Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcast

In a rare solo podcast episode, Ely Sussman prepares Miami Marlins fans for the World Baseball Classic by highlighting each of the 10 players from the organization who'll be participating, offering advice to those of you attending the tournament and making predictions. Once again, loanDepot park is hosting games throughout the WBC, from Pool D play all the way through the championship. Start your FOX One 7-day free trial today at https://FOXOne.com This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy new episodes of our Miami Marlins livestreams throughout 2026 spring training. Every week, Fish On First staffers answer your questions and provide in-depth analysis of the team leading up to Opening Day. Thursday's show was hosted by Jeremiah Geiger and featured panelists Ely Sussman, Alex Carver and Kevin Barral. The following topics were covered: Braxton Garrett's first spring start and the projected starting rotation Liam Hicks thriving, Owen Caissie struggling early Injury updates on Janson Junk, Andrew Nardi, Graham Pauley and Anthony Bender Is there room for Josh White in the Opening Day bullpen? Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com.  Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FISH UNFILTERED #89 We are ridiculously excited to welcome you to this new era of the Fish On First podcast! In our debut with the Foul Territory Network, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman are joined by AJ Ramos. The former Marlins closer and current TV/radio broadcaster is also Fish Unfiltered's new co-host. The guys revisit the club's biggest offseason moves, project the 2026 starting rotation, and get AJ's take on pitching in high-leverage situations and adapting to various Major League Baseball rule changes. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With spring training games about to begin, it's time for our annual Miami Marlins Call-Up Contest! Marlins radio announcer Jack McMullen joins Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Alex Carver for a five-round draft of players who are most likely to make their major league debut during the 2026 season. This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking. Follow Jack (@Jack_McMullen11), Alex (@FOFProspects), Kevin (@kevin_barral) , Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy new episodes of our Miami Marlins livestreams throughout 2026 spring training. Every week, Fish On First staffers answer your questions and provide in-depth analysis of the team leading up to Opening Day. Monday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Jeremiah Geiger, Isaac Azout, Alex Carver, Kevin Barral and Daniel Rodriguez. The following topics were covered: Annual start-of-spring press conference with Bruce Sherman and Peter Bendix Takeaways from the first full-squad workout The end of Josh Simpson's Marlins tenure Ely's Opening Day roster projection, going deep on Owen Caissie, Max Meyer and others This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at ⁠SFJetskiRentals.com⁠. Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy new episodes of our Miami Marlins livestreams throughout 2026 spring training. Every week, Fish On First staffers answer your questions and provide in-depth analysis of the team leading up to Opening Day. Wednesday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Isaac Azout, Kevin Barral, Alex Carver and Jeremiah Geiger. The following topics were covered: Signings of free agents Chris Paddack and John King Potential corresponding roster moves Key features of the new "Jupiter Academy" Takeaways from the first pitchers and catchers workout Overview of Marlins.TV All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the start of spring training barely a week away, Miami Marlins president of business Caroline O'Connor joins Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman for an exclusive interview. They discuss what to expect from this year's FanFest at loanDepot park, where games wil be televised in 2026, how to boost the franchise's ticket sales, what makes the stadium an ideal host site for the World Baseball Classic and when the Miami Live! entertainment development will finally be ready. All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Follow Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Miami Marlins farm system is now unquestionably among the best in baseball. On Swimming Upstream, Alex Carver and Kevin Barral analyze all of the talent that the Marlins have recently acquired via trade and international free agency. Then, they sit down for an exclusive interview with one of those new prospects, outfielder Brendan Jones. All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Follow Brendan (@BrendanTJones), Alex (@marlinsminors​​​​​​​), Kevin (@kevin_barral) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week, another arm on the move. In a special live edition of Fish Unfiltered, Miami Marlins insider Craig Mish joins Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout to discuss all angles of Tuesday's Ryan Weathers trade to the Yankees, plus the club's other recent transactions and remaining offseason to-do list. All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Follow Craig (@CraigMish), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Kevin (@kevin_barral) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than 24 hours after the Edward Cabrera trade was announced, Ely Sussman, Alex Carver, Isaac Azout, Kevin Barral and Sean McCormack discuss the timing of the deal and the quality of the three-player package that the Miami Marlins received in return. They also cover the club's negotiations with arbitration-eligible players in advance of Thursday's salary figure exchange deadline (all of them reached settlements except for Calvin Faucher) and the end of Miami's partnership with FanDuel Sports Network Florida. All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Follow Ely (@RealEly), Alex (@marlinsminors), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Kevin (@kevin_barral), Sean (@Heeysean8) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final Fish Unfiltered episode of 2025 is overflowing with Miami Marlins content. Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman begin by discussing Saturday's trade sending Dane Myers to the Cincinnati Reds for outfield prospect Ethan O'Donnell, the addition of Pete Fairbanks to the Marlins bullpen and the latest reporting on trade candidate Edward Cabrera. Then, Kevin and Ely sit down with Victor Mesa Jr. Coming off his first taste of the big leagues, the 24-year-old outfielder takes us through his baseball journey and what he hopes to accomplish in 2026. All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. With New Year’s around the corner, boats fill up fast—everyone wants that view of the fireworks from the water. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Follow Victor (@victormesajr10​​​​​​​) on Instagram. Follow Kevin (@kevin_barral), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ely Sussman explains why the recent trade of Shane Baz to the Baltimore Orioles gives us a clear idea of what Edward Cabrera is currently worth. Then, Matt Goudreau, president and general manager of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, discusses all aspects of his role with the Marlins Triple-A affiliate. ​​​​​​ All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. With Christmas and New Year’s around the corner, boats fill up fast—everyone wants that view of the fireworks from the water. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Swim Around the Diamond At the end of every episode of The Offishial Show, I will be highlighting and recommending Marlins-related content that was posted recently outside of FOF. Here's what I picked this time: Graduates: Welcome to the big leagues (East Carolina University) Edwards' youth camp growing in size, support (MLB.com) Miami Marlins Best to Wear Jersey Number Series (Marlin Maniac) Edward Cabrera exclusive interview (El Primer Out) Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foul Territory invited Fish On First's Isaac Azout onto Thursday's show to discuss the state of the Miami Marlins. Shoring up the back end of the bullpen, adding more offense and extending young players remain on Miami's offseason to-do list. All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. With Christmas and New Year’s around the corner, boats fill up fast—everyone wants that view of the fireworks from the water. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Follow Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) and Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Approaching the midpoint of the Miami Marlins offseason, Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout empty the notebook following their on-site coverage of the 2025 Winter Meetings. Fish Unfiltered takes you behind the scenes of the MLB Draft Lottery and Rule 5 draft, analyzes Miami's signing of Christopher Morel (expected to be made official this week) and checks in on notable transactions from around the National League East. All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. With Christmas and New Year’s around the corner, boats fill up fast—everyone wants that view of the fireworks from the water. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Follow Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Kevin (@kevin_barral) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded immediately after learning the results of the MLB Draft Lottery, Ely Sussman, Isaac Azout, Kevin Barral, Nate Karzmer, Hector Rodriguez and special guest Marcel Sparks discuss where things stand with the Miami Marlins in the midst of the Winter Meetings. Topics include the consequences of falling to 14th in the draft order, missing out on veteran relievers in free agency, mutual interest between the Marlins and Jakob Marsee regarding a contract extension, 2026 Opening Day being rescheduled and a preview of Wednesday's Rule 5 draft. All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. With Christmas and New Year’s around the corner, boats fill up fast—everyone wants that view of the fireworks from the water. They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Follow Ely (⁠@RealEly⁠), Marcel (@MarcelSparks04), Isaac (⁠@IsaacAzout⁠), Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Nate (@NateKarzmer), Hector (@Hector_Baseball) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his first solo podcast of the 2025-26 Miami Marlins offseason, Ely Sussman begins by analyzing Clayton McCullough's comments about