Betting Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks host Miami Marlins with both teams still chasing slim postseason hopes

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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The Miami Marlins have a few things left to play for this postseason.They are currently still alive in the postseason race, but going 3-7 over their past ten games has hindered any real possibility of making it.

They are 7.5 games back of the final spot in the postseason, which means they need to overcome the Pirates, Diamondbacks, and Padres in 12 games to win the final spot.This can be looked at as a stepping stone year, but you'd have to have confidence that the Marlins will do something in the offseason to further advance the club.Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara pitches during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on April 29, 2026.

(Kiyoshi Mio/Imagn Images)Personally, I think they are likely to trade away guys instead of signing someone to help them.That's pretty normal for the Miami franchise, though.

One guy who they have an option on, and I assume they will pick up, is tonight's starter, Sandy Alcantara.He had some strong moments for the team this season with a 13-10 record, 3.78 ERA, and a 1.22 WHIP.

He has struggled a bit on the road with a 4.32 road ERA.It has been a rough stretch for him, though, as he has allowed 15 earned runs over the past three starts.

Collectively, the Diamondbacks have hit .207 against him in 82 at-bats.The Arizona Diamondbacks still have hope for this postseason run.Their hope is a bit more realistic than that of their opponent.

They are just 2.5 games behind the Padres, and they have their final three games of the season against their divisional foes.The Diamondbacks have been pretty reliable to bettors and have looked great most of this season.

Their offense is sharp, and their pitching staff doesn't have a ton of names that stand out to you, but the...