Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcast

Tuesday was the culmination of Hall of Fame ballot season. However, baseball once again couldn't get out of its own way and left itself with an embarrassing headline: there will be no players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in the class of 2021. Ethan Budowsky says this outcome exposes a flawed system that gives control to self-important people (in the Baseball Writers' Association of America) who want to feel power over players. |Follow Ethan (@ethanbudowsky) and Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely Sussman says goodbye to his crappy podcast microphone and to Marlins right-hander Jordan Yamamoto following Thursday's transaction designating him for assignment to clear space for new reliever Anthony Bass on the 40-man roster. Is Miami giving up on the 24-year-old too soon? | Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) has the privilege each year of voting on who gets inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Unfortunately, the writers are struggling to get it right. On "Big Hall Talk," Ethan Budowsky shows us a better way to do this. His vision of the HOF is one in which deserving players are voted in, personal vendettas are ignored and candidates are evaluated on nothing more than their careers on the baseball diamond. Follow Ethan Budowsky on Twitter (@ethanbudowsky). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From No. 1 through No. 6, Ely Sussman and Ethan Budowsky reveal their rankings of which pitchers in the Marlins organization they would trust the most right now to start a must-win game. This exercise attempts to look past the baseball clichés and anything that happens outside of the pitcher's control, blocking out the noise to focus on what specifically these talented individuals would bring to the table. Take a listen, then tell us who you consider to be Today's Aces! |Follow Ethan (@ethanbudowsky), Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the midst of her first month as a regular on the Marlins beat, MLB.com's Christina De Nicola (pronounced Dee Ni-CO-la) spends more than an hour with Ely Sussman and Alex Contreras. The Miami native takes us through her background story (2:30), opinions on MLB rule changes (15:30), the team's postponement of FanFest and upcoming business decisions (30:30), the delicate balance between adding veterans to the 2021 roster while still allowing playing time for top prospects (42:45), and more! |Follow Christina (@CDeNicola13), Alex (@TheRealACoN), Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With news on Wednesday that the Miami Marlins attended a mound session for two-time AL Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber, Ely Sussman explores his potential fit with the Fish. As currently constituted, the projected 2021 rotation is deep with talented arms, but severely lacking in experience and littered with injury concerns. Investing in a veteran who has repeatedly endured a full MLB season's workload could prove to be an incredible value, on and off the field. | Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely Sussman gives his quick takes on each of the recent Miami Marlins transactions, then speaks with Ben Witkins (14:30), "Save Snappy" petition co-organizer and the creative mind behind the proposed Beloit River Rockers rebrand. The team currently known as the Beloit Snappers is about to enter a 10-year player development partnership with the Fish, serving as their High-A affiliate in the Midwest League. Ben explains the impact of Quint Studer becoming the Beloit owner, updates the status of ABC Supply Stadium's construction and makes the case for why Beloit should usher in this new era by adopting the River Rockers moniker. | Follow Beloit River Rockers (@BeloitRockers), Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only players remaining on the Miami Marlins 40-man roster who were originally acquired during Jeffrey Loria's ownership tenure: Brian Anderson, Miguel Rojas, Pablo López, Edward Cabrera, Braxton Garrett, Trevor Rogers, Jerar Encarnación, Jordan Holloway and Jeff Brigham. Ely Sussman examines what factors have allowed them to "survive" the regime change so far. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely Sussman and Ethan Budowsky are joined by journalist/broadcaster Daniel Álvarez Montes (El Extrabase, IVC Networks, Swings and Mishes en Español). They weigh in on the Marlins' offseason activities (4:30) before jumping into a looooong conversation about this year's candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame (28:00). Listen for breakdowns of 13 all-time great players, seven of whom appear on each of our ballots: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Todd Helton, Andruw Jones, Scott Rolen, Curt Schilling and Gary Sheffield. The episode wraps up with an homage to retiring MLB.com beat reporter Joe Frisaro (1:29:00). Follow Daniel (@DanielAlvarezEE), Ethan (@EB_Gators), Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Fish Stripes deputy editor Louis Addeo-Weiss joins Ely Sussman and Alex Contreras to make sense of Thursday's Rule 5 draft picks (RHP Paul Campbell and RHP Zach Pop via trade), focus on some free agent targets and congratulate MLB.com's Joe Frisaro on his retirement from the Marlins beat. Follow Alex (@TheRealACoN), Louis (@addeo_louis00), Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marlins earned some praise from Ely Sussman at Wednesday's MLB non-tender deadline, agreeing to contracts with Jesús Aguilar and Garrett Cooper (4:50) and cutting their losses with disappointing reliever Ryne Stanek (20:00). Elsewhere around the league, outfielder Eddie Rosario, right-hander Archie Bradley and left-hander Carlos Rodón are among the prominent names who've just entered the free agent market (25:10) and potentially fit with the Fish. