MIAMI – All Marlins rookie Troy Johnston needed was an opportunity. The 28-year-old Johnston, who was the organization’s 2023 Minor League Player of the Year, watched two offseasons pass, going unprotected from the Rule 5 Draft.

The Marlins' star has been solid, and his future seems bright, but there's almost no chance he wins the award with players like Cade Horton, Isaac Collins, and Drake Baldwin in the running. Even players like Jacob Misiorowski and Caleb Durbin have better chances to win the award than Ramirez.

The Detroit Tigers (84-63) visit the Miami Marlins (68-79) Friday to open a 3-game series at Loan Depot Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Friday night at loanDepot park, an ugly outcome that almost feels like a footnote to the bigger story of the night. Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal left the game in the fourth inning, his shortest start since 2021, with an apparent injury.

The Athletic's Jim Bowden recently listed Marlins rookie catcher Agustín Ramírez as one of the best rookies in the National League this season. Ramírez was added to the Marlins in the Jazz Chisholm Jr. trade that sent the Marlins star to the New York Yankees at the trade deadline in 2024.

Two rebuilding teams clash as Washington and Pittsburgh showcase young talent with eyes on brighter days ahead.