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Ricky Nolasco etched his name in the record book of the Miami Marlins last week passing Dontrelle Willis to become the Marlins' all-time leader in victories.

Ninth inning. Two out. Tying runs on base and a red-hot hitter at the plate. This was why the Marlins signed Heath Bell.

Armed with a personal three-decision winning streak, Mark Buehrle heads back to the mound this afternoon when the Marlins continue their four-game series against the San Francisco Giants.

Marlins : Josh Johnson tries to silence the Giants bats after a 14-7 drubbing by the Giants Thursday night.

We went through this in the middle of April when we discussed the Miami Marlins ' very pitcher friendly schedule which would last about six weeks.

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy is confident that Tim Lincecum will regain his All-Star form soon.

Further tests revealed the thumb ligament partially tore off the bone. Rather than wait for it to heal, the specialist recommended securing it with a screw so he's less prone to future problems.

The Miami Marlins are 15-5 in May following last night's victory over the Colorado Rockies .

Boston's Jon Lester has surrendered only nine runs in his last five starts. Jim Rogash/Getty Images The following slideshow touts five start-or-sit matchups to consider for fantasy Week 8 , featuring six overall hitters and four starting pitchers.

Yesterday, the Miami Marlins got a good performance from Josh Johnson, who has strung together three straight solid starts, en route to a 5-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians .

Cleveland starting pitcher Derek Lowe throws Sunday in the first inning against Miami at Progressive Field.

Nothing like a shaving cream pie to the face. Lucroy's big day earned him the honors.

Max Scherzer struck out 15 - the most by a Detroit pitcher in 40 years - and the Tigers rallied for him with three runs in the seventh inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday.

Max Scherzer struck out 15 - the most by a Detroit pitcher in 40 years - and the Tigers rallied for him with three runs in the seventh inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday.

Greg Dobbs was 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI to help the Marlins to a 5-3 win over the Indians in the finale of a three-game set at Progressive Field.

The sinkerballer has a chance to become the majors' first seven-game winner Sunday as the Indians wrap up their weekend series against the visiting Miami Marlins .

Center fielder Emilio Bonifacio underwent an MRI Saturday morning and is expected to miss the next few games.

It is not the kind of experience any pitcher wants, especially a two-time All-Star who can dominate hitters if his body will let him.

Manager Ozzie Guillen said a player has never disrespected him like Dwyane Wade did to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra during a timeout Thursday during their Game 3 lost to the Pacers.

Miami's Carlos Zambrano has a losing record, but brings a sub-2.00 ERA to Progressive Field for Friday's opener of a three-game series with the Indians.