http://www.mail.com/organizations/13480-florida-marlins.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/13480-florida-marlins.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086228-baileys-6-hitter-helps-reds-beat-marlins-6-2.html MIAMI (AP) — One pitch from being pulled, and one strike from victory, Homer Bailey unleashed a 97 mph fastball to finish off the Marlins. With his 125th pitch — a career high — Bailey completed a six-hitter and helped the Cincinnati Reds extend their winning streak to four games by beating Miami 6-2 Tuesday night. Bailey went to a full count on the final... Wed, 15 May 2013 03:36:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2086228-baileys-6-hitter-helps-reds-beat-marlins-6-2.html 2013-05-15T03:36:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2072720-marquis-outpitches-nolasco-padres-sweep-marlins.html SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jason Marquis has settled into a groove and it shows. Marquis outpitched Ricky Nolasco, Yonder Alonso had a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Marquis (4-2) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out three in eight innings, his longest stint sinc... Wed, 08 May 2013 23:46:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2072720-marquis-outpitches-nolasco-padres-sweep-marlins.html 2013-05-08T23:46:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2064926-phillies-halladay-to-tests-sore-shoulder.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Roy Halladay appears headed to the disabled list, and the Philadelphia Phillies can only hope the discomfort he feels in his right shoulder is nothing serious. Halladay was roughed up Sunday by the Miami Marlins in a 14-2 defeat, his second poor outing in a row. After the game, the two-time Cy Young Award winner acknowledged he has bee... Sun, 05 May 2013 23:52:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2064926-phillies-halladay-to-tests-sore-shoulder.html 2013-05-05T23:52:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2064838-halladay-hurt-hechavarria-7-rbis-marlins.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Adeiny Hechavarria hit a grand slam and a bases-loaded triple off an ailing Roy Halladay, driving in seven runs for the Miami Marlins in their 14-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. After the game, Halladay acknowledged he has a sore right shoulder. He said he will undergo tests this week in Los Angeles and be examined ... Sun, 05 May 2013 22:14:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2064838-halladay-hurt-hechavarria-7-rbis-marlins.html 2013-05-05T22:14:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2054764-marlins-stanton-expects-to-month.html MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton expects to be sidelined for about a month because of a strained right hamstring. Stanton underwent an MRI exam Tuesday and said the diagnosis was a grade-two strain on the one-to-three scale for the injury. He was hurt trying to beat out a grounder in Monday's 15-inning victory over the New York Mets, a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:15:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2054764-marlins-stanton-expects-to-month.html 2013-04-30T22:15:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2022350-major-upcoming-sports-events-will-examine-security.html In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, more toughened measures are expected as security is calibrated for major upcoming sports events that draw big crowds, such as next month's Kentucky Derby and Indianapolis 500. And, only a few days away, the London Marathon. That event's chief executive, Nick Bitel, said officials in charge of Sunday's 26.2... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:25:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2022350-major-upcoming-sports-events-will-examine-security.html 2013-04-16T07:25:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2021726-bruins-celtics-affected-security-up-bombs.html A few hours after the Boston Marathon bombings, and more than 1,000 miles away, a police officer with a German shepherd patrolled near an entrance to the baseball stadium where Miami hosted Washington on Monday evening — an unusual sight at Marlins Park. Inside, on the field, two Marlins officials gave a security supervisor a briefing about the ballpark's... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:05:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2021726-bruins-celtics-affected-security-up-bombs.html 2013-04-16T03:05:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2019038-win-no-200-halladay-phils-beat-marlins-2-1.html MIAMI (AP) — Roy Halladay earned his 200th career victory Sunday, bouncing back from consecutive poor outings to pitch eight innings and help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-1. Laynce Nix broke a 1-all tie with his second pinch-hit homer of the season in the ninth inning. Halladay (1-2) allowed five hits, walked one and lowered his ERA ... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:06:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2019038-win-no-200-halladay-phils-beat-marlins-2-1.html 2013-04-14T20:06:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2003660-fans-angry-marlins-2nd-year-ballpark.html MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins generated baseball's biggest buzz as they prepared for their home opener a year ago, anticipating a playoff bid and nearly nightly sellout crowds in a futuristic new home that was supposed to transform a franchise long accustomed to attracting little attention. As the Marlins begin year two in their ballpark, they're back to... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:22:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2003660-fans-angry-marlins-2nd-year-ballpark.html 2013-04-07T17:22:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1999492-nats-beat-marlins-6-1-3-game-sweep-reds.