Busy Marlins Still Looking For Upgrade At 3B
The thrifty Miami Marlins were nonetheless busy at this week's winter meetings, and they're not done trying to upgrade an offense that ranked a distant last in the majors.
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The thrifty Miami Marlins were nonetheless busy at this week's winter meetings, and they're not done trying to upgrade an offense that ranked a distant last in the majors.
The Miami Marlins continued to wheel and deal at the annual Winter Meetings Thursday when the team traded outfielder Justin Ruggiano to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Brian Bogusevic.
The Miami Marlins have been unusually active during the annual winter meetings and they appear to be looking at another player who lost his starting job near the end of last season.
Once the Miami Marlins signed first baseman Garret Jones, Logan Morrison's days with the team were numbered. Wednesday, the Marlins finally pulled the trigger and traded LoMo.
With the year coming to an end, CBSMiami.com is looking back at the top local sports stories. From the Miami Heat's second-straight NBA Championship to the Miami Marlins' historically bad season; there was something for everyone this year in sports.
Rafael Furcal will try to make his comeback from elbow surgery with the Miami Marlins.
The Miami Marlins began addressing their issues in the infield Tuesday when the team signed free agent catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia to a three-year, $21 million deal. But the Marlins still have plenty of holes to fill to become a contender.
Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia is going from the World Series champions to a team that lost 100 games.
While football season is hitting the home stretch; the Miami Marlins are quietly trying to make some moves to help the team improve over last year's second-worst season in team history.
Thanksgiving may be next weekend, but some local sports teams are reaching out to give families-in-need food for the table.
So what does the Marlins organization do for South Florida in the off-season? The Marlins Foundation is particularly active during the holidays, the centerpiece of its efforts is the big turkey giveaway in Little Havana that will feed more than a thousand families. We take a closer look at that and other "give back" events.
Marlins' Young Ace Jose Fernandez had an emotional reunion with his grandmother from Cuba after six years of being apart.
The Miami Marlins didn't have much go right for them in 2013, but rookie pitcher Jose Fernandez was one of the bright spots. Monday, he was named the National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Fans may be excused if they have a hard time believing anything that comes from Miami Marlins management, but team president David Samson came out Thursday swinging with bold predictions for next season.
The values of professional sports franchises has been accelerating at a breakneck speed in recent years, especially in the NFL. But Major League Baseball teams are no slouches when it comes to breaking the bank.
Former World Series winning manager of the Florida Marlins Jim Leyland announced Monday he was leaving his current job as manager of the Detroit Tigers.
The Miami Marlins have announced the team's 2014 coaching staff.
At sporting events, many fans want classic staples like hot dogs and crackerjacks but today's fans have a discerning palate. Here's a list of the best stadium foods in Miami that offers a twist on old favorites and some unexpected delights.
The Miami Marlins messed up quite a few things in the last few years. But you'd hope they could get the date right on the team's first no-hitter in Marlins Park, but you'd be wrong.
A young girl who bravely battled cancer for six years and became an inspiration across South Florida was honored Monday with a street naming in her honor.
Believe it or not, there is still a Major League Baseball team selling tickets for the 2013 regular season and wouldn't you know it's the Miami Marlins.
The Miami Marlins set a lot of dubious records in franchise history this year with an anemic offense and losses piling up by the dozens. But, on the final day of the regular season, the Marlins closed out the 2013 season with a record and a bang.
A street will be designated Monday to honor the life of a young girl who died of cancer.
Henderson Alvarez pitched one of baseball's most bizarre no-hitters, celebrating in the on-deck circle when the Miami Marlins scored on a two-out wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the AL Central champion Detroit Tigers 1-0 Sunday.
As the Miami Marlins bring their season to close, owner Jeffrey Loria has announced changes in the home office.
The district says the first-day enrollment drop is a snapshot, with a final count due in October.
A court ruled FIU likely violated free speech by disciplining students for a silent ICE protest.
Opa-Locka police say the driver was transported to the hospital with multiple injuries, while the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Trump says the deal will cut beef prices by 25%; Florida ranchers say it disrupts markets already under strain.
The district says the first-day enrollment drop is a snapshot, with a final count due in October.
A court ruled FIU likely violated free speech by disciplining students for a silent ICE protest.
Opa-Locka police say the driver was transported to the hospital with multiple injuries, while the cause of the crash is under investigation.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.