Episodes
Ely Sussman enlists the help of Isaac Azout and Kevin Barral to assemble the best possible 26-man roster using only players from the Miami era of Marlins baseball (2012-2023). It's comprised of one hitter and one pitcher from each of those 12 seasons, plus one additional wild card hitter and pitcher. Disagree with any of our picks? Create your own ultimate roster using the form on this page: https://fishonfirst.com/podcasts/the-offishial-show-205/ Follow Ely (@RealEly), Kevin (@kevin_barral),...
Published 11/28/23
Daniel Rodriguez breaks down the pros and cons of free agent relievers Jakob Junis, Nick Martinez, Chris Stratton and Yariel Rodríguez. Which ones do you want to see the Miami Marlins go after? Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/26/23
Daniel Rodriguez breaks down the pros and cons of free agent starters Michael Lorenzen, Seth Lugo and Chris Flexen. Which ones do you want to see the Miami Marlins go after? Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/24/23
A very special guest joins Fish Unfiltered for the first time: Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker! Topics covered on Episode 52 with Skip, Isaac Azout, Kevin Barral and Ely Sussman include: Winning NL Manager of the Year Getting into the postseason and facing Phillies Losing Brant Brown to the Mariners First impressions of Peter Bendix Projected roles for Vidal Bruján and Calvin Faucher Managing workloads of Eury Pérez, Jesús Luzardo and Braxton Garrett Upgrades the Marlins need to...
Published 11/22/23
Daniel Rodriguez breaks down the pros and cons of free agent outfielders Joey Gallo, Travis Jankowski, Hunter Renfroe, Jason Heyward and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Which ones do you want to see the Miami Marlins go after? Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/22/23
Ely Sussman discusses where things currently stand with the 2024 Miami Marlins payroll following the non-tender deadline (3:30), then takes on the enigma that is Vidal Bruján (16:45). How is it that a former MLB Top 100 prospect with solid contact skills from both sides of the plate continues to flop when given big league opportunities? What would qualify as a successful outcome for Bruján's career moving forward? Follow Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete...
Published 11/21/23
Daniel Rodriguez breaks down the pros and cons of free agent infielders Amed Rosario, Justin Turner and Tim Anderson. Which ones do you want to see the Miami Marlins go after? Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/21/23
Daniel Rodriguez breaks down the pros and cons of free agent catchers Mitch Garver, Yasmani Grandal, Tom Murphy and Victor Caratini. Which ones do you want to see the Miami Marlins go after? Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/20/23
The Miami Marlins added only two prospects to their 40-man roster in advance of the 2023 MLB Rule 5 Draft. Daniel Rodriguez and Kevin Barral discuss Anthony Maldonado and Victor Mesa Jr. as well as notable players who were not protected from the Rule 5. Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy), Kevin (@kevin_barral) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/16/23
Relaunching The Offishial Show on a new weekly schedule, Ely Sussman discusses notable Miami Marlins prospects who could be selected to the 40-man roster on Tuesday (4:00). Then, Fish On First staffers Noah Berger and Isaac Azout report on what they heard from Peter Bendix and Bruce Sherman during Monday's press conference (22:30). Follow Ely (@RealEly), Noah (@Trainboy100), Isaac (@IsaacAzout) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage here at...
Published 11/14/23
Happy Halloween! If you're looking for a scare, join Kevin Barral and Ely Sussman in reflecting on the last five Miami Marlins MLB Draft classes. We discuss the news that DJ Svihlik, Miami's senior director of amateur scouting, won't be returning in 2024. Follow Kevin (@kevin_barral), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/30/23
Special guest Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald joins Isaac Azout, Alex Carver and Ely Sussman to provide additional details about the end of Kim Ng's Miami Marlins tenure. Follow Craig (@CraigMish), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Alex (@marlinsminors), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage here at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/19/23
Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman react to the big breaking news that Kim Ng is leaving the Miami Marlins after three seasons as their general manager. Follow Kevin (@kevin_barral), Isaac (@IsaacAzout), Ely (@RealEly) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage here at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/16/23
A loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series brought the 2023 Miami Marlins season to an abrupt end. Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral, Alex Carver, Alex Krutchik and Louis Addeo-Weiss discuss the key moments and decisions that made the difference in Game 2 and what to watch for during the rest of this MLB postseason and the ensuing winter. Follow Ely (@RealEly), Kevin (@kevin_barral), Alex C. (@marlinsminors), Alex K. (@AlexKrutchikFOF), Louis (@addeo_louis00) and Fish On...
