https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/page/24/?d=21News: Miami Marlins Minor League Newsenhttps://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/marlins-promote-catchers-payton-henry-nick-fortes/Nick Fortes (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)This preseason, manager Don Mattingly said the Miami Marlins are through handing opportunities to players who haven’t earned them. It took the franchise the entire season, but on Thursday, the club made roster moves becoming of that mindset. Before th...314Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:15:13 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/is-victor-victor-mesas-recent-success-real/In October of 2018, the Miami Marlins struck a deal with two international free agents that sent a jolt of energy throughout the organization. Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. both agreed to contracts to kick off the Marlins 2018-2019 off-season. These moves were not only a big boost for the...243Mon, 06 Sep 2021 23:27:02 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/minor-league-players-living-barely-above-poverty-line/Photo by Joseph Guzy/Miami MarlinsFair and competitive compensation for Minor League Baseball players has been an issue that has been brooding for quite some time. Now, in 2021, accentuated by a burgeoning housing crisis, the matter is about to boil over. Though wages slightly increased this seaso...313Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:14:06 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/checking-in-on-jake-fishman/As August comes to a close, one prospect who had the opportunity to double dip in baseball this month is Jake Fishman. While Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp teammate Eddy Alvarez generated much conversation for his historic double-medaling for Team USA (Baseball, 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics; Speed Skatin...242Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:24:07 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/edward-cabrera-gets-the-call/Edward Cabrera (Photo by Pensacola Blue Wahoos)The Edward Cabrera era is about to begin in Miami. On Monday afternoon, the Marlins made a blockbuster announcement: the man considered by many outlets (including ours) to be the top prospect in the organization is being called up from AAA to make his...311Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:26:34 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/griffin-conine-and-the-power-of-family/After the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the entirety of the 2020 Minor League Baseball season, young players were forced to fend for themselves. During that time, Marlins’ AA outfielder Griffin Conine relied on the expertise and guidance of one person. The father Griffin speaks of is none other than...310Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/eury-perez-dax-fulton-promoted-to-a-beloit/Photo by Beloit Snappers At ages 18 and 19 entering their first professional seasons, many were surprised to see righty Eury Perez and lefty Dax Fulton assigned as high as the full season ranks to begin 2021. The teenage twin towers have risen to the task. Now, they are being challenged again. On...309Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:11:51 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/eddy-alvarez-and-the-american-dream/Eddy Alvarez (Photo by TeamUSA.org)It is often said that the goal of any athlete is to represent his or her country on the national stage in the Olympic Games. Eddy Alvarez reached that plateau once as a speed skater in 2014 and he’s about to do it again as a baseball player in 2021. However, that...305Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:02:12 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/prospect-of-the-month-june-2021-troy-johnston/The career path of Troy Johnston has been anything but a straight line. But through mental strength and the ability to better himself in multiple ways even when unable to compete on the field, Johnston came into 2021 in the best shape of his career. Two months into the season, that is clear and ev...304Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:11:15 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/the-miggy-factor-miguel-rojas-proving-insurmountable-value-to-marlins-organization/Photo by Danis SosasWhen it comes to evaluating a player’s value to an organization, on field production has always been the measuring stick. However, leadership and loyalty can turn an athlete into a franchise cornerstone. In those regards, Miguel Rojas is the Marlins’ Mike Trout. On Tuesday nigh...303Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:23:05 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/eury-perezs-professional-career-off-to-enigmatic-start/As a league average minor league player just starting his professional career, you will usually find yourself attending extended spring training before being assigned to a short season league in which you will gain your bearings, learn how to adhere to a professional regimen on and off the field...302Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:28:10 +0000https://fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/marlins-minor-league/cody-poteet-leaned-on-faith-family-during-long-journey-to-mlb-debut/2,164 days. On Tuesday morning, that’s how long Cody Poteet had been grinding, patiently waiting and hoping since he had been drafted in the 4th round in 2015 to realize his dream and take a Major League mound. Then, on the 2,165th, Poteet’s dream was realized. The Marlins activated the 26-year-o...301Sat, 15 May 2021 00:39:00 +0000