http://mlb.mlb.com MIA Homepage News Thu, 23 May 2013 05:33:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48342790&vkey=news_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 22 May 2013 22:43:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48342790&vkey=news_mia&c_id=mia After five impressive innings on Wednesday night, Kevin Slowey took the mound to warm up for the sixth. But before throwing a pitch, Marlins manager Mike Redmond and assistant trainer Mike Kozak were called to check on the 29-year-old righty. The club announced he has a left lat strain, and will be re-evaluated Thursday. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Wed, 22 May 2013 23:28:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia The Marlins lost potentially more than a game in a 3-0 defeat against the Phillies on Wednesday night in front of 15,520 at Marlins Park. Miami starter Kevin Slowey left the contest after five innings with a left lat strain in his lower back. He exited the field with a trainer shortly after going out to warm up before the top of the sixth. Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324568&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324568&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia After a strained lat muscle kept him out for the first six weeks of the season, Marlins left-handed prospect Andrew Heaney made his season debut Monday with Class A Advanced Jupiter. Joe Frisaro, Joe Morgan and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324104&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 22 May 2013 18:55:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324104&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Steve Cishek understands there is little job security for closers. The right-hander struggled in the role, especially against left-handed hitters, which led to the Marlins deciding to close by matchups. Joe Frisaro, Joe Morgan and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324096&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 22 May 2013 18:54:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324096&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Progress is being made on Giancarlo Stanton's road to recovery. The Marlins slugger on Wednesday afternoon took batting practice on the field. He estimated about 50 swings, and felt no discomfort. Joe Frisaro, Joe Morgan and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324092&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 22 May 2013 18:54:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324092&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia The devastation caused in tornado-stricken Oklahoma on Monday hit close to home for a couple of Marlins. Justin Ruggiano, who lives in Texas, opened the 2012 season playing at Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Astros' organization. And Greg Dobbs, a California native, attended the University of Oklahoma. Joe Frisaro, Joe Morgan and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324090&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Wed, 22 May 2013 18:54:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48323976&notebook_id=48324090&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia First basemen Logan Morrison and Joe Mahoney continued their rehab Wednesday, bringing the injury-ravaged Marlins closer to returning to full strength. Joe Frisaro, Joe Morgan and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_miamlb_chamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=mia Thu, 23 May 2013 00:03:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_miamlb_chamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=mia The White Sox will get a major piece of their rotation back on Friday night, when John Danks -- who hasn't pitched since last season -- takes the ball for the opener of a three-game Interleague series against the Marlins at U.S. Cellular Field. Right-hander Tom Koehler gets the nod for Miami, making his third start of the year. Andrew Simon http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Tue, 21 May 2013 23:07:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Rookie right-hander Jose Fernandez kept the Marlins in the game for five innings as he allowed just one run, but the bullpen could not follow suit. Miami's relievers gave up six runs in a 7-3 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday night at Marlins Park. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48195060&notebook_id=48196390&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Tue, 21 May 2013 18:21:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48195060&notebook_id=48196390&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Marlins righty Alex Sanabia picked up a victory Monday as well as some unwanted publicity. Sanabia gave up one run in 6 1/3 innings. But it was that one run -- a home run to Domonic Brown in the second inning -- that drew some attention and raised a bit of controversy. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48195060&notebook_id=48196388&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Tue, 21 May 2013 18:21:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48195060&notebook_id=48196388&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia With four of the first 73 picks, including the sixth overall, the Marlins promise to be among the most active teams at the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. Jack McKeon, who managed the organization's 2003 World Series title team, will once again be on hand at the MLB Network to kick off the Draft in early June. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48195060&notebook_id=48196382&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Tue, 21 May 2013 18:21:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48195060&notebook_id=48196382&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia At last, the Marlins are receiving some encouraging news on their injury front. Nathan Eovaldi, on the 60-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. If that goes well, he is expected to begin his rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter on Saturday. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076728&notebook_id=48095864&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Mon, 20 May 2013 19:23:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076728&notebook_id=48095864&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia After using 43 lineups in the first 44 games, Marlins manager Mike Redmond decided to try some continuity. After defeating the D-backs and left-hander Wade Miley, 2-1, on Sunday to snap a season-long seven-game losing streak, Redmond batted the same first eight against Phillies southpaw Cole Hamels on Monday. