Florida Marlins reliever Scott Proctor is expected to be out for a year after having reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. 

With thePirates back on pace for a 17th consecutive losing season, one of the most common explanations given, by some in the public and some inside the team, is that they are young and, thus, prone to growing pains as they progress toward the future. 

Richard Griffin's top five emotional returns to the Rogers Centre 

--SS Hanley Ramirez could be in for another big series starting Tuesday in Milwaukee after going 9-for-13 in three games against the Rockies over the weekend. 

--OF Chris Coghlan's first major league weekend was special because his mother, Heather, was able to see his first two games at Coors Field in Denver on Mother's Day weekend. 

The arrival of John Koronka could soon give the Marlins something they haven't had since last season -- a starting rotation with at least two left-handers. 

Hopefully, Manny Ramirez will be the tipping point. 

The Milwaukee Brewers lost their first four series of the season but haven't dropped one since. 

It's getting late early for theRockies. 

A 3-2 victory is as commonplace in the majors as spitting sunflower seeds in the dugout. 

--LHP John Koronka was called up late Sunday from Class AAA New Orleans. 

--SS Hanley Ramirez has been on fire after being slowed by soreness in his shoulders and right hand. 

Cameron Maybin, the team's opening-day center fielder, was sent to the minors after Florida's 3-2 loss Sunday in Colorado. 

May 10, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --TheMarlins didnt give Cameron Maybin much time to sulk about his ninth-inning base running miscue in Sundays 3-2 loss to the Rockies. 

The Florida Marlins optioned struggling outfielder Cameron Maybin to Triple-A New Orleans after Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies.