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The Miami Marlins ended their 2026 season with a 5-3 victory over the playoff-bound Atlanta Braves, highlighted by Sandy Alcantara's third save and home runs from Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernandez. Despite finishing 80-82 and third in the NL East, the team secured manager Clayton McCullough's return for 2027, offering stability after 15 losing seasons in 17 years. This episode analyzes the Braves' division title, the impact of Michael Harris II's performance, and the strategic use of Alcantara in relief. We also discuss the breakout potential of Conine, the catcher competition between Logan Driscoll and Joe Mack, and predictions for Graham Pauley and Otto Lopez in the upcoming offseason.

In this episode: Division Rivals & Braves Win · McCullough Returns & Silver Linings · Final Game Recap & Future Path.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/mia/2026-10-02/transcript.html

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