Matt Diaz

No. 8 Braves: 23rd in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Phillies. Isn't every action supposed to bring an equal opposite reaction? Frank Wren must not have gotten the message. While the Red Sox's 7-20 September led to sweeping changes...

Yes The Pittsburgh Pirates are not going to win the National League Central Division with sacrifice fly balls. And unless it brings in a big hitter, the team will sacrifice its shot for the division crown. This is a turnaround from a position argued...

MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH Over his first nine starts, Marlins rookie Jose Fernandez has dazzled opponents by mixing a high-90s fastball with an off-speed curveball. But he also has shown a knack for learning on the fly. He has...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH The Marlins have used 36 players this year, tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for most in baseball. They're hoping that number doesn't increase any time soon. With 11 players already on...

MIAMI It doesn't take fancy formulas to determine Justin Ruggiano plays a pretty good center field. The metrics in Ruggiano's case confirm what the eyes see. Ruggiano entered Wednesday's series final against the Phillies leading the Marlins with seven...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH Slugger Giancarlo Stanton took another step in his recovery from a hamstring injury Wednesday when he took live batting practice at Marlins Stadium. "He looked good, like he was...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Miami Marlins - INSIDE PITCH Manager Mike Redmond has indicated that Steve Cishek is no longer the Marlins' exclusive closer. "We're going to use everybody," Redmond said. "We're going to use Cishek. We'll use...

OF Jordan Brown was called up from Triple-A New Orleans to replace OF Matt Diaz. Brown, who last played in the majors with the Indians in 2010, was hitting .261 with 10 runs scored, six doubles and 12 RBIs in the minors. RHP Steve Cishek, penciled in...

The Marlins didn't have a chance to get excited about Logan Morrison and Joe Mahoney beginning rehab assignments with Jupiter Monday. Before they took the field, they announced another player was head to the disabled list. Matt Diaz is the 11th Marlin...

The Sports Xchange Marlins 5, Phillies 1 MIAMI -- Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels struck out a season-high 10 batters Monday night, but it wasn't enough to top Alex Sanabia or stop the Miami Marlins from putting together rare back-to-...

The Sports Xchange MIAMI — Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels struck out a season-high 10 batters Monday night, but it wasn't enough to top Alex Sanabia or stop the Miami Marlins from putting together rare back-to-back wins. Justin...

Sanabia, Marlins extend Hamels' frustration MIAMI -- Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels struck out a season-high 10 batters Monday night and looked primed to end his struggles, but what he did wasn't enough to top Alex Sanabia or stop the...