ urgency, from Padres’ rotation depth concerns to Miami’s offensive contributions in July.

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Marlins Slump Deepens as Trade Deadline Looms

Miami Marlins are undecided about whether to buy or sell at the MLB trade deadline, but would be poised to contend if they decide to buy, aided by ample payroll flexibility. Meanwhile, the team has suffered a nine-game skid that has threatened their breakthrough season, with a sputtering offense and key players like Xavier Edwards, Otto Lopez, and Liam Hicks contributing to the slump, though pitching has mostly held up and Sandy Alcantara shows effort.