The Miami Marlins are entering the first year of Clayton McCullough's managerial tenure and the eighth year of Bruce Sherman's ownership tenure. Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman summarize what both men said on Monday, then analyze the club's decision to select prospects Deyvison De Los Santos, Jared Serna and Dax Fulton to the 40-man roste…

He was the most-likely candidate entering the managerial search process, and one month later, Craig Albernaz is poised to be the next manager of the Miami Marlins. Ely Sussman reacts to Tuesday night's news that the Chicago White Sox have selected Will Venable to fill their vacancy, which seemingly paves the way for Albernaz to reunite with some ol…

Alex Carver and Kevin Barral discuss stats and scouting notes for key Miami Marlins prospects who spent the 2024 season with the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Individual players covered include: OF Kemp Alderman, RHP Nigel Belgrave, OF Jacob Berry, 1B Deyvison De Los Santos, RHP Josh Ekness, C Joe Mack, RHP …

Alex Carver and Kevin Barral discuss stats and scouting notes for key Miami Marlins prospects who spent the 2024 season in the Dominican Summer League and Florida Complex League or with the Low-A Jupiter Hammerheads and High-A Beloit Sky Carp. Individual players covered include: C Jeremy Almonte, RHP Jake Brooks, RHP Walin Castillo, OF Luis Cova, R…

If you're still a Miami Marlins fan, you simply need to listen to this. Bradley Woodrum, the team's former coordinator of baseball information services, joins Ely Sussman to reflect on the perks and challenges of working in baseball. Topics covered during our conversation: Getting hired by an MLB team Salary and compensation Peter Bendix's vision G…

Kevin Barral debriefs Fish On First reporters Isaac Azout and Alex Krutchik about the end-of-season press conference that president of baseball operations Peter Bendix held at loanDepot park on Tuesday. Additional topics covered during our conversation: Skip Schumaker's departure The fate of his coaching staff Candidates to replace Skip Reviewing t…

Expect to see a much different group of players on the field for the Miami Marlins when the 2025 season begins. Attempting to predict the return of injured players, prospect promotions, spring training position battles and offseason acquisitions, four Fish On First staffers held a six-round draft of Opening Day roster candidates and explained reach…

It's been nearly seven years since David Samson last stepped foot inside loanDepot park (or attended any MLB game, for that matter). In this exclusive interview, the former Miami Marlins president breaks down the direction that the franchise has taken without him and explains why he's finally returning to Miami for a visit. The Fish On First podcas…

Daniel Rodriguez details how INF Connor Norby, OF Kyle Stowers, INF Deyvison De Los Santos, RHP Adam Mazur and LHP Robby Snelling have performed since coming to the Miami Marlins in trade deadline deals. Norby and Stowers are playing regularly with the big league club, De Los Santos and Mazur are with Triple-A Jacksonville, and Snelling is leading …

Hear from two of the top 10 Miami Marlins prospects on the latest episode of Swimming Upstream! Prior to making his Marlins debut on Monday, INF Connor Norby (FOF #2 prospect) spoke to the media at loanDepot park about his development as a player, transitioning to a new organization and embracing third base. Then, Triple-A Jacksonville RHP Adam Maz…

With less than a quarter of the Minor League Baseball season remaining, it's a two-horse race for Miami Marlins Minor League Player of the Year honors. Ely Sussman presents the cases for C Joe Mack and INF/OF Javier Sanoja while updating the progress they've made in terms of player development. The Fish On First podcast is presented by MPT College …

Miami Marlins starting shortstop Xavier Edwards sits down with Fish Unfiltered for an exclusive interview! Topics covered during our conversation: Trade from Rays to Marlins Foot infection earlier this season Hitting for the cycle How he became a switch-hitter Toughest pitchers he's faced Top Triple-A call-up candidates Friendships with Josh Bell a…

For the second year in a row, Marlins insider Craig Mish is gracious enough to join Fish On First's Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman for a thorough review of the team's trade deadline activity. Read more of Craig's reporting on the deadline in the Miami Herald. Topics covered during our conversation: Most surprising Marlins move Jazz Chish…

