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Florida Marlins Talking Points: Reliever Mike MacDougal says his hip is healed
MacDougal How effective will Mike MacDougal be? MacDougal threw his first bullpen today, a day after having an MRI on his right hip, and looked good. “They looked at me and said it’s all right. I’m...
View ArticleFlorida Marlins Talking Points: Another 16 strikeouts today for Ricky Nolasco?
Another 16 strike outs today for Ricky Nolasco? Ricky Nolasco starts against the University of Miami Hurricanes today — his first competition since he set a club record by striking out 16 batters on...
View ArticleFlorida Marlins prospect Dan Jennings suspended for PED violating
Left-hander Dan Jennings, a highly-regarded relief pitcher in the Marlins minor league system, received a 50-game suspension today for testing positive for Methylhexaneamine, a performance-enhancing...
View ArticleMarlins pitcher who once tested positive reacts to news of NL MVP Ryan...
Just when the baseball world was catching its breath after the winter meetings comes this shocker — Ryan Braun, the National League’s Most Valuable Player, has tested positive for a...
View ArticlePitchers Brad Hand and Alex Sanabia, third baseman Matt Dominguez among...
Pitchers Brad Hand and Alex Sanabia and third baseman Matt Dominguez were among 11 players the Marlins send down today. Hand, a left-hander, was optioned to Class AA Jacksonville. He was 1-8 with a...
View ArticleMarlins send OF Chris Coghlan, LHP Mike Dunn to Class AAA New Orleans
The Marlins made their first two moves of the season today, optioning outfielder Chris Coghlan and left-handed reliever Mike Dunn to Class AAA New Orleans following their 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks....
View ArticleGiancarlo Stanton batting fourth; Marlins call up lefty Dan Jennings
Giancarlo Stanton is batting fourth tonight, which is where he batted for his first nine games of the season. Stanton struggled in the cleanup spot earlier this year, but he has blossomed enough while...
View ArticleJohn Maine starts strong in attempt to claim fifth spot in Marlins rotation
John Maine would have been happy just getting six outs, regardless of the runs he allowed. But the veteran pitcher, who is hoping to win a spot in the Marlins rotation, was even happier with having...
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Outfielder Reed Johnson, the oldest player in Marlins camp, makes the team
JUPITER – Outfielder Reed Johnson, who at 37 is the oldest player in camp, was informed Tuesday that he has made the Marlins. Johnson came to camp on a minor league contract. Johnson is hitting .410...
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Marlins send Donovan Solano, Jake Marisnick to Class AAA; Rafael Furcal...
JUPITER – The Marlins sent IF Donovan Solano and CF Jake Marisnick to Class AAA New Orleans today and 2B Rafael Furcal is expected to start the season on the DL. The roster was reduced to 27 players...
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Marlins hoping to get well-rested closer Steve Cishek into game tonight
PHILADELPHIA – The Marlins are 12 days into the season and Steve Cishek, one of the most efficient closers in baseball last season, had not pitched in eight days. Cishek, who is 2-for-2 in save...
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Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria’s bat has been as good as his glove
PHILADELPHIA – One of the few bright spots of this can’t-be-over-quick-enough road trip for the Marlins has been shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria. The shortstop has shown that he’s much more than just a...
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Marlins pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs designated for assignment; Ed Lucas reinstated
MIAMI – Last summer, while Greg Dobbs was in the midst of a season in which he would hit .228, Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria took it upon himself to sign Dobbs to a $1.7 million contract. Loria made the...
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Marlins P Jose Fernandez to have elbow examined in Miami after being placed...
Marlins ace Jose Fernandez, the reigning NL rookie of the year and the league’s pitcher of the month for April, was placed on the 15-day disabled list today with a sprained right elbow. Fernandez, 21,...
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Marlins avoid being swept by Cubs by not pushing panic button
The Marlins are back in first place, tied with Atlanta and Washington at the top of the NL East, a spot they have occupied for two days since May 9. Miami was able to overcome the loss of Henderson...
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Bruised wrist OK, Marlins’ Stanton expects to play Thursday; Brad Penny signs
MIAMI _ Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton expects to be in the lineup Thursday after bruising his left wrist in the first inning of Wednesday’s 6-1 loss to the Cubs. Stanton ran into the fence...
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Marlins need to upgrade second base after Rafael Furcal’s latest hamstring...
MIAMI _ If Rafael Furcal has played his last game for the Marlins, and the possibility is real considering manager Mike Redmond’s ominous assessment of his baseman’s latest leg (hamstring) injury –...
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Tyler Kolek pitches 2 scoreless innings in debut; Marlins send down...
Tyler Kolek, the second overall pick in the June draft, made his professional debut Saturday for the Gulf Coast League Marlins. Kolek, a strong-armed right-hander, threw two scoreless innings in...
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