In a stunning weekend in early August 2025, the Miami Marlins delivered baseball’s most unexpected jolt: they swept the New York Yankees in a three‑game series, marking the first time in franchise history that they've ever accomplished such a feat. The defining 7-3 victory on Sunday not only sealed the sweep but also pushed the Marlins to a 55‑55 record, bringing them exactly to .500 for the first time since mid‑April.

That sweep also carried a remarkable statistic: Miami now owns a 25‑24 record, including postseason, against New York, making the Marlins the only MLB franchise with a winning record versus the Yankees. That narrow but historic edge puts the Marlins ahead not only of the storied Dodgers but also ahead of the Nationals/Expos, Tigers, and Cardinals, all of which trail New York in head‑to‑head history by comparison.

If anything, that should definitely belittle the dominance of the Dodgers-Yankees rivalry at this point. It should be put to shame that it is even called a rivalry when there are the Marlins, who have managed to put up a winning record over one of the most legendary clubs to have ever played the fields in Major League Baseball.

A Weekend of Drama and Momentum

Friday began with a bang as it flashed a wild 13-12 comeback victory that set the tone. The Yankees raced out to a 6-0 and later 9-4 lead, only for Miami to rally with a six‑run seventh, highlighted by a walk‑off winner in the ninth. Saturday saw a more controlled affair, saw a rookie catcher delivering two solo home runs. Marlins pitching, led by a gem from young starter Eury Pérez, blanked New York 2-0. The bullpen preserved the shutout into the late innings.

On Sunday, Miami completed the sweep with a convincing 7-3 win. Edward Cabrera twirled six innings of two‑hit ball with seven strikeouts. Mid‑game, Kyle Stowers belted a three‑run home run that put the game out of reach. Rookie Jakob Marsee added an RBI triple to extend the lead further.

Despite being a relatively young franchise with less than three decades of history, the Marlins now boast a rare distinction: they are the only team in Major League Baseball with a winning record over the Yankees. That edge may seem narrow, but baseball's long memories and head‑to‑head tallies make it monumental.

That post‑season result is key. Miami’s six‑game upset of New York in the 2003 World Series still looms large – an upset which effectively put Miami one game ahead in the overall tally thanks to postseason counting in full head‑to‑head records. Add their regular season wins, and the aggregate positions the Marlins just above the Bombers.

Redefining a Rivalry

At first glance it seems odd: a young franchise shaking up one of the most iconic dynasties in sports. But the Marlins’ surge, head‑to‑head edge, and historic sweep have reshaped how baseball fans view rivalries. If one measures by direct results, postseason upset, and a long‑overdue weekend sweep, the Marlins, yes – you read that right – now stand as the one team the Yankees cannot claim a winning edge over.

Over their last 44 games, Miami has posted a 30-14 record, the best in all of baseball over that span. That surge has transformed them from cellar dwellers to legitimate National League Wild Card contenders. In the unforgiving ledger of baseball history, on this scale, Miami has become New York’s rival – not by geography or tradition, but by results.