Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco strikes out 9 consecutive batters against BravesSeptember 30th, 2009 Florida's Nolasco strikes out 9 straight BravesATLANTA — Florida Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco struck out nine consecutive batters against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, one short of the major league record. The streak ended with a leadoff double by Adam LaRoche in the sixth inning, and Nolasco finished with a club-record 16 strikeouts.
Arizona man accused of stealing identity of Florida Marlins pitcher Kiko CaleroSeptember 11th, 2009 Arizonan accused of stealing ID of Marlins pitcherPHOENIX — Arizona state police say a man they stopped on a Phoenix freeway for having a low tire has been arrested on suspicion of stealing the identity of Florida Marlins pitcher Kiko Calero. An Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesman says 41-year-old Oscar Corral showed an officer a fake Puerto Rican driver's license with the name of Enrique Calero Carrion.
Right-handers Luis Ayala, Tim Wood recalled by Marlins to provide bullpen helpAugust 29th, 2009 Needing pitchers, Marlins recall 2 right-handersMIAMI — Right-handers Luis Ayala and Tim Wood have been recalled by the Florida Marlins from Triple-A New Orleans. The moves were made Saturday before Florida played the San Diego Padres.
Johnson blanks Arizona for 6 innings, Marlins win 8-1 to split seriesJuly 13th, 2009 Johnson, Ross lead Marlins past D-backs 8-1PHOENIX — All-Star Josh Johnson blanked Arizona through six innings and Cody Ross drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, leading the Florida Marlins past the Diamondbacks 8-1 Sunday for a split of their four-game series. Jeremy Hermida hit a two-run homer off the right-field foul pole and NL batting leader Hanley Ramirez singled three times as the Marlins entered the All-Star break two games above .500, four games behind first-place Philadelphia in the NL East.
Upton, Garland lead Diamondbacks to 5-1 victory over MarlinsJuly 12th, 2009 Upton, Garland lead Diamondbacks over MarlinsPHOENIX — All-Star Justin Upton matched a career high with four hits, Jon Garland allowed one run in eight innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Saturday night. Upton had three singles, a triple and an RBI, and Miguel Montero added a two-run double for the Diamondbacks, who won for the seventh time in eight games.
Diamondbacks 5, Marlins 1July 12th, 2009 Diamondbacks 5, Marlins 1DP_Florida 1, Arizona 3. LOB_Florida 5, Arizona 8.
Ten-run inning lifts Marlins to 14-7 rout of DiamondbacksJuly 10th, 2009 Marlins rout Diamondbacks 14-7PHOENIX — Pinch-hitter Brett Carroll's three-run homer sparked a franchise-record 10-run eighth inning, and the Florida Marlins stormed back from a seven-run deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-7 on Thursday night. Florida matched the team record for the biggest comeback victory and Arizona set a club record for the largest blown lead.
Marlins' Burke Badenhop knocked out of game by line driveJuly 10th, 2009 Marlins' Badenhop hit by linerPHOENIX — Florida Marlins reliever Burke Badenhop was hit in the right arm by a line drive off the bat of Arizona's Gerardo Parra and had to leave Thursday night's game. After the ball hit Badenhop he collapsed to the mound, where he remained for several seconds.
Marlins All-Star SS Hanley Ramirez misses 4th straight game with hip injuryJuly 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.
Marlins 5, Pirates 0July 5th, 2009 Marlins 5, Pirates 0DP_Pittsburgh 1, Florida 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 5, Florida 7.
Marlins' Hanley Hamirez gets RBI in 10th straight game, extending team recordJuly 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.
Ramirez hits third slam of season; Ross and Uggla also homer to lead Marlins past OriolesJune 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.
Marlins 5, Orioles 2June 25th, 2009 Marlins 5, Orioles 2E_Mora (5), Wieters (1), Bonifacio (13). DP_Baltimore 1, Florida 2.
Florida Marlins place RHP Kiko Calero on 15-day DL, recall righty Tim WoodJune 21st, 2009 Marlins place RHP Calero on 15-day DL, recall WoodMIAMI — The Florida Marlins have placed right-hander Kiko Calero on the 15-day disabled list because of right shoulder inflammation. The team recalled right-hander Tim Wood from Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday.
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez back in lineup after groin injuryMay 30th, 2009 Marlins SS Ramirez back in lineup against MetsNEW YORK — All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez is back in the Florida Marlins' lineup. Manager Fredi Gonzalez also shook up his batting order for Saturday's game against the New York Mets.