The Miami Marlins will honor Josh Beckett on Sunday. The story of a champion.

The Marlins lost again to the Cubs, as their wild card playoff hopes continue to dim.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Clay Holmes (6-6, 2.09 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 63 strikeouts); Marlins: Tyler Phillips (4-6, 3.43 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 90 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs will try to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Miami Marlins.

The Miami Marlins gave the Chicago Cubs a true fight on Saturday. Following the Cubs' 6-1 triumph in the opener, they nearly saw their bullpen blow another game

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins on Sept. 4, 2026.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. (AP) — Kyle Stowers homered and had an RBI single, Heriberto Hernández drove in two runs and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 9-6 on Wednesday night. Stowers drove in a run in the first inning as the Marlins built a 2-0 lead.

Graham Pauley homered and tripled to drive in four runs, Kyle Stowers also went deep, and the Miami Marlins rolled past the Kansas City Royals 6-3.

The 2026 Marlins don’t find themselves in the postseason picture this deep into the season without young talent providing significant production. At the same time, it’s understood that growing pains are an inevitable part of the equation.

The Royals fell short in the home and series opener against Miami at Kauffman Stadium.

The acclaimed Italian restaurant and South Florida favorite Serafina is joining the ballpark’s growing culinary lineup at loanDepot park as the Official Pizza of the Miami Marlins, giving fans another destination to enjoy as part of their gameday experience.

The Chicago Cubs will look to strengthen their position atop the National League wild-card race on Sunday when they bid for a three-game sweep against the host Miami Marlins.