The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 

Derek Lowe plans on being ready to start on opening day. 

2009 Florida Marlins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Washington, 4:10 p. 

2009 Florida Marlins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Washington, 4:10 p. 

2009 Florida Marlins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Washington, 4:10 p. 

Team USA finally is getting help. 

The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 

Shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the Marlins on March 12 after the Dominican Republic was ousted from the World Baseball Classic, and the timing was perfect. 

--RHP Scott Proctor, who had right elbow surgery in October, is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. 

The Nationals just upgraded their bullpen by signing free-agent left- hander Joe Beimel to a one-year, $2 million contract. 

Miami City Commissioners approved a plan to build a $639 million Florida Marlins ballpark Thursday, nudging the long-debated stadium one step closer to reality. 

Joe Blanton had his best start of spring training, allowing just one hit over six scoreless innings for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 5-1 win over the Florida Marlins on Thursday. 

Team USA might find a capable replacement for injured Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis, after all. 

The Marlins had a busy winter, trimming their arbitration-eligible players through trades and other moves. 

Shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the Marlins on March 12 after the Dominican Republic was ousted from the World Baseball Classic, and the timing was perfect.