Xavier Edwards was nothing short of phenomenal for the Miami Marlins in July, his first full month as an everyday big leaguer. Ely Sussman analyzes where Edwards has improved and how his recent performance impacts his future with the organization. The Fish On First podcast is presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping cli…

Jackson McAfee of HawgSports.com joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins 11th-round draft pick Jake Faherty. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardized testing, guidance throu…

Kyle Charters, the voice of Purdue baseball,​​​​​​​ joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins 12th-round draft pick C Connor Caskenette. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardiz…

Josh Callaway of Sooners Illustrated joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins 10th-round draft pick Michael Snyder. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardized testing, guidance…

Jack Fitzpatrick of JMU Sports News (0:00) and Catie Harper (15:45) of the Daily News-Record join Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins fourth-round draft pick OF Fenwick Trimble. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process.…

Ryan Harlan, Oregon State sports reporter for BeaversEdge.com, joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins draft picks Aiden May and Micah McDowell. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for …

Danny Williams, co-host of The Cylinder Rule podcast, joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins 14th-round draft pick Cam Clayton. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardized tes…

Jackson Caudell, co-host of the Bleav in Georgia Tech podcast, joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins sixth-round draft pick Payton Green. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for stand…

Right-hander Hunter Harvey has been the most impactful relief pitcher to change teams so far this trade season. Ely Sussman explains why the Miami Marlins should expect an even stronger return if they decide to move A.J. Puk. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigat…

With the 2024 MLB Draft beginning this weekend, Daniel Rodriguez brings on Jab to get into the weeds about standout prospects from this draft class and what the Miami Marlins' strategy should be. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application proc…

With the 2024 MLB Draft only one week away, Daniel Rodriguez brings on Hector Rodriguez to preview the event from the Miami Marlins' perspective. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardized te…

Ely Sussman shares recent stats and observations about prospects from each full-season level of the Miami Marlins farm system: Triple-A Jacksonville 1B Troy Johnston, Double-A Pensacola OF/INF Jacob Berry, High-A Beloit LHP Emmett Olson and INF José Devers, who's rehabbing with Low-A Jupiter. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT …

With the MLB trade deadline only five weeks away, Fish On First's Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman take turns pitching Miami Marlins trade ideas to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball, all of them geared toward flipping big league pieces for impactful prospects. Marlins trade Tanner Scott and Andrew Nardi to Yankees for prospect INF Roderick Ar…

Daniel Rodriguez summarizes how each of the Miami Marlins full-season affiliates did in the opening game of their new series on Tuesday with detailed box score notes. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparatio…

Ely Sussman shares recent stats and observations about prospects from each full-season level of the Miami Marlins farm system: Triple-A Jacksonville RHP Kyle Tyler, Double-A Pensacola C/OF Paul McIntosh, High-A Beloit RHP Josh Ekness and Low-A Jupiter RHP Jake Brooks. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They …

With the 2024 MLB Draft barely one month away, Daniel Rodriguez explains why Florida State infielder Cam Smith and Wake Forest infielder Seaver King would be great first-round selections for the Marlins if still on the board with the 16th overall pick. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves…

Ely Sussman switches up the prospect spotlight format a little bit to focus on the two hottest players in the Miami Marlins farm system: Triple-A Jacksonville OF Griffin Conine and Double-A Pensacola C Joe Mack. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college …

We've done it again: enjoy an exclusive interview with second-year Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker, co-hosted by Fish On First's Isaac Azout, Kevin Barral and Ely Sussman. Schumaker previous appeared on Fish Unfiltered in November (Episode #52). In this conversation, Schumaker discusses his family life (1:15), Avisaíl García getting designated…

Double-A Pensacola OF Jakob Marsee joins Kevin Barral and Ely Sussman for an exclusive interview! Fish On First's seventh-ranked prospect discusses the night he found out he was being traded to the Miami Marlins, taking pride in his plate approach and outfield defense, his friendship with fellow prospect Nathan Martorella and more. The Fish On Firs…

The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Shaun Anderson on Thursday and designated right-hander Woo-Suk Go for assignment in a corresponding move. As Ely Sussman explains, Go's inclusion in the Luis Arraez trade was purely about his contract and this should not change our assessment of the deal. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MP…

