Continuing a series of exclusive interviews with members of the Miami Marlins bullpen, our second guest is left-hander Steven Okert (5:00). He took us through his unorthodox path to becoming a major league setup man, including:
Being drafted three separate times
MLB debut with Giants
Free agent limbo during COVID
Working with Tom Koehler as his agent
What makes him so effective
Always resting on “Sandy Day”
Pitching on back-to-back-to-back days
Pranks and personalities in Marlins ‘pen




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Continuing a series of exclusive interviews with members of the Miami Marlins bullpen, our second guest is left-hander Steven Okert (5:00). He took us through his unorthodox path to becoming a major league setup man, including:<ul>
<li>Being drafted three separate times</li>
<li>MLB debut with Giants</li>
<li>Free agent limbo during COVID</li>
<li>Working with Tom Koehler as his agent</li>
<li>What makes him so effective</li>
<li>Always resting on “Sandy Day”</li>
<li>Pitching on back-to-back-to-back days</li>
<li>Pranks and personalities in Marlins ‘pen</li>
</ul> Follow Steven Okert on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/steven_okert/?hl=en">@steven_okert</a>). Follow Noah (<a href="https://twitter.com/Trainboy100">@Trainboy100</a>) and Fish Stripes (<a href="https://twitter.com/fishstripes">@fishstripes</a>). Check out our full 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 Berger is joined by Marlins LHP Steven Okert, who has thrived as the club’s go-to eighth-inning option

What a Relief with Steven Okert

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As Tommy Hutton enters the final month of an extraordinary career in baseball, he joins Isaac Azout and Alex Krutchik on Fish Unfiltered for a trip down memory lane. Hutton discusses the best Marlins players he's covered, what he'll miss most about broadcasting (and what he won't miss at all), last Sunday's "Thank You Tommy Day" festivities at loanDepot park, his favorites on-air rants and so much more.

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As Tommy Hutton enters the final month of an extraordinary career in baseball, he joins Isaac Azout and Alex Krutchik on Fish Unfiltered for a trip down memory lane. Hutton discusses the best Marlins players he's covered, what he'll miss most about broadcasting (and what he won't miss at all), last Sunday's "Thank You Tommy Day" festivities at loanDepot park, his favorites on-air rants and so much more.
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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.
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;
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As Tommy Hutton enters the final month of an extraordinary career in baseball, he joins Fish Unfiltered for a trip down memory lane.

Tommy Hutton Interview: Reflecting on His Decades in Marlins TV Booth

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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 panelist Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered:
Kyle Stowers coming back
Deyvison De Los Santos optioned
John King designated for assignment
Jack Ralston debuts
Key takeaways from Marlins' sweep of Nationals
Updated NL Wild Card race with five weeks left
Previewing and predicting the next series against the Boston Red Sox

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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 panelist Isaac Azout. The following topics were covered:
<ul>
<li>Kyle Stowers coming back</li>
<li>Deyvison De Los Santos optioned</li>
<li>John King designated for assignment</li>
<li>Jack Ralston debuts</li>
<li>Key takeaways from Marlins' sweep of Nationals</li>
<li>Updated NL Wild Card race with five weeks left</li>
<li>Previewing and predicting the next series against the Boston Red Sox</li>
</ul>
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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 and Isaac discuss a busy day of Marlins roster moves, a much-needed sweep of the Nationals and the team's celebration of retiring legend Tommy Hutton.

Kyle Stowers Returns, De Los Santos Demoted (Again), John King DFA'd & Appreciating Tommy Hutton

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Brandon Compton has been one of the biggest risers on the Fish On First Top 30 prospects list during the 2026 season. Particularly over the last three months, he's been on a heater unlike anything we've seen in our careers covering the Miami Marlins farm system. Compton speaks with Ely Sussman and Alex Carver about how his baseball career changed coming off elbow surgery, developing with help from Marlins coaches and the competitive environment at Driveline Baseball, why he wasn't hitting for power early in the season and the adjustments he's made since then.

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Brandon Compton has been one of the biggest risers on the Fish On First Top 30 prospects list during the 2026 season. Particularly over the last three months, he's been on a heater unlike anything we've seen in our careers covering the Miami Marlins farm system. Compton speaks with Ely Sussman and Alex Carver about how his baseball career changed coming off elbow surgery, developing with help from Marlins coaches and the competitive environment at Driveline Baseball, why he wasn't hitting for power early in the season and the adjustments he's made since then.
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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.
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Make sure to use promo code FISHONFIRST to receive 10% off your next booking.

Brandon Compton speaks with Ely and Alex about his extraordinary 2026 season and fascinating baseball journey.

Brandon Compton Interview: How He Became Best Slugger in Marlins System

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