Florida Marlins Sports News

The Florida Marlins will host the New York Mets for three games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico from June 28-30, the league announced today.

The Florida Marlins have signed right-handed reliever Mike MacDougal to a minor league deal.

Outfielder Cody Ross won his arbitration case with the Florida Marlins and will earn $4.45 million this coming season. Florida, which was offering Ross $4.2 million, had not lost an arbitration hearing since 2002.

The Florida Marlins have signed right-handers Jose Veras and Derrick Turnbow to minor league deals and have invited them to their big league camp.

The Marlins say the weeklong trip, sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment, is the first of its kind for a major league club since the Iraq war began.

The Florida Marlins made it official on Thursday, as the team announced the signing of pitcher Josh Johnson to a four-year contract.

Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan is the National League Rookie of the Year.

A person familiar with discussions within the organization told The Associated Press of the decision Tuesday.

Just when you thought you could turn your back on them they're right back in the race.

Marlins get first baseman Nick Johnson from Nats.

Outfielder, says the team is hitting its stride at the right time. VIDEO

Construction is officially under way on a new, retractable-roof stadium for the Florida Marlins in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood.