Marlins Finished Season Without Playoff Berth
The team concludes its 30th season this weekend at home against the Braves.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Baseball
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The Miami Marlins have finished their 30th consecutive season without securing a playoff berth. While the postseason is out of reach, individual players are working to lock in league-leading statistical honors during the final three-game series.
Why it matters
The final homestand represents a milestone for franchise history and the end of an era for local broadcasting. Attention now turns to the team's ability to reach a .500 record should they sweep the upcoming Braves series.
Otto Lopez currently leads the National League with 188 hits, holding a narrow margin over Luis Arraez and Fernando Tatis. Javier Sanoja has also maintained a strong .339 batting average since August 1.
The players
Sandy Alcantara
The Marlins starting pitcher who concluded his season with 213 innings pitched across 33 starts.
Otto Lopez
The Marlins player currently leading the National League with 188 hits.
Javier Sanoja
The versatile infielder who recorded a 22-game on-base streak and played at five different defensive positions.
Tommy Hutton
The veteran broadcaster retiring from his career covering the team in South Florida.
Jason Junk
The pitcher scheduled to start the final game of the season for the Marlins.
The details
Management has opted to sit ace Sandy Alcantara for his scheduled Sunday start to manage his physical workload after 213 innings pitched this year. The final game of the series features Jason Junk on the mound at 3 p.m. Meanwhile, broadcaster Tommy Hutton is set to retire after this weekend, marking a significant change for South Florida television viewers.
Timeline
Aug 1 marked the start of Javier Sanoja's recent offensive surge.
The final three-game homestand against the Braves takes place this weekend.
Jason Junk starts the series finale at 3 p.m. on Sept 27, 2026.
Beyond the 305
This season marks the extension of a 30-year playoff drought that has defined the organization's modern history. The streak remains the definitive benchmark for the franchise's long-term competitive struggles in South Florida.
Fans heading to the ballpark for the weekend series against the Braves should plan for 3 p.m. starts and the final chance to catch Tommy Hutton on the air. With the season closing, followers can look for offseason roster updates as the team plans to lean on Sandy Alcantara in 2027.
The takeaway
The team concludes its campaign this weekend with a focus on individual milestones rather than postseason play. Watch for the official end of the series on Sept 27 to see if the group achieves a .500 record.
Further reading
For more on the status of our local team, visit Miami Baseball.
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