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp play-by-play broadcaster Scott Kornberg joins Alex Carver and Kevin Barral on this episode. Kornberg shares his insight on all of the Miami Marlins' most intriguing Triple-A players and how he approaches his work, plus he revisits the incredible opportunity he had earlier this month to call a Marlins walk-off win at loanDe…

Daniel Rodriguez recaps the best month of Ryan Weathers' major league career. During May, Weathers has led the Marlins pitching staff with 33 innings pitched and 27 strikeouts while posting a 1.91 ERA and limiting opponents to a .165 batting average. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves o…

Ely Sussman shares recent stats and observations about prospects from each full-season level of the Miami Marlins farm system: Triple-A Jacksonville OF Griffin Conine, Double-A Pensacola 1B Nathan Martorella, High-A Beloit RHP Nigel Belgrave and Low-A Jupiter OF Colby Shade. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting…

Ely Sussman shares recent stats and observations about prospects from each full-season level of the Miami Marlins farm system: Triple-A Jacksonville INF Xavier Edwards, Double-A Pensacola C Joe Mack, High-A Beloit INF Josh Zamora and Low-A Jupiter OF John Cruz. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride t…

We're pleased to welcome back Billy Gil of the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz! Billy joins Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the Miami Marlins, their promotion with Burger King, key players they should rebuild around, what it's like to attend Marlins home games and much more. The Fish On First podcast…

Daniel Rodriguez discusses the keys to the Miami Marlins' second consecutive shutout of the Detroit Tigers. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardized testing, guidance through high school, a…

Ely Sussman discusses Ryan Weathers' scoreless start vs. the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday and what it had in common with a vintage Sandy Alcantara performance. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for stan…

Ely Sussman shares recent stats and observations about prospects from each full-season level of the Miami Marlins farm system: Triple-A Jacksonville RHP Max Meyer, Double-A Pensacola RHP Evan Fitterer, High-A Beloit RHP Jacob Miller and Low-A Jupiter C Ryan Ignoffo. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pr…

Daniel Rodriguez was on site for Fish On First to cover Wednesday's Miami Marlins win over the Colorado Rockies. Here is postgame audio from manager Skip Schumaker, right-hander Roddery Muñoz, infielder Emmanuel Rivera and outfielder Dane Myers. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on hel…

Isaac Azout is joined by returning guest Kyle Sielaff. One month into a miserable start to the 2024 Miami Marlins season, the team's radio play-by-play announcer discusses what he's learned in his second year on the job, his "honest" broadcasting style and what's gone wrong on the field for the Fish. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented…

Daniel Rodriguez discusses the performance of Miami Marlins left-hander Thomas White so far in 2024. The organization's second-ranked prospect and 2023 MLB Draft selection is assigned to Low-A Jupiter. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college applicatio…

Daniel Rodriguez discusses the performance of Miami Marlins right-hander Noble Meyer so far in 2024. The organization's top-ranked prospect and first-round selection in the 2023 MLB Draft is assigned to Low-A Jupiter. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the co…

Ely Sussman makes the case for Garrett Cooper and the Miami Marlins to reunite after the Chicago Cubs designated Cooper for assignment on Tuesday. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardized t…

Ely Sussman shares an interesting adjustment that Miami Marlins left-hander Devin Smeltzer has made while pitching out of the Triple-A Jacksonville bullpen. Would Smeltzer be an upgrade over some of the Marlins' current relievers? The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients na…

Daniel Rodriguez brings you complete audio of Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers and manager Skip Schumaker from their postgame media availability following Wednesday's loss to the San Francisco Giants. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college applicatio…

Daniel Rodriguez reacts to Monday's demoralizing decision to send down rookie right-hander Max Meyer to Triple-A Jacksonville, which was followed by the Miami Marlins' frustrating loss to the San Francisco Giants, wasting an excellent start from Edward Cabrera. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride t…

Ely Sussman discusses where things stand with Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera as he nears his return from the injured list. Do you still hold out hope for Cabrera to develop into a quality starter? The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college appl…