Miami improved to a majors-best 18-7 this month despite another meltdown by closer Heath Bell, as Mark Buehrle earned the win.

Chris Coghlan’s three-run homer highlighted a five-run sixth, two innings after Giancarlo Stanton put one off the sculpture.

Reliever <span class="bold">Juan Carlos Oviedo </span>received a U.S. visa on Friday and said he plans to report Monday to the Marlins’ minor-league facility in Jupiter.

We’re at the quarter-pole of the Marlins’ inaugural year in their new ballpark, and the team has made significant improvements in attendance, but still has a ways to go to rank among baseball’s elite.

The Marlins lost back-to-back games for the first time since the end of last month and allowed the most runs in any game this season.

Troy Tulowitzki homered and drove in four runs Wednesday, and the Rockies cooled off Marlins pitcher Carlos Zambrano.

Speedster <span class="bold">Emilio Bonifacio </span>won’t be stealing any bases for the next four to six weeks. That’s how long the Marlins’ center fielder is expected to be out after he undergoes surgery on Friday to repair his damaged left thumb.

<span class="bold">Juan Carlos Oviedo</span>, the relief pitcher formerly known as <span class="bold">Leo Nunez</span>, is a big step closer to getting his career back on track with the Miami Marlins.

<span class="bold">Giancarlo Stanton’s </span>438-foot, laser-beam grand slam Monday night drew plenty of attention across the country because it temporarily knocked out a portion of the left-field scoreboard at the Marlins’ new ballpark.

Helped by a key defensive play by Chris Coghlan, Ricky Nolasco got his 69th win as a Marlin, the most in team history.

Giancarlo Stanton belted a bases-loaded homer in the fourth inning, and the Marlins overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Colorado Rockies.

“I told him hurry up and get back here — we need you,” Buck said.

Adapting to a temporarily transformed roster, the Marlins beat the Indians for their 11th victory in their past 14 road games.

An ominous trend continued Saturday for Anibal Sanchez. On days the righty takes the mound, his teammates don’t score runs

<span class="bold">Gaby Sanchez </span>was an All-Star last year. He’s a minor-leaguer now.

Carlos Zambrano pitched seven strong innings, and Heath Bell pitched a perfect ninth as the Marlins defeated the Indians.

<span class="bold">Ozzie Guillen </span>said that if any of his own players confronted him verbally the way <span class="bold">Dwayne Wade </span>did Thursday to Heat coach <span class="bold">Erik Spoelstra</span>, he would punch the guy.

Marlins manager <span class="bold">Ozzie Guillen </span>said he’s done with Twitter.