Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcast

Ely Sussman discusses which 26 players he expects to be included on the Miami Marlins' active roster to begin the regular season. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by  MPT College Consulting ! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardized testing, guidance through high school, assistance with essays and...

Kevin Barral reacts to right-hander Max Meyer joining Jesús Luzardo, A.J. Puk, Ryan Weathers and Trevor Rogers in the Miami Marlins rotation, plus more news and notes from the final weekend of spring training. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by  MPT College Consulting ! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for...

Episode #56 | We are once again joined by SportsGrid's Craig Mish! The Miami Marlins insider breaks down Eury Pérez's elbow injury and the team's "very messy situation in the rotation," the stories Jazz Chisholm Jr. told on The Pivot podcast, Sixto Sánchez's comeback, how the Marlins view Avisaíl García, the possibility of signing Trevor Bauer or another free agent, and much more. The Fish On Firs...

After spending a full week around Miami Marlins spring training, Ely Sussman came away impressed by Sixto Sánchez, in awe of Luis Arraez and disappointed with the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium fan experience. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by  MPT College Consulting ! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for s...

With A.J. Puk and Ryan Weathers excelling this spring in the competition for Miami Marlins rotation spots, Ely Sussman revisits the trades that brought them here in the first place. Former Marlins general manager Kim Ng gave up very little for the talented lefties who could wind up having a massive impact on the team in the post-Ng era. Follow Ely ( @RealEly ) and Fish On First ( @FishOnFirst ) on...

It's our annual bold predictions episode! Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman each come up with their five favorite spicy takes pertaining to the upcoming Marlins season. Ely's Predictions Luis Arraez does not lead the Marlins in hits Braxton Garrett posts 4.66 ERA or higher Victor Mesa Jr. plays 30 games for the Marlins Josh Bell gets 100 runs batted in A.J. Puk earns NL All-Star selection...

Apologies for the shaky audio quality! Daniel Rodriguez reacts to Monday's spring training game between the Marlins and Yankees, particularly the performances by three key Marlins pitchers. 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 megapho...

Daniel Rodriguez brings on Kevin Barral to discuss Sixto Sánchez's surprisingly effective Grapefruit League debut and the competition between Trey Mancini and Troy Johnston for a Marlins roster spot. Follow Daniel ( @Drodyyy ), Kevin ( @kevin_barral ) and Fish On First ( @FishOnFirst ) on Twitter. Join the  Marlins Discord server ! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at  FishOnFirst.com . Learn more a...

Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions joins Ely Sussman and Daniel Rodriguez for a fielding breakdown of notable Miami Marlins players. How do Tim Anderson, Luis Arraez, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Nick Fortes and Jesús Luzardo grade out in terms of defensive runs saved, and what are their specific strengths/weaknesses? Simon takes us under the hood! Follow Mark ( @MarkASimonSays ​​​​​​​), Daniel ( @Drodyyy...

Episode #213 | Ely Sussman projects the Marlins' Opening Day payroll, then compares it to previous seasons and what other MLB teams are spending. Follow 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/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener...

Isaac Azout and Kevin Barral are joined by Ely Sussman to react to the Marlins' first pitchers and catchers workout and the trade rumors involving their talented starting pitchers. Can the Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates find common ground on an Edward Cabrera deal? Why does the front office continue to "listen" on Jesús Luzardo offers rather than try to extend him? Is Max Meyer a candidate for the...

Our Miami Marlins livestreams keep you plugged in and entertained leading up to Opening Day, with special guests and honest analysis of the team. Watch live every week on YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. This week's special guest was Marlins radio announcer Kyle Sielaff. Sielaff is entering his 12th season with the Marlins Radio Network and his second as the lead play-by-play voice of the franchise...

Isaac Azout, Kevin Barral and Alex Carver join Ely Sussman for a five-round draft of Marlins minor leaguers. The objective is simple: predict which of them will be called up by the Marlins and make their MLB regular season debuts in 2024. Isaac's team: Anthony Maldonado, Patrick Monteverde, Will Banfield, Victor Mesa Jr., Eli Villalobos Kevin's team: Roddery Muñoz, Josh Simpson, Luis Palacios, Gri...

