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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-2 against Atlanta on Wednesday with an RBI and a stolen base, his second of the spring. |
Our View: Ramirez was dealing with a tight groin earlier this week and has had a bit of a slow spring thus far, but there's really nothing to worry about when it comes to the stud shortstop. While Albert Pujols may be the best pure hitter in the game, Ramirez is probably the best at filling all five standard categories.
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| Hanley Ramirez will be back in the Marlins' lineup today after being scratched on Monday with a tight groin, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: We knew all along that Hanley was simply being held out yesterday for precautionary reasons, and given that he's back in action today, it's clear that that was the case. Feel free to take whoever you'd like, but owners that let Hanley fall past the No. 2 pick in their draft could very well be kicking themselves at season's end.
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| Hanley Ramirez has been scratched from the Marlins' lineup today with a tight groin, according to the Miami Herald's Clark Spencer. |
Our View: He is being listed as day-to-day. Ramirez is being held out of action for precautionary reasons, as is the case with lots of superstars whenever they experience any bumps or bruises in spring, though this doesn't appear to be any sort of serious issue. Continue to draft Hanley as you normally would have, though don't expect him to be on the board after the first two picks.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-2 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 19-3 clobbering of the University of Miami. |
Our View: Ramirez gave the Fish a 3-0 lead before an out was even recorded, so this game was securely in the bag. Hanley should rake all spring and throughout the regular season for the Marlins and is arguably the best player to take in fantasy drafts behind the great Albert Pujols.
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| Confirming earlier items, Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that the Marlins told the Boston Red Sox "weeks ago" that they have zero intention of moving superstar shortstop Hanley Ramirez. |
Our View: The 2009 National League MVP runner-up will indeed be manning short in South Florida in 2010, and looking to improve on his blockbuster 2009 triple crown line of .342/24/106.
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| According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, there is "no truth" to rumors that the Marlins are listening to offers for Hanley Ramirez from the Red Sox. |
Our View: Even though this is the Marlins we are talking about, file this one under "obvious." Hanley is locked up long-term, and very affordably at that, and Boston, or anybody else, doesn't have the prospects to land him in a trade.
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| The New York Daily News is reporting that the Boston Red Sox are in discussions with the Florida Marlins about acquiring shortstop Hanley Ramirez. Ramirez was in the Sox minor league system before being traded to Florida. |
Our View: The Sox are looking for a shortstop, and Hanley might be the best in the game. They have plenty of prospects to get this done if they are willing to put together a major package, but the cost will almost certanly be too high to get Hanley away from the Marlins.
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| ESPN.com is reporting that the Florida Marlins are in communication with former Mets' manager Bobby Valentine about a position with the team. The report does not specify what position Valentine is being considered for. |
Our View: Obviously the manager position seems logical here, but the Marlins just gave current manager Fredi Gonzalez a two-year extension before the start of this season. The team has contended both of Gonzalez's seasons as manager, and he was the 2008 Sporting News Manager of the Year. It doesn't look like he is going anywhere, so it will be interesting to see if these Valentine rumors have any legs.
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| MLB.com reports that Hanley Ramirez was removed from Saturday's game against the Phillies with a bruised right knee. |
Our View: It's thought that Ramirez injured the knee while stealing third in the first inning, and he's not expected to play in Sunday's final regular season game. It appears his batting average will remain at its current .342 mark, which should be good enough to win his first batting title.
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| Hanley Ramirez is back in the lineup on Saturday after a scheduled off day on Friday, according to MLBlogs.com. |
Our View: His pursuit of the batting title resumes. With a ten point lead over Albert Pujols with two days to go, he likely has it in the bag.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a single and a three-run homer off Tim Redding in tonight's 6-5 home loss to the Mets. |
Our View: Ramirez crushed his 24th homer, and raised his NL-leading batting average to .351. He continues to pace the Marlins with 105 RBI as well.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 with his 26th stolen base on Sunday, but the Reds easily beat the Marlins 8-1 at home. |
Our View: Ramirez now has just one multi-hit effort in his past ten games. His balky hamstring could still be bothering him.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Nationals. The steal was his 25th of the season. |
Our View: Hanley has his National League leading average up to .361 and is a lock to win his first batting title. The elite shortstop is having a marvelous season and has already set a career high in RBI and certainly will set one in average as well.
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| Hanley Ramirez was productive in tonight's 5-3 home loss to the Nationals, as he went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer off J.D. Martin. He also drew three walks. |
Our View: Ramirez extended his hitting streak to eight games, with four homers over the span. He needs two more RBI to reach 100 for his first time in his career.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4, htting his 20th home run of the season in the process, as the Marlins beat the Mets 4-2 on Tuesday night. |
Our View: The National League's second best player will no doubt finish a decently close second to Albert Pujols in this fall's MVP balloting.
