Emilio Bonifacio could get some more time in the lineup with shortstop Hanley Ramirez's injury status unknown.
The Florida Marlins enter their three-game-series in Arizona still trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by two games in the National League East. But Florida’s wild card lead over the Atlanta Braves, has shrunk to just a game [...]
Monthly archives for May, 2011
Marlins Conclude West Trip in Desert
Emilio Bonifacio could get some more time in the lineup with shortstop Hanley Ramirez's injury status unknown.
The Florida Marlins enter their three-game-series in Arizona still trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by two games in the National League East. But Florida’s wild card lead over the Atlanta Braves, has shrunk to just a game [...]
Surgery for Posey Stirs Controversy
Buster Posey's 2011 may very well be over after his 12th inning collision with Florida's Scott Cousins on Wednesday night.
SAN FRANSISCO –The Giants’ young star catcher Buster Posey is likely done for the season after tearing three ligaments in his ankle and breaking a bone in his leg after he was involved in a collision with the Ma [...]
Marlins Pay Only Visit to L.A.
All-star shortstop Hanley Ramirez continues to struggle for the Marlins, but that hasn't stopped Florida from a 29-19 start.
The Florida Marlins are coming off of their first sweep in San Francisco in 16 years. The Fish currently hold a 29-19 record, but still trail the Philadelphia Phillies by a game in the National League East. Florida [...]
Lightning One Strike Away from Stanle...
The TD Garden in Boston will be the site of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the Boston Bruins play host to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Paced by the offensive core of Martin St. Louis, Vinnie Lecavalier and Steven Stamkos, and bolstered by the continued clutch play of Teddy Purcell and Steve Downie, the Lightning are one win away from [...]
Sanchez, Marlins Blank Giants 1-0
Logan Morrison's 6th inning RBI single was all Florida needed as the Marlins completed their first three-game-sweep in San Francisco since 1995.
SAN FRANCISCO – Starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez was dominant for the Florida Marlins on Thursday afternoon as the Marlins captured a 1-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. The victory gave [...]
Game 5: A Game of Inches
Mike Smith was solid in goal for the Lightning in Game 5, but unfortunately for Tampa Bay, Boston's Tim Thomas was just a bit better.
That’s what it was, a game of inches. The Lightning were inches away from tying Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night. But close only counts in horse shoes, not the NHL playoffs and with the g [...]
Fish Battle Defending Champs by the B...
Cody Ross played 120 games for the Marlins last season, but became a postseason hero for the San Francisco Giants. Tuesday night will mark Ross' first game against his former team as a member of the Giants.
The Florida Marlins are on the West Coast for the first time in 2011. The Marlins begin a three-game-series with the defending World [...]
Lightning Storm Back, Knot Series 2-2
Patrice Bergeron scored two early goals for the Boston Bruins, but it was not enough as Tampa Bay rallied for a 5-3 victory.
The Boston Bruins had a 3-0 lead and an opportunity to take a commanding 3 games to 1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. But as has become commonplace in this postseason, the Lightning stormed back with three goals [...]
What a Difference an Effective Vazque...
The Florida Marlins own the third best record in baseball after taking the first two games against the Tampa Bay Rays.
On the day, the Florida Marlins sent ace Josh Johnson to the Disabled List, the Fish got an outstanding start from Javier Vazquez in a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Prior to yesterday’s start, Vazquez entered with an [...]
Sunshine Series Features Two of Baseb...
With two young teams playing well, this weekend's Marlins-Rays series should make for great baseball.
The first place Tampa Bay Rays and the second place Florida Marlins will square off in South Florida this weekend for a three-game-series beginning on Friday. Tampa Bay currently has a one-game-lead over the New York Yankees in the Americ [...]
Subway Series Begins on Friday in Bro...
Alex Rodriguez is showing signs of turning it on for the Yankees.
Series Preview:
BRONX – The New York Mets will take on the New York Yankees in the Bronx this weekend for a three-game-set. Though this might have seemed like a lop-sided series about a month ago, this could actually be one of the more-entertaining Subway Series’ in past [...]
Bryce Harper’s ETA: 2012+
Nationals' prospect Bryce Harper excels at every level he plays, but Washington claims Harper is still a year away from the show.
Nationals’ fans and MLB fans everywhere were hoping to get a glimpse 18-year old prodigy Bryce Harper in a Nationals’ uniform some time in September but Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo has recently informed the anxio [...]
Lightning in a Bottle
Martin St. Louis and the Lightning will have home ice on Thursday as they look to take a 2-1 series lead.
That is what we witnessed on Tuesday night in Boston’s, 6 -5, Game 2 victory over the Lightning. One factor Tyler Seguin, a 19-year-old, making his second playoff start, shockingly hung a four point night (2 Goals, 2 Assists) on the score [...]
Marlins Host Cubs for Two
Mike Stanton currently leads the Marlins with eight home runs.
The Florida Marlins will play host to the Chicago Cubs for a mini two-game-series on Wednesday and Thursday. The Marlins’ Tuesday night match-up with the New York Mets was postponed, so the Fish are coming off of a one-game-sweep of the Mets. The Marlins currently own a 24-1 [...]
Johnson, Nolasco to Make Big Apple St...
Like Josh Johnson, Ricky Nolasco has pitched well, but received little help from the Marlins' bullpen.
The Florida Marlins are coming off a series in Washington in which the Fish took two of three. The Marlins won a pair of thrilling one-run-games on Friday and Saturday before falling 8-4 in the series finale on Sunday. This will be the M [...]
Lightning Strikes Early and Often in ...
Tampa Bay's Sean Bergenheim leads the NHL in goals this post-season and added another early on in Game 1.
Three quick strikes, three bolts of Lightning and Game 1 is in the books. This was not easy; this was not a lay up by any stretch. The Lightning survived an early onslaught by the Bruins and nailed down the win in Game 1 of the Easte [...]
2011: The Year of the Pitcher
Detroit's Justin Verlander tossed the second no-hitter of his career last Saturday in Toronto.
This young 2011 MLB season is for sure, shaping out to definitely be a pitcher dominate season. The past-exquisite pitchers of the MLB have not disappointed this season, along with some up-and-comers who, out of no where, have gotten off to ele [...]
Marlins Pay First Visit to D.C.
Left fielder Logan Morrison should make his return to the Marlins' lineup this weekend in the nation's capital.
The Florida Marlins are coming off of a tough home-stand in which the Fish went just 2-4. Two of the three losses came against the Washington Nationals. Washington is coming off of back-to-back series victories over the afor [...]