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A familiar cast of characters helped the Washington Nationals complete a lopsided, season-opening three-game sweep of the payroll-slashing, talent-trading Miami Marlins. Now should come more of a test: a visit to the reigning NL Central champion Cincinnati Reds starting Friday. In Washington's 6-1 victory over Miami in the finale Thursda... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:37:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1999492-nats-beat-marlins-6-1-3-game-sweep-reds.html 2013-04-05T00:37:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991598-harpers-homers-newtown-salute-mark-opening-day.html Josh Hamilton jumped into a cab, headed to Great American Ball Park and got all nostalgic. The Los Angeles Angels newcomer saw Cincinnati fans packed downtown and remembered making his big league debut in the same spot a while ago. "People are lined up in the streets, there's the parade," he said. "It's just an awesome feeling. It never gets old — opening... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:57:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991598-harpers-homers-newtown-salute-mark-opening-day.html 2013-04-02T02:57:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991802-yankees-set-record-payroll-230m-astros-27m.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees set a record for baseball's highest opening-day payroll at $230.4 million, almost 10 times what the Houston Astros are paying their players. After all the talk of spending restraint during the offseason, the Yankees began the season Monday well ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a study of big league contra... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:44:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991802-yankees-set-record-payroll-230m-astros-27m.html 2013-04-01T22:44:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991698-harper-strasburg-lead-nationals-marlins-2-0.html WASHINGTON (AP) — All it took was two at-bats on his first opening day in the majors for Bryce Harper to hit two homers — and hear some "M-V-P!" chants. The Washington Nationals' other recent No. 1 overall draft pick, Stephen Strasburg, did his part, too, getting 19 consecutive outs at one stretch of his seven scoreless innings. Yes, for the NL East champ... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:40:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991698-harper-strasburg-lead-nationals-marlins-2-0.html 2013-04-01T21:40:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991230-harper-youngest-with-2-hrs-1st-game-season.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper is the youngest major leaguer to homer twice in his team's opening game of a season, delivering solo shots in his first two at-bats Monday. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year, who is 20, drove a pitch from Miami Marlins right-hander Ricky Nolasco over the out-of-town scoreboard in right-cent... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:07:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991230-harper-youngest-with-2-hrs-1st-game-season.html 2013-04-01T19:07:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1989356-top-marlins-prospect-fernandez-to-roster.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Top pitching prospect Jose Fernandez was among seven players added to the Miami Marlins' roster ahead of Monday's opener at Washington and is scheduled to make his major league debut April 7 against the Mets in New York. The unexpected addition of Fernandez was made Sunday following injuries to right-handers Nathan Eovaldi and Henderson ... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:30:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1989356-top-marlins-prospect-fernandez-to-roster.html 2013-03-31T17:30:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1985504-ailing-a-rod-will-than-houston-astros.html NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez will make more this year than all the Houston Astros combined — a lot more. And he won't even play the first half of the season, if at all. A-Rod's $29 million salary tops the major leagues for the 13th straight season, according to a study of major league contracts by The Associated Press. ... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:24:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1985504-ailing-a-rod-will-than-houston-astros.html 2013-03-28T22:24:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1959828-mets-justin-turner-sprains-ankle.html PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Justin Turner, the leading candidate to replace injured David Wright at third base for the Mets, left New York's game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday after spraining his right ankle. The Mets said Turner was taken to a hospital for precautionary X-rays. Turner made a nice play on a hard-hit grounder by Justin Ruggiano, an... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:39:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1959828-mets-justin-turner-sprains-ankle.html 2013-03-16T18:39:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1951940-want-tix-spring-training-crowds-this-year.html KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Fresh from pitching against solid Atlanta hitters, Jake Westbrook faced a far trickier test: Guess how much fans paid for box seats to watch the exhibition game. "Hmmm, I have no idea," the St. Louis starter ventured. "Twenty bucks?" Gotcha! $54 for top tickets sold Tuesday at the Braves' ballpark at Walt Disney World Resort. "Wow,"... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:10:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1951940-want-tix-spring-training-crowds-this-year.html 2013-03-13T22:10:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1947086-gonzalez-starts-us-puerto-rico-wbc.html MIAMI (AP) — Gio Gonzalez munched on chicken wings and shrimp scampi at a sports bar in his hometown as he watched Team USA rally to stay alive in the World Baseball Classic. The next game he'll take in from the mound. The Washington Nationals' left-hander will start for the United States in its opener of round two Tuesday night against Puerto Rico. The U... