Kevin Barral
@kevin_barral
@marlins Beat Writer and Reporter @fishonfirst / @FIUfootball beat writer G5 Football Daily/ Co-Host of Fish Unfiltered/ @PawsUpPodcast co-host
Meet @FIUFootball’s first ever general manager, Jose Jefferson (@josejefferson70). Spoke about how he met head coach Willie Simmons (@HCWillieSimmons), where FIU stands after the house settlement and the team going into the 2025 season. #FIU #PawsUp si.com/college/group-…
The 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 of a 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗚𝗨𝗬 💯 He’s a coach’s son, a former player, and all about developing his guys. This is Beyond the Whistle w/ Coach @KennethGilstrap 🎬
Let’s get this show on the road, folks
The Mariners have acquired 1B Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks, source tells @TheAthletic.
First professional home run for Andrew Salas. #Marlins | @GoHammerheads
One reason why @FIUFootball will be bigger, faster and stronger in 2025 is because of the offseason work Director of Strength and Conditioning Matt Hickman (@Coach_Hick_) has done. #FIU #PawsUp si.com/college/group-…
I’m excited to announce that I’ve accepted a new role at FIU as Assistant AD for Strategic and Brand Communications. I’ll be serving as the primary contact for our football, softball, and women’s tennis programs while leading the incredibly talented staff in our area. Paws Up 😼
Happy deadline week. Each day leading up to July 31st, I’ll be releasing a mock trade involving Marlins with buzz around their name. Edward Cabrera kicks things off. Which AL contender makes the most sense for Miami’s budding ace?
If this was indeed his final home start in a Marlins uniform, Sandy Alcantara reflected on his time in Miami with gratitude. ✍️ @IsaacAzout fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/mi…
Griffin Conine has begun baseball activities less than 3 months removed from shoulder surgery. ✍️ @kevin_barral fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/mi…
Probables for the Brewers series: Friday: Cal Quantrill Saturday: Janson Junk Sunday: Eury Pérez #Marlins @FishOnFirst
These guys were built for TV 📺💯 Check out our segment from ESPN+ at #CUSAKickoff25
Cleats on ➡️ Cleats off // Panthers Edition 📸 #PawsUp | #NoLimitsOnUs
Spoke to Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine prior to the series finale today and he provided me with a couple updates on his recovery from a left dislocated shoulder. #Marlins @FishOnFirst fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/mi…
📝 Grading Marlins vs. Padres series predictions Nobody saw the Sandy gem coming, but Edward was impressive as well, so perfection for @_DROBSZN. Full leaderboard: fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/mi…
Alcantara put together his best start of the season today in what could be his last home outing as a Marlin. My story on Alcantara and more on the deadline below fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/mi…
Some cool non-conference news for FIU men’s basketball. They will head to Coral Gables on Tuesday, December 16 to take on the Miami Hurricanes. Time is TBD. Last time these two teams faced off was in 2023, where the Canes won by a final score of 86-80. #FIU #PawsUp

Sandy Alcantara spoke to the media following the game. He addressed the recent trade rumors as well as how he would like to be remembered if he is dealt. #Marlins @FishOnFirst
In what potentially could be final his start as a Marlin, Sandy Alcantara made some history. Wednesday marked his 20th outing of at least 7 IP, 0 ER, surpassing José Fernández for sole possession of first place in franchise history.
Fish take 2/3 against the San Diego Padres and Sandy Alcantara looked like his vintage self in what could potentially be his final home start as a member of the Miami Marlins. @FishOnFirst