Florida Marlins

MIAMI, 03/30/2008 -- The Florida Marlins, who open the 2008 regular season on Monday, March 31 vs. the New York Mets at 4:10 p.m. ET at Dolphin Stadium, today set their 2008 Opening Day roster. The announcement was made by President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest.

The Marlins 25-man roster currently stands as follows:

Right-handed pitchers (7): Lee Gardner, Kevin Gregg, Logan Kensing, Matt Lindstrom, Justin Miller, Ricky Nolasco, Rick VandenHurk

Left-handed pitchers (5): Mark Hendrickson, Andrew Miller, Scott Olsen, Renyel Pinto, Taylor Tankersley

Catchers (2): Paul Hoover, Matt Treanor

Infielders (6): Robert Andino, Jorge Cantu, Mike Jacobs, Hanley Ramirez, Dan Uggla, Jason Wood    » read more »

03/28/2008, MIAMI -- Jeff Conine, "Mr. Marlin," has signed a contract with the Florida Marlins organization and retired from Major League Baseball as a Florida Marlin after a 17-year Major League career. The announcement was made by Florida Marlins Owner and CEO Jeffrey H. Loria and Jeff Conine.    » read more »

Florida Marlins Announce Return of "Stars and Stripes" Ticket Program for the 2008 MLB Regular Season

MIAMI, 03/26/2008 -- The Florida Marlins are proud to announce the sixth season of its "Stars and Stripes" ticket program for the United States Military staff including: Active and Reserve personnel, National Guard, and their dependents, to attend Sunday Marlins regular season games at no cost. During the first five years of the complimentary ticket program, close to 26,000 tickets have been provided for members of the United States Military and their families during the first five years of the program.    » read more »

FSN Florida, Sun Sports to produce and distribute regionally 150 telecasts; 75 in high definition

Concerts feature even more of Marlins fans' favorite international performers

02/04/2008, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins welcome all fans to the Annual Broward Health Florida Marlins FanFest on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Dolphin Stadium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 2008 Broward Health Florida Marlins FanFest will follow the 2008 Marlins Caravan, which kicks off on Feb. 4.

The Marlins Broward Health FanFest also marks the first time individual game tickets for the 2008 season will be available for sale, and will also feature a Select-A-Seat for fans interested in the various ticket plans the team offers.

Events at FanFest will include:    » read more »

Team set to travel around South Florida's hot spots on a five-day tour

01/18/2008, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins are set to host the 2008 Broward Health Marlins Caravan from Feb. 4-8. The weeklong celebration will culminate with the Annual Florida Marlins Broward Health FanFest on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Dolphin Stadium.    » read more »

01/17/2008, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins today named Glenn Geffner the club's radio play-by-play broadcaster, joining Marlins' lead radio voice, Dave Van Horne. The announcement was made by Marlins Senior Vice President of Communications and Broadcasting, P.J. Loyello.    » read more »

01/16/2008, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins today announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Mark Hendrickson. Hendrickson's signing brings the Marlins 40-man roster to 40 players. In addition, the team announced it has signed LHP Randy Williams to a minor league contract with an invitation to ML spring training, and invited infielder Gaby Sanchez to ML spring training. The announcements were made by Marlins President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest.    » read more »

12/03/2007, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins will host a Job Fair on Dec. 11 for college students and graduates seeking internships, gameday jobs and seasonal positions. The Job Fair will be held at Dolphin Stadium (Gate G) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and job seekers planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP with a resume via e-mail (hr@flamarlins.com) by Dec. 7.    » read more »

11/02/2007, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins today named Mark Wiley their pitching coach, completing the coaching staff for the 2008 season. The announcement was made by Marlins President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest.

"Mark [Wiley] is an accomplished pitching coach, and we are excited to have him back with the Marlins organization," Beinfest said. "He will be an important part of our young pitchers' development and success at the Major League level."    » read more »

11/01/2007 -- The Florida Marlins are set to host the New York Yankees in two exhibition games, March 28-29, 2008, as the Yankees will make their first appearance at Dolphin Stadium since the 2003 World Series.

WHO: Florida Marlins vs. New York Yankees

WHEN: Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, 2008 @ 6:10 p.m.

WHERE: Dolphin Stadium, Miami, FL

Information on Marlins 2008 Season Ticket packages and tickets for the New York Yankees series is available by calling the Marlins Ticket Office at 1-877-MARLINS.    » read more »

San Diego Padres request release waivers on infielder Marcus Giles

10/26/2007, SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres today claimed right-handed pitcher Mauro Zarate off waivers from the Florida Marlins. Additionally, the club requested unconditional release waivers on infielder Marcus Giles. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcements.    » read more »

10/17/2007 -- The Baltimore Orioles today announced the hiring of RICK KRANITZ as pitching coach for the 2008 season.

Rick Kranitz spent the past two seasons as pitching coach for the Florida Marlins after 22 years as a coach and instructor in the Chicago Cubs organization. He declined an offer to remain as Marlins' pitching coach for 2008 in order to pursue other opportunities.    » read more »

10/17/2007 -- The "D-Train" Dontrelle Willis is set to host two events this weekend to benefit the Children's Home Society.

SATURDAY, Oct. 20: Day With The D-Train: Willis will host 30 children from the Children's Home Society for a shopping spree at NIKETOWN Miami at The Shops at Sunset Place, followed by lunch and games at GameWorks. Each child will receive a $200 gift card to NIKETOWN, lunch and unlimited gameplay at GameWorks and a commemorative "Day With The D-Train" t-shirt.

Times: 10 - 11:15 a.m. at NIKETOWN; 11:30 - 2 p.m. at GameWorks    » read more »