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Sanchez dazzles in return from DL
August 21, 2009 by
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Marlins' oft-injured right-hander tosses six strong innings
If Anibal Sanchez pitches like he did Friday night at Turner Field over the next six weeks, the Marlins will quickly forget they ever tried to acquire John Smoltz.
Historic streak a group effort
August 21, 2009 by
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Not until Friday had Cody Ross seen the list that put the Marlins' 15-game double-digit hit streak in historical context. That's when Ross truly gained an appreciation for what his team achieved.
Ramirez's streak of steals ends at 11
August 20, 2009 by
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Been caught stealing: Humberto Quintero threw out Hanley Ramirez trying to steal second in the third inning. Ramirez had been successful on his previous 11 attempts dating to July 1.
Marlins bats shut down in 4-1 loss to Astros
August 20, 2009 by
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Thursday's series finale featured a noteworthy streak, just not the history-making kind the Marlins sought.
Marlins hit in double digits, but strand 16 in loss to Astros
August 19, 2009 by
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The streak is alive. The Marlins totaled 11 hits, giving them 15 straight games in double figures.
Team hitting streak survives in defeat
August 19, 2009 by
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Good and bad: Shortly after getting a pinch-hit, infield single in the seventh to extend the Marlins' run of consecutive games with at least 10 hits to 15, Emilio Bonifacio got picked off first base with the scorching-hot Chris Coghlan at the plate.
Gonzalez tried to snag Smoltz
August 19, 2009 by
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Before Wednesday's game, Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn't prepared to name a starter for Friday's series opener in Atlanta. He did rule out one pitcher.
Nowhere to run
August 19, 2009 by
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Marlins get 11 hits but strand too many as early lead fades
The streak is alive. The Marlins totaled 11 hits, giving them 15 straight games in double figures.
Gonzalez tried, but couldn't snag Smoltz
August 19, 2009 by
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Before Wednesday's game, Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn't prepared to name a starter for Friday's series opener in Atlanta. He did rule out one pitcher.
Dontrelle Willis working way back
August 19, 2009 by
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Knee injury cuts short former Marlins star's latest rehab outing
The tarp already was on the infield when an ominous thunderclap rolled overhead, signaling an approaching storm. But the pitcher wasn't going anywhere.
Kevin Gregg latest in long line of recent Chicago Cubs' closer flops
August 18, 2009 by
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Cubs have had some bad closers since 1988, but Hawkins likely worst of worse
SAN DIEGO -- The Cubs have had their share of memorable closers over the years, from ribald Rod Beck to self-promoting wacko Turk Wendell to six-fingered flop Antonio Alfonseca.
Ramirez extends hitting streak to 13
August 18, 2009 by
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Lucky 13: Hanley Ramirez singled in the first inning to extend his hitting streak to 13 games, one off the career high he set from June 25-July 7, 2008. During the current run, Ramirez is 30 for 64 with 13 RBI.
Nolasco cruises
August 18, 2009 by
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Right-hander fires complete game, retiring 23 in a row
Carlos Lee's two-run homer in the first was growing smaller in Ricky Nolasco's rearview mirror.
A. Sanchez to start Friday
August 18, 2009 by
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The Marlins added one Sanchez on Tuesday and a second is on the way.
Marlins reach 10 hits again in 6-2 win over Astros
August 18, 2009 by
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Ricky Nolasco struck out 10 in his second complete game of the season and the Florida Marlins had 10 hits for the 14th consecutive game in a 6-2 win Tuesday night over the Houston Astros.
Under Nick Johnson's tutelage, Marlins' Chris Coghlan has put up nice rookie numbers
August 17, 2009 by
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Under Johnson's tutelage, rookie has put up nice numbers
Every classroom contains that one person who always has his hand in the air, asking the teacher questions until the rest of the students want to glue his mouth shut.
Under Johnson's tutelage, Coghlan has put up nice numbers
August 17, 2009 by
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Under Johnson's tutelage, rookie has put up nice numbers
Every classroom contains that one person who always has his hand in the air, asking the teacher questions until the rest of the students want to glue his mouth shut.
Thrifty Florida Marlins in playoff race again
August 17, 2009 by
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They're first in thriftiness and last at the turnstiles - again. They've never won a division title, and their roster turns over with the frequency of a college team.
Marlins' offense keeps piling on hits
August 16, 2009 by
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Hits keep coming: The Marlins had 17 hits in the first game, including 10 by the fourth inning, to extend their franchise record to 12 consecutive games with double-digit hits, more than doubling their old mark of six games. They made it lucky 13 in the nightcap with 13 more hits....
No sweeping changes
August 16, 2009 by
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Marlins still 2 games behind Rockies in wild-card standings
It's hard to ask for more from Marlins All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez.
Johnson hurts hamstring in opener
August 16, 2009 by
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When the Marlins acquired veteran first baseman Nick Johnson before the trading deadline July 31, they knew what they were getting.
Marlins fail to sweep Rockies, fall 7-3 in second doubleheader game
August 16, 2009 by
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Clint Barmes and Brad Hawpe each hit two-run homers and the Colorado Rockies beat the Florida Marlins 7-3 Sunday night for a split of a doubleheader.
Ramirez, Coghlan homer to lead Florida to 10-3 win
August 16, 2009 by
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Marlins rock Rockies in first game to move within one game of NL wild-card lead
The only thing hotter than August in South Florida has been the Marlins' hitters as they pounded out 17 hits while pounding the Colorado Rockies 10-3 in the first game of a rare Sunday doubleheader...
Florida Marlins' manager says he might have jinxed no-hit bid
August 15, 2009 by
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Johnson's flirtation with no-hitter worried manager Gonzalez
Marlins ace Josh Johnson joked after Friday's near no-hitter against the Rockies that none of his superstitious teammates sat within 15 feet of him in the dugout.
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