Connor Norby preparing to play the outfield and Griffin Conine learning first base. Then, he reacts to Ryan Helsley and Devin Williams signing free agent contracts, and makes the case that Emilio Pagán may be the best option left on the reliever market for the Marlins. All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida—offering Miami’s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there’s something for every style and every budget. With Christmas and New Year’s around the corner, boats fill up fast—everyone wants that view of the fireworks from the water. They’re reservation based-only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at SFJetskiRentals.com. Swim Around the Diamond Aram Leighton's top 15 Marlins prospects (Just Baseball) 2026 ZiPS Projections: Miami Marlins (FanGraphs) WBC-style rosters comprised of current/former Marlins players (Son Los Marlins) Inside Major League Baseball's fan council featuring SuperSub Ryan Schlesinger (The Athletic) Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the start of the Winter Meetings less than two weeks away, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman discuss the latest Marlins news. That includes analyzing Kyle Stowers as a contract extension candidate and the authenticity of Miami's reported interest in free agent pitcher Michael King. Follow Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy new episodes of our Miami Marlins livestreams throughout the 2025-26 offseason. This stream covered the selection of prospects Joe Mack, Josh White and William Kempner to the Marlins 40-man roster; notable names in the farm system who were left unprotected for the MLB Rule 5 draft; Joey Wiemer getting designated for assignment; various free agent possibilities; and the tender deadline coming up on Friday. Panelists: Ely Sussman, Alex Andrade, Isaac Azout, Kevin Barral and Daniel Rodriguez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine sits down with Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout for an extended conversation about his baseball career (19:30). Checking in from the Dominican Republic where he's participating in winter ball, Conine discusses playing for Tigres del Licey, changes he has observed during his time with the Marlins organization, his rapid recovery from a dislocated shoulder, the small role he played in Javier Sanoja's Gold Glove Award-winning season and more. Follow Griffin on Instagram (@griffin_co9). Follow Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Series may be over, but the 2025 baseball season is still ongoing for some notable Miami Marlins prospects out west. Ely Sussman and Kevin Barral are joined by right-hander Karson Milbrandt, who's participating in the Arizona Fall League. Drafted by the Marlins in 2022, Milbrandt reflects on his professional journey thus far, how he adjusted to new levels of competition this year, pitch-calling from the dugout and where he has room for continued growth. Follow Karson (@KarsonMilbrandt), Ely (@RealEly), Kevin (@kevin_barral) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the final week of calm before the Miami Marlins offseason fully begins. Accounting for potential trades, outside acquisitions, spring training roster battles and injuries, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman took turns drafting players who they expect to see make the club's 2026 Opening Day active roster. It's harder than it looks! Follow Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage here at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Peter Bendix's annual end-of-season press conference, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman discuss what was said and what else we can infer about the direction of the Miami Marlins from reading between the lines. They cover some preliminary free agent targets, compare the 2023 and 2025 Marlins teams, and look ahead to the first round of offseason roster cuts. Follow Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded shortly after the final out of Sunday's game, Ely Sussman, Isaac Azout and special guest Gabriel Revilla react to the Miami Marlins doing what they do best—prevent the New York Mets from reaching the postseason. They discuss the atmosphere at loanDepot park for the season's final series, how the Marlins performed relative to 2025 preseason expectations, the 12 teams who actually made it into the MLB postseason field and top storylines for the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded shortly after the final out of Thursday's game, Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and special guest Alex Carr react to the Miami Marlins falling short in the National League Wild Card race. They look ahead to 2026 roster decisions regarding the starting rotation and corner infield spots, congratulate the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on clinching the International League championship and predict how the Fish will fare as spoilers this weekend against the New York Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded shortly after the final out of Sunday's game, Ely Sussman, Alex Krutchik and Isaac Azout react to the Miami Marlins' perfect week that kept them mathematically alive in the race for the third Wild Card spot in the National League. They also discuss the club's outfield depth and look ahead