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.

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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 (<a href="https://twitter.com/kevin_barral">@kevin_barral</a>), Ely (<a href="https://twitter.com/RealEly">@RealEly</a>) and Fish On First (<a href="https://twitter.com/FishOnFirst">@FishOnFirst</a>) on Twitter. Complete Miami Marlins coverage at <a href="https://fishonfirst.com/">FishOnFirst.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Kevin and Ely reflect on DJ Svihlik's MLB Draft track record as head of Miami's amateur scouting department.

Swimming Upstream | How Years of Bad Drafting Came Back to Haunt Marlins

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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 Ely Sussman and featured panelists Nate Karzmer, Sean Millerick and Marcel Sparks. The following topics were covered:
Josh Beckett's Marlins Legends Hall of Fame induction
Javier Sanoja capitalizing on everyday opportunity
Fragile state of the bullpen
NL Wild Card race updates
2025 Marlins draft class thriving at the plate
Previewing and predicting the next series against the New York Mets

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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 Ely Sussman and featured panelists Nate Karzmer, Sean Millerick and Marcel Sparks. The following topics were covered:
<ul>
<li>Josh Beckett's Marlins Legends Hall of Fame induction</li>
<li>Javier Sanoja capitalizing on everyday opportunity</li>
<li>Fragile state of the bullpen</li>
<li>NL Wild Card race updates</li>
<li>2025 Marlins draft class thriving at the plate</li>
<li>Previewing and predicting the next series against the New York Mets</li>
</ul>
This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida&mdash;offering Miami&rsquo;s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there&rsquo;s something for every style and every budget.
They&rsquo;re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at&nbsp;<a href="http://sfjetskirentals.com/" data-cke-saved-href="http://sfjetskirentals.com">SFJetskiRentals.com</a>.
Make sure to use promo code&nbsp;FISHONFIRST&nbsp;to receive 10% off your next booking.

Ely, Nate, Sean and Marcel discuss Josh Beckett's place in Marlins history, Javier Sanoja's superb second half, the fragile state of the bullpen and the club's increasingly difficult path to reach the postseason.

Hall of Famer Josh Beckett & Marlins-Cubs Series Reaction

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

Friday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Alex Krutchik and Sean Millerick. The following topics were covered:
Leo Jiménez designated for assignment
Heriberto Hernández's steady power production
Graham Pauley, Deyvison De Los Santos getting opportunities
NL Wild Card race updates
Previewing and predicting the next series against the Chicago Cubs

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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.

Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.
Friday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Alex Krutchik and Sean Millerick. The following topics were covered:
<ul>
<li>Leo Jim&eacute;nez designated for assignment</li>
<li>Heriberto Hern&aacute;ndez's steady power production</li>
<li>Graham Pauley, Deyvison De Los Santos getting opportunities</li>
<li>NL Wild Card race updates</li>
<li>Previewing and predicting the next series against the Chicago Cubs</li>
</ul>
Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
This podcast is brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida&mdash;offering Miami&rsquo;s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there&rsquo;s something for every style and every budget.
They&rsquo;re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at <a href="https://SFJetskiRentals.com">https://SFJetskiRentals.com</a>.
Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

Ely, Alex and Sean discuss a long overdue shake-up to the Marlins infield and pivotal upcoming games at loanDepot park, where the Marlins have played so well this season.

Make-or-Break Marlins Homestand; Leo Jiménez Finally Gone

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With September underway, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman discuss where the Miami Marlins stand in the National League Wild Card race. They analyze the usage of the club's starting pitchers, recent call-ups of Jared Serna and Graham Pauley, and how Leo Jiménez has stuck around all season despite such poor production. Then, Joe Mack joins Kevin and Isaac for an exclusive interview. Mack reflects on his developmental journey in the Marlins organization, where he has improved over the course of the 2026 season, using the ABS challenge system, forming relationships with his pitchers and what it feels like to be chasing a playoff spot.

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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.

With September underway, Kevin Barral, Isaac Azout and Ely Sussman discuss where the Miami Marlins stand in the National League Wild Card race. They analyze the usage of the club's starting pitchers, recent call-ups of Jared Serna and Graham Pauley, and how Leo Jim&eacute;nez has stuck around all season despite such poor production. Then, Joe Mack joins Kevin and Isaac for an exclusive interview. Mack reflects on his developmental journey in the Marlins organization, where he has improved over the course of the 2026 season, using the ABS challenge system, forming relationships with his pitchers and what it feels like to be chasing a playoff spot.
Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
All Fish On First podcasts are brought to you by Jet Ski Rentals of South Florida&mdash;offering Miami&rsquo;s best jet ski and boat adventures. With six jet ski locations and over 120 boats, there&rsquo;s something for every style and every budget.&nbsp;
They&rsquo;re reservation-based only. To inquire, call 305-990-2192, or check them out online at&nbsp;<a href="https://SFJetskiRentals.com">https://SFJetskiRentals.com</a>.&nbsp;
Make sure to use promo code&nbsp;FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

Joe Mack joins Kevin and Isaac to reflect on his journey with the Marlins organization, improvement over the course of the 2026 season and much more.

Joe Mack Interview: Inside His Remarkable Rookie Season

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Swimming Upstream | How Years of Bad Drafting Came Back to Haunt Marlins

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