Yankees vs Marlins: Battle in the Bronx

On April 3rd both the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins sit at five wins and one loss early in the season, setting up a clash in the Bronx.

The Yankees kick off a three game home series against the Marlins this Friday at 135 p.m. Eastern.

On the mound, look for Miami's Yuri Perez with a 3.86 ERA and New York's Will Warn, posting a 2.08 mark.

Betting lines have the Yankees as heavy favorites at minus 183 with the Marlins at plus 152 and the over under at eight runs.

Last season, the Yankees wrapped up 94 and 68 overall, going 50 and 31 at home, which gives them a real edge here.

The Marlins finish 79 and 83, holding their own on the road at 41 and 40, but they average just 4.4 runs.

Scored while allowing 4.9, injuries are hitting both sides hard, especially pitchers.

Yankees without Garicole, Carlos Rodón and Cart Schmidt on elbow injured lists, plus Anthony Volpe shoulder.

Marlins missing several for obliques, hamstrings and elbows too.

This series could turn on who steps up from the depth chart. That's your update from MLB News Today, powered by AI.