Kevin Barral
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Writer and reporter for Fish On First/ Beat writer for FIU football on Sports Illustrated/ Co-host of the Paws Up Podcast
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Sandy Alcantara bounces back, but Marlins drop series to MLB's worst team
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Alcantara bounces back, but Marlins drop series to MLB's worst team
Alcantara matched his longest start of the season and did it efficiently on only 70 pitches, but the Marlins lost another close game to the Rockies.
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June 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Sandy Alcantara bounces back, but Marlins drop series to MLB's worst team
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Eury Pérez to make final rehab start tomorrow, which would line him up to face the Pirates next week in his 2025 Marlins debut
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Eury Pérez to make final rehab start Tuesday, likely to face Pirates in 2025 Marlins debut
Eury Perez's minor league rehab assignment is scheduled to come to an end after eight outings. If all goes according to plan, he'll rejoin the Marlins rotation during their next road trip.
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June 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Eury Pérez to make final rehab start tomorrow, which would line him up to face the Pirates next week in his 2025 Marlins debut
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Marlins collapse against Padres behind Ronny Simon's errors, Max Meyer's struggles
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Marlins collapse against Padres behind Ronny Simon's errors, Max Meyer's struggles
The Marlins immediately took a 6-0 lead, but then never scored again. Their second baseman and starting pitcher had especially rough nights.
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May 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Marlins collapse against Padres behind Ronny Simon's errors, Max Meyer's struggles
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Sources: Cuban outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. has been called up to the Big Leagues by the Miami Marlins.
He is currently with the team in San Diego, but it has not yet been decided if he will be activated today.
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He is currently with the team in San Diego, but it has not yet been decided if he will be activated today.
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May 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Sources: Cuban outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. has been called up to the Big Leagues by the Miami Marlins.
He is currently with the team in San Diego, but it has not yet been decided if he will be activated today.
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He is currently with the team in San Diego, but it has not yet been decided if he will be activated today.
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The Marlins got another quality starting pitching performance, but Ryan Weathers did not receive enough help from the rest of the roster in the extra-inning loss.
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Marlins blow 3-0 lead, walked off by San Diego Padres
The Marlins got another quality starting pitching performance, but Ryan Weathers did not receive enough help from the rest of the roster in the extra-inning loss.
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May 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The Marlins got another quality starting pitching performance, but Ryan Weathers did not receive enough help from the rest of the roster in the extra-inning loss.
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Marlins to call up Victor Mesa Jr.
Marlins to call up Victor Mesa Jr.
The 2018 international signing is getting the call-up to the Majors and scheduled to be in Tuesday's Marlins lineup.
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May 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Marlins to call up Victor Mesa Jr.
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Victor Mesa Jr. is back in action for the Marlins Triple-A affiliate, but Deyvison De Los Santos will miss some time. First IL stint of De Los Santos' professional career.
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Marlins injury updates: Deyvison De Los Santos suffers quad strain, Victor Mesa Jr. reinstated from IL
Victor Mesa Jr. is back in action for the Marlins Triple-A affiliate, but Deyvison De Los Santos will miss some time.
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May 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Victor Mesa Jr. is back in action for the Marlins Triple-A affiliate, but Deyvison De Los Santos will miss some time. First IL stint of De Los Santos' professional career.
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The Marlins have not beaten their in-state rivals in a season series since 2018. They got things started on the right foot on Friday.
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Marlins' two-out offense continues to thrive in rare Citrus Series win
The Marlins have not beaten their in-state rivals in a season series since 2018. They got things started on the right foot on Friday.
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May 17, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The Marlins have not beaten their in-state rivals in a season series since 2018. They got things started on the right foot on Friday.
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This season, Marlins starting pitchers have worked the 3rd-fewest innings in MLB and combined for the 2nd-worst ERA.
It should go without saying that the team is excited to insert Ryan Weathers into the rotation again.
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It should go without saying that the team is excited to insert Ryan Weathers into the rotation again.
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After injury delay, Ryan Weathers set to begin what could be career year
With boosted velocity, significant weight loss and an emerging slider, Weathers looked great throughout spring training. We will finally get to see him take a big league mound on Wednesday against the...
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May 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This season, Marlins starting pitchers have worked the 3rd-fewest innings in MLB and combined for the 2nd-worst ERA.
It should go without saying that the team is excited to insert Ryan Weathers into the rotation again.
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It should go without saying that the team is excited to insert Ryan Weathers into the rotation again.
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Walk-off at Wrigley secures the 6th straight series loss for the Marlins.
How much longer is this Xavier Edwards shortstop "experiment" going to continue?
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How much longer is this Xavier Edwards shortstop "experiment" going to continue?
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Cubs walk it off due to Marlins' ninth-inning meltdown
The Marlins had outplayed the Cubs going into the bottom of the ninth inning, but weren't able to hold onto a 4-2 lead. They've now lost six straight series.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Walk-off at Wrigley secures the 6th straight series loss for the Marlins.
How much longer is this Xavier Edwards shortstop "experiment" going to continue?
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How much longer is this Xavier Edwards shortstop "experiment" going to continue?
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Before a Cal Quantrill start even begins, you have a good idea of when it will end. The Marlins let him roll twice through a lineup, then call to the 'pen.
That game plan turned a small deficit into a massive one.
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That game plan turned a small deficit into a massive one.
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Marlins take Cal Quantrill out early, once again get burned for it
The Cubs piled on five runs during a fifth-inning rally and cruised to victory from there, dropping Miami to 10 games below the .500 mark.
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May 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Before a Cal Quantrill start even begins, you have a good idea of when it will end. The Marlins let him roll twice through a lineup, then call to the 'pen.
