Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez back in lineup after groin injury

September 30th, 2009 Dodgers' Ramirez, Belliard out; Blake back in LAPITTSBURGH — Outfielder Manny Ramirez was out of the Dodgers' lineup Monday because of a sore left hamstring, the same problem that forced third baseman Casey Blake to return early to Los Angeles to be treated by a team doctor. The Dodgers, with their magic number for clinching the NL West stalled at one, also were without infielder Ronnie Belliard who injured his groin while running the bases in the ninth inning Sunday.

September 3rd, 2009 Ramirez's return sparks Marlins over Braves 8-3MIAMI — Hanley Ramirez hit a tying, pinch-hit single and scored the go-ahead run in his first game since teammate Dan Uggla publicly challenged his effort, lifting the Florida Marlins over the Atlanta Braves 8-3 Thursday night. Hanley's single in the sixth off Kris Medlen (3-5) made it 3-all.

September 3rd, 2009 Ramirez out of lineup, day after Uggla squabbleMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez was sitting at his locker in the Florida Marlins clubhouse, earphones on, stoic and staring straight ahead at the movie "Scarface" playing on his laptop. If anyone was questioning the NL batting leader's effort and desire to win, he couldn't hear it.

September 2nd, 2009 Marlins' Ramirez, Uggla squabble over injuryMIAMI — The Florida Marlins' two star sluggers exchanged heated words in a verbal confrontation in the clubhouse Wednesday, forcing a closed-door meeting as the team faded from the playoff picture. A frustrated and injured Hanley Ramirez said Wednesday that he "got some people upset" for leaving the game early the night before with an injury, then teammate Dan Uggla openly argued with the NL batting leader in the clubhouse.

August 24th, 2009 Ramirez tries to carry MarlinsMIAMI — When Larry Beinfest lists the sluggers he has watched blossom while on his team's payroll, he has the makings of a pretty good lineup. There were Ken Griffey Jr.

August 2nd, 2009 Hanley Ramirez sidelined with bruised left kneeMIAMI — NL batting leader Hanley Ramirez left the Florida Marlins' game Saturday with a bruised left leg after being hit by a pitch, but he may be back in the lineup quickly. Ramirez limped away from the plate after being hit by Carlos Zambrano in the third inning and crumpled to the ground in pain near the backstop.

July 8th, 2009 Marlins SS Ramirez still out for FloridaSAN FRANCISCO — All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez is still sidelined for Florida. Ramirez is scheduled to start for the National League in next week's All-Star game in St.

July 5th, 2009 Ramirez homers in Florida's 5-3 win over PiratesMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez homered and Andrew Miller pitched effectively into the seventh inning, leading the Florida Marlins to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Emilio Bonifacio had three hits and scored twice for Florida, which has won four of five.

July 1st, 2009 Marlins' Ramirez gets RBI in 10th straight gameMIAMI — Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez pushed his RBI streak to 10 games Wednesday, hitting a two-run double in the third inning against Washington and extending his team record. Ramirez dropped a soft two-out hit into short right field, allowing Chris Coghlan to score from third base and speedy Emilio Bonifacio to come all the way around from first.

June 26th, 2009 Ramirez slams Marlins past OriolesMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez hit a grand slam, and Cody Ross and Dan Uggla each homered as the Florida Marlins cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 on Thursday. It was the third grand slam of the season for Ramirez, tying him for the single-season franchise record with Ross (2009), Jeff Conine (2004) and Bobby Bonilla (1997.) Ramirez has 13 RBIs in his last four games.

June 13th, 2009 Ross hits grand slam as Marlins beat Blue Jays 7-3TORONTO — Cody Ross hit a tiebreaking grand slam, Chris Coghlan had a career-high four hits and the Florida Marlins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 Friday night. Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the starting lineup after missing one game with a sore groin and went 3 for 4 with three RBIs.

June 2nd, 2009 Ramirez helps Marlins rally for winMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez and Jeremy Hermida had RBI singles in Florida's five-run sixth inning and the Marlins rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Monday night. Jorge Cantu had two RBIs for Florida.

May 31st, 2009 CF Beltran out of Mets' lineup with stomach virusNEW YORK — Carlos Beltran was out of the New York Mets' lineup Sunday because of a stomach virus, and fill-in center fielder Angel Pagan left in the fourth inning against Florida with a groin injury. Pagan pulled up hobbling while pursuing Hanley Ramirez's one-out double off the left-center fence.

May 30th, 2009 Ramirez out of Marlins' lineup with groin injuryNEW YORK — Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is feeling better and could return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the New York Mets. Ramirez has been sidelined with tightness in his right groin.

May 30th, 2009 Hermida powers Marlins to 7-3 win over MetsNEW YORK — Jeremy Hermida homered and drove in four runs, Josh Johnson put together another dominant start against New York, and the Florida Marlins beat the makeshift Mets 7-3 on Saturday. Jorge Cantu also drove in two runs for the Marlins, who battered starter Tim Redding in building a 7-1 lead by the fifth inning.