MEDICAL WATCH: LF Josh Willingham had not resumed baseball activities last weekend after suffering a setback with his lower back strain. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Florida Marlins each lead their respective divisions. 

Securing additional bench help, the Marlins have signed free-agent outfielder Jacque Jones. 

Outfielder Jacque Jones, cut by Detroit two weeks ago, reached a minor league deal with the Florida Marlins on Monday and is expected to soon become their starting center fielder. 

Injuries can ruin a fantasy season. 

Securing additional bench help, the Marlins have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Jacque Jones, according to major-league sources. 

--SS Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-12 with seven strikeouts in the weekend series against Kansas City, a stretch that included five straight strikeouts. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Josh Willingham had not resumed baseball activities last weekend after suffering a setback with his lower back strain. 

The six-year, $70 million contract extension Hanley Ramirez signed Saturday doesn't mean the Marlins will drastically increase their payroll anytime soon. 

The temperature is on the rise, and so is Jose Guillen's average. 

The temperature is on the rise, and so is Jose Guillen's average. 

Some are crediting young sluggers like Nate McLouth for the NL gaining ground on the AL. 

The NL East-leading Florida Marlins are making plans for the future. 

Discussing the win that broke the Florida Marlins' four-game losing streak, Scott Olsen leaned toward the adjacent locker where Mike Jacobs sat. 

Wes Helms hit a three-run, pinch-hit homer and Mike Jacobs added a two-run shot in the seventh inning Saturday night, helping the Florida Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 and snap a season-high four-game losing streak.