Analyst Matt Snyder ranked the Marlins at No. 15, noting, “Since June 19, the Marlins have lost just one series and that was to the best team in baseball (and, later, the Marlins beat the Brewers in a series). And you know what? It isn't out of the question for them to make the playoffs. What a run.”

On Sunday, the Marlins swept the Yankees for the first time in franchise history, continuing their hot streak since June 13th.

Houston Astros outfielder Jesus Sanchez runs after hitting a double, bringing home Jeremy Pena in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) (Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press) T he Houston Astros will throw a "bullpen" game against Miami on Tuesday as they await return of Spencer Arrighetti from injured list.

The Astros sent nine men to the plate in a five-run inning that featured run-scoring hits by new arrivals Jesús Sánchez and Carlos Correa and a two-run double by Yainer Diaz. It backed a strong start by Jason Alexander and spurred Houston to an 8-2 win over the streaking Marlins at loanDepot park.