Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcast

We're bringing you a bonus episode of Fish Unfiltered this week! Ely Sussman and Nate Karzmer react to the call-up of right-hander Josh Ekness, then do an overview of the first month-plus of the 2026 Miami Marlins season. Which players have boosted their stock since Opening Day and which ones have us most concerned?

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Coming off a gutsy road series win against the reigning World Series champions, AJ Ramos, Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout bring you the 100th episode in Fish Unfiltered history. They cover a ton of ground on this one, including Xavier Edwards' game-clinching double play on Wednesday, how the Miami Marlins will navigate high-leverage situations while Pete Fairbanks is on the shelf, putting Liam Hicks' breakout in historical context and what to expect from Don Mattingly as Philadelphia Phillies interim manager.

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They’re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at https://SFJetskiRentals.com.

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.

Wednesday's show was hosted by Alex Carver and featured panelists Kevin Barral, Jeremiah Geiger and Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered: 

• Sandy Alcantara's impressive outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers
• Liam Hicks' spectacular season 
• The chaotic ending to Wednesday's game
• What to do with slumping Owen Caissie
• Who can be trusted in Miami's bullpen during Pete Fairbanks' IL stint
• Previewing and predicting the next series against the Philadelphia Phillies

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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 https://SFJetskiRentals.com.

Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.

Sunday's show was hosted by Jeremiah Geiger and featured panelists Ely Sussman, Alex Carver and Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered:

• Max Meyer receiving an early hook on Sunday
• Potential Marlins roster moves to address the bullpen 
• A deflating end to Eury Pérez's outing 
• Fish On First Top 30 risers, fallers and takeaways 
• Previewing and predicting the next series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

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 https://SFJetskiRentals.com.

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.

Wednesday's show was hosted by Alex Carver and featured panelists Kevin Barral, Jeremiah Geiger, Nate Karzmer and Alex Krutchik. The following topics were covered:

• Janson Junk pulled after only 56 pitches
• Jakob Marsee's best series of the season
• How much longer is Chris Paddack's rotation spot safe?
• Esteury Ruiz joining the Marlins active roster
• Austin Slater designated for assignment
• Previewing and predicting the next series against the San Francisco Giants

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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 https://SFJetskiRentals.com.

Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

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Every month, Fish Unfiltered takes Miami Marlins fans "Inside the Dugout," bringing you an extended, exclusive interview with Marlins manager Clayton McCullough. During our April sitdown, McCullough speaks with Isaac Azout, AJ Ramos and Kevin Barral about his first ejection of 2026, getting Kyle Stowers back from the injured list, how he uses closer Pete Fairbanks and assesses top starters Sandy Alcantara and Eury Pérez thus far, his philosophy on baserunning, relationship with Agustín Ramírez and much more.

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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 https://SFJetskiRentals.com. 

Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.

Sunday's show was hosted by Alex Carver and featured panelists Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral, Jeremiah Geiger and Alex Krutchik. The following topics were covered:

• Eury Pérez's impressive outing
• Kyle Stowers' return and potential usage at first base 
• Sandy Alcantara matching a career-high in walks
• When will the Marlins move Agustín Ramírez off the catcher position? 
• Clayton McCullough's first ejection of 2026
• Owen Caissie's league-leading strikeout rate
• Previewing and predicting the next series against the St. Louis Cardinals

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 https://SFJetskiRentals.com.

Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

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It's been a humbling week for the Miami Marlins, losing five of six games to the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves to drop below .500 for the first time this season. AJ Ramos, Isaac Azout and Kevin Barral analyze the team's bizarre usage of Pete Fairbanks and Sandy Alcantara, what impact Kyle Stowers and Esteury Ruiz will have upon returning from the injured list, how the rest of the starting rotation is holding up and more.

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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 https://SFJetskiRentals.com.

Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.

Wednesday's show was hosted by Jeremiah Geiger and featured panelists Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral and Nate Karzmer. The following topics were covered:

• Second-guessing the Marlins' recent usage of Pete Fairbanks 
• Connor Norby stays hot, still has reverse platoon splits
• How concerned should we be about Eury Pérez?
• Triple-A starting rotation depth looking good
• Is Esteury Ruiz coming for Heriberto Hernández's job?
• Previewing and predicting the next series against the Milwaukee Brewers

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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.

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.

Sunday's show was hosted by Alex Carver, accompanied by Ely Sussman. The following topics were covered:

• Reasons behind Sandy Alcantara's worst start of the season
• Otto Lopez's quiet excellence offensively
• Jakob Marsee laying an egg in front of family and friends in Detroit
• What to make of Connor Norby's mixed results
• How much longer will Robby Snelling have to wait for a call-up?
• Previewing and predicting the next series against the Atlanta Braves

 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 https://SFJetskiRentals.com.

Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

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