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| Hanley Ramirez helped lead the Marlins offensively in Saturday's 9-5 win at Washington, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit a double and a two-run homer off Livan Hernandez. |
Our View: Ramirez launched his 20th homer of 2009, and is one away from the 100th of his career. He has two hits in each of his last two games, and raised his NL-leading batting average to .359.
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| After missing two and a half games with a bum hamstring, Hanley Ramirez is back in the Marlins lineup on Friday, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: Apparently Hanley has gone from being just "10 percent" a few days ago to ready to rock and roll. Dan Uggla might want to watch out tonight on the first double play the two turn together.
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| Hanley Ramirez didn't start the game on Thursday, but he did pinch-hit and drive in a run in the Marlins' 8-3 win over the Braves. Hanley was 1-for-1 in the game with an RBI single. |
Our View: This is a very good sign for Hanley owners, as it looks like he should be ready to start again soon. It's good to see he hasn't lost his stroke, and he should come out hitting when he gets back in the lineup.
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| Hanley Ramirez was out of the Marlins' lineup for the third straight game on Thursday. Ramirez hopes to return to the lineup at some point this weekend. |
Our View: Hanley is still suffering from a hamstring injury, but it looks like he should be able to return soon. He is not expected to hit the DL, which is great news for owners who are in or approaching the playoffs. Check back in the coming days to see if he will be in the lineup.
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| Hanley Ramirez is out the Marlins lineup again on Wednesday with a strained hamstring, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: This will make it two and a half games Ramirez will have missed with the injury. Maybe Dan Uggla can whip him back into playing shape by the weekend.
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| According to MLBlogs.com, Hanley Ramirez is now a late scratch for Wednesday's game against the Braves. |
Our View: Hanley had a well documented fight with Dan Uggla on Tuesday over the shortstop's lack of effort recently, so it begs the question: is he out because of the hamstring or the ego? We may never know, but the bottom line is he's out, so find a quick fantasy replacement for today.
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| According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Hanley Ramirez and second baseman Dan Uggla got into it in the clubhouse after Hanley's early departure from Tuesday's game. |
Our View: Uggla and some other teammates feel that Ramirez is phoning it in right now and is faking injuries to protect his league-leading .355 average while in the midst of an 0-for-14 slump. They have questioned his commitment to winning and feel that he's no longer motivated since he already has a $70 million contract. Not a good clubhouse attitude for a team in the thick of the Wild Card hunt. Ramirez is insulted, but the rest of the Marlins seem pretty convinced.
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| One day after leaving the team's game with a hamstring issue, Hanley Ramirez is back in the lineup and batting third on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: They wouldn't be starting him if it was anything serious, so be sure to get the National League's batting leader back into your starting lineup tonight.
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| The hamstring injury that forced Hanley Ramirez out of the Marlins game in the fourth inning on Tuesday is not considered serious, and the National League's batting average leader could be back in the lineup by as early as Wednesday night, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: The team says the injury was just "severe cramping." If he says he feels good this morning, he will play tonight.
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| Hanley Ramirez exited Tuesday's game after four innings with tightness in his left hamstring. |
Our View: He was replaced at short by Emilio Bonifacio. It doesn't sound too serious and barring a different diagnosis tomorrow morning, Hanley shouldn't miss more than a couple games.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 0-for-4 for the first time since July 30 on Saturday night, and unsurprisingly, the Marlins lost 7-4 to the Padres at home. |
Our View: The hitless night was just his second since August 4. It's a safe bet he won't make it two in a row tomorrow.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 in the Marlins' 9-5 loss to San Diego on Friday night for his 15th multi-hit effort this month, raising his league-leading average to an eye-popping .366. |
Our View: If the season ended today, his .366 average would best his previous career high of .332 by an amazing 34 points.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-3 on Wednesday to up his National League leading average to .365, as the Marlins beat the Mets 5-3 at home. |
Our View: If Ramirez was hitting for just a little more power this season, he could conceivably be included in the discussion with Albert Pujols for who should be drafted first overall in next year's fantasy drafts. Regardless, he is now clearly the game's top shortstop.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in the Marlins 5-3 win over the Braves on Friday. |
Our View: Ramirez is cruising right now. He's hitting well over .400 for the month and currently leads the league in hitting with his .360 average. Friday's homer was his 19th and he's plated 85 teammates this season.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in the Marlins' 6-2 win over the Astros on Tuesday. |
Our View: Hanley has his league leading average up to .359 and has been red hot lately. He's hitting .435 in August and has 11 multi-hit contests in his last 13 games.
