Miami Marlins silenced by Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies

The Marlins were silenced by Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee, and Miami starter Kevin Slowey strained a side muscle and was forced to leave early. 1369291625

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Miami Marlins’ injured Giancarlo Stanton takes live batting practice

When Marlins manager Mike Redmond finished his injury update before batting practice Tuesday, he smiled. 1369291625
Phillies 7, Marlins 3

Miami Marlins’ bullpen struggles in loss to Philadelphia Phillies

Jose Fernandez kept the Marlins in the game, but Miami’s bullpen gave up six runs after he departed.
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Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia’s spitting issue ends quietly

The newest controversy to attach itself to the Marlins doesn’t appear to have much of a shelf life. Video captured from Monday’s Philadelphia broadcast briefly showed Marlins starter Alex Sanabia spitting on a new baseball tossed to him moments after Domonic Brown deposited the previous one in the sparsely filled right-field seats.
Marlins 5, Phillies 1

Miami Marlins’ Alex Sanabia stifles Philadelphia Phillies, ends skid

Alex Sanabia avoided tying the franchise record of six pitching losses in a row, and Justin Ruggiano had two RBI singles in the Marlins’ win.
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Miami Marlins corner position players faltering

As first basemen Logan Morrison and Joe Mahoney moved closer to rejoining the Marlins by beginning their minor-league injury-rehab assignments this week in Jupiter, the team continued to search for run production from corner positions that traditionally provide it.
Marlins 2, Diamondbacks 1

Ricky Nolasco finally gets run support as Marlins edge Diamondbacks

Ricky Nolasco struck out 11, and the Marlins snapped a season-high, seven-game losing streak despite managing only two runs.
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Short time in dugout gives Logan Morrison respite from rehab

Logan Morrison was back in uniform and seated inside the Marlins dugout on Sunday, but merely as a spectator. Until he completes his minor-league rehab assignment, which commences Monday when he joins Single A Jupiter, it could be as many as 20 days before he’ll be of use to the big-league club.
Diamondbacks 1, Marlins 0

Miami Marlins dealt eighth shutout loss of season as Diamondbacks win

The Diamondbacks’ Gerardo Parra hit the first pitch for a home run, which was enough to sink the Marlins – wasting a solid outing by Miami starter Tom Koehler.
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Ex-Marlin Cody Ross recalls 2006 team’s resurgence

When Cody Ross saw how miserable the Marlins were in April and early May of 2006, he wanted desperately to play for them. And when his desire came true on May 26 of that year when the Reds traded him to the Marlins, Ross said he “let out this outburst scream — yes!”
Diamondbacks 9, Marlins 2

Kevin Slowey gets shelled; Marlins’ losing skid hits six

Arizona slugger Paul Goldschmidt belted two two-run home runs off a suddenly ineffective Kevin Slowey as Miami’s losing streak reached six.
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Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria bats in No. 2 hole

Adeiny Hechavarria has spent most of the season struggling to hit his weight. But after racing into third base on a ball hit into the gap in right-center Thursday, Hechavarria found himself leading the majors in triples with five.
Reds 5, Marlins 3 (10)

Miami Marlins’ late rally spoiled by Reds in 10th inning loss

Marcell Ozuna tied it with a two-out triple off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning, but the Reds went back ahead in the 10th to finish a three-game sweep.
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Miami Marlins’ poor start hasn’t prompted any closed-door meetings

Even though the Marlins are off to one of their worst starts in franchise history, neither the players nor manager Mike Redmond has seen fit to demand a closed-door, clubhouse meeting to air out their frustrations.
Reds 4, Marlins 0

Miami Marlins reach new low in offense in loss to Reds

For the first time in franchise history Wednesday, the Marlins were held scoreless in a game in which they had at least 11 hits.
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Miami Marlins prospect Christian Yelich finding his groove

The sample size is small. But the numbers are eye-popping.
Reds 6, Marlins 2

Ricky Nolasco’s control is costly in Miami Marlins’ loss to Reds

Consecutive walks by Ricky Nolasco with the bases loaded helped the Reds score five runs in the second inning of their win over the Marlins.
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College position player is likely first option in draft for Miami Marlins

There is strong sentiment within the Marlins organization to take a college position player with their first pick — the sixth overall — in next month’s amateur draft.
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Miami Marlins’ injured players count the days

There isn’t any fanfare in Jupiter, where injured Marlins players are trying to heal so they can return to the majors.
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Armando Salguero: Business decisions of Miami Marlins’ Jeffrey Loria will haunt all of MLB

The Marlins, yawn, are home again this week.