Nolasco shuts 'em down, Gonzo reaches plateau as Marlins roll
Ricky Nolasco joined the first-place Florida Marlins' win parade with six strong innings, and Luis Gonzalez passed the 1,400 career RBI mark with a bases-loaded double Friday night in a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.

Suit against new Florida Marlins ballpark to proceed: Auto dealer doesn't want bonds used - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

May 8--MIAMI -- A lawsuit filed by luxury auto dealer Norman Braman challenging a plan to finance a Florida Marlins ballpark will go forward after a judge chose Thursday not to dismiss complaints that the plan is unconstitutional and misappropriates voter-approved bond funding.

Marlins report: Inside pitch
Leadoff hitter Cody Ross will start Saturday because the Nationals are throwing left-hander Mike O'Connor and Ross always starts against left-handed pitchers.

Marlins report: Notes, quotes
--Luis Gonzalez's three-RBI double Friday was 574th double of Gonzalez's career, tying him with Charlie Gehringer for 18th on the all-time list

Andrew Miller poised and potent in Marlins' win: Young left-hander solid through six - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

May 5--MIAMI GARDENS -- If several years from now Andrew Miller has any recollection of Sunday's game, he hopes it's vague. That he helped deny Greg Maddux his 350th win notwithstanding, a hazy memory would probably mean this was just another early victory in a long, successful career.

Olsen pounded by Dodgers in Marlins' loss - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

MIAMI GARDENS - Dodgers right-hander Chad Billingsley looked like the ace Wednesday night at Dolphin Stadium, and Marlins left-hander Scott Olsen and his relievers looked like something far less.

Marlins pull out wallet, hand Ramirez $70M deal
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez has agreed to the framework of a $70 million, seven-year contract to remain with the Marlins, a person familiar with the negotiations said Saturday.

Judge says lawsuit challenging Marlins ballpark financing can proceed
Auto magnate Norman Braman's lawsuit challenging a huge Miami project that includes a new stadium for the Florida Marlins will go to trial in July.

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Reports: Ramirez to sign long-term deal with Marl

Members of the Marlins ownership group, front office and players partied with more than 100 sponsors and season ticket holders at a hotel in the Nation's Capital on Friday night.

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$70 million deal with Hanley Ramirez finalized

Florida Marlins working on $70 million deal with Hanley Ramirez

Lambasted for their major league-low $21 million payroll and perpetual trading of star players, the Marlins are finally keeping one in the fold.
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Kensing brings heat back after surgery

It's often said that pitchers who make it back from Tommy John ligament replacement surgery end up throwing harder than before the procedure.

Marlins reliever Logan Kensing isn't sure if his velocity has increased, but there is no disputing the fact that he i ...(more)

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Nolasco leads Marlins' win

Ricky Nolasco was off to an outstanding start for the Marlins on Friday night, but with two outs in the fourth, the wheels came dangerously close to flying off.

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Gonzalez backs strong Nolasco effort

Luis Gonzalez made some personal history on a night the Marlins reached a new team benchmark.

Gonzalez's three-run double in the sixth inning helped provide a cushion the Marlins didn't relinquish. Ricky Nolasco allowed one run in six innings, and Flori ...(more)

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