https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/page/13/?d=21News: Miami Marlins Minor League Newsenhttps://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/roger-dean-stadium-renovations-timeline-update/Nearly three years ago, Palm Beach County, the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals made a long-term commitment to each other. Through a county-issued bond expected to be re-paid in full over 25 years, both teams' player development and spring training complexes would remain at Jupiter's Ro...1256Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:20:00 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/elvis-alvarado-scouting-report-2024-spring-training/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's spring training camp as a pitcher despite actually beginning his professional career as an outfielder. The last time Alvarado swung a bat was in 2...1209Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:07:02 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/jacksonville-ballpark-renovation-plan-renderings/On Wednesday, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Miami Marlins Triple-A affiliate) announced that 121 Financial Ballpark will be undergoing major renovations. The team has secured $31.8M in public funding from the City of Jacksonville to further improve the fan experience and player amenities....1215Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:40:28 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/rachel-balkovec-interview-winning-bonus-player-development/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 focused on individual production first and foremost, doing whatever it took to advance to the next level. The team's success in the sta...1219Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:52:01 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/top-prospects-will-banfield-interview-hitting/JUPITER, FL—The progression and development of a high school catcher in professional baseball can be extremely volatile. When focusing on learning how to handle pro pitching and the speed of a pro game as their first priority, the ability to produce offensively can sometimes get lost in the shuf...1210Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:01:01 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/griffin-conine-interview-spring-training/JUPITER, FL—Now entering his fourth full year with the Marlins organization, Griffin Conine is closer than ever to following in his father's footsteps. The 26-year-old son of Jeff Conine, Griffin was invited by the Marlins this year to be a non-roster invitee at big league camp. He's seeing a lo...1200Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:14:00 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/noble-meyer-interview-2024-spring-training-development/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 FCL, he was quickly promoted to the Jupiter Hammerheads where he contributed to a Florida State League title. A few months later, the 19-year-...1189Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:00:02 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/bennett-hostetler-interview-spring-training-2024/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, Hostetler was quickly converted to a catcher the following offseason. He made it to the Doubl...1175Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:12:00 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/troy-johnston-interview-rule-5-draft-reaction/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. He arrived at Marlins camp at 5:30 AM. “They pulled a fast one on me,” he joked. “Someone had to be first....1170Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:32:02 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/victor-mesa-jr-interview-prospects-cuba/JUPITER, FL—On Thursday, pitchers and catchers all fully reported to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (with a few exceptions). Several position players were also working out with the team ahead of schedule including Fish On First top outfield prospect Victor Mesa Jr. who was recently added to the 40...1152Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:59:00 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/2024-farm-system-rankings-baseball-america-espn/It's not exactly breaking news. This has been building for half a year following a season of lousy minor league performances, deflating injuries, substantial "win-now" trades and prospect graduations. We still had to wait for the dawn of Spring Training for reputable national outlets to update t...1135Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:09:01 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/jordan-mccants-interview-pensacola-fish-fest-2024/2023 was a year full of education for infielder Jordan McCants. A third-round draft pick by the Marlins out of his northwest Florida high school in 2021, McCants came out of the short-season leagues and embarked upon his first full season in affiliated ball when...1053Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:32:50 +0000