Joe Torre to Scott Proctor: Know when to say when
Dodgers manager Joe Torre admires Marlins reliever Scott Proctor for Proctor’s bulldog attitude and dedication while playing for Torre for five seasons, four in New York and one in Los Angeles. But...
View ArticleCasey Blake’s single in ninth pushes Dodgers past Marlins, 4-3
LOS ANGELES — The Marlins were able to survive one big Manny Moment in the ninth inning Saturday. But they could not escape Casey Blake. Blake blooped a bases loaded single off Luis Ayala that landed...
View ArticleManny Ramirez not in Dodgers’ lineup today
Manny Ramirez is not in the starting lineup today but that doesn’t mean the Marlins will not see one of the league’s most dangerous hitters. Manny’s hand is sore after Saturday night’s game and manager...
View ArticleWes Helms now All-Time when it comes to Marlins pinch hitters
Former Marlin Lenny Harris is affectionately known as All-Time, for being the majors’ all-time leader in pinch hits with 212. On Friday, Wes Helms became the Marlins’ All-Time leader, surpassing Alex...
View ArticleFull-count pitch to Dan Uggla the difference of five runs for Florida Marlins
Lost in the Friday’s offensive barrage was the pitch that opened the flood gates. Rays starter James Shields looked as though he would escape the third inning, keeping the score at 1-0, after striking...
View ArticleJoe Torre impressed with Florida Marlins rookie Mike Stanton; Hanley Ramirez...
The Marlins, who went from 70-degree temps in Los Angeles to triple-digits in Phoenix today, hope that Mike Stanton’s bat stays hot. Dodgers manager Joe Torre praised the 20-year-old rookie after...
View ArticleHanley Ramirez, sore left elbow, not starting tonight for Florida Marlins
Seventeen games to go, but Hanley Ramirez won’t be starting tonight because of a sore left elbow. Hanley said he should be fine for tomorrow’s game. “His elbow was sore on Wednesday, so on Wednesday he...
View ArticleHanley Ramirez comes through with key pinch hit in Marlins ninth-inning rally
Hanley Ramirez has a new appreciation for people like Wes Helms and Greg Dobbs. “I don’t like that,” he said about pinch hitting. “I don’t like sitting on the bench. I get kind of bored.” Ramirez...
View ArticleJoe Torre, Greg Maddux praise Marlins closer Steve Cishek
Neither United States manager Joe Torre nor his pitching coach, Greg Maddux, was very familiar with Marlins closer Steve Cishek before the team gathered for the World Baseball Classic. That has...
View ArticleMarlins hoping instant replay doesn’t slow down game
Garrett Jones likes having the power to do something about close plays. But the Marlins first baseman is not sure how much he’ll be able to take advantage of the new instant replay rules. “It’s so...
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