Ely Sussman

Only thing I really figured out is that I’ll never have it all figured out I Founder of @FishOnFirst | [email protected] | same handle on Bluesky

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

@ForeverMarlins It should make you laugh. Speaks to how dire their catching situation is that they not only signed him, but did it so early in the offseason. Made me check in again on JT’s season and it was even worse than I remembered.

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

My annual Marlins offseason blueprint!

I feel most strongly about trading for Iván Herrera and signing Matthew Boyd. https://t.co/m7xThHxZMq

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

@JustBB_Media @Jack_McMullen11 @PeterAppel23 Thank you for destroying Peter on the sweet potato fries take. I was fuming in the moment thinking he was gonna get away with that unchecked.

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

My one hyper-specific Marlins offseason prediction is that they dump Esteury Ruiz and sign Straw

[Jon Morosi @jonmorosi]

Blue Jays have declined their 2027 option on Myles Straw.

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

@f1rstplacefish Prado

[Fish On First Podcast @FishOnFirstPod]

Javier Sanoja's bat stole the headlines, but his glove might steal the GOLD. 🏆

@RealEly explains how the Marlins' utility man quietly “leveled up defensively” throughout 2026.

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

@sarcastiking Very good. Slashing .348/.444/.565 so far with a couple more hits last night.

I keep track of it here. https://t.co/zRyn7HpnrD

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

Meanwhile, moments ago in the Dominican Winter League…

[Fish On First @FishOnFirst]

Old friend Liam Hicks crushes his first career postseason homer 💣

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

@BoxtheBase Also a few games for Kornberg in 2025 as well, yeah. Would be awkward for a AA broadcaster to leap over him. Just imo, Bremer has the combo of ball knowledge, personality, vocabulary and vocal quality they should be targeting.

They both deserve consideration.

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

I know almost everybody is focused on the TV part of this, but I’m pulling for Erik Bremer to get the newly vacant radio gig. He’s been their Double-A broadcaster for the last 5 years.

[Fish On First @FishOnFirst]

The Marlins are making major changes to their broadcast team entering 2027, Fish On First has learned.

✍️ @kevin_barral https://t.co/1TM9XMclRN

[Fish On First Podcast @FishOnFirstPod]

Max Williams posted an OPS over 1.000 while climbing THREE levels of Miami’s system. 🤯

@RealEly says the 2025 draft pick could force his way into the Marlins’ MLB picture as soon as next season.

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

David Justice ranks 4th all time in MLB postseason games played. Would’ve taken me like 200 guesses to come up with that.

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

Nice treat that Glendale home games have Statcast. Especially excited to get Dillon Lewis’ data after a whole season in a non-Statcast league.

[Fish On First @FishOnFirst]

There's October baseball for Marlins fans, too. Ely discusses each of the organization's Arizona Fall League selections and explains why we could be treated to a unique international winter ball season. dlvr.​it/TVmFVt #marlins #miami #FightinFish

[Lindsay Lohan @lindsaylohan]

It’s October 3rd 💝

[OptaSTATS @OptaSTATS]

Cam Schlittler in 6 career starts against the Red Sox, including playoffs:

0.47 ERA
11.41 K/9

Since ERA became official in both leagues in 1913, no other MLB pitcher has had a sub-0.50 ERA & 11.00+ K/9 over his first 6 career starts against any opponent (reg & post).

[Fish On First @FishOnFirst]

"Can't go past 7! Can't go past 7!"

In his final postgame interview, José Fernández speaks about the Marlins competing for a playoff spot, staying healthy throughout the 2016 season and his friendship with Barry Bonds.

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

@kevin_barral Hard to go into a hostile environment like Flagler Credit Union Stadium and come out with a W. Still like what Coach Simmons is building 😼

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

Spent some time analyzing Jacob Kisting (from the Liam Hicks trade).

Reminds me of a taller Janson Junk. https://t.co/ISJTanEh5q

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

@Exiled_axe The thought process would be recognizing the importance of a versatile floor-raiser, one who also happens to have a .450 SLG over 600 PA dating back to mid last season.

Signing him long term does not necessarily mean keeping him long term.

[Ely Sussman @RealEly]

Still got concerns about Sanoja’s swing decisions and overall instincts, but gotta consider a deal if the price is low enough. Pretty rare skill set and he’ll keep outslugging his exit velos if he pulls so many of his fly balls.

[Fish On First @FishOnFirst]

Javier Sanoja is establishing himself as a key cog in the Marlins lineup. How much would it cost to sign him through the prime of his career? https://t.co/uDt8OyXLoL #marlins #miami #FightinFish