Marlins and Yankees Set for Three-Game Series

Catch the action as two division leaders square off at Yankee Stadium

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:20am

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The Miami Marlins and New York Yankees, both leading their respective divisions, will face off in a three-game series starting on Friday at 1:35 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees will send Will Warren to the mound, while the Marlins are expected to counter with Eury Perez.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between division leaders provides an exciting opportunity to see two of the top teams in baseball go head-to-head. The outcome of this series could have implications for the playoff race down the line.

The details

The Yankees enter the series with a 5-1 record, sitting atop the AL East. The Marlins are also 5-1, leading the NL East. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries, with the Yankees' Anthony Volpe, Carlos Rodon, Gerrit Cole, and Clarke Schmidt on the injured list, and the Marlins' Max Acosta, Kyle Stowers, Esteury Ruiz, Christopher Morel, Adam Mazur, and Ronny Henriquez all sidelined.

  • The series begins on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:35 p.m. ET.

The players

Will Warren

The starting pitcher for the New York Yankees, who has a 2.08 ERA so far this season.

Eury Perez

The expected starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins, with a 3.86 ERA on the year.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a great series between two of the top teams in baseball right now. Both teams have a lot of talent and it should make for some exciting baseball this weekend.”

— Joe Girardi, MLB Analyst

What’s next

The series will continue on Saturday, April 4 at 1:05 p.m. ET and conclude on Sunday, April 5 at 1:35 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between the Marlins and Yankees provides an opportunity for both teams to make an early statement in their respective division races. Fans can expect a hard-fought series between two of the top teams in the league.