http://mlb.mlb.com MIA Homepage News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:33:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mia Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:25:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mia Nathan Eovaldi mostly dominated the D-backs' lineup in his season debut, but he allowed a game-tying home run in the fourth that spoiled his stellar night and set the stage for a Paul Goldschmidt walk-off blast in the the ninth off Chad Qualls, as the Marlins fell, 3-2, at Chase Field. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51040850&vkey=news_mia&c_id=mia Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:18:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51040850&vkey=news_mia&c_id=mia It doesn't seem fair that someone as good as Colin Moran could also be lucky. But on Tuesday afternoon in an elimination game at the College World Series, Moran was blessed with good fortune to go along with his prodigious skill at the plate. Matthew Leach http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51036410&notebook_id=51038424&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:56:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51036410&notebook_id=51038424&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Giancarlo Stanton joined Bob Horner and Eddie Mathews as the only players in MLB history to make their big league debuts before their 21st birthdays and then hit at least 100 homers in their first 400 games. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51036410&notebook_id=51038298&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:56:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51036410&notebook_id=51038298&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Reliever Dan Jennings appeared in 22 games for the Marlins last season over several brief stints with the club. But even though he experienced plenty of success -- allowing four earned runs in 19 innings (a 1.89 ERA) -- he never really got comfortable in the Majors. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51036410&notebook_id=51037844&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:55:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51036410&notebook_id=51037844&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Batting only .207 this season, Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria hasn't been a standout in the club's lineup in 2013. But that hasn't stopped him from making his impact felt in the field. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50968028&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:24:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50968028&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia To make room on the roster for Nathan Eovaldi, the Marlins optioned left-handed reliever Edgar Olmos to Double-A Jacksonville following the club's 3-2 victory over the D-backs on Monday night. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50932584&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:41:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50932584&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Giancarlo Stanton isn't sure why, but whenever the Marlins' outfielder plays in National League West parks, his bat seems to have even more pop to it than normal. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50931696&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:37:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50931696&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia With Nathan Eovaldi set to enter the Marlins' rotation and make his season debut Tuesday, Marlins manager Mike Redmond announced Monday that Kevin Slowey will move to the bullpen and serve as the club's long-reliever. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50929284&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:17:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50929284&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Chris Coghlan saw a spine specialist on Monday in Dallas and the doctor confirmed that the 27-year-old won't need surgery on his injured back. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50926282&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919708&notebook_id=50926282&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia After missing the last four games due to back tightness, Logan Morrison returned to the lineup Monday against the D-backs, batting fifth and manning first base for the Marlins. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mia Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:35:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_miamlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=mia Giancarlo Stanton tied the game in the sixth with a two-run homer, then hit a go-ahead solo shot in the ninth to lead the Marlins past the D-backs Monday at Chase Field, 3-2. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_slnmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:18:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_slnmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia A sensational Ricky Nolasco received ample support as the Marlins downed the Cardinals, 7-2, in Sunday's finale at Marlins Park. Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803736&vkey=news_mia&c_id=mia Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:18:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803736&vkey=news_mia&c_id=mia Marcell Ozuna began the season in the Minors and isn't on the All-Star ballot, but fans can send him to the Midsummer Classic with a strong write-in campaign. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801348&notebook_id=50803076&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:49:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801348&notebook_id=50803076&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Three No. 11 jerseys of late take the field when the Marlins begin batting practice before each home game. Miami manager Mike Redmond stands in front of the mound and throws batting practice to his team. Meanwhile, his sons, Michael and Ryan, shag flies, field grounders and even squeeze in some batting practice. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801348&notebook_id=50803072&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:48:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801348&notebook_id=50803072&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia It's not a coincidence that the Marlins' offense is starting to heat up now that Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801348&notebook_id=50802652&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:48:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801348&notebook_id=50802652&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia When Giancarlo Stanton went on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain on April 30, Marcell Ozuna stepped in and shined. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_slnmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:45:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_slnmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Giancarlo Stanton belted a two-run homer, Rob Brantly added three RBIs and Juan Pierre extended his hitting streak to 11 games. But all of the production wasn't enough to overcome the Cardinals' onslaught in the Marlins' 13-7 loss on Saturday in front of 16,098 at Marlins Park. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714522&notebook_id=50717762&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:21:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714522&notebook_id=50717762&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan will travel to Dallas on Sunday to meet with a specialist on Monday to determine the specifics of his calf pain. Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714522&notebook_id=50715092&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:26:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714522&notebook_id=50715092&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Catcher Miguel Olivo left the Marlins after batting practice Friday without permission and has been placed on the team's restricted list, halting his pay. Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714522&notebook_id=50715384&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:26:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714522&notebook_id=50715384&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Logan Morrison's back has improved since experiencing tightness during Friday batting practice, but the Marlins first baseman missed his third consecutive game on Saturday. Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714522&notebook_id=50715158&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:26:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714522&notebook_id=50715158&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Steve Cishek's 20th-inning save in New York kicked off his current stretch of four consecutive perfect outings. He has needed only 39 pitches to get through his past four innings, striking out four batters. Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_slnmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:39:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_slnmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Jose Fernandez tossed a career-high 107 pitches and fanned a career-high 10 batters in a 5-4 win against the Cardinals in front of 15,403 at Marlins Park on Friday night. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619166&notebook_id=50622888&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:02:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619166&notebook_id=50622888&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Heading into the season, Nathan Eovaldi was lined up to be the Marlins' No. 2 starting pitcher. Instead, he started off on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. Finally, after 2 1/2 months of recovery, the 23-year-old is set to join Miami's rotation. His first start will be on Tuesday at Arizona, in the slot that Kevin Slowey was initially lined up to fill. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619166&notebook_id=50619160&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:07:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50619166&notebook_id=50619160&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia First baseman Logan Morrison was scratched from the Marlins' lineup for Friday night's game against the Cardinals with back tightness. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50517368&vkey=news_mia&c_id=mia Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:30:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50517368&vkey=news_mia&c_id=mia In his 14th season as a Miami Marlins special assistant, Hall of Famer Andre Dawson has embraced the role of raising awareness for prostate cancer. When it comes to the disease, he speaks from personal experience. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_milmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:52:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_milmlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia A rough start from Kevin Slowey and defensive miscues proved costly in Miami's 10-1 loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday night in front of 13,468 fans at Marlins Park. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50443764&notebook_id=50444842&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:59:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50443764&notebook_id=50444842&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Out for much of the season because of injury, Giancarlo Stanton has not built a serious case to represent the Marlins in the All-Star Game. But the slugger could still head to New York and take part in the Home Run Derby. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50443764&notebook_id=50444552&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:59:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50443764&notebook_id=50444552&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia For the first time since Dan Uggla, the Marlins have a second baseman capable of reaching 20 home runs. His name is Derek Dietrich. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50443764&notebook_id=50444688&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:55:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50443764&notebook_id=50444688&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Without Juan Pierre's hustle on a routine grounder to second base, Giancarlo Stanton might have missed the opportunity to play hero with his home run Tuesday. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50443764&notebook_id=50444548&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50443764&notebook_id=50444548&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Manager Mike Redmond took advantage of Miami's off-day Thursday to give Logan Morrison two days of rest before this weekend's series against the Cardinals. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan