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Homecoming for Latos
August 28, 2009 by
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Mat Latos' bags stayed in the car when he pulled in at almost 3 a.m. Friday morning. Back home in Margate for the first time since April, Latos couldn't wait for the reception from the welcoming committee.
Volstad can't escape second
August 28, 2009 by
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Starter sent to minors after giving up 6 runs
Chris Volstad needed 13 pitches to complete a perfect first inning Friday against the Padres. Forty-one pitches later, Volstad's outing stalled in the second, as did his season.
Marlins fall to Padres
August 28, 2009 by
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Chris Volstad needed 13 pitches to complete a perfect first inning Friday against the Padres. Forty-one pitches later, Volstad's outing stalled in the second, as did his season.
Hanley Ramirez's hard work has batting title in sight
August 27, 2009 by
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MIAMI GARDENS Keith Hernandez did little pinch hitting during his illustrious career. Still, that didn't stop the Mets broadcaster from pinching a hitter two hours before Thursday's game.
All-Star shortstop having good month
August 27, 2009 by
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Forty-something: Hanley Ramirez went 1 for 4, giving him 43 hits in August. He is two hits shy of tying Luis Castillo's franchise record for most hits in a month (Aug. 1999). This is Ramirez's third career month with 40 or more hits.
Coghlan dedicated to his role as leadoff hitter
August 27, 2009 by
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His responsibilities as leadoff hitter are never lost on Chris Coghlan, not even with his team down by six runs in the eighth inning.
Starting pitching comes up short
August 27, 2009 by
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Sanchez battered in second start off DL
If the Florida Marlins hope to have a compelling September, their starting pitchers need to pitch more innings.
Florida Marlins routed by New York Mets in series finale
August 27, 2009 by
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Tim Redding pitched 6 2-3 innings Thursday to give the Mets' injury-ravaged staff a boost and help New York snap a five-game skid with a 10-3 victory over the Florida Marlins.
Ramirez, Coghlan keep hits coming
August 26, 2009 by
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Hanley hot: Hanley Ramirez was intentionally walked in the sixth inning after a single in each of his first three at-bats. Ramirez, who has a hit in 24 of his past 29 games, needs one hit to match his most in a month (43, Sept. 2006) ever.
Beinfest: Roster move still possible
August 26, 2009 by
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Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said Wednesday that the team still might make another acquisition. Players must be added to the roster by midnight Monday to be eligible for the postseason.
Johnson pitches Marlins past Mets 5-3
August 26, 2009 by
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Even with less than his best, Josh Johnson can still beat the New York Mets.
Baker's back balky; Paulino steps in
August 25, 2009 by
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Baker hurt: Marlins catcher John Baker didn't play the final three innings because of a stiff back. He's day-to-day. Ronny Paulino, who pinch-hit for starter Sean West in the sixth, replaced Baker behind the plate. The Mets' Gary Sheffield left in the seventh with a cramp...
Florida Marlins' Nick Johnson likely headed to disabled list
August 25, 2009 by
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The Marlins placed first baseman Nick Johnson on the disabled list after Tuesday night's game because of a strained right hamstring that won't heal as fast as he or the team would like.
Marlins outlast Santana-less Mets 2-1
August 25, 2009 by
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Sean West pitched six impressive innings Tuesday night, lifting the Florida Marlins to a 2-1 victory over an injury-battered New York Mets team shaken by the loss of ace Johan Santana for the season.
Meet the top 50 Marlins of all time
August 24, 2009 by
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1. Luis Castillo Nobody has played more games (1,128), scored more runs (675), totaled more hits (1,273), stroked more triples (42), drawn more walks (533), stolen more bases (281) or amassed more multihit games (350) as a Marlin than Castillo. He could also play a little defense,...
Johnson still unable to play
August 23, 2009 by
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Nick Johnson attempted some light running on the field prior to Sunday's game. The session was over shortly after it began.
Despite lowest payroll in major leagues, team architect Beinfest expects success Marlins' postseason chase not a shocker
August 23, 2009 by
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Here's what you do: The next time someone calls the Marlins a surprise story, or talks of their surprise season, or marvels at how surprising it is for the smallest little payroll in baseball to compete with the big bankrolls, you hand the phone to Larry Beinfest. Then stand back.
McCann leads Braves past Marlins, 7-5
August 23, 2009 by
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Brian McCann hit a tie-breaking, two-run single in the eighth inning and matched a career high with five RBIs, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 7-5 victory over the Florida Marlins on Sunday.
Sanchez shows off '06 form
August 22, 2009 by
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Manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn't around in 2006 when Anibal Sanchez was at his 10-game winning, no-hitter throwing best. Friday, Gonzalez got a good representation of what Sanchez circa 2006 was like.
Ramirez's hit streak is over
August 22, 2009 by
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Marlins All-Star shortstop goes 0 for 3 as offense can't overcome Volstad's poor first
Not to imply Hanley Ramirez has been carrying the Marlins lately, but the way he's been swinging if he's not hitting, chances are his teammates aren't either.
Ramirez's hit streak is over
August 22, 2009 by
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Marlins All-Star shortstop goes 0 for 3 as offense can't overcome Volstad's poor first
Not to imply Hanley Ramirez alone has been carrying the Marlins lately, but the way he's been swinging, if he doesn't solve the opposing pitcher, chances are his teammates...
Marlins fall to the Braves 4-3 in Atlanta
August 22, 2009 by
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Marlins Brendan Donnelly going on the disabled list from tweaked his right calf
Not to imply Hanley Ramirez alone has been carrying the Marlins offense lately, but the way he's been swinging, if he doesn't solve the opposing pitcher chances are his teammates aren...
Marlins endure rain delay to beat Braves, 5-3, in Anibal Sanchez's return
August 21, 2009 by
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Anibal Sanchez threw his final pitch at roughly 9:45 p.m. Friday. He had to wait until 12:52 a.m. Saturday to earn his first win since April 16.
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