Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcast

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.

Monday night, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the club owners "unanimously voted to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of the March 26th agreement." Translation: play ball! We are still awaiting full details about the unorthodox competition and safety rules that will be implemented. Also, let's not be naive—the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could derail everything. In the meantime, Ely shares some general thoughts on what this means for the Marlins (3:40), then answers various fan questions submitted via Twitter (14:00). 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 Marlins took an unorthodox approach to the abbreviated 2020 MLB Draft, exclusively pitchers. On Earning Their Stripes, Spencer Morris, Ian Smith, Ethan Budowsky and Ely Sussman have the full breakdown for you. Scouting reports on Max Meyer, Dax Fulton, Kyle Nicolas, Zach McCambley, Jake Eder and Kyle Hurt, plus looking forward to the undrafted free agent signing period. Enjoy! Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Spencer (@ProspectSpencer), Ian (@FlaSmitty), Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely and Alex applaud the Marlins for committing to pay all their prospects through the summer and vent about the ongoing MLB/MLBPA negotiations. Inspired by a tweet, they fill out two full lineups of notable players who came and went after only a single season in South Florida. Pudge Rodríguez! Carlos Delgado! Homer Bush?! 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 and Spencer discuss possible Marlins first-round draft pick LHP Asa Lacy and why this year's unusual circumstances could push them to explore outside-the-box alternatives like prep OF Zac Veen (2:00). During a recent interview, RHP Nick Neidert made some fascinating comments about his curveball development and the state of the Marlins rebuild (22:30). Plus, there are "underdogs" in Miami's farm system who we believe could carve out substantial MLB careers someday, including RHP Sterling Sharp, OF Diowill Burgos, LHP Daniel Castano and OF Thomas Jones (33:30). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Spencer (@ProspectSpencer) 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.

Ian Smith and Luis Davila are joined by Baseball America national writer Carlos Collazo! A returning guest to ETS, Carlos dissects the top prospects who'll be available with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft and the many consequences of the league shortening the draft in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 160 total players will be selected this year (instead of the usual 1,200-plus), dramatically inflating the undrafted free agent talent pool. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Carlos (@CarlosACollazo), Ian (@FlaSmitty) and Luis (@luisrdavila) 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 Games of the Decade article series on Fish Stripes concludes this week. Full local television broadcasts of these special games from the 2010-2019 seasons are available on the website. But Ely is presenting them in an alternate format here on the pod, by selecting play-by-play calls of each game's pivotal moment (highly recommend using normal playback speed for the best possible listening experience). Hopefully, next decade proves to be even more thrilling and fulfilling! 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 and Alex Contreras share their optimism about a potential 2020 MLB season and their admiration for how the Marlins have handled the COVID-19 pandemic. 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.

Ely is joined by Alex Contreras, Anthony "Red" Garcia, Alex Krutchik and Tyler Wilson to go through the entire 2020 Marlins Hall of Fame ballot. From dominant hitters like Miguel Cabrera and Gary Sheffield (3:00) and beloved aces José Fernández and Dontrelle Willis (21:20) to Marlins figures who made their impact off the field (39:30). Fan balloting is open now through April 19!Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Alex C. (@TheRealACoN), Anthony (@FishnGifs), Alex K. (@AlexKrutchikFS), 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.

MLB owners ratified an agreement Friday that details how to proceed with the 2020 MLB season under these difficult circumstances. Ely explains how the Marlins would be affected by expanded active rosters (12:45), lost revenue from television and sponsors (19:25), service time adjustments (28:00) and much more. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) 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.