Published 10/05/23
A loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series sets up a must-win Game 2 for the Miami Marlins. Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral, Alex Carver and Isaac Azout discuss the key moments and decisions that made the difference in Game 1 and what needs to change on Wednesday for the Fish to keep their season alive. Follow Ely (@RealEly), Kevin (@kevin_barral), Alex C. (@marlinsminors), Isaac (@IsaacAzout) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage...
Published 10/04/23
Fish On First staffers and fans digest the end of the 2023 Miami Marlins regular season and look ahead to a best-of-three series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Hosted by Grant Kiefer with additional speakers Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout, Alex Carver, Sean Millerick, Sherief Kenshon, Loud Marlins Fan, Danilo Santos, Beaufort Breeze and Marlins Historian. Want to be a featured speaker next time? Become a Super Subscriber! Follow Grant (@KieferMedia), Ely (@RealEly), Kevin...
Published 10/02/23
Daniel Rodriguez reacts to Saturday's win, which clinched a National League Wild Card spot for the Miami Marlins. Listen to the Small Pod to get caught up on everything in 10 minutes or less. Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at fishonfirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/01/23
The Miami Marlins' magic number to clinch a 2023 postseason berth is down to one! Postgame reaction to Friday's win from Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral, Alex Carver, Alex Krutchik, Daniel Rodriguez and Isaac Azout. Follow Ely (@RealEly), Kevin (@kevin_barral), Alex C. (@marlinsminors), Alex K. (@AlexKrutchikFOF), Daniel (@Drodyyy), Isaac (@IsaacAzout) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 09/30/23
Daniel Rodriguez covers Xavier Edwards, Patrick Monteverde, Will Banfield and the rest of this year's minor league award recipients in the Marlins organization. Listen to the Small Pod to get caught up on everything in 10 minutes or less. Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at fishonfirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/26/23
Billy Gil from the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz joins Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout for the final Unfiltered of the 2023 regular season! Topics covered on Episode 49 of Fish Unfiltered include: Kevin's team beating Billy's team in the Marlins media softball game Sandy Alcantara's rehab from a right UCL sprain The Marlins' recent series against the Mets (and the lackluster attendance) Florida International University football MLB award races The Marlins' playoff chances with nine games...
Published 09/22/23
Fish On First staffers and fans discuss a stunningly impressive Marlins series against the Braves that vaulted Miami into playoff position. Hosted by Grant Kiefer with additional speakers Ely Sussman, Louis Addeo-Weiss, Loud Marlins Fan, Cole McNamara, Sean Millerick, Romeo Rodriguez, Sherief Kenshon, Ryan Schlesinger and Loroleh. Want to be a featured speaker next time? Become a Super Subscriber! Follow Grant (@KieferMedia), Ely (@RealEly), Louis (@addeo_louis00), LMF (@LoudMarlinsFan), Cole...
Published 09/18/23
Noah Berger interviews Miami Marlins left-hander Devin Smeltzer about surviving pediatric cancer and connecting with kids who are going through the same battle. Smeltzer also reflects on the recent no-hitter he threw for Triple-A Jacksonville and the vibes around the Marlins in the midst of their 2023 playoff race. Follow Devin (@alka_SMELTZer), Noah (@Trainboy100) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage here at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad...
Published 09/14/23
Daniel Rodriguez details how former Marlins top prospect Sixto Sánchez looked in his return to game action earlier this week. Listen to the Small Pod to get caught up on everything in 10 minutes or less. Follow Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at fishonfirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/14/23
Fish On First staffers and fans discuss a week of extremes for the Miami Marlins that ended with another improbable comeback win. Hosted by Grant Kiefer with additional speakers Ely Sussman, Noah Berger, Alex Krutchik, Isaac Azout, Devin W., Romeo Rodriguez, Ryan Schlesinger, Loud Marlins Fan, Sean Millerick, Coco and Steven Sandberg. Want to be a featured speaker next time? Become a Super Subscriber! Follow Grant (@KieferMedia), Ely (@RealEly), Noah (@Trainboy100), Alex (@AlexKrutchikFOF),...
Published 09/11/23