Chris Hatcher News

Luke Montz hit a three-run, tie-breaking homer far over the wall in left with two out in the eighth inning, and the New Orleans Zephyrs got a strong performance from starting pitcher J.D. Martin in a 5-2 victory against Omaha on Sunday afternoon at Zephyr Field.

The Marlins optioned left-handed pitcher Mike Dunn to Triple-A New Orleans following another rough relief appearance Thursday night.

Catcher Brett Hayes on Thursday found himself stuck in traffic on Florida's Turnpike and making eye contact with a gunman.

Second baseman Omar Infante is batting second tonight for the first time this year as the Marlins open a three-game series against Johan Santana and the Mets.

Just when it seemed like things could not possibly get any worse, the Miami Marlins have successfully turned things around and are returning to Marlins Park to play the Mets this weekend with a record of 16-15. The Fish completed their best road trip, record wise, in franchise history, going 8-1 after sweeping the Giants and the Padres , and taking ... (more)

Welcome to the New Orleans Zephyrs vs. Tucson Padres in-game blog. We'll be updating throughout the game.

Alex Sanabia, who has Major League experience, is 3-1 with a 2.17 ERA in 45 2/3 innings at Triple-A New Orleans.

Chris Hatcher 's wait was a short one this time in the minor leagues as the Miami Marlins promoted him to the big leagues last Saturday from Class AAA New Orleans.

The Astros ' homestand continues with three games against the Florida Marlins . On Monday, Wandy Rodriguez will face Carlos Zambrano ; Tuesday, Aneury Rodriguez will be called up from AAA to face Anibal Sanchez ; and Wednesday, Lucas Harrell will go up against Josh Johnson .

Giancarlo Stanton is breaking out of his slump in a big way. He sent a few balls to El Cajon and La Jolla in San Diego.

Right after Friday night's game, the Marlins made a few minor bullpen-related promotions and one major shift in the pen's roles.

Luke Montz drilled a two run home run and the New Orleans Zephyrs snapped a four game losing streak defeating the Iowa Cubs 7-3 at Principal Park.

Around 2:30 a.m. PT, Chris Hatcher and Sandy Rosario were informed that they were being called up to the big leagues.

Mark Buehrle threw a complete-game five-hitter and pinch hitter Greg Dobbs drove in the go-ahead run to lift the Miami Marlins to their season-high fifth straight victory with a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Mark Buehrle works against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 5, 2012 in San Diego.

The Miami Marlins have added two pitchers from the New Orleans Zephyrs. Right-handers Sandy Rosario and Chris Hatcher were recalled from the Z's. The Marlins bullpen is shorthanded after a heavy workload this week, including an extra inning game last night in San Diego.

The Marlins beat the Padres, 9-8, in 12 innings Friday night for their fourth straight win.