That game plan turned a small deficit into a massive one.
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That game plan turned a small deficit into a massive one.
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There were 199 National League position players who appeared in a game last week.
Kyle Stowers was the best of 'em all 🏆
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Kyle Stowers was the best of 'em all 🏆
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Kyle Stowers becomes first Miami Marlin since 2022 to win NL Player of the Week
Stowers' dominant week included a walk-off grand slam and four home runs overall.
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May 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
There were 199 National League position players who appeared in a game last week.
Kyle Stowers was the best of 'em all 🏆
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Kyle Stowers was the best of 'em all 🏆
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Weekly roundup of Marlins minor league developments!
PJ Morlando is injured AGAIN and Jacob Berry is off to his customary season-opening mega-slump. But encouraging stuff on the pitching side...
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PJ Morlando is injured AGAIN and Jacob Berry is off to his customary season-opening mega-slump. But encouraging stuff on the pitching side...
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Marlins Minor League Report: PJ Morlando injured again; Jacksonville's bullpen is stacked
Farm system updates from the week of April 28, including outstanding pitching performances and rough news for a pair of former Marlins first-round draft picks.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Weekly roundup of Marlins minor league developments!
PJ Morlando is injured AGAIN and Jacob Berry is off to his customary season-opening mega-slump. But encouraging stuff on the pitching side...
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PJ Morlando is injured AGAIN and Jacob Berry is off to his customary season-opening mega-slump. But encouraging stuff on the pitching side...
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It's hard to be successful at the Major League level, especially when your playing time is inconsistent.
Dane Myers continues to make the case for a larger role. In the meantime, he's found an approach that's working incredibly well.
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Dane Myers continues to make the case for a larger role. In the meantime, he's found an approach that's working incredibly well.
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'He's always ready': Dane Myers adjusting well to new role
Dane Myers isn't an everyday player for the Miami Marlins, but he has settled on a routine and mentality that's been extremely successful so far in 2025.
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May 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
It's hard to be successful at the Major League level, especially when your playing time is inconsistent.
Dane Myers continues to make the case for a larger role. In the meantime, he's found an approach that's working incredibly well.
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Dane Myers continues to make the case for a larger role. In the meantime, he's found an approach that's working incredibly well.
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The Marlins came back from a 5-0 deficit to force extras and even took a 10th-inning lead over the Dodgers, but couldn't seal the deal.
A bunch of interesting moves and subplots in this one despite the L...
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A bunch of interesting moves and subplots in this one despite the L...
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Dodgers 7, Marlins 6: Stunning comeback forces extras, but Edman walks it off
The Marlins gave the reigning World Series champs everything they could handle, but ultimately lost for the fourth time in five games.
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April 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The Marlins came back from a 5-0 deficit to force extras and even took a 10th-inning lead over the Dodgers, but couldn't seal the deal.
A bunch of interesting moves and subplots in this one despite the L...
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A bunch of interesting moves and subplots in this one despite the L...
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The latest Marlins minor league report has updates on more than 20 notable prospects, including those who recently earned promotions and others on the verge of moving up themselves.
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Marlins Minor League Report: Joe Mack promoted to AAA, Robby Snelling should be next
Fam system updates from the week of April 21, including several notable promotions and offensive players living up to the hype.
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April 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The latest Marlins minor league report has updates on more than 20 notable prospects, including those who recently earned promotions and others on the verge of moving up themselves.
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Agustín Ramírez sets Marlins franchise record in comeback win, now slashing .833/.875/1.333 as a big leaguer.
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Agustín Ramírez sets Marlins franchise record in comeback win
The recent call-up continues to mash MLB pitching and the Marlins are now riding their longest winning streak of the 2025 season.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Agustín Ramírez sets Marlins franchise record in comeback win, now slashing .833/.875/1.333 as a big leaguer.
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An updated look at the Luis Arraez trade tree: fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/...
Which of the teams involved got the best side of the situation?
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Which of the teams involved got the best side of the situation?
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Revisiting the Luis Arraez trade tree in 2025
Let's check in on how the Arraez deals have worked out for the Miami Marlins, Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres so far.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
An updated look at the Luis Arraez trade tree: fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/...
Which of the teams involved got the best side of the situation?
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Which of the teams involved got the best side of the situation?
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Exciting night for the Marlins.
Max Meyer posted the highest single-game strikeout total of any MLB pitcher this season.
In his big league debut, Agustín Ramírez was behind the plate for Meyer's special start and contributed two hits.
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Max Meyer posted the highest single-game strikeout total of any MLB pitcher this season.
In his big league debut, Agustín Ramírez was behind the plate for Meyer's special start and contributed two hits.
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Max Meyer shatters career-high with 14 strikeouts in win over Reds
Making his MLB debut, Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez was behind the plate for Meyer's special night and contributed two hits.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Exciting night for the Marlins.
Max Meyer posted the highest single-game strikeout total of any MLB pitcher this season.
In his big league debut, Agustín Ramírez was behind the plate for Meyer's special start and contributed two hits.
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Max Meyer posted the highest single-game strikeout total of any MLB pitcher this season.
In his big league debut, Agustín Ramírez was behind the plate for Meyer's special start and contributed two hits.
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It looked bad in the moment and that turned out to be the case. The Marlins have placed Griffin Conine on the 60-day IL after he injured his left shoulder sliding into second base yesterday.
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Griffin Conine (dislocated left shoulder) placed on 60-day injured list
One of the bright spots on a youthful Marlins team, the rookie outfielder will be sidelined until midseason, if not longer.
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April 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It looked bad in the moment and that turned out to be the case. The Marlins have placed Griffin Conine on the 60-day IL after he injured his left shoulder sliding into second base yesterday.
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