The Florida Marlins, based in Miami, Fla., participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the National League East Division. The Marlins were founded in 1993.Since their inception, they have played home games at Sun Life Stadium.
NEW YORK — Even when not feeling his best, Josh Johnson is still pretty impressive. Pitching with an upset stomach on Saturday afternoon, Johnson allowed two runs on five hits with five strikeouts over seven solid innings, and Jeremy Hermida belted a three-run homer as the Marlins defeated the Mets, 7-3, at Citi Field. Some [...]
NEW YORK — Keeping the ball in the park had never really been an issue for Chris Volstad. That is, until now. It seems any mistake pitch Volstad is making now results in a home run. The Marlins' young right-hander has surrendered 11 home runs, which is tied for the fifth most in the National [...]
NEW YORK — Two of the main components the Marlins are stressing materialized on Friday night. Overall, the pitching and defense were strong. However, the hitting lagged, and it was costly. In the 11th inning, Omir Santos slapped a Brian Sanches slider into left field for a walk-off single as the Mets beat the Marlins, [...]
NEW YORK — Exploring all available pitching possibilities, the Marlins are interested in right-hander Daniel Cabrera. Designated for assigment by the Nationals on Wednesday, Cabrera has said he won't accept the assignment and is expected to become a free agent. According to an MLB source, the Marlins are seriously considering signing Cabrera. Marlins pitching coach [...]
NEW YORK — Dealing with numbers and rumors is part of baseball. Sometimes the numbers can be misleading, and other times, the rumors can become persistent. Two-time Marlins All-Star second baseman Dan Uggla currently finds himself addressing both. In 45 games, he is hitting .216, which is below his normal mark. Off the field, Uggla's [...]
PHILADELPHIA — All the elements that worked so well when the Marlins got off to their fast start returned on Wednesday night. Timely hitting, quality pitching and the ability to add on runs resulted in the team turning in one of its best all-around performances in more than a month. Dan Uggla and Cody Ross [...]
PHILADELPHIA — Last Friday, Sean West was notified that he was being called up from Double-A Jacksonville to the big leagues, and he would be the starting pitcher on Saturday against Tampa Bay at Land Shark Stadium in Miami. After getting word, West called his parents, who live in Shreveport, La. "I called my dad," [...]
PHILADELPHIA — For at least another day, the Marlins will be without their All-Star shortstop. Hanley Ramirez is still impaired by a tight right groin, and the 25-year-old was not in the starting lineup on Wednesday in the series finale with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. "It's still tight," Ramirez said. "It's day-to-day." The [...]
PHILADELPHIA — Rough beginning, better ending. But ultimately, it wasn't enough. Andrew Miller overcame a slow start to toss six serviceable innings, but the Phillies made him pay early en route to a 5-3 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. On a chilly 52-degree night, the Phillies gave Joe Blanton [...]
PHILADELPHIA — Marlins All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez exited Tuesday's game against the Phillies with tightness in his right groin, and his status is day-to-day. With the Phillies leading, 3-0, with two outs in the third inning, play was stopped as Ramirez headed to the mound to buy some time. Initially, the thought from the dugout [...]