What a Relief is back for a second season! Noah Berger kicks it off by speaking to new Miami Marlins right-hander Matt Barnes. Here’s what to expect from this interview with the former All-Star and World Series champion:
The process of getting DFA’d and traded to Miami
Transition to a new team, city and ballpark
The misconception about Fenway Park
MLB stadiums that he hasn’t pitched in yet
Dealing with different mound conditions and bullpen setups
Why he’s throwing a splitter this season
Mastering the knuckle curve with help from Craig Kimbrel
Rapid fire questions




Follow Matt (@mattbarnesRHP), Noah (@Trainboy100) and Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) on Twitter. Full Miami Marlins coverage here at FishStripes.com. 



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What a Relief is back for a second season! Noah Berger kicks it off by speaking to new Miami Marlins right-hander Matt Barnes. Here’s what to expect from this interview with the former All-Star and World Series champion:<ul>
<li>The process of getting DFA’d and traded to Miami</li>
<li>Transition to a new team, city and ballpark</li>
<li>The misconception about Fenway Park</li>
<li>MLB stadiums that he hasn’t pitched in yet</li>
<li>Dealing with different mound conditions and bullpen setups</li>
<li>Why he’s throwing a splitter this season</li>
<li>Mastering the knuckle curve with help from Craig Kimbrel</li>
<li>Rapid fire questions</li>
</ul> Follow Matt (<a href="https://twitter.com/mattbarnesRHP">@mattbarnesRHP</a>), Noah (<a href="https://twitter.com/Trainboy100">@Trainboy100</a>) and Fish Stripes (<a href="https://twitter.com/fishstripes">@fishstripes</a>) on Twitter. Full Miami Marlins coverage here at <a href="https://www.fishstripes.com/">FishStripes.com</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Noah sits down with Matt Barnes to open up about the start of his Marlins tenure

What a Relief: Matt Barnes Interview

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

Thursday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Jeremiah Geiger and Sean Millerick. The following topics were covered:
Robby Snelling (UCL sprain) lands on injured list
Braxton Garrett knocked out in the second inning
Marlins lineup limited outside of Xavier Edwards, Liam Hicks and Otto Lopez 
Kemp Alderman breathing down Christopher Morel's neck
Why are Marlins using Pete Fairbanks so rarely? 
Previewing and predicting the next series against the Tampa Bay Rays

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.
Thursday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelists Jeremiah Geiger and&nbsp;Sean Millerick. The following topics were covered:
<ul>
<li>Robby Snelling (UCL sprain) lands on injured list</li>
<li>Braxton Garrett knocked out in the second inning</li>
<li>Marlins lineup limited outside of Xavier Edwards, Liam Hicks and Otto Lopez&nbsp;</li>
<li>Kemp Alderman breathing down Christopher Morel's neck</li>
<li>Why are Marlins using Pete Fairbanks so rarely?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Previewing and predicting the next series against the Tampa Bay Rays</li>
</ul>
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Ely, Jeremiah and Sean discuss Braxton Garrett's struggles on Thursday, the inconsistency of the Marlins offense, Kemp Alderman's excellence with Triple-A Jacksonville and more.

Marlins-Twins Series Reaction: Braxton Garrett's Gruesome 2026 Debut; Kemp Alderman Watch

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After more than eight years together as members of the Miami Marlins organization, former team president David Samson and All-Star reliever AJ Ramos reconnect on Fish Unfiltered! Along with Isaac Azout, they discuss the outlook of this year's team (on and off the field), the highs and lows of Samson's tenure in the front office from 2002-2017, why it's uniquely challenging to build a fanbase in Florida and much more.

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After more than eight years together as members of the Miami Marlins organization, former team president David Samson and All-Star reliever AJ Ramos reconnect on Fish Unfiltered! Along with Isaac Azout, they discuss the outlook of this year's team (on and off the field), the highs and lows of Samson's tenure in the front office from 2002-2017, why it's uniquely challenging to build a fanbase in Florida and much more.
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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.

Special guest David Samson discusses the highs and lows of his Marlins tenure, why it's uniquely challenging to build a fanbase in Florida and much more.

David Samson Interview: Miami's Business Challenges, Managing Player Relationships & More

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

Monday's show was hosted by Alex Carver and featured panelists Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral, Jeremiah Geiger and Nate Karzmer. The following topics were covered: 
Marlins releasing (rather than outrighting) Chris Paddack
Unusual pitch usage for Sandy Alcantara
Esteury Ruiz thriving in his role
What Joe Mack and Robby Snelling have shown us so far
First-inning pitching struggles for the whole staff
Eury Pérez underperforming his immense talent
Who gets sent down to make room for Pete Fairbanks?
Previewing and predicting the next series against the Minnesota Twins

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Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.
Monday's show was hosted by Alex Carver and featured panelists Ely Sussman, Kevin Barral, Jeremiah Geiger and Nate Karzmer. The following topics were covered:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Marlins releasing (rather than outrighting) Chris Paddack</li>
<li>Unusual pitch usage for Sandy Alcantara</li>
<li>Esteury Ruiz thriving in his role</li>
<li>What Joe Mack and Robby Snelling have shown us so far</li>
<li>First-inning pitching struggles for the whole staff</li>
<li>Eury P&eacute;rez underperforming his immense talent</li>
<li>Who gets sent down to make room for Pete Fairbanks?</li>
<li>Previewing and predicting the next series against the Minnesota Twins</li>
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Alex C., Ely, Kevin, Jeremiah and Nate discuss a much-needed Marlins series win, next steps for the underachieving Eury Pérez, the imminent return of Pete Fairbanks and more.

Marlins-Nationals Series Reaction: Nearly Back at Full Strength, No More Excuses

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What a Relief: Matt Barnes Interview

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