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swimming Upstream co-hosts and Marlins prospect experts Alex Carver and Daniel De Vivo battle Ely Sussman for the best active players in the Miami organization. The Dream Draft rules (2:00) allow for plenty of creativity. Which of us did the best job building a 12-man roster that can dominate the next decade? Follow Alex (@marlinsminors), Daniel (@DanielDeVivo), Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With MLB free agency "offishially" underway, Ely Sussman and Daniel Rodriguez make the cases for why the Marlins should be in the mix for some of the most impactful players on the market, regardless of price. What are the team's greatest areas of need? Could the stars align for a reunion with J.T. Realmuto or Marcell Ozuna? Pros and cons of Yasiel Puig as a buy-low target? All of that and more for you on Election Day. (Apologies for the uneven audio quality!) Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unable to agree on a new contract, Michael Hill and the Marlins have officially parted ways. Ely Sussman and Alex Krutchik review his mixed track record from seven-plus years serving as president of baseball operations. Hill was involved in many of the most important transactions in franchise history, from record-setting contracts and desperate trades to the polarizing blockbusters that replenished the farm system and helped pave the way for what should be a very competitive decade of Marlins baseball. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Alex (@AlexKrutchikFS) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Contreras and Ely Sussman are proud but not at all satisfied with how the 2020 Marlins season ended. This episode reflects on what made the campaign unique, who fans should root for during the rest of the postseason and the decisions that the Fish must make before the MLB offseason heats up. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Alex (@TheRealACoN) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely Sussman looks ahead five-and-a-half months to the Marlins' 2021 season opener. Listen to his breakdown of why you could see Jesús Aguilar, Sandy Alcantara, Brian Anderson, Jazz Chisholm, Garrett Cooper, Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte, Harold Ramirez, Miguel Rojas and longtime Red Sox catcher Christian Vázquez in Miami's starting lineup. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this quick conversation between Alex Krutchik and ESPN's Tim Kurkjian on the Marlins-Braves NLDS and Major League Baseball as a whole. Kurkjian is broadcasting the series alongside Karl Ravech on ESPN Radio. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Tim (@Kurkjian_ESPN) and Alex (@AlexKrutchikFS) on Twitter. Full coverage on FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Garcia and Alex Contreras discuss how pitching, defense and confidence carried the Marlins to an upset of the Cubs in the Wild Card Series, and why Miami's NLDS matchup with the Braves isn't as lopsided as it looks on paper. Regardless of how the series plays out, they agree that this postseason run will boost enthusiasm (and expectations) for Marlins baseball in 2021 and beyond. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Alex (@TheRealACoN) and Red (@RedGarcia__) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethan Budowsky previews the Marlins and Cubs Wild Card Series, one that has his heart in pieces. Originally posted to the Fish Stripes YouTube channel. Follow Ethan (@EB_Gators) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Contreras and Ely Sussman are joined by Marlins in-game host Mike Biana (who also served as interim public address announcer at Marlins Park in 2020). Mike shares stories from his shortened season in Little Havana, how his job responsibilities changed without fans and why he likes the Fish's chances of upsetting the Cubs in the Wild Card Series this week. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Mike B. (@mikebiana), Alex (@TheRealACoN) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Krutchik joins Red Garcia and Alex Contreras for the final burn of the 2020 MLB regular season. The guys preview the ultimate Marlins road trip against the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees and look forward to the challenges that they'll face if the team is fortunate enough to clinch their first postseason berth since 2003. Stay tuned throughout the episode for a special trivia question! First to contact Alex C. (on Twitter or Instagram) with the correct answer wins a 2003 World Series pennant flag. You must be following Marlins History on Twitter (@MarlinsHistory) to be eligible to win. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@RedGarcia__), Alex C. (@TheRealACoN) and Alex K. (@AlexKrutchikFS) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Garcia and Alex Contreras show their appreciation for the resilient Marlins team that just took five out of seven games from the Phillies to entrench themselves in a 2020 playoff spot. Sixto Sánchez is the real deal (4:30), Don Mattingly is in the running for NL Manager of the Year (16:00), Matt Joyce proved us wrong (19:45) and Brian Anderson belongs in Marlin Blue for the long haul (23:00). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven consecutive games between the Marlins (19-19) and Phillies (21-18) will go a long way towards deciding the fate of each team's 2020 season. To get Fish fans prepared for this all-important opponent, Ely Sussman chats with Alex Carr of The Good Phight. More than one hour of analysis about the Phillies top-heavy starting rotation and volatile bullpen, as well as impactful rookie Alec Bohm and of course, revisiting the J.T. Realmuto/Sixto Sánchez trade. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Alex (@AlexCarrMLB) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Fearnley and Tyler Wilson join Alex Contreras in reacting to Monday's Marlins win over the Braves, which featured massive individual plays from Miguel Rojas and the latest wrinkle in the José Ureña/Ronald Acuña Jr. rivalry. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Alex (@TheRealACoN), Jonathan (@JJFearnley) and Tyler (@KingOfBuffalo) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Wilson hosts a wide-ranging interview with accomplished radio broadcaster Glenn Geffner. How does Glenn prepare for games each night? What advice does he have for aspiring broadcasters? How satisfied is he with this season's experimental rule changes and the current MLB style of play? And what does he expect from the Marlins in 2020 and beyond? Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Glenn (@GlennGeffner) and Tyler (@KingOfBuffalo) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Garcia and Alex Contreras share their first reactions to the team's acquisitions of outfielder Starling Marte (from the Diamondbacks) and prospect Griffin Conine (from the Blue Jays), son of Mr. Marlin himself. Reports are that Isan Díaz will soon come back from the restricted list, too. How much do the moves boost the Marlins' 2020 playoff chances? Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Garcia and Alex Contreras (once again) take exception to some of Don Mattingly's lineups and in-game maneuvers (2:20). They discusses the combination of Marlins trade targets and players on the verge of returning from the injured list (7:45). Also, the guys look forward to a critical week on the field with eight total games scheduled against the Nationals, Mets and Rays. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Red Garcia and Alex Contreras react to Elieser Hernandez's hot start to the 2020 season and how the coaching staff has handled him (1:00). They also look back on the offensive struggles that the Marlins had against the Braves (5:40) and Don Mattingly's fiery rant after getting ejected from Sunday's game (10:00). Then, a "This or That" matchup between the Marlins and Mets position players heading into their four-game series in Miami. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ely Sussman fills in as a BBQ co-host alongside Alex Contreras. They touch on all the key storylines from the grueling Marlins road trip, the status of ace Sandy Alcantara and the critical three-game series beginning Friday night at Marlins Park between the Fish and Braves. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Alex (@TheRealACoN) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage here at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Garcia and Alex Contreras take you through the key individual performances from the Marlins/Orioles and Marlins/Mets series (0:48) and what to expect against the Blue Jays in Buffalo (21:15). Then, 790 The Ticket's Brendan Tobin channels his inner Macho Marlins Man (25:00) and shares in the excitement of the Fish being in first place. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Tobin (@Brendan_Tobin), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Despite fearing the worst last week, Red Garcia and Alex Contreras are happy to share that Marlins baseball returns Tuesday night in Baltimore! This episode includes conversation about Major League Baseball's handling of the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak (1:00), the drama surrounding the opt out of Mets outfielder Yoenis Céspedes (7:00), the many new faces on the Marlins roster (10:30) and comparing lineups of the all-time best fictional movie baseball players (41:10). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 Marlins season has come to a halt due to a sudden COVID-19 outbreak. Red Garcia and Alex Contreras get fans caught up on Monday's disappointing news and propose their own solutions for running Major League Baseball safely in the midst of this pandemic. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ethan Budowsky reacts to the Marlins' resounding Opening Day victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Ethan goes in depth on Corey Dickerson's big night, and Sandy Alcantara's tremendous performance on the hill. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) and Ethan (@EB_Gators) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Garcia and Alex Contreras react to the top individual performances from Wednesday's Marlins/Braves exhibition (0:25) and compare the projected Marlins and Phillies lineups in another edition of "This or That?" (21:50). