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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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With the Marlins expected to go after a high-leverage arm this offseason per multiple reports, here are some options available to them on the free agent market. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
5 realistic relievers for Marlins to target in free agency
With the Marlins expected to go after a high-leverage arm this offseason per multiple reports, here are some options available to them on the free agent market.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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October 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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🔊 New Fish Unfiltered

An annual tradition entering the Marlins offseason, we took turns drafting players who we expect to make the Opening Day active roster.

Accounting for potential trades, injuries, 40-man spots, minor league options...Not as simple as it seems!
October 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Before the Marlins offseason fully begins, Kevin, Isaac and Ely analyze which players are best positioned to earn spots on the initial 2026 active roster. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Predicting which Marlins players we'll see on Opening Day
Before the Marlins offseason fully begins, Kevin, Isaac and Ely analyze which players are best positioned to earn spots on the initial 2026 active roster.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Luis Arraez has fallen off since his 2023 All-Star season, but he's still a unique hitter with a lot of first base experience. Any chance he comes back to Miami on a short-term deal? #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Should the Marlins entertain a reunion with Luis Arraez?
Luis Arraez has fallen off since his 2023 All-Star season, but he's still a unique hitter with a lot of first base experience. Any chance he comes back to Miami on a short-term deal?
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October 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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After being injured for the entire 2025 season, Andrew Nardi does not appear to be in the Marlins' future plans. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Marlins expected to non-tender Andrew Nardi, Jesús Tinoco
After being injured for the entire 2025 season, Andrew Nardi does not appear to be in the Marlins' future plans.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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The most versatile Marlins player of 2025, Javier Sanoja, snapped the franchise's NL Gold Glove drought, while pitching prospect Robby Snelling won an award of his own on the minor league side. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Javier Sanoja wins Gold Glove as National League's top utility player
The most versatile Marlins player of 2025, Javier Sanoja, snapped the franchise's NL Gold Glove drought, while pitching prospect Robby Snelling won an award of his own on the minor league side.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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Entering their third season with the Marlins organization, executives Gabe Kapler, Frankie Piliere and Vinesh Kanthan are each receiving new titles. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Marlins promote Gabe Kapler to general manager
Entering their third season with the Marlins organization, executives Gabe Kapler, Frankie Piliere and Vinesh Kanthan are each receiving new titles.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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The Marlins have hired two young assistant hitting coaches to join their major league staff ahead of the 2026 season. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Marlins add Chris Hess, Corbin Day to staff as assistant hitting coaches
The Marlins have hired two young assistant hitting coaches to join their major league staff ahead of the 2026 season.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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The Marlins announced seven moves on Wednesday to get their 40-man roster back in order entering the offseason. They lost a couple very familiar faces in the process. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Marlins lose homegrown players Troy Johnston, George Soriano to waiver claims
The Marlins announced seven moves on Wednesday to get their 40-man roster back in order entering the offseason. They lost a couple very familiar faces in the process.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine sits down with Kevin and Isaac for an extended conversation about his baseball career. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Griffin Conine on injury comeback, 'stark differences' between old and new Marlins
Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine sits down with Kevin and Isaac for an extended conversation about his baseball career.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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We've got a great interview with Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine!

From the perspective of a player who's been in the organization since 2020, he explains that the current infrastructure is "light-years ahead of where we were back then."
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Entering the final week of his Dominican Winter League stint, Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine speaks with Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout about his unique experience playing with Tigres del Licey. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Video: Griffin Conine on What It's Like Playing, Living in the DR as an American
Entering the final week of his Dominican Winter League stint, Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine speaks with Kevin Barral and Isaac Azout about his unique experience playing with Tigres del Licey.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Acquiring a good first baseman should be at the top of the Marlins' offseason to-do list
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Could we see yet another reunion between Peter Bendix and one of the players he worked with in Tampa Bay? #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
Should Marlins try to sign former Rays closer Pete Fairbanks?
Could we see yet another reunion between Peter Bendix and one of the players he worked with in Tampa Bay?
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November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Bounce-back candidates and potential diamonds in the rough we'd like to see as NRIs at Marlins spring training. #marlins #miami #marlinsbeisbol
10 minor league free agents who could help 2026 Marlins
Bounce-back candidates and potential diamonds in the rough we'd like to see as NRIs at Marlins spring training.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Vintage Sandy Alcantara shows up in Marlins one-run win 🐴

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Vintage Sandy Alcantara shows up in Marlins one-run win
Sandy enjoyed his best start of the 2025 season, throwing six shutout frames against the Pirates.
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June 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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By 'filling up the zone,' Janson Junk off to great start with Marlins

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By 'filling up the zone,' Janson Junk off to great start with Marlins
Dating back to spring training, Junk has looked like a better version of the pitcher who previously struggled in the majors. Here's why he has limited opponents to only two runs in 13 innings since be...
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June 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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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
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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
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Edwards, Hicks discuss Marlins infield defense realignment

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Edwards, Hicks discuss Marlins infield defense realignment
Xavier Edwards had played all of his defensive innings at shortstop this season and Liam Hicks was being used only at catcher. Both of them started at different positions on Sunday.
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June 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Marlins DFA Matt Mervis and Ronny Simon in big wave of roster moves

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Marlins DFA Matt Mervis and Ronny Simon in big wave of roster moves
Mervis had struggled at the plate for an extended period, while Simon committed three errors in his most recent game.
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May 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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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