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.
Puerto Rico, the first island of baseball, may be returning to its original form. The big boys are taking center stage this week, as the Marlins and the Mets square off in San Juan at Hiram Bithorn Stadium to kick off a busy year on an island in search of a baseball revival. The Central [...]
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hanley Ramirez is primed for a three-peat. In the final stretch of the All-Star voting process, Ramirez has a comfortable — if not insurmountable — lead in the race to be the National League starting shortstop. If Ramirez again is the choice of the fans, it will mark his third [...]
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — After a weekend of speculation and uncertainty, Bobby Valentine may no longer be a candidate for the Marlins' managing job. A baseball source close to the situation said that the process is still ongoing, but earlier on Monday morning, reports swirled that Valentine would not take over as the Marlins' [...]
MIAMI — Another solid game by a Marlins starting pitcher was wasted Sunday. Anibal Sanchez became the third straight starter to twirl a nice outing against San Diego, but for the third straight game, the offense couldn't generate any runs to back up the pitching staff. Because of that, and a decisive Will Venable home [...]
BALTIMORE — Capping a hectic and historic day in team history, the Marlins celebrated with a toast, a tribute and a taste of champagne. 97 wins 105 wins Under new leadership, Gaby Sanchez and Jorge Cantu each connected on two-run homers and the Marlins overcame an early deficit to beat the Orioles, 7-5, on Wednesday [...]
BALTIMORE — There is a realization in the Marlins' clubhouse that a few more wins probably would have saved Fredi Gonzalez's job. "You never want it to be on your watch. You never want it to happen when you're on the team," ace Josh Johnson said. "It's part of it. It's tough. They felt like [...]
MIAMI — In two weeks, the All-Star teams will be announced. Josh Johnson certainly is building a strong case to once again be in the Midsummer Classic. Johnson yielded one run while striking out nine over eight innings, and Wes Helms connected on a two-run homer to lift the Marlins to a 4-1 victory over [...]
Hanley sits out with tight hamstring Air horns create buzz among Marlins Marlins designate Sosa, option Buente Tankersley adapts to being lone lefty in 'pen MIAMI — In the past, the Marlins have had a track record of rejuvenating the careers of relievers. The recent list includes Kiko Calero, Joe Nelson and Lee Gardner. All [...]
Pinto set to return from rehab Tuesday Worth noting ST. PETERSBURG — Florida manager Fredi Gonzalez made the Marlins' rotation for the upcoming week official before Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. Fresh off his dominant eight-inning win over Roy Halladay and the Phillies, Josh Johnson will take the mound in Tuesday's matchup with the Rangers, [...]
Pitching rotation set for upcoming week Worth noting ST. PETERSBURG — Left-handed reliever Renyel Pinto did not rejoin the team in Tropicana Field on Sunday, but he will return from his rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter on Tuesday. Pinto went on the 15-day disabled list on May 27 with a left hip strain, and [...]