Ely Sussman discusses this spring's youngest and oldest Marlins non-roster invitees, the most accomplished player in the group, the biggest sleeper and the ones who have the easiest paths to earning spots on the 2024 Opening Day roster. The Marlins announced these 20 NRIs on Monday: RHP Elvis Alvarado, RHP Matt Andriese, RHP Luarbert Arias, C Will Banfield, IF Jacob Berry, OF Griffin Conine, OF Ma...

Daniel Rodriguez hits on interesting Marlins news items from the end of January, including the signing of Trey Mancini, the team's ongoing shortstop search, and Baseball America's top Marlins prospects for the 2024 season. Follow Daniel ( @Drodyyy ) and Fish On First ( @FishOnFirst ) on Twitter. Join the  Marlins Discord server ! Complete Miami Marlins coverage here at  FishOnFirst.com . Learn mor...

Alex Carver and Kevin Barral guide you through a very busy week of Miami Marlins prospect news that included 2024 International Signing Day, reports of Andrew Salas agreeing to a multi-million dollar deal for 2025 and takeaways from Double-A Pensacola's annual Fish Fest event. Follow Alex ( @marlinsminors ), Kevin ( @kevin_barral) and Fish On First ( @FishOnFirst ) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marli...

This week, Daniel Rodriguez is inviting Marlins fans to come on the Small Pod and sound off on the new direction that the franchise has taken. Flip the M's Kevin Miller closes out the series. Follow Daniel ( @Drodyyy ), Kevin ( @K_Miller305 ) and Fish On First ( @FishOnFirst ) on Twitter. Subscribe to Flip The M wherever you get your podcasts. Join the  Marlins Discord server ! Complete Miami Marl...

This week, Daniel Rodriguez is inviting Marlins fans to come on the Small Pod and sound off on the new direction that the franchise has taken. Next up: Alex Aguirre. Follow Daniel ( @Drodyyy ), Alex ( @aguirrethecap33 ) and Fish On First ( @FishOnFirst ) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server ! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at the newly upgraded FishOnFirst.com . Learn more about your ad ch...

This week, Daniel Rodriguez is inviting Marlins fans to come on the Small Pod and sound off on the new direction that the franchise has taken. Next up: Sean Millerick. Follow Daniel ( @Drodyyy ), Sean ( @miasportsminute ) 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 me...

This week, Daniel Rodriguez is inviting Marlins fans to come on the Small Pod and sound off on the new direction that the franchise has taken. Next up: Ryan Schlesinger. Follow Daniel ( @Drodyyy ), Ryan ( @MarlinsRyan ) 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 mega...

This week, Daniel Rodriguez is inviting Marlins fans to come on the Small Pod and sound off on the new direction that the franchise has taken. First up: Parker Heyser. Follow Daniel ( @Drodyyy ), Parker ( @HeyserParker ) 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...

A cheap .300 hitter is reportedly on the trade block. The Miami Marlins have to be in the mix for him, right? Ely Sussman discusses the pros and cons of Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Harold Ramírez and what a fair trade proposal might be. Follow Ely ( @RealEly ) and Fish On First ( @FishOnFirst ) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server ! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com ....

While we continue to wait on the Miami Marlins to spend on major league free agent deals, they're poised to add international amateur free agents later this month. Ely Sussman previews the 2024 international signing period and future Marlins outfielder Luis Cova, then reflects on the organization's recent track record of international signings. Follow Ely ( @RealEly ) and Fish On First ( @FishOnFi...

Who will join former Marlins manager Jim Leyland in the Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 2024? Louis Addeo-Weiss and Ely Sussman dissect the players on the BBWAA ballot, including what to make of Gary Sheffield entering his final year of eligibility. Follow Louis ( @addeo_louis00 ), Ely ( @RealEly ) and Fish On First ( @FishOnFirst ) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server ! Complete Miami Mar...

Fish On First MLB Draft analyst Hector Rodriguez joins Ely Sussman to revisit the writings of Frankie Piliere from his tenure with D1Baseball. Piliere shared his thoughts on eventual big leaguers such as Jesús Luzardo, Jake Burger, Bryan Reynolds, Royce Lewis and Mickey Moniak. At the end of the show, Hector explains why Wake Forest right-hander Chase Burns could be good selection for the Marlins...