A message to Miami Marlins fans from Ely Sussman, founder of Fish On First and former managing editor of Fish Stripes: Thanks to you, we have outgrown our SB Nation affiliation. Fish Stripes was conceived as a conventional personal blog. More than 18 years later, SB Nation wants to keep it that way. The Marlins fanbase deserves more. That’s why I gradually filled out our staff with Marlins experts, most of whom are embedded in the South Florida community. We began doing in-person credentialed coverage and now have a presence at every Marlins home game (plus a lot of the road ones). We launche ..read more

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Strong Sandy, Soler, and surprise Davis all star in route of Rockies. The last time Sandy Alcantara stood on the pitcher’s mound at Coors Field on August 6, 2021, then-manager Don Mattingly took the ball from his ace in what, to this day, remains a career-worst outing. Lasting just 3.2 innings, the future unanimous NL Cy Young coughed up 10 runs on 10 hits, surrendering 3 home runs. By Game Score - of which Sandy totaled a score of 0 - it was and still sits as the worst single-game low in his seven-season career. After he got third baseman Ryan McMahon to ..read more

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images An updated look at the top Miami Marlins prospects. For a low-budget franchise like the Miami Marlins, scouting and player development will always be crucial. To ultimately compete at the major league level, the Fish must first identify players with promising talent and makeup, then bring out the best in them. Some will matriculate to Miami’s roster, while others will be flipped elsewhere for more complementary pieces, and the reality is, some won’t succeed as pros, derailed by injuries, exploitable weaknesses and/or personal issues. Tha ..read more

Photo by Kevin Barral/Fish Stripes Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes an upcoming line of Sandy Alcantara apparel that’ll raise funds for a good cause. Monday’s Game Marlins Podcast Episodes The Marlins made a peculiar trade, acquiring 31-year-old outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Tigers for outfield prospect Brady Allen, their fifth-round pick from the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis hasn’t shown much pop in his previous MLB opportunities (.185/.291/.245, 54 wRC+ in 350 PA), but he can run and his center field defense for the Brewers last season was very highly regarded by outs above aver ..read more

Getty Images A Marlins memory from this day in 2018. Despite being one of the top perennial pitchers in baseball during his time with the New York Mets, Jacob deGrom has lost eight of his last 14 decisions against the Miami Marlins. Against Miami, deGrom also holds a sub-three ERA for his career. On this day five years ago, the right-hander was as good as advertised, but the Mets’ bullpen let him down. After being shut out for eight innings, the Marlins scored two runs in the ninth to stun New York, 2-1. Miami had been held to just five hits as it came to bat in the top of the ninth inning at ..read more

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The Marlins couldn’t take full advantage of their scoring opportunities in Monday’s loss. The Marlins traveled to the Mile High City for game one of a four-game set against the Colorado Rockies. Playing at Coors field poses a big threat to the Marlins pitching staff as it is the most hitter-friendly park in baseball, but the high altitude works both ways. It is set to be an exciting series. A quick start Jon Berti wasted no time getting things started. He lined the first pitch he saw to left for a leadoff single, but Rockies starter Chase Anderson shut it dow ..read more

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Miami adds some major league-ready outfield depth via trade in exchange for a recent draft pick. On Monday, the Miami Marlins announced their acquisition of outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for 2021 fifth-round draft pick Brady Allen. The Marlins have acquired OF Jonathan Davis from the Tigers in exchange for minor league OF Brady Allen.#Marlins — Kevin Barral (@kevin_barral) May 22, 2023 Davis, who was drafted in the 15th round of the 2013 MLB Draft, spent most of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays as a AA ..read more

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Edward Cabrera and Chase Anderson will start Monday’s Marlins vs. Rockies game at Coors Field. Full lineups and game notes in here. Welcome to Monday’s Marlins (24-23, -54 RD) vs. Rockies (19-28, -46 RD) game thread. It’s the opening of a new Marlins series, which means we’re doing an hour-long livestream with the Fish Stripes staff and special guests. Participate in Prediction Time with us by becoming a Super Subscriber on Twitter or YouTube! Marlins Game Notes Marlins Starting Lineup Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images LF Jon Berti (87 wRC+ thi ..read more

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The Marlins must face the reality that Stallings is barely playable at this stage of his career. By the end of the 2021 season, it became apparent that the Miami Marlins needed to start over at the catcher position. Few acquisitions of Kim Ng’s GM tenure have been as well-received as the trade she made to get Jacob Stallings that November. Following three straight seasons of solid hitting and still having three more years of club control remaining and fresh off winning the National League Gold Glove, the veteran backup filled a void. Unfortunately, 18 months into ..read more

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes a podcast co-hosted by two former Miami relievers. Sunday’s Games Marlins Podcast Episodes Sunday’s Marlins MiLB notes: Every Marlins affiliate won their game! Brian Miller (Jacksonville) set a season high with four hits. Enmanuel De Jesús earned the win in his first appearance for the Jumbo Shrimp (5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 1 HR). Nasim Nuñez (Pensacola) became the first player in the Marlins organization to reach 20 stolen bases. Evan Taylor (Jupiter) picked up his seventh save—that’s tied for th ..read more