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MIA 2, STL 3; Yuli makes case for final spot, Cabrera finishes on positive note
Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports Yuli Gurriel may have metaphorically forced the Marlins’ hand in the decision for the final roster spot. The first baseman was a non-roster signing during the fourth week of spring training games on March 9, along with shortstop José Iglesias. It is likely only one of them makes the season-opening 26-man roster, and both players can opt out of their contracts if the team doesn’t select them. Saturday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals was the final one prior to their opt-out opportunity. Gurriel made his seventh start for Miami...
Fish Stripes Mar 25, 2023
Down the Dorsal: Luis Arraez Unleashes Hidden Power at WBC
Fish Stripes rewinds to the just-completed World Baseball Classic and how some new Marlins players performed at LoanDepot Park. The World Baseball Classic: what a tournament! New Marlins players were out in full force. Johnny Cueto (Dominican Republic) made his first and only start against Puerto Rico. Cueto utilized his signature shimmy to upset the timing of opposing hitters and held them scoreless entering the third inning. But then, he started missing his spots and paid for it. This gives us good insight into Cueto. When the fastball is there and the funk is working for...
Fish Stripes Mar 25, 2023
2023 Marlins Season Preview: Eury Pérez
Photo by Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/ What could Pérez potentially look like once he makes his highly anticipated arrival to The Show? RHP Eury Pérez Eury Pérez, 100mph Fastball & 91mph Changeup. pic.twitter.com/WBPCfoILK4— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) February 26, 2023 Signed as an international free agent (July 2019). Made professional debut for Low-A Jupiter (May 2021). Placed on the seven-day injured list with arm fatigue (August 2022) Ranked Major League Baseball’s #7th overall prospect by Baseball America and and #13th overall by MLB Pipeline (2023...
Fish Stripes Mar 24, 2023
Offishial news, 3/24/23: Battle for final roster spot; Hoskins tears ACL
Danis Sosa/Fish Stripes Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes the updated value of the franchise as estimated by Forbes. Marlins Podcast Episodes According to Craig Mish and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Marlins are “leaning toward” an Opening Day roster construction that includes both Bryan De La Cruz and Jesús Sánchez and only one of Yuli Gurriel and José Iglesias. The veteran non-roster invitees can opt out of their minor league contracts on Saturday and become free agents if they’re not selected. Their report adds that Johnny Cueto...
Fish Stripes Mar 24, 2023
Fish Stripes Unfiltered Episode 37: Bold Predictions for 2023 Miami Marlins
Isaac, Kevin and Ely discuss Yuli Gurriel vs. José Iglesias and combine to come up with 15 bold predictions for the Fish. In what has become an annual tradition, we’re making bold predictions about the upcoming Miami Marlins season. Isaac Azout and Kevin Barral are joined by Ely Sussman to explain the following takes: Huascar Brazoban records 25 saves (Isaac) Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits for the cycle (Ely) Skip Schumaker is NL Manager of the Year finalist (Kevin) Jesús Sânchez hits 40 home runs (Isaac) Peyton Burdick hits 15 MLB home runs (Ely) Jesús Luzardo...
Fish Stripes Mar 22, 2023
STL 0, MIA 0; Trevor makes great impression in final spring start
Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports Rogers looked confident on the mound against a half-strength Cardinals lineup. It has been a theme throughout Spring Training: the Marlins offense stays silent no matter who they’re facing. Wednesday’s opponent was the Cardinals and left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery. The results were more of the same. #Marlins lineup: - Arráez leads off - Avi in Left - Sanchie in Right - DLC in CF - Trevor Rogers is your starting pitcher pic.twitter.com/El6Jgzt2To— Kevin Barral (@kevin_barral) March 22, 2023 Trev shuts down the...
Fish Stripes Mar 22, 2023
8 Marlins players who could make World Baseball Classic debuts in 2026
Danis Sosa/Fish Stripes The Marlins were solidly represented this year, but which of their other players could be competing at the next WBC? The World Baseball Classic isn’t for everybody, but the just-completed fifth iteration of the tournament was the biggest one yet. We have arrived at a point that fans and participating athletes care more deeply about the outcome than ever before, and the audience size, atmosphere and quality of play reflected that. Major League Baseball teams are understandably protective of their players. As long as the WBC continues to be held...
Fish Stripes Mar 22, 2023
Offishial news, 3/22/23: WBC reaction; how to get fans to return for Marlins games
Danis Sosa/Fish Stripes Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes various injury updates. Marlins Game Coverage Marlins Podcast Episodes Samurai Japan won their third World Baseball Classic title, beating Team USA, 3-2. The championship game had a storybook ending as Shohei Ohtani struck out Angels teammate Mike Trout to clinch it. Ohtani was named MVP of the tournament. Rob Manfred confirmed that the WBC will return in 2026. Among numerous other compelling storylines, I look forward to seeing Jazz Chisholm Jr. starring for Great Britain. After longtime...
