Field Level Media
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The Miami Marlins, who are set to host the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, are perhaps the most improved team in the National League.
Last year, Miami won just 69 games. This season, the Marlins -- after beating the Braves 9-6 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series -- boast a 76-72 record andenter Saturday just a half-game back of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds for the final NL wild-card spot.
The Marlins' improvement this can be traced to numerous factors, including potential NL Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker, who has gotten the most out of the roster.