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Miami enters this game having dropped nine straight, a stretch that has turned what looked like a legitimate playoff contender into a team fighting to stay relevant in the wild card picture. The Marlins are scoring at a trickle — just 21 runs across their last eight losses heading into this stretch — and the offense needs someone to break the dam. Otto Lopez, hitting .332 with 62 runs scored and 131 hits, is the most logical candidate to spark something. Xavier Edwards adds another dimension at .290 with 14 stolen bases and 51 runs.

San Diego arrives having dropped two straight but showing more life than their 50-53 record suggests. Manny Machado continues to anchor the lineup with 22 home runs and 59 RBI, while Fernando Tatis Jr. brings speed and production — 114 hits, 52 runs, and 25 stolen bases. Luis Rengifo is hitting .409, a number that demands attention regardless of sample size.

These are two teams that need wins badly, and both have the individual talent to deliver one. The Marlins own a strong 31-20 mark at home, which gives them a genuine edge — but San Diego has the personnel to exploit a Miami club that has looked vulnerable for nearly two weeks.

San Diego Padres at Miami Marlins Game Information

Game Date: July 24, 2026
Game Time: 07:10 PM ET
TV Channel: San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins, and MLB.TV – Miami Marlins
Location: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Miami sits 8.5 games back in their division despite a 52-51 record, meaning the margin for error is shrinking fast. A nine-game losing streak at this point in the season can quietly close doors that looked open just weeks ago. San Diego is 15 games back and needs to string wins together to keep any postseason conversation alive. The Marlins’ 31-20 home record is one of the more meaningful numbers in this matchup — it represents a genuine home-field advantage that San Diego will have to overcome on the road, where they are 23-29.

Miami Marlins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 52-51
Home Record: 31-20
Away Record: 21-31
Division Record: 9-10
Streak: 9 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .505

San Diego Padres Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 50-53
Home Record: 27-24
Away Record: 23-29
Division Record: 9-13
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .485

Stat Leaders

Miami Marlins (52-51, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Otto Lopez, 0.332
RBI Leader: Liam Hicks, 60 RBI
Home Run Leader: Liam Hicks, 14 HR
Runs Leader: Otto Lopez, 62 Runs
Hits Leader: Otto Lopez, 131 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Esteury Ruiz, 22 SB
ERA Leader: Josh Ekness, 1.69 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Max Meyer, 121 K
Wins Leader: Sandy Alcantara, 10 W
Saves Leader: Pete Fairbanks, 13 SV

San Diego Padres (50-53, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis Rengifo, 0.409
RBI Leader: Manny Machado, 59 RBI
Home Run Leader: Manny Machado, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 52 Runs
Hits Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 114 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Fernando Tatis Jr., 25 SB
ERA Leader: Mason Miller, 0.86 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Michael King, 103 K
Wins Leader: Adrian Morejon, 7 W
Saves Leader: Mason Miller, 25 SV

What to Watch For

Walker Buehler takes the ball for San Diego carrying a 5.23 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 94.2 innings, numbers that reflect a pitcher still searching for consistency. He has six wins on the season, but the underlying ratios suggest Miami’s lineup — even in its current slump — could find openings. Machado and Tatis represent the kind of middle-of-the-order threat that punishes any lack of command.

On the Miami side, the pitching staff has its own complications. Max Meyer leads the staff with 121 strikeouts but is currently on the 15-day injured list with a neck issue. Eury Pérez has posted a 3.54 ERA with 104 strikeouts and five wins, giving Miami a capable arm capable of keeping the Padres’ lineup in check.

Owen Caissie, who has 12 home runs and 50 RBI on the season, is on the 10-day injured list with a calf injury, leaving a gap in Miami’s lineup that others will need to fill. Heriberto Hernández, with 13 home runs and 37 RBI, is among those positioned to step into a larger role. For a Marlins offense that has gone quiet, finding production from multiple sources — not just Lopez — may be the key to snapping the skid.

Miami Marlins Injury Report

Owen Caissie – Calf (D10) – The Miami Marlins placed OF Owen Caissie on the 10-day injured list with right calf strain.
William Kempner – Elbow (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP William Kempner on the 15-day injured list with right elbow sprain.
Anthony Bender – Shin (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Anthony Bender on the 15-day injured list with a right shin stress reaction.
Adam Mazur – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Adam Mazur on the 60-day injured list with right elbow surgery.
Ronny Henriquez – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Ronny Henriquez on the 60-day injured list with right elbow UCL surgery.
Max Meyer – Neck (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list.
Andrew Nardi – Ribs (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Andrew Nardi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a stress reaction in his left ribcage.
Josh Ekness – Calf (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred RHP Josh Ekness to the 60-day injured list with a right calf strain.
Robby Snelling – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Robby Snelling from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left UCL sprain.

San Diego Padres Injury Report

Jeremiah Estrada – Knee (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jeremiah Estrada on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
David Morgan – Knee (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP David Morgan on the 15-day injured list due to a left knee inflammation.
Lucas Giolito – Elbow (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Lucas Giolito on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Miguel Andujar – Wrist (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed DH Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list.
Joe Musgrove – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list due to his elbow surgery.
Jason Adam – Shoulder (D15) – The San Diego Padres placed RHP Jason Adam on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Samad Taylor – Oblique (D10) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Samad Taylor on the 10-day injured list due to right oblique strain.
Bryan Hoeing – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Bryan Hoeing from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow surgery.
Ramón Laureano – Hip (D60) – The San Diego Padres placed OF Ramón Laureano on the 60-day injured list.
Nick Pivetta – Elbow (D60) – The San Diego Padres transferred RHP Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation.

Miami Marlins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
July 25, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
July 26, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
July 27, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
July 28, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
July 29, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
July 30, 2026 at New York Mets
July 31, 2026 at New York Mets
August 01, 2026 at New York Mets
August 02, 2026 at New York Mets

San Diego Padres Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 25, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 26, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 28, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
July 29, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
July 30, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
July 31, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
August 01, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
August 02, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
August 03, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks

Our game previews are produced programmatically using real-time data via Sportradar and AI writing tools. Articles are regularly reviewed for accuracy before publication.