Miami Marlins 2015 Schedule Released

Sep 5, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis (24) is late on tagging out Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (48) at home plate during the seventh inning at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

April:

6th-9th: Opening Series

Opponent: Atlanta Braves

The baseball season will start of later next year, starting on the 6th of April as opposed to the 1st of 2nd the past two seasons. The Marlins opponent is appropriately the team that they had the most success against in the NL East this season and should continue to be a team they need to beat to contend for a playoff spot next season.

A good start to the season against their division rivals could go a long ways in helping the Marlins set the tone for a big 2015 season. A slow start and the Marlins can dig a deep hole that could be hard to get out of.

10th-12th: Citrus Series

Opponent: Tampa Bay Rays

Right off the bat, the Marlins play their second consecutive “rival.” This time they kick off the Citrus Series against the Rays. This would be the earliest start to the Citrtus Series in it’s history. The teams will matchup for 2 three game series this season, instead of  2 two game sets last year.

The Rays will be looking for revenge this series, as the Marlins swept the Rays in four games last year. 2014 has been a struggle for the Rays and the team hopes to be near the top of the AL East next season.

24th-26th: Face likely NL East Winners

Opponent: Washington Nationals

This can be landmarked as the next major series for the Marlins in the first month of 2015. The Marlins will challenge the Nationals, the team that is positioned well to take the National League East title. The Marlins have never won their division in franchise history and a strong showing against them is going to be needed to make 2015 the first time.

The Nationals always seem to make a big free agent splash, so it could be interesting to see what they do this off-season.