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Ramirez homers in Florida's 5-3 win over Pirates (AP)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:18:44 PDT

Hanley Ramirez wasted little time in starting a new RBI streak. Ramirez homered and Andrew Miller pitched effectively into the seventh inning, leading the Florida Marlins to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. "Hanley is the type of player who can put the whole team on his back.

Baseball Today (AP)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:59:43 PDT

Marlins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:25:27 PDT

Help is on the way for the Marlins' bullpen.

Luis Ayala was on his way to Class AAA New Orleans after signing with the Marlins. Released Wednesday by Minnesota, Ayala has not pitched in more than two weeks.

Ayala, 31, has a 3.50 ERA over six seasons. He was 1-2 with a 4.18 ERA in 28 games for the Twins this year. He missed the 2006 season recovering from "Tommy John" surgery.

"We need good weapons with experience, especially right now," said third baseman Jorge Cantu, who played with Ayala in the World Baseball Classic for Mexico. "And having another Mexican guy in here doesn't hurt either."

Pirates 7, Marlins 4: RHP Chris Volstad allowed four runs on three hits in three innings before leaving the game after a 45-minute rain delay.

Moss, Vazquez homer for Pirates in 7-4 win (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:29:50 PDT

Home runs from two unexpected sources powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Friday night. Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez hit the long balls to support Charlie Morton's six shutout innings. Moss's home run was his second of the season. Vazquez, starting a second consecutive game for injured second baseman Freddy Gonzalez, belted his first homer since July...

Power Rankings: Angels are ascending (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:49:00 PDT

The Dodgers and Red Sox continue to occupy the top two spots, but the other L.A. team is making a push.

Ramirez, Marlins beat Nats again, 5-3 (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:12:48 PDT

Asked to explain Florida's baffling mastery of the Washington Nationals, Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez offered the simplest explanation. "We've been lucky," he said. Having Hanley Ramirez has helped a little bit, too. Ramirez extended his RBI streak to 10 games and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Marlins won 5-3 Wednesday and remained unbeaten against the...

Work formally begins at Marlins construction site (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:22:42 PDT

Florida Marlins president David Samson pulled out his cell phone, eager to show the proof that the team's long-awaited ballpark was closer than ever to becoming reality. Snapped early Wednesday morning, Samson proudly displayed a 4-inch high, 2-inch wide photo of someone operating a heavy grading machine at the downtown Miami site where the Orange Bowl sat for more than seven decades and is...

Marlins' Ramirez gets RBI in 10th straight game (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:34:41 PDT

Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez pushed his RBI streak to 10 games Wednesday, hitting a two-run double in the third inning against Washington and extending his team record. Ramirez dropped a soft two-out hit into short right field, allowing Chris Coghlan to score from third base and speedy Emilio Bonifacio to come all the way around from first.

Ramirez leads Marlins to wet win over Nationals (AP)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:42:47 PDT

Hanley Ramirez and the Florida Marlins struck right before the weather ended the Washington Nationals' night. Ramirez homered and drove in four runs, and the Marlins erased a four-run deficit to beat Washington 7-5 Tuesday in a game that was called in the seventh inning because of rain. Ramirez's two-run single in the seventh put the Marlins ahead 6-5.

We're Going Streaking! Hanley continues Hall of Fame head start (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:54:03 PDT

Big League Stew goes through the quad and into the gymnasium to look at some of the hottest players in baseball...

Marlins rally past Nats, 4-2 (AP)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:08:51 PDT

Ricky Nolasco gave Scott Olsen a ride to the ballpark on Monday afternoon, the friends and former teammates chatting and catching up. They'll have plenty to talk about next time. Nolasco retired the final 13 batters he faced, spoiling Olsen's stellar return from the disabled list and helping the Florida Marlins stay perfect against the Washington Nationals with a 4-2 victory Monday night.

AccuScore: Playoff shifts after week 12 (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:04:00 PDT

AccuScore uses past player performance statistics to describe how players perform under different environmental,...

Price allows 1 run over 6 1-3 innings of Rays' win (AP)

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:46:53 PDT

David Price is showing flashes of what made him so dominant in Tampa Bay's World Series run last season. Price allowed one run over 6 1-3 innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Florida Marlins 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday. "I'm close," Price said. "I'm getting there.

Rays rally for 3-2 win over Marlins (AP)

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:32:48 PDT

There's no debate over what a healthy and productive Scott Kazmir can do for Tampa Bay's chances of getting back to the World Series. "Kaz is a huge part of what we're doing," manager Joe Maddon said after the 25-year-old made his first start in over a month Friday night, working five innings in a 3-2 victory over the Florida Marlins.

Upton's 3-run double lifts Rays (AP)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:19:48 PDT

After a slow start, B.J. Upton is heating up as Tampa Bay's leadoff hitter. The speedy centerfielder had two hits, stole a base and drove in three runs with a double that snapped an eighth-inning tie Friday night, helping the Rays beat the Florida Marlins 7-3 in the opener of their weekend series.

Power Rankings: Tigers jump five spots (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:02:00 PDT

The Yankees, Brewers, Phillies, Rangers and Mets dip. The Cardinals get a boost along with Detroit.

Ramirez slams Marlins past Orioles (AP)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:19:00 PDT

Hanley Ramirez and the rest of the Florida Marlins' sluggers allowed Sean West to relax a little on the mound with a big lead. Ramirez hit a grand slam, Cody Ross and Dan Uggla each homered, and West scattered four hits over six scoreless innings as the Marlins cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 on Thursday night.

Ramirez, Ross lead Marlins over Orioles 5-2 (AP)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:37:00 PDT

Ricky Nolasco's two-week stint in the minors appears to have helped him regain his 2008 form. Hanley Ramirez and Cody Ross both drove in two runs and Nolasco had his fourth straight strong outing since being recalled from the minors as Florida beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Wednesday night, the Marlins' fourth straight victory.

Marlins place closer Lindstrom on 15-day DL (AP)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:51:50 PDT

The Florida Marlins placed closer Matt Lindstrom on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a sprained right elbow, one day after he blew a three-run lead. Lindstrom, 29, did not hint at an injury after Tuesday's game, where he gave up four consecutive hits against Baltimore after getting the first two outs in the ninth.

Sabathia says he 'feels good' plans on making Friday start (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:41:01 PDT

The New York Yankees hope when CC Sabathia takes the bullpen mound in Atlanta Wednesday he feels no pain in his...

Braves' Cox mellows out (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:58:00 PDT

Don't let all the ejections fool you. The Braves' Bobby Cox has softened as the Braves rebuild.

Cantu's single in 12th gives Marlins' 7-6 victory (AP)

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:54:49 PDT

The Florida Marlins squandered a late five-run lead but still managed to reach the .500 mark for the first time since mid-May. Jorge Cantu singled home Emilio Bonifacio with no outs in the 12th inning Tuesday night to give the Marlins a 7-6 victory over Baltimore that snapped the Orioles' five-game winning streak.

Yankees file protest after loss to Florida (AP)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:52:38 PDT

The New York Yankees filed an official protest with the commissioner's office after a disputed loss to the Florida Marlins. New York manager Joe Girardi protested Sunday's 6-5 defeat at Florida because of a Marlins substitution mix-up in the eighth inning. Teams have 24 hours after a game to submit a protest, and Major League Baseball spokesman Pat Courtney confirmed Monday that the Yankees...