OVERLOOKED: Max Meyer & Otto Lopez CREATE All-Star Case for Marlins, National Media Overlooks Miami

Miami Marlins’ All-Star hopes come down to the wire as Max Meyer shines despite suffering his first loss, and Otto Lopez dominates the National League in hitting. Can the voting process justify leaving these breakout stars off the All-Star roster, or is popularity overshadowing performance? Jamie Goldman spotlights the inconsistencies in All-Star voting, comparing Lopez and Xavier Edwards to rivals like Mookie Betts and Bryson Stott, and makes a case for Miami’s elite middle infield. The conversation turns to the Marlins’ unexpectedly strong bullpen, featuring Lake Bachar, John King, and Anthony Bender, alongside the ongoing challenge with Pete Fairbanks in the closer role. Previewing the series finale against the Colorado Rockies, key pitching matchups and roster questions take center stage as the Fish chase another crucial series win.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.    KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.