Marlins manager Clayton McCullough talks ejection, bad baserunning, 'love' for Gus

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Every month, Fish Unfiltered takes Miami Marlins fans "Inside the Dugout," bringing you an extended, exclusive interview with Marlins manager Clayton McCullough. During our April sitdown, McCullough speaks with Isaac Azout, AJ Ramos and Kevin Barral about his first ejection of 2026, getting Kyle Stowers back from the injured list, how he uses closer Pete Fairbanks and assesses top starters Sandy Alcantara and Eury Pérez thus far, his philosophy on baserunning, relationship with Agustín Ramírez and much more.

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Entering play on Wednesday, the Marlins have an 11-13 record (tied for second in the National League East) with a minus-1 run differential. The only series they've won have been at home against the rebuilding Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox.

The Marlins offense has been mainly carried by Xavier Edwards, Otto Lopez and Liam Hicks. Of some concern, Miami leads Major League Baseball in stolen bases allowed (35) and outs made on the bases (15).

Expect us to have another sitdown with McCullough shortly before Memorial Day.

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