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:02:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1947086-gonzalez-starts-us-puerto-rico-wbc.html 2013-03-11T22:02:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1916876-marlins-owner-renege-promises.html JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — A cluster of media stood outside the Miami Marlins clubhouse, awaiting the arrival of owner Jeffrey Loria, when outfielder Bryan Petersen walked past. "Somebody getting married?" Petersen said. It was more like somebody trying to salvage a relationship. Loria's three-day public relations campaign to patch things up with angry fans bro... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:25:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1916876-marlins-owner-renege-promises.html 2013-02-26T18:25:33Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1903674-stanton-hit-helmet-pitch-top-prospect.html JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — An intrasquad matchup Wednesday between two precocious talents left Giancarlo Stanton dazed and Jose Fernandez shaken. Stanton was hit in the back of the helmet during a Miami Marlins practice game by a fastball that got away from Fernandez, the team's top pitching prospect. Stanton remained on his feet but left the game and said the ... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:09:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1903674-stanton-hit-helmet-pitch-top-prospect.html 2013-02-20T20:09:21Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1897178-buehrle-to-leave-family-to-care-dog.html DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Mark Buehrle won't be experiencing the dog days of summer. While the pitcher is headed to Toronto, his family will split the season between Broward County in Florida and their home in St. Louis. One of their four dogs, Slater, is a mix of bulldog and American Staffordshire Terrier — which is of pit bull lineage. Pit bulls are banned i... Sun, 17 Feb 2013 03:18:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1897178-buehrle-to-leave-family-to-care-dog.html 2013-02-17T03:18:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1790722-prison-release-urbina-returns-to-baseball.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Former major league pitcher Ugueth Urbina returned to baseball Friday after serving 7½ years in prison for the attempted murder of five workers on his family's ranch. Before taking the field in his native Venezuela to play for the Lions of Caracas, Urbina described himself as "more mature" and said he was "very excited to play ba... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1790722-prison-release-urbina-returns-to-baseball.html 2012-12-29T03:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1783538-greenberg-minor-league-deal-orioles.html Adam Greenberg is getting a chance to resume his baseball career with the Baltimore Orioles. The 31-year-old returned to the major leagues for one at-bat in October, more than seven years after he was beaned in his debut. He agreed to a minor league contract with the Orioles and will have a chance to earn a job at their Triple-A farm team in Norfolk, Va. ... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1783538-greenberg-minor-league-deal-orioles.html 2012-12-22T18:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1779636-placido-polanco-agrees-to-275m-deal-with-marlins.html MIAMI (AP) — Former All-Star third baseman Placido Polanco agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract Thursday with the Miami Marlins, plugging the final hole in the team's projected lineup following a payroll purge. The 37-year-old, who can earn an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses, battled injuries this year and hit .257 with two home runs an... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1779636-placido-polanco-agrees-to-275m-deal-with-marlins.html 2012-12-20T19:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1772242-mets-trade-cy-young-winner-dickey-to-blue-jays.html NEW YORK (AP) — Eager for a new challenge and certainly a better chance to win, R.A. Dickey broke the news of his trade even before the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets. A few minutes ahead of the teams announcing the seven-player swap Monday that sent the NL Cy Young Award winner to Toronto, he tweeted his thanks to Mets fans and added he was all set ... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1772242-mets-trade-cy-young-winner-dickey-to-blue-jays.html 2012-12-18T02:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1751466-mlb-average-salary-up-38-percent-to-32.html NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball's average salary increased 3.8 percent this year to a record $3.2 million. According to final figures released Friday by the Major League Baseball Players Association, the rise was the steepest since 2007. The boost was helped by an increase in the minimum salary from $414,000 to $480,000. The New York Yankees ... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1751466-mlb-average-salary-up-38-percent-to-32.html 2012-12-07T22:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shane Victorino bolted for Boston, Marco Scutaro stayed with San Francisco, and the Miami Marlins shed more payroll in a late-night trade. It was another busy day at baseball's winter meetings, where it's easy to tell which teams are making major changes (the Red Sox), which ones want to remain intact (the champion Giants) — and wh... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1744576-red-sox-rev-up-with-victorino-giants-scutaro.html 2012-12-05T08:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox began to play catch-up by getting All-Star catcher Mike Napoli, Tampa Bay took a chance on James Loney and the New York Yankees prepared for more time minus Alex Rodriguez during a brisk Monday at baseball's winter meetings. Soon after the Hall of Fame welcomed three new members from long ago, teams got busy. The... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1741076-napoli-to-red-sox-loney-to-rays-a-rod.html 2012-12-04T01:34:00Z