Fish Stripes Mar 21, 2023
MIA 1, HOU 2; Marlins offense silenced, but bullpen shines
Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports The bullpen’s clean sheet wasn’t enough in today’s game. After a bad offensive performance yesterday, the Marlins were back at it on Tuesday in West Palm Beach against the Astros. It was more of the same, unfortunately. Jesús Luzardo took the mound for the first time since his World Baseball Classic appearance against Team Israel. Luzardo had a solid outing, striking out five and only allowing two runs. The Astros got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the third inning due to a Chas McCormick double that drove in...
Fish Stripes Mar 20, 2023
MIA 0, STL 5; Castano shines, but the offense doesn’t help
Danis Sosa/Fish Stripes Five Cardinals pitchers combined to hold the Fish scoreless. The final week of Spring Training has arrived. Usually, this is when we begin to see lots of veteran major leaguers in the lineup, and team performance is a little bit more indicative of what we might see during the regular season. For the Marlins on Monday, Dan Castano got the start, and for the Cardinals, Jake Woodford was the man on the mound. #Marlins lineup: - Basically the opening day lineup - Dan Castano on the mound - Austin Allen is catching instead of Jacob Stallings -...
Fish Stripes Mar 20, 2023
Offishial news, 3/20/23: USA to the finals; opt-out dates; Fish on First
Danis Sosa/Fish Stripes Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes recent minor league transactions. Marlins Game Coverage Victor Mesa Jr. called game!!!! pic.twitter.com/7xlOloxv8k— Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) March 19, 2023 Marlins Podcast Episodes The United States defeated Cuba on Sunday, 14-2, to advance to the World Baseball Classic finals. Fittingly, Jeff Conine and Liván Hernández threw out the ceremonial first pitches. Prior to the game, hundreds of protesters gathered outside LoanDepot Park in opposition to Cuba’s oppressive government....
Fish Stripes Mar 20, 2023
Offishial Show Episode 187: How Every Marlin Did at the WBC
Photo by Eric Espada/ The seven active Marlins players who represented their countries at the WBC had their fair share of big moments. New podcast channel name, same insightful and entertaining Miami Marlins coverage from the Fish Stripes staff! Now that they’ve all been eliminated from the tournament and returned to Marlins Spring Training camp, Ely Sussman recaps the WBC performances of Sandy Alcantara (Dominican Republic), Johnny Cueto (Dominican Republic), Jean Segura (Dominican Republic), Luis Arraez (Venezuela), Jesús Luzardo (Venezuela), Enmanuel De Jesús...
Fish Stripes Mar 19, 2023
MIA 5, HOU 4: Mesa Muscles Miami to Win
Photo by Megan Briggs/ Edward Cabrera and Victor Mesa Jr. power Marlins to second straight win. Making his first true spring start since March 7, Edward Cabrera looked like he was in midseason form early. Retiring the Astros in order through the first three innings, Cabrera would allow just 1 run over the remaining 1 2⁄3 innings, facing the Houston order twice before departing in a 5-4 Marlins victory. The soon-to-be 25-year-old struck out 3 and walked 2 in his 4 2⁄3 innings pitched, throwing 67 in what was scheduled to be an outing of no more than 75 pitches. In 3...
Fish Stripes Mar 19, 2023
2023 Marlins Season Preview: Yuli Gurriel
Photo by Jim Rassol/USA TODAY Sports Coming off a poor season, the 38-year-old can still provide value as a bat off the bench. Find all of our articles previewing 2023 Miami Marlins players here. 1B Yuli Gurriel Here’s to you, Yuli Gurriel. Thanks for everything. pic.twitter.com/K4iQD3SMKA— The Crawfish Boxes (@CrawfishBoxes) March 10, 2023 Made professional baseball debut at 17 years old in 2001 with the Sancti Spiritus in the Cuban National Series. Became one of the best hitters in Cuba over his 15-year career, slashing a combined .340/.425/.599 from 2001...
Fish Stripes Mar 17, 2023
STL 16, MIA 2; Marlins pitching struggles in first game of split-squad
Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The Cardinals pushed across 16 runs in the blowout and didn’t even need any homers to do it. Friday marked the first Spring Training split-squad day for the Marlins since 2019. In the afternoon game at Roger Dean, the Marlins featured most of their major league starters and with Trevor Rogers on the mound. For the Cardinals, it was Steven Matz. The last time that Trevor was on the mound, he looked great, striking out five through four innings and only giving up one homer. Trev told the media that it is the best that he has ever felt and...
