Chad Qualls

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH With a glaring lack of offense, the Marlins know their best chances of competing will be if they play solid defense. But that hasn't happened yet. Miami went into Monday with 28 errors,...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH As the Marlins struggle in a rebuilding year, they haven't been shy about calling up minor leaguers -- even if that has been out of necessity to replace injured players. The next call up...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH Not much has gone right for the Marlins this year, but one pleasant surprise has been right-fielder Marcell Ozuna. Ozuna, 22, has hit in seven of nine games for the Marlins since being...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH The Marlins' roster could look a whole lot different by the middle of June than it did when the season opened. Henderson Alvarez, out since March 27 with shoulder inflammation, was...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH Catcher Rob Brantly could miss a few games because of lingering issues from a cut on his right index finger. The time off might offer Brantly a much-needed mental break. Brantly is...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH The Marlins are getting solid offensive production from two young players, right fielder Marcell Ozuna and shortstop Adeiny Hecavarria. Ozuna collected 11 hits in his first six games...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH Kevin Slowey might be lacking in the wins department but there's no question that he has emerged as the Marlins' most consistent pitcher. Slowey is 0-1 in seven starts but he has a 1....

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH Marlins' left fielder Juan Pierre has a reputation of a base stealer. But he's still humbled about reaching a milestone. He's the 18th player in history in history to steal 600 bases....

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH The irony is not lost on outfielder Matt Diaz, who was called up Thursday from Class AAA New Orleans to play for the team he once punished. Diaz, a 10-year veteran, posted his best...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH Right-hander Tom Koehler is proving to be a valuable bullpen arm for the Marlins. Since he was recalled from Class AAA New Orleans on April 19, he has turned in four scoreless...

With two on and two out in the 12th inning Monday night, Lucas Duda crushed a Chad Qualls pitch to center that probably leaves most ballparks. The ensuring scene brought back some unpleasant memories for ex-Marlin John Buck. “He hit it 410 feet...

12:40 p.m., Marlins Park, Miami On the mound RHP Dillon Gee (1-4, 5.96) vs. LHP Wade LeBlanc (0-4, 6.20): In 23 at-bats with runners in scoring position off Gee, opponents are hitting .348/.444/.609. LeBlanc has taken the loss in all three starts at...