The Fish Stripes staff is updating their top prospects list again, and for the first time, Marlins fans can go behind the scenes and hear what goes into that process. This first half of the conference call focuses on the upper half of the Top 30 list. Players discussed in the greatest detail include RHP Sixto Sánchez, SS Jazz Chisholm, RHP Edward Cabrera, OF Jesús Sánchez, 1B Lewin Díaz, OF Jerar Encarnación and OF Kameron Misner. Follow Ethan Budowsky (@GatorBait_Ethan), Luis Davila (@luisrdavi), Spencer Morris (@ProspectSpencer), Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty), Ely Sussman (@RealEly) and Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fish Stripes staff is updating their top prospects list again, and for the first time, Marlins fans can go behind the scenes and hear what goes into that process. This second half of the conference call focuses on the bottom half of the Top 30 list and honorable mentions. Players discussed in the greatest detail include SS José Salas, RHP Evan Fitterer, SS Osiris Johnson, LHP Alex Vesia, RHP Jordan Holloway and C Will Banfield.Follow Ethan Budowsky (@GatorBait_Ethan), Luis Davila (@luisrdavi), Spencer Morris (@ProspectSpencer), Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty), Ely Sussman (@RealEly) and Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entering what should have been MLB Opening Week, Marlins baseball is still nowhere in sight. Ely looks at how several veteran players on the team historically perform in March/April/May of a typical season (2:35), and how to adjust expectations for them considering that the 2020 season won't include those months. On Twitter and Instagram, Fish Stripes asked which Marlins players—past or present—would make the best (and worst) quarantine partners (20:50). We read many of your responses on air. Stick around for Ely's picks at the 36:30 mark! Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) 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.

Even though meaningful MLB games are seemingly months away, an excellent Spring Training for the Marlins should not be forgotten. Ely takes note of the individual players who—for better or worse—made the strongest impressions (6:00), including Lewis Brinson, Jazz Chisholm and Alex Vesia. He also provides a brief introduction to the Marlins Games of the Decade series (28:45), which will be debuting on Fish Stripes this week and continue indefinitely. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) 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.

With only two weeks until the 2020 Marlins regular season arrives, Ely summarizes the first round of Spring Training cuts (2:35), the consequences of no longer having The Clevelander at the ballpark (5:55) and what to take away from the huge Christian Yelich contract extension (10:10). Our Game of the Week was Friday night’s comeback win over the Nationals (14:40). Great guest on this episode: Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions (28:45). He describes how Brian Anderson became a valuable fielder at multiple positions (33:45) and where Jorge Alfaro must improve to truly fill J.T. Realmuto’s shoes (43:30). Mark even provides a sneak peek at what to expect from top prospect Jazz Chisholm defensively (53:00). Follow Mark (@MarkASimonSays), 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.

More so than at any other time in recent memory, the Marlins organization is loaded with depth and high-end talent. But for these young players to make it to The Show and stick there, they must further develop their skill sets, succeed on the field, and then adjust again while ascending the minor league ladder. It’s an ongoing battle with opposing teams, your own teammates and your own body and mind. Every day is a competition for Marlins prospects, all part of the process of...Earning Their Stripes!Kicking off our second season of ETS, Ely is joined by Ethan Budowsky and Spencer Morris to react to the latest wave of Marlins top prospect lists released by MLB Pipeline, The Athletic and Fish On The Farm. Featured players include LHP Braxton Garrett, OF Monte Harrison, OF Peyton Burdick, OF Víctor Mesa Jr. and OF Víctor Víctor Mesa, RHP Sixto Sánchez, SS Jazz Chisholm and more. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan), Spencer (@ProspectSpencer) and Ely (@RealEly) on Twitter. Full prospects coverage at FishStripes.com/prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely brings you more coverage of the Grapefruit League-leading Miami Marlins, beginning with a summary of their Game of the Week (3:00). Then, a whip-around of the rest of the NL East division, with individual segments previewing the Atlanta Braves (14:45), New York Mets (21:40), Philadelphia Phillies (32:40) and Washington Nationals (44:00). 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.

It's been a dream start to the Grapefruit League for the Marlins, defeating both the Mets and Nationals thanks to Monte Harrison, Jazz Chisholm and Co. Ely shares all of his observations from Saturday's spring opener (2:47) and identifies the 2020 debuts that he's most looking forward to witnessing this upcoming week (23:00). 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.

Spring Training full-squad workouts have begun! Ely identifies the Marlins players who have the most to gain/lose between now and the regular season, most notably Lewis Brinson, Jesús Aguilar and Magneuris Sierra.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 discusses the competition for the final two spots in the Marlins starting rotation (2:45), then is joined by Anthony Garcia for a play-by-play report from Saturday's Marlins FanFest (14:00). Attendance for the event was announced as 17,000, up from 12,000 the previous year. Stick around for interviews with manager Don Mattingly (36:00) and shortstop prospect Jazz Chisholm (46:15). Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Anthony (@Redd_garcia/@FishnGifs) 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.