Marlins' Hot Start Stuns Baseball

0:00On April 2nd, the Miami Marlins are dropping jaws early in the 2026 season with a 5-1 record tying them with the New York. Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers for the best mark in baseball. Last year they finished 79-83, good for third in the National League East, so this hot start feels like a total flip. They sit just one game ahead of the Atlanta Braves in the division standings after sweeping their first three games, dropping one to the Chicago White. Socks on March 30th, then bouncing back with a 9-2 win on Tuesday and a 10-to-nothing shut out on Wednesday. Nobody saw this coming, and pundits alike are stunned that the Marlins often and afterthought are leading the pack after just one week. It's the kind of underdog vibe that lights up the league. Dig into the numbers, and it's clear why. Their pitching staff boasts a team ERA of 2.83, good for fourth best alongside the Dodgers. While they've scored 33 runs for fourth in baseball, and lead everyone with a batting average of 0.290.

1:02For now, the Marlins are playing sharp, clean ball, and if they keep this up, it could rewrite their story as more than just a fun April surprise. Stay tuned with MLB News Today, AI-powered updates.