to Edward Cabrera and Griffin Conine returning from the injured list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Fish On First LIVE episode really flew off the rails, but you'll enjoy it nonetheless! Recorded shortly after the final out of Thursday's game. Ely Sussman, Alex Krutchik, Isaac Azout and special guest Danny Enriquez of CanesInSight and Él Big League Show react to the Marlins sweeping the Rockies, what it'd take to miraculously sneak into the postseason, the status of Edward Cabrera's elbow, Clayton Kershaw's retirement and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With his debut season as Marlins manager nearing a close, Clayton McCullough (14:17) sits down with Isaac Azout and Kevin Barral for an exclusive interview. McCullough was refreshingly forthcoming about the challenges he has experienced in a new role, the factors he accounts for when finalizing lineups and in-game substitutions, and how he plans to utilize specific Marlins players moving forward. Follow Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Isaac (@IsaacAzout) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deviating from the usual series preview format, this Fish On First LIVE episode was recorded shortly after the final out of Wednesday's game. Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout react to the Marlins getting swept in DC, Jakob Marsee winning NL Player of the Month and more players going down with injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very special guest joins Alex Carver and Isaac Azout on Swimming Upstream: Miami Marlins left-hander Thomas White. The consensus top prospect in the Marlins organization since early 2024, White just keeps getting better. This conversation touches on the evolution of his pitch mix, the increasingly analytical approach that the Marlins have applied to player development, relationships with his teammates, his recent 14-strikeout game and more. Follow Alex (@marlinsminors), Isaac (@IsaacAzout) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With only a couple notable changes, the Miami Marlins will battle during the stretch run using the same roster they had leading up to the trade deadline. Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman share their final thoughts on the club's negotiations involving Sandy Alcantara, Edward Cabrera, Cal Quantrill, Dane Myers and others, plus their performance on the recent 4-2 homestand, which featured the debut of Jakob Marsee. Follow Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Deadline Deals 03:08 - Sandy Alcantara 06:19 - Edward Cabrera 10:40 - Cal Quantrill 13:56 - Nick Fortes 17:00 - Jesús Sánchez 20:30 - Dane Myers 23:30 - Epic Yankees Series 28:50 - Jakob Marsee 30:40 - Eric Wagaman 34:30 - Draft Picks Debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Rodriguez continues his series reviewing the 2025 draft class with local experts who covered Marlins draft picks during their college careers. Liam Rooney of the Tallahassee Democrat joins the show to discuss a trio of Florida State Seminoles: outfielder Max Williams, infielder Drew Faurot and left-hander Joey Volini. Follow Liam (@__liamrooney) and Daniel (@Drodyyy) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Rodriguez kicks off a series reviewing the 2025 draft class with local experts who covered Marlins draft picks during their college careers. Ryan Harlan of BeaversEdge.com joins the show to discuss Miami's top pick, Aiva Arquette, and 12th-round catcher Wilson Weber. Follow Ryan (@Ryan_Harlan7) and Daniel (⁠@Drodyyy⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠⁠Marlins Discord server⁠⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bunch of Miami Marlins players have defied expectations this season. Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman make their picks for the team's current MVP, Cy Young, "Best Rookie" and "Best Newcomer." Also, they look ahead to the most likely scenarios for the upcoming MLB Draft. Follow Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weeks away from conducting his second MLB Draft with the Miami Marlins, director of amateur scouting Frankie Piliere joins Unfiltered with Kevin Barral, Hector Rodriguez and Ely Sussman. They revisit Miami's 2024 draft class, preview this year's crop of talent and discuss how the Marlins approach scouting, player data, the selection process and more. Follow Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Hector (@Hector_Baseball), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swimming Upstream returns with our longest player interview to date, catching up with Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Troy Johnston. Johnston chatted with Alex Carver and Kevin Barral about becoming a father for the first time, his experience playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic, changes he's made during the 2025 season, continuing to wait for a long-overdue call-up and much more. Follow Troy (@2297Troy), Alex (@marlinsminors), Kevin (@kevin_barral) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout bring Ely Sussman onto Fish Unfiltered to discuss an extended stretch of mediocrity from the Miami Marlins. They get into Sandy Alcantara's best start of the 2025 season, Eury Pérez's return to the rotation and Ryan Weathers' injury setback, plus who could conceivably represent the Marlins at the MLB All-Star Game. Follow Isaac (⁠@IsaacAzout⁠), Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage here at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday episodes of the Small Pod, we will be shining a spotlight on notable Miami Marlins prospects. Ely Sussman switched up the usual format this week to feature the players who are best suited to represent the organization at next month's Futures Game in Atlanta: LHP Robby Snelling (Pensacola), C Joe Mack (Jacksonville) and LHP Thomas White (Beloit). Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Returning Fish Unfiltered guest Craig Mish sits down with Isaac Azout and Kevin Barral to describe his transition from Miami Marlins scoops king to TV analyst, the ongoing struggles of Sandy Alcantara, players who could be on the trade block this summer and much more. Follow Craig (@CraigMish), Isaac (⁠@IsaacAzout⁠), Kevin (⁠@kevin_barral⁠) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday episodes of the Small Pod, we will be shining a spotlight on notable prospects from each of the Miami Marlins' minor league affiliates. Ely Sussman's featured players this week: C Carlos Sánchez (Jupiter), INF Payton Green (Beloit), LHP Dax Fulton (Pensacola) and OF Andrew Pintar (Jacksonville). Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (⁠@FishOnFirst⁠) on Twitter. Join the ⁠Marlins Discord server⁠! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at ⁠FishOnFirst.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Admit it: the 2023 Miami Marlins season felt fluky, even in the moment. Fast-forward two years later, most of the players from that team have experienced regression or injuries (or both). Ely Sussman checks in on how things have changed. Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early in his first season as the Miami Marlins television play-by-play announcer, Kyle Sielaff makes his return to Fish Unfiltered. Sielaff sits down with Isaac Azout and Kevin Barral to describe his transition from radio to TV, impressions of how the organization is rebuilding under Peter Bendix and the most underrated Marlins players. Follow Kyle (@Kyle_Sielaff), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Kevin (@kevin_barral) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday episodes of the Small Pod, we will be shining a spotlight on notable prospects from each of the Miami Marlins' minor league affiliates. Ely Sussman's featured players this week: INF Carter Johnson (Jupiter), OF Fenwick Trimble (Beloit), RHP Josh Ekness (Pensacola) and RHP Janson Junk (Jacksonville). Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday episodes of the Small Pod, we will be shining a spotlight on notable prospects from each of the Miami Marlins' minor league affiliates. Ely Sussman's featured players this week: INF/OF Andrew Salas (Jupiter), C Ryan Ignoffo (Beloit), LHP Adam Laskey (Pensacola) and RHP Adam Mazur (Jacksonville). Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the big leagues, Agustín Ramírez. Who's coming up behind him in the Miami Marlins farm system? Daniel Rodriguez checks in on the early-season performances of Ramírez, Joe Mack and Ryan Ignoffo.Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Sunday's State of the Fish show, Kevin Barral, Alex Carver, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman discuss the Miami Marlins' decision to call up catching prospect Agustín Ramírez, who will be making his major league debut during the team's upcoming homestand.Follow the Fish On First Spaces account to participate in our weekly call-in shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outfielder Kyle Stowers wasn't getting results at the plate in 2024 or during 2025 spring training. Incredibly, he has emerged as one of the most consistent players on the Miami Marlins. Stowers sits down with Isaac Azout and Kevin Barral on Fish Unfiltered to open up about his experiences with the Marlins organization so far, the impact of "torpedo" bats and Trajekt machines, the team's defensive improvement and more.Follow Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Kevin (@kevin_barral) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Mervis has half of the Miami Marlins' home runs this season all by himself! He's also striking out at the highest rate on the team. Daniel Rodriguez analyzes the progress Mervis has made and what concerns still remain.Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonah Bride was one of the top offensive players on the 2024 Miami Marlins. Just a few weeks into the 2025 season, he has been designated for assignment. Ely Sussman reacts to the decision.Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday episodes of the Small Pod, we will be shining a spotlight on notable prospects from each of the Miami Marlins' minor league affiliates. Ely Sussman begins with RHP Liomar Martínez (Jupiter), INF Yiddi Cappe (Beloit), OF Kemp Alderman (Pensacola) and OF Jakob Marsee (Jacksonville).Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fish On First's third-ranked prospect is ready to hit in the majors and the Marlins have kept him in the minors long enough to gain an additional year of club control. Ely Sussman discusses why Agustín Ramírez doesn't fit in Miami quite yet.Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.