Game Overview
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: loanDepot Park, Miami, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network Florida, Sportsnet, MLB.tv
- Records: Blue Jays (1st AL East), Marlins (3rd NL East)
- Season Series: First meeting of the year
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | W–L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | Shane Bieber | 0–0 | — | — | — |
| Marlins | Janson Junk (TBD) | — | — | — | — |
- Bieber makes his season debut after a long IL stint. He posted a 0.00 ERA in two appearances last season.
- Marlins have not confirmed their starter, but bullpen depth may be tested.
Team Trends
Toronto Blue Jays
- Last 10 Games: 6–4
- Batting Average: .241
- ERA: 3.48
- Top Performers:
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .298 AVG, 21 HR, 69 RBI
- Bo Bichette: .298 AVG, 82 RBI, 7-game hit streak
- George Springer: .316 AVG, 3 HR in last 5 games
- Road Record: 32–33
- Slugging: .427 (5th in MLB)
Miami Marlins
- Last 10 Games: 3–7
- Batting Average: .239
- ERA: 4.98
- Top Performers:
- Xavier Edwards: .299 AVG, team leader
- Agustin Ramirez: 18 HR, 27 doubles
- Eric Wagaman: .234 AVG, 21 doubles
- Home Record: 29–33
- Slugging: .396 (17th in MLB)
Toronto enters as the favorite, backed by elite contact hitting and a top-tier on-base percentage. Bieber’s return adds intrigue, while Guerrero, Bichette, and Springer form a dangerous trio. Miami has struggled lately, but if Edwards and Ramirez can spark early offense, they could keep it close.
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers – 159
Kansas City Royals 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 21, 2025
