Jose Fernandez

There's nothing fishy about the Miami Marlins' implosion

2013-05-10 16:34:00

This weekend's series between the Dodgers and the Miami Marlins matches last-place teams that took wildly divergent routes to the cellar. New Dodgers ownership splurged for a star-studded roster and the highest payroll in baseball — a $230-million...

Dodgers still can't find a team they can beat, lose 8th straight

2013-05-10 23:33:00

The Dodgers are delivering on the promise they made in their marketing slogan. This is "A Whole New Blue." These Dodgers have hit depths unknown to them even during their 10 months in bankruptcy, their 5-4 defeat against a group of no-names wearing...

Braves put Jonny Venters on disabled list

2013-03-31 16:45:00

The Atlanta Braves put left-hander Jonny Venters on the 15-day disabled list Sunday because of a sprained elbow and purchased the contract of catcher Evan Gattis as they set their opening-day roster. Gattis will share time with Gerald Laird as the Braves...

Sunday: Diamondbacks at Marlins, 1:10 p.m.

2013-05-18 15:25:40

1:10 p.m., Marlins Park, Miami On the mound LHP Wade Miley (3-2, 3.75) vs. RHP Ricky Nolasco (2-5, 4.39): Opponents have logged a .790 on-base plus slugging percentage at Chase Field off Miley compared to .709 OPS outside Arizona. Trying to avoid a...

Marlins knot it in ninth, lose to Reds in extras

2013-05-16 19:59:00

MIAMI — As far as starts go, the Marlins got off to a pretty good one Thursday in their bid to salvage a game from the Cincinnati Reds. Juan Pierre hit a rare leadoff homer. Jose Fernandez was sharp and efficient. The finish was predictable....

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

2013-05-17 00:00:00

On the eve of Heath Bell's return to South Florida, the pitcher who took the place of the much-reviled closer in the Marlins bullpen brought back memories of his predecessor. Steve Cishek coughed it up Thursday in a 5-3 loss to Cincinnati. Just...

Marlins pitchers stay positive despite lack of run support

2013-05-15 15:14:00

With his team scoring 2.8 runs a game, Marlins manager Mike Redmond is concerned about the added pressure on pitchers who are well aware they have little margin for error. "You can tell those guys, 'Don't worry about that stuff, go out and pitch your...

Thursday: Reds at Marlins, 7:10 p.m.

2013-05-15 15:18:35

7:10 p.m., Marlins Park, Miami On the mound RHP Jose Fernandez (2-2, 3.65) vs. RHP Mat Latos (4-0, 3.04): Fernandez has won his past two starts, striking out 16 in 13 innings. Only runs allowed in those outings came on a three-run homer by the Dodgers'...

Phillies Notebook: Manuel gives Utley some rest for rest's sake

2013-05-15 02:54:03

IT WAS AN opportunity, not a necessity. That's what Charlie Manuel said of his decision to keep Chase Utley out of the lineup last night, despite the fact that the Phillies were coming off an off day and would enjoy another one tomorrow. With lefty...

Wednesday: Reds at Marlins, 7:10 p.m.

2013-05-14 15:58:45

7:10 p.m., Marlins Park, Miami On the mound RHP Alex Sanabia (2-5, 4.85) vs. RHP Mike Leake (2-2, 4.32): Sanabia's start was pushed back a day as a precaution after he exited his last outing with tightness in his right groin. He has lost his past four...

Miami Marlins prospect Christian Yelich finding his groove

2013-05-16 00:00:00

The sample size is small. But the numbers are eye-popping. By going 3 for 6 on Wednesday with two home runs and a double for Double A Jacksonville, Marlins uber-prospect Christian Yelich padded his already gaudy stats this month. Over his past 10...

Tuesday: Reds at Marlins, 7:10 p.m.

2013-05-13 15:54:12

Tuesday: Reds at Marlins 7:10 p.m., Marlins Park, Miami On the mound RHP Homer Bailey (1-3, 3.83) vs. RHP Ricky Nolasco (2-4, 3.72): Bailey faced the Marlins on April 21 at Great American Ballpark and got the win after giving up two runs on seven...

Miami Marlins' Jose Fernandez pitches during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2013-05-10 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10: Jose Fernandez #16 of the Miami Marlins pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 163493536

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Marlins youngsters Jose Fernandez, left, and Marcell Ozuna were too much for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

2013-05-04 21:28:00