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| Hanley Ramirez kept his hot bat going on Sunday. The All Star shortstop went 3-for-5 and hit his 18th home run in the Marlins' 10-3 whipping of the Rockies. |
Our View: Hanley is the one thing keeping Albert Pujols from the triple crown this season. He seems to have a lock on the NL batting title, raising his average to .357 with Sunday's three-hit performance.
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| Hanley Ramirez says he has excelled at hitting with runners in scoring position this season after getting some Spring Training advice from Albert Pujols, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: Ramirez was famously bad with runner's in scoring position last season, batting just .239, but leads the National League in the category this year at .423. He won't say what Pujols told him, just that "it's an FBI secret." The thought of these two talking shop is scary.
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| Hanley Ramirez held his league leading average steady at .351 on Wednesday night, and hit his 17th home run, but was no match for the explosive Houston offense which piled up 16 hits in a 14-6 victory in Miami. |
Our View: The beat goes on for the majors' best shortstop.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-6 with two RBI on Tuesday, helping the Marlins prevail 9-8 in an 11-inning marathon with the Astros. |
Our View: The National League's top hitter is now batting .351, and making it hard to simply concede the league's MVP award to Albert Pujols.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with an RBI in tonight's 8-6 win against Houston. He hit a pair of singles, and also swiped a base. |
Our View: Ramirez extended his hitting streak to six games, and continues to lead the NL with a .348 batting average. He stole a base in three straight games as well.
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| Hanley Ramirez had a strong outing in Sunday's 12-3 win at Philadelphia, as he went 4-for-6 with three RBI and three runs scored. He hit a double and three singles, and also swiped a base. |
Our View: The elite shortstop raised his NL-leading batting average to .348, and extended his hitting streak to five games. He also leads Florida with 74 RBI, 68 runs scored and 20 stolen bases.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI on Thursday, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Marlins from getting swept in Washington D.C., as the Fish lost 12-8. |
Our View: Hanley is still marching toward his first batting title, leading the NL in average at .344 through 100 games played. Expect some stiff competition down the stretch from Albert Pujols, but if Hanley doesn't win the title it will be because Albert takes it and not because he loses it.
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| Hanley Ramirez was not in the starting lineup for the Marlins Sunday, due to a bruised left knee, but appeared in the game as a pinch hitter. |
Our View: The injury doesn't appear to be too serious and Hanley should be in the starting lineup of the Marlins' next contest. Feel free to keep him employed in fantasy lineups.
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| Hanley Ramirez exited tonight's game against the Cubs with a bruised left knee after being struck by a pitch from Carlos Zambrano in the third inning, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: He was replaced at shortstop by Emilio Bonifacio, and the severity of his injury is yet to be determined.
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| Hanley Ramirez homered and raised his league leading average to .349 on Wednesday, as the Marlins beat Atlanta 6-3 at home. |
Our View: Hanley is simply scary good in 2009. He's quickly rounding into the no-brainer number two pick in mixed fantasy drafts for next season.
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| Hanley Ramirez drove in three more runs on Sunday, bringing his season total to 65, as the Marlins beat the NL-leading Dodgers 8-6 in Los Angeles. |
Our View: He also still leads the National League in hitting at .348. If not for a man named Albert Pujols, he'd likely be leading all NL-MVP talk.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 on Tuesday in the Marlins 3-2 victory in San Diego, upping his league leading average to .348. |
Our View: Hanley keeps on keeping on in 2009, and is fast turning into the most complete player in the major leagues not named Albert Pujols.
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| Saturday's game between the Phillies and Marlins has been postponed after a 90-minute rain delay, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Florida was leading 2-0 in the second inning when the game was postponed. A makeup date is yet to be announced.
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| Hanley Ramirez appears to be getting back on track. In Sunday's 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks he was 3-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base. |
Our View: This is great news for Hanley owners. After missing five straight games with a tight hip flexor he has at least one hit in his three starts since returning to the lineup. He leads the NL with a .349 average and it looks like he's healthy enough to run now, as referenced by his 13th steal on Sunday.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a single in tonight's 8-0 loss at Arizona. |
Our View: The Marlins only had four hits in the game, and stranded nine men on base. This is encouraging that Ramirez registered a hit, as he made his first start since last Saturday due to a tight hip flexor.
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| Hanley Ramirez is in tonight's starