Seattle Mariners at Miami Marlins – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (July 08, 2026)

Miami has been one of the hotter teams in baseball lately, riding a four-game winning streak and posting a 7-3 mark over their last ten games. The Marlins have been particularly difficult to beat at home, where they’ve gone 29-17 — a number that gives Seattle’s road-weary lineup something serious to think about. Otto Lopez is the engine of this offense, hitting .343 with 124 hits and 59 runs scored, and he’s the kind of contact hitter who can single-handedly disrupt a pitcher’s rhythm.

Seattle arrives holding first place in the AL West at 47-45, having gone 6-4 over their last ten games. Randy Arozarena has been a consistent force at the top of the order, batting .290 with 89 hits, 56 runs, and 19 stolen bases. Julio Rodríguez, listed on the seven-day injured list with a head injury, is unavailable, which puts added pressure on the rest of the lineup to produce against a Marlins pitching staff that has been sharp. Sandy Alcantara has won seven consecutive starts and owns a 10-win season, making him one of the most dangerous arms Seattle could face.

Seattle Mariners at Miami Marlins Game Information

Game Date: July 08, 2026
Game Time: 06:40 PM ET
TV Channel: Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins, and MLB.TV – Miami Marlins
Location: loanDepot park, Miami, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Miami sits three games back in the NL East at 50-42, and every home win tightens that gap. The Marlins have built their season on their home record — 29-17 inside Loan Depot Park — and this stretch of games against an AL opponent carries real weight as the calendar pushes toward the All-Star break. Seattle, meanwhile, leads its division but is 20-25 on the road, a vulnerability Miami’s pitching staff is well-positioned to exploit. Both clubs have legitimate playoff ambitions, and the separation between contending and chasing can narrow quickly in July.

Miami Marlins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 50-42
Home Record: 29-17
Away Record: 21-25
Division Record: 9-7
Streak: 4 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .543

Seattle Mariners Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 47-45
Home Record: 27-20
Away Record: 20-25
Division Record: 10-15
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .511

Stat Leaders

Miami Marlins (50-42, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Otto Lopez, 0.343
RBI Leader: Liam Hicks, 56 RBI
Home Run Leader: Liam Hicks, 13 HR
Runs Leader: Otto Lopez, 59 Runs
Hits Leader: Otto Lopez, 124 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Esteury Ruiz, 19 SB
ERA Leader: Josh Ekness, 1.69 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Max Meyer, 116 K
Wins Leader: Sandy Alcantara, 10 W
Saves Leader: Pete Fairbanks, 12 SV

Seattle Mariners (47-45, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Randy Arozarena, 0.290
RBI Leader: Cole Young, 42 RBI
Home Run Leader: Luke Raley, 14 HR
Runs Leader: Randy Arozarena, 56 Runs
Hits Leader: Randy Arozarena, 89 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Randy Arozarena, 19 SB
ERA Leader: Matt Brash, 0.54 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Logan Gilbert, 114 K
Wins Leader: George Kirby, 7 W
Saves Leader: Andrés Muñoz, 16 SV

What to Watch For

Sandy Alcantara is the name to watch on the Miami side. With 10 wins and a streak of seven consecutive victories, he has established himself as one of the more reliable starters in the National League. His last outing — eight innings, one run, eight strikeouts — was the kind of performance that defines a rotation anchor. If he takes the ball in this series, Seattle’s lineup faces a genuine test.

For the Mariners, Dominic Canzone has quietly put together a productive season with 14 home runs, 37 RBI, and a .267 average. With Rodríguez sidelined, Canzone becomes a primary power source in a lineup that needs someone to step into that void. Josh Naylor adds depth with 8 home runs, 36 RBI, and 15 stolen bases, giving Seattle a multi-dimensional threat in the middle of the order.

On the Miami side, Xavier Edwards brings a blend of speed and contact — .300 average, 13 stolen bases, and 50 runs scored — that makes him dangerous at the top of the lineup. Kyle Stowers, coming off a two-homer, four-hit game against Oakland, has 11 home runs and 40 RBI and is swinging with confidence. If Stowers carries that momentum forward, he could be the difference-maker in a tight game.

Miami Marlins Injury Report

Anthony Bender – Shin (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Anthony Bender on the 15-day injured list.
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.
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.
Janson Junk – Shin (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Janson Junk on the 15-day injured list due to right shin bone inflammation.
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.

Seattle Mariners Injury Report

Rob Refsnyder – Knee (D10) – The Seattle Mariners placed DH Rob Refsnyder on the 10-day injured list due to right knee inflammation.
Will Wilson – Thumb (D60) – The Seattle Mariners placed INF Will Wilson on the 60-day injured list due to left thumb fracture.
Matt Brash – Lat (D15) – The Seattle Mariners placed RHP Matt Brash on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strian.
Cooper Criswell – Shoulder (D60) – The Seattle Mariners transferred RHP Cooper Criswell to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Brendan Donovan – Groin (D10) – The Seattle Mariners placed INF Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left groin.
Carlos Vargas – Lat (D60) – The Seattle Mariners transferred RHP Carlos Vargas from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain.
Logan Evans – Arm (D60) – The Seattle Mariners placed RHP Logan Evans on the 60-day injured list after he underwent surgery to reconstruct a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right arm.
Julio Rodríguez – Head (D7) – The Seattle Mariners placed OF Julio Rodríguez on the 7-day injured list.

Miami Marlins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 08, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
July 09, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
July 10, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
July 11, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
July 12, 2026 vs Cleveland Guardians
July 17, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
July 18, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
July 19, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
July 20, 2026 at Houston Astros
July 21, 2026 at Houston Astros

Seattle Mariners Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 08, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 09, 2026 at Miami Marlins
July 10, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
July 11, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
July 12, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
July 17, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
July 18, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
July 19, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
July 20, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
July 21, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds

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