https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/page/16/?d=21enhttps://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/elvis-alvarado-scouting-report-2024-spring-training/The minor league free agent signing has some of the top velocity on the Marlins pitching staff and survived the first round of spring training cuts. JUPITER, FL—In January, the Miami Marlins signed Elvis Alvarado to a minor league contract. He has made it all the way to a major league team'...1209Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:07:02 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/jacksonville-ballpark-renovation-plan-renderings/Tens of millions of dollars are being spent to renovate the Jumbo Shrimp's home ballpark, highlighted by several major projects. On Wednesday, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Miami Marlins Triple-A affiliate) announced that 121 Financial Ballpark will be undergoing major renovations. The team...1215Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:40:28 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/rachel-balkovec-interview-winning-bonus-player-development/With the cooperation of higher-ups in the Marlins organization, Balkovec hopes to implement such a system "as soon as possible." Prior to being hired by the Miami Marlins as their new director of player development, Rachel Balkovec was a minor league manager. She observed how players were fo...1219Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:52:01 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/top-prospects-will-banfield-interview-hitting/Following a breakout 2023 season offensively, catching prospect Will Banfield is in major league camp with the Marlins as an NRI, looking to continue to impress. JUPITER, FL—The progression and development of a high school catcher in professional baseball can be extremely volatile. When focu...1210Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:01:01 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/griffin-conine-interview-spring-training/In his first go-around as a non-roster invitee, Griffin Conine looks to learn from the Major League coaching staff and make the best of his opportunities. JUPITER, FL—Now entering his fourth full year with the Marlins organization, Griffin Conine is closer than ever to following in his fathe...1200Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:14:00 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/noble-meyer-interview-2024-spring-training-development/The Marlins' 2023 first-round draft pick has been working diligently on his fastball and overall stamina as the regular season approaches. JUPITER, FL—Though he is less than a year into his pro career, things have moved quickly for Marlins top prospect Noble Meyer. After starting 2023 in the...1189Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:00:02 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/bennett-hostetler-interview-spring-training-2024/Bennett Hostetler shares his excitement going into his first career big league camp. JUPITER, FL —When pitchers and catchers reported last Thursday, one of the new faces in the Miami Marlins clubhouse was 26-year-old Bennett Hostetler. Drafted by the Marlins in 2021 as an infielder, Host...1175Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:12:00 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/troy-johnston-interview-rule-5-draft-reaction/After a mentally challenging offseason, Troy Johnston is in Marlins camp as an NRI determined to succeed. JUPITER, FL—Troy Johnston was up early on Monday morning. All players in Marlins camp were scheduled to take their spring training physicals and Johnston had the earliest appointment. H...1170Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:32:02 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/victor-mesa-jr-interview-prospects-cuba/After a 2023 season that saw Victor Mesa Jr. improve in several aspects of his game, the Marlins outfielder looks to learn as much as he can from the experienced group of veterans here in big league camp. JUPITER, FL—On Thursday, pitchers and catchers all fully reported to Roger Dean Chevrol...1152Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:59:00 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/2024-farm-system-rankings-baseball-america-espn/For the first time in six-plus years, there seems to be an industry consensus that the Marlins' prospect pipeline is in very bad shape. It's not exactly breaking news. This has been building for half a year following a season of lousy minor league performances, deflating injuries, substantia...1135Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:09:01 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/jordan-mccants-interview-pensacola-fish-fest-2024/During his first full affiliated season in 2023, Jordan McCants learned some valuable lessons that he hopes to carry forward as he continues to develop. 2023 was a year full of education for infielder Jordan McCants. A third-round draft pick by the Marlins ou...1053Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:32:50 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/miami-marlins-news/minor-leagues/prospects-ike-buxton-interview-pensacola-2024/Marlins pitching prospect Ike Buxton was one of the best performers in Miami's farm system in 2023 as he climbed across three levels and competed in the Arizona Fall League. Buxton spoke to the media on Thursday recapping his past season as well as looking ahead to 2024. Right-handed pitcher...1052Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:24:00 +0000