Florida Marlins

Former Tiger would add depth; Willingham ailing

Former Tigers outfielder Jacque Jones cleared waivers Thursday morning and could be a Marlin as soon as today, according an industry source who has spoken with club officials.

Baseball owners unanimously ratified tougher drug testing rules Thursday, and Commissioner Bud Selig said he will now turn his attention to whether maple bats have become dangerous.

Royals at Marlins 7:10 p.m., Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens

Matt Holliday was removed from the Colorado Rockies' starting lineup Friday night because of tightness in his lower back.

By getting a long-term contract in just his third season, shortstop Hanley Ramirez will make a little history with the Marlins. But the Ramirez contract is just one of many in what is becoming a trend in baseball.

The Marlins returned to South Florida after their game Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds was rained out. No makeup date has been scheduled, though Sept. 22 is a strong possibility as both teams are off that day.

Rainout creates good break for Marlins

Marlins give Ross a chance to shine

Details of Hanley's contract revealed

Thursday’s game against the Reds was postponed due to rain and will be made up on a later date. A night without baseball is never fun but it will be nice to get out of Cincinnati. The Marlins will come home to take on the Royals in the first game of a three game weekend set [...]

On Wednesday night, the Reds could do nothing wrong and the Marlins didn’t do anything right. Until the top of the 9th. The Fish scored six runs in the inning, three coming on a Cody Ross homer to tie the game but it was all for naught as rookie Paul Janish smacked a game winning [...]

On Monday, with the tying and go ahead runs on base in the 9th, the red hot Dan Uggla was stranded on deck. On Wednesday, he got his chance against against Reds closer Francisco Cordero, representing the tying run. Uggla struck out swinging to end the game and the Marlins dropped a second straight game [...]

Miguel Olivo returns to hang with his homeys. Tomko vs. Miller scheduled.

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Wes 'Helms relayed a quick story on Thursday that the comeback reinforced how the Reds feel about the Marlins' chances to win the National League East.

'When Cincinnati's Jerry Hairston Jr. walked in the bottom of the ninth, he turned to Helms and said: "That's why we think you'll win the NL East. You guys never give up."

'Helms said Hairston told him the Reds talked about the Marlins' grittiness.

'"We can't take you lightly," Hairston told Helms. "Some teams would give up. But you never give up." (MLB)

County Manager Burgess tries to explain how the ballpark and all the other goodies provided for in the MegaPlan are to be funded, while Braman continues to shout "Shell Game!" (MiamiHerald)