Marlins, Cardinals, Padres Achieve Historic MLB Starts

The Miami Marlins have made a historic start to the 2025 MLB season, becoming the first team since the 1901 Detroit Tigers to achieve three walk-off wins in their first series, finishing with a 3-1 record against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Clayton McCullough praised the team's tenacity and ability to grind through high-pressure at-bats, even though expectations for the season are modest after a tough previous year. In addition to the Marlins, the St. Louis Cardinals have also started strong, sweeping the Minnesota Twins to achieve a 3-0 record for the first time since 2006, with significant contributions from players like Pedro Pagés and Nolan Gorman. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres are looking to make history themselves by aiming for their first four-game winning streak to start a season since 1984, bolstered by standout performances from Fernando Tatis Jr. and a recovering Manny Machado. Both the Marlins and Padres are generating excitement early in the season amidst mixed expectations. As the teams prepare for their next matchups, the competitive landscape of the MLB is heating up.