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely Sussman and Danny Martinez share their expectations for the 2020 Marlins, both for key players and the team as a whole. Which rookies can make an instant impact? Who's due for a breakout? What qualifies as a "success" for the organization in year three of the rebuild? Above all, we're just grateful to have a Major League Baseball season on deck. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Danny (@Danny__MIA) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Marlins going through final "dress rehearsals" for the 2020 regular season, Red Garcia and Alex Contreras go DEEP into the highlights and lowlights from the first televised exhibition of the summer. Another Marlins/Braves matchup is on deck for Wednesday! Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading into a pair of exhibition games between the Marlins and Braves, Red Garcia and Alex Contreras get you caught up on the latest Opening Day roster buzz. What to expect from Truist Park on Tuesday and Wednesday (8:30), how these teams compare at each position (25:30), who would be the most appropriate lineup choices for Friday's regular season opener at Philadelphia (30:00) and more! Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely welcomes in Tyler Wilson to explain some of his favorite prop bets for the 2020 Marlins (2:05) and Major League Baseball in general (21:30).Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Tyler (@KingOfBuffalo) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Carrion and Shane Sutton run one of the most engaging accounts on Marlins Twitter, but behind all the memes and trolling is plenty of Marlins knowledge. The Fish Army co-founders team up against Ely on this episode for the first-ever "Marlins Dream Draft" (10:24), a 12-round selection process to stack your lineup for the next 10 seasons. Every active player in the organization is eligible. Listen to the full conversation and let us know who put together the better squad! Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Jacob and Shane (@FishArmy305) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Contreras and Anthony "Red" Garcia give their takes on how the Marlins should trim down their 60-man player pool to a 30-man active roster. Why Monte Harrison is ready for his debut (2:25), who is set to fill the back end of the starting rotation (18:15) and how Harold Ramirez's background has prepared him for a shortened 2020 MLB season (25:35). Then, Alex describes the unique atmosphere and procedures that he experienced covering Marlins Summer Camp (32:20). This episode's "This or That?" segment goes around the horn picking the best candidates to play regularly at the start of the season (37:20). Stick around until the very end for Marlins BBQ trivia (44:30)! Contact Alex on Twitter with the correct answers to win some Marlins lager. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony "Red" Garcia and Alex Contreras return for the second episode of Marlins BBQ. On the menu: Injury scare after Giancarlo Stanton lined a ball off Masahiro Tanaka's head (0:40); Alex's inside look at Sunday's Marlins team workout and COVID-19 issues across the majors (4:30); full breakdown of Miami's 2020 schedule (15:00); why the team should be much improved this season (32:45). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage here at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex and Red discuss the consequences of all the 2020 MLB rule changes (0:45), the absence of Víctor Víctor Mesa from the Marlins 60-man player pool (9:30) and the volatility of a shortened regular season (15:20). That's followed by a breakdown of Miami's key roster battles (30:30) and a game of "This or That" (40:00). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Red__Garcia) and Alex (@TheRealACoN) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with more Marlins prospect talk! Ely, Ethan and Spencer react to how the club constructed its 60-man player pool for the upcoming season (2:00), breaking down which prospects will spend "Summer Camp" at Marlins Park (9:10) vs. the alternate training site in Jupiter (21:15). We acknowledge some notable minor leaguers who were recently released from the organization (36:15) and look forward to members of the 2020 MLB Draft class finally making their professional contracts official in the coming days (49:15). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Spencer (@ProspectSpencer), Ian (@FlaSmitty), Ethan (@GaotrBait_Ethan) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major League Baseball is officially back. A roundtable conversation featuring Alex Krutchik, Alex Contreras, Ethan Budowsky, Danilo Santos, Hector Rodriguez and Ely Sussman explores how the Marlins will be affected by the universal designated hitter, which prospects can become immediate big league contributors in 2020, the legitimacy of a 60-game "sprint" and what the Fish must accomplish collectively and individually to consider their campaign a success. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Alex K. (@AlexKrutchikFS), Alex C. (@TheRealACoN), Ethan (@EB_Gators), Danilo (@Danilo_Sant0s), Hector (@Hector_Baseball), and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full coverage at FishStripes.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.