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Alex Sanabia allowed just one run over 6 1/3 innings Monday night in his first win since April 16, thanks in part to Justin Ruggiano -- who had been 0-for-18 -- notching a tiebreaking RBI double in the sixth inning in the Marlins' 5-1 victory over the Phillies at Marlins Park. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076728&notebook_id=48076962&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Mon, 20 May 2013 15:41:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076728&notebook_id=48076962&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia The Tigers designated Duane Below for assignment on April 24 to create a roster spot for closer Jose Valverde. One day later, the Marlins claimed the left-hander. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076728&notebook_id=48076960&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Mon, 20 May 2013 15:41:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076728&notebook_id=48076960&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Ranked last in the Major Leagues in runs scored, the Marlins received a helping hand from Hall of Famer Tony Perez on Sunday. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076728&notebook_id=48075842&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Mon, 20 May 2013 15:29:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076728&notebook_id=48075842&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia On Monday afternoon, the Marlins placed Matt Diaz on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee bone bruise. Filling Diaz's roster spot is Jordan Brown, who had his contract selected from Triple-A New Orleans. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_arimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Sun, 19 May 2013 17:40:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_arimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Ricky Nolasco threw a gem on Sunday, and Marcell Ozuna did not let another stellar outing by a Marlins starter go to waste. The rookie's two-out, two-run double in the sixth was the difference in the Marlins' 2-1 win against the D-backs at Marlins Park. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47981268&notebook_id=47981580&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sun, 19 May 2013 12:19:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47981268&notebook_id=47981580&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Right-hander Tom Koehler had a career night on Saturday, even though he came out on the losing end of the Marlins' 1-0 decision to the D-backs, as he struck out seven in six innings. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47981268&notebook_id=47981578&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sun, 19 May 2013 12:19:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47981268&notebook_id=47981578&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia To help the recovery process, right fielder Giancarlo Stanton received a platelet-rich plasma injection shortly after he strained his right hamstring late last month. In recent years, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have become more popular in all sports. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47981268&notebook_id=47981476&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sun, 19 May 2013 12:19:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47981268&notebook_id=47981476&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Left-hander Mike Dunn does not have a defined role in the Marlins' bullpen this season. Other than closer Steve Cishek, nobody does. But the uncertainty keeps Dunn and his teammates on their toes. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911306&notebook_id=47915036&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sat, 18 May 2013 18:44:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911306&notebook_id=47915036&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia The Marlins are expecting Logan Morrison to begin his rehab assignment with Jupiter on Monday. A day or two later, Casey Kotchman and Joe Mahoney are projected to join the club. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911306&notebook_id=47915034&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sat, 18 May 2013 18:44:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911306&notebook_id=47915034&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Left-hander Duane Below is the newest member of an overworked Marlins' bullpen. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911306&notebook_id=47915032&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sat, 18 May 2013 18:44:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911306&notebook_id=47915032&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia After the Marlins transitioned to a young, inexperienced team in the offseason, comparisons were made to the 2006 team, which also was filled with rookies. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911306&notebook_id=47915030&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Sat, 18 May 2013 18:44:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47911306&notebook_id=47915030&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia The mounting number of losses raises the sense of urgency around the Marlins for players to produce, or else potentially be replaced. Joe Frisaro and Joe Morgan http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_arimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Sat, 18 May 2013 23:25:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_arimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Tom Koehler allowed a first-pitch home run to Gerardo Parra before settling down to fan seven D-backs in six innings on one-run ball. However, the offense was blanked by Brandon McCarthy in a 1-0 loss on Saturday. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47807988&notebook_id=47847746&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Fri, 17 May 2013 22:28:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47807988&notebook_id=47847746&vkey=notebook_mia&c_id=mia Reliever Jon Rauch, 34, was designated for assignment, and lefty reliever Duane Below was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans after Friday's 9-2 loss to the D-backs. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_arimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Sat, 18 May 2013 00:05:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_arimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=mia Kevin Slowey allowed three home runs, including a pair of two-run blasts to Paul Goldschmidt, as the Marlins dropped the series opener to the D-backs, 9-2, Friday at Marlins Park. Joe Frisaro