May 3, 2009 | UnionLeader.com
Kevin Gray's On Baseball: A fresh start in Bridgeport for Kyle Jackson
Kyle Jackson is a Bluefish and hasn't felt this good since pitching for the Portland Sea Dogs in 2006.
Florida Marlins' outfielder Brett Carroll eyes spot on roster
With his team protecting a 1-0 lead late in the game, Brett Carroll went full bore into the Tigers bullpen to make a lunging catch last week at Roger Dean Stadium.
Mariners sign Cordero, hope he can be closer
The Seattle Mariners hope Chad Cordero soon will be ready to fill an important role in the bullpen even though the closer hasn't pitched in 10 months.
Ramirez gets walked twice in his spring training debut
Manny Ramirez was surrounded by reporters in the Dodgers clubhouse after making his long-anticipated debut, when teammate Orlando Hudson questioned the necessity of the session.
Major League Notebook: Ex-Yankee Williams accused of striking woman in nightclub
A woman filed a complaint against former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams for allegedly hitting her at a nightclub while she took his picture.
Larkin will pinch hit as manager tonight as U.S. takes on Puerto Rico
When the United States takes the field tonight for the start of Round 2 in the World Baseball Classic, U.S. manager Davey Johnson will be present in spirit only.
Marlins release Gibbons during cuts
Nice. Homer yesterday. Gone today. The Marlins made their first significant roster cuts of the spring Friday morning, with one being a relative surprise.
Just arrived at Roger Dean Stadium to get a surprising text message from the Marlins on their first round of spring cuts: Outfielder Jay Gibbons has been released.
Dan Uggla hit two of Florida's five home runs and finished with three RBI, as the Marlins pounded Johan Santana and the Mets, 16-8, in a spring training blowout.
Marlins' Alfredo Amezaga (sprained knee) out 4-6 weeks
Utility man Alfredo Amezaga will be out four to six weeks because of a sprained left knee, which means the Marlins will prepare to start the season without their most versatile player.
Andino walk-off wins it for Marlins
Orioles at the plate: Capitalizing on Cameron Maybin's error in the first inning, the Orioles grabbed the early lead.
Robert Andino's solo homer with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning gave the Florida Marlins a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Grapefruit League play.
Error-prone Florida Marlins not panicking -- yet
For the first time all spring, the Marlins on Tuesday were one out away from defensive perfection.
Orioles Notebook Tejada has no hard feelings toward O's
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Former Orioles shortstop Miguel Tejada was fashionably late to Fort Lauderdale Stadium today, but he still had time before the game between the Orioles and the Dominican national team to ...
Florida Marlins notebook: Gibbons misses a shot at the Orioles, but...
Former Orioles outfielder Jay Gibbons wasn't in uniform Friday and wasn't on the travel roster for Saturday's game against Baltimore in Fort Lauderdale.
Gibbons says 'good times' with Orioles outweigh bad
Former Orioles outfielder Jay Gibbons, who is trying to make it back to the major leagues with the Florida Marlins, was hoping to face his former teammates today at Roger Dean Stadium, but that'll be a story ...
Ramirez homers in spring opener
Marlins at the plate: Hanley Ramirez cranked a two-run homer that briefly put Florida ahead, and also drew a walk.
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Are the Florida Marlins unfairly treated by analyst?
The Marlins had high expectations for Rabelo this time a year ago, projecting him as no less than an equal partner with Matt Treanor behind the plate.
Marlins' reserve-outfielder race heated
If you're looking for a sleeper position player at the Marlins' Spring Training camp, keep an eye on John Raynor.
No picnic for Marlins hitters take their first swings
One of the more entertaining parts of spring training started this week, with hitters taking their first cuts of the season against live pitching.