Mike Dunn News

Juan Pierre extended his hitting streak to 13 games - and ended Patrick Corbin's no-hit bid - with a single in the sixth for the Marlins, who have won three of their last four contests.

Playing the Marlins in Miami is always special for Jon Jay, but this weekend's series was more than just a trip home for the Cardinals' outfielder.

He meant the team had to quickly forget losses like the 13-7 beating they got from the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.

Jake Westbrook made his first start since May 8 on Friday, but the Marlins ensured his return would not be a triumphant one.

This week: the Miami Marlins have their own crop of young stars, relievers could be on the block, other early trade deadline thoughts.

Despite the fact that the July 31 trading deadline is over a month away, Miami could deal a reliever or two to a contending team if the offer was right.

Burke Badenhop is in his sixth big league season, but the veteran reliever has not forgotten where he came from.

May 19, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla watches from the dugout in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field.

Last week Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reported that the Marlins have told teams relievers Steve Cishek and Mike Dunn "are not available" in trade talks.

The Marlins are looking to build around a young core, adding several players players from the draft.

Bud Selig is prepared to go to war over the Biogenesis scandal. The Nats are worried about Bryce Harper.

Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals reacts after a pitch by the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 27, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.

May 18, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Steve Cishek throws during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Marlins Park.

With the Marlins sitting at an MLB-worst 16-44 it's only a matter of time before they start trading away veterans who generate any sort of trade interest, but they've repeatedly said that Giancarlo Stanton won't be moved and apparently some other players aren't on the block either.

The Phillies haven't given fans much to cheer about, but their eager voices found plenty of reasons to resonate Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.

The Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets 11-6 on Sunday afternoon. Ed Lucas and Chris Coghlan both had four hits, and Marcell Ozuna had three on the day.

For six innings Friday night, it appeared as though Shaun Marcum was poised to extend Mets' run of unforeseen stingy pitching performances.

September 27, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jacob Turner pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.

Colome allowed an unearned run and five hits in 5 2-3 innings. He walked two and struck out seven as the Rays won their fifth straight.

May 10, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Marlins reliever Mike Dunn delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.