The2020Miami Marlins season was the 28th season for theMajor League Baseball (MLB) franchise in the National League and the ninth as the "Miami" Marlins. The Marlins played their home games atMarlins Park as members of theNational League East. On September 25, with a 4–3 victory in 10 innings against theNew York Yankees, the Marlins secured second place in the NL East, clinching their first playoff berth since2003. The team dramatically improved its winning percentage from the previous year (.352 to .517) and made the playoffs in the 60-game season. The Marlins became just the second team in MLB history to reach the postseason the season after losing at least 100 games, joining the 2017Minnesota Twins. They subsequently swept theChicago Cubs in theNLWCS before losing in a three-game sweep to theAtlanta Braves in theNLDS, marking their first postseason series loss in franchise history.

On March 12, 2020, MLB announced that because of the ongoingCOVID-19 pandemic, the start of the regular season would be delayed by at least two weeks in addition to the remainder of spring training being cancelled.^[1] Four days later, it was announced that the start of the season would be pushed back indefinitely due to the recommendation made by theCDC to restrict events of more than 50 people for eight weeks.^[2] On June 23, commissionerRob Manfred unilaterally implemented a 60-game season. Players reported to training camps on July 1 in order to resume spring training and prepare for a July 24Opening Day.^[3]

On January 6, 2020,outfielderCorey Dickerson signed a two-year, $17.5 million contract with the Marlins.^[4]

From April 28–30, the Marlins were supposed to play against theNew York Mets in thePuerto Rico Series inSan Juan. But due to the pandemic, the series was cancelled.^[5]

On opening day, July 24, 2020, MarlinscatcherJorge Alfaro was placed on the injured list after testing positive for COVID-19.^[8]First basemanGarrett Cooper and outfielderHarold Ramírez also tested positive for COVID-19 shortly thereafter.^[9][10] Two days later, prior to the final game of the opening series against thePhiladelphia Phillies, scheduled startingpitcher,José Ureña, tested positive for COVID-19 and was scratched from his start.^[11] Following the game against the Phillies, the Marlins delayed their flight back toMiami due to concerns of an outbreak.^[12][13]

On July 27, the team's home opener against theBaltimore Orioles was postponed amid reports that eight new players had tested positive for COVID-19.^[14] Reports stated that 11 Marlins players and two coaches had tested positive. MLB also postponed the Phillies' next game against theNew York Yankees as the Yankees would be using the same clubhouse as the Marlins. The Marlins remained in Philadelphia pending further testing.^[14]

On July 28, sources reported that at least four more members of the Marlins had tested positive for COVID-19. In five days, the Marlins had a total of 17 people test positive for the virus.^[15] The game scheduled for July 28 was also postponed.^[16] On the same day, the MLB announced that the Marlins and Phillies seasons would be put on hold.^[17] MLB officially postponed all games for the Marlins through August 2.

On July 30, an 18th player tested positive for COVID-19.^[18] The players and coaches who have tested positive are being transported back to Miami while the rest of the team will remain in Philadelphia. It was still uncertain whether the team would return to play on August 4.^[18] The team returned to play on August 4 with a roster that included 16 new players after 18 players and two coaches ended up testing positive.^[19] The Marlins placed a total of 17 players on the injured list and had an eighth player,Isan Díaz opt out of the remainder of the season.^[20] The game against the Orioles was delayed 40 minutes as MLB waited for final test results to be received.^[20] The Marlins went on to win their first five games after returning to play.^[21]

On August 7, managerDon Mattingly won his 282nd game as manager of the Marlins, becoming the winningest manager in Marlins' franchise history.^[22]

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SLG = Slugging average

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Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; SO = Strikeouts

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• 2020 Miami Marlins season atBaseball Reference

• 2020 in sports in Florida
• 2020 Major League Baseball season
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