http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Florida Marlins News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5723660&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:09:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5723660&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Activites planned for Marlins' new park A full slate of activities has been scheduled for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Marlins' new ballpark on July 18 at the Orange Bowl grounds. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706306&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706306&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Nolasco dominates as Marlins win Ricky Nolasco pitched brilliantly and the Florida offense produced despite Hanley Ramirez's absence, as the Marlins took the rubber game against the Pirates, 5-0, before 13,287 fans at Land Shark Stadium Sunday afternoon. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705848&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705848&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Ramirez to start at short for NL All-Stars Hanley Ramirez has become the first player in Marlins history to be voted into the starting lineup of the All-Star Game twice by the fans. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717230&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5717230&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla West hoping to take down Giants Sean West beat his idol, Randy Johnson, the first time he faced the Giants, back on June 8. He hopes to fare as well on Monday, this time against Matt Cain, when the Marlins open a three-game set in San Francisco. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706768&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706768&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Marlins ink Donnelly, toss him into 'pen The Marlins were in need of relief help, and Brendan Donnelly was seeking a fresh start. On Sunday, both sides came together. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705580&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705580&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Hanley scratched with tight hip flexor Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Pirates due to a tight right hip flexor. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693770&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693770&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Marlins hold off Pirates to even series Andrew Miller was sufficiently sharp and Hanley Ramirez provided an early cushion with a two-run shot in the first as the Marlins topped the Pirates, 5-3. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5700232&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5700232&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Bonifacio feeling it at plate for Marlins Emilio Bonifacio became an Opening Day sensation when he picked up four hits, including an electrifying inside-the-park home run that earned him a standing ovation in his first game as a Marlin, and the hits just keep coming. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5694126&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5694126&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Marlins, Conine pay tribute to Gehrig Former Marlin Jeff Conine, who grew up idolizing Lou Gehrig, recreated a part of the Iron Horse's farewell address in an on-field ceremony before Saturday's game between the Marlins and Pirates. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674422&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674422&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Hanley's RBI streak ends in loss The Pirates jumped on Chris Volstad early in the Marlins' 7-4 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday at Land Shark Stadium. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674906&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674906&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Carroll more than a defensive sub Now crushing lefties, Brett Carroll is proving to be more than the late-game defensive wiz for which he earned his reputation. David Villacencio http://joefrisaro.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/lindstrom_throwing_kiko_close.html?partnerId=rss_fla Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:57:01 EDT http://joefrisaro.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/lindstrom_throwing_kiko_close.html?partnerId=rss_fla http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5668796&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5668796&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Things looking up for Marlins The Marlins have had a good couple of days. On Wednesday, the team broke ground on a new retractable-roof stadium, and then with the Phillies' loss on Thursday, Florida ascended into a tie for first place in the NL East. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5666966&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5666966&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Marlins sign right-handed reliever Ayala The Marlins have signed free-agent right-hander Luis Ayala, his agent, Joe Longo, confirmed to MLB.com on Thursday. The Twins designated Ayala for assignment last week, and the club released him on Wednesday. Alden Gonzalez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5657932&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5657932&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Hanley's RBI run set up by top of order In the midst of an historic RBI stretch for shortstops, Hanley Ramirez has benefited from the increased on-base production of Chris Coghlan and Emilio Bonifacio. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5640844&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5640844&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Marlins pick up Johnson to sweep Nats Some key hits allowed the Marlins to sweep the Nationals and improve to 9-0 against Washington this year as they took Wednesday's game, 5-3, in front of 27,032 fans at Land Shark Stadium. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5637446&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5637446&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Construction starts on Marlins' new home Work crews were on the Orange Bowl grounds at 7 a.m. ET Wednesday, officially beginning construction of the new Marlins ballpark. Joe Frisaro http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5647230&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5647230&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Volstad looking to build on quality start Coming off a three-game sweep of the Nats, the Marlins are back on track and in the thick of the race in the National League East. Chris Volstad, too, seems to be back on track, and will try to keep a string of solid starts going on Friday vs. the Pirates. David Villavicencio http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5638042&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5638042&vkey=news_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla&partnerId=rss_fla Hanley records RBI in 10th straight game Hanley Ramirez's RBI rampage continues. The Marlins shortstop dropped a two-run double in the third inning off Washington's Jordan Zimmerman, extending his club-record string with at least one RBI to 10 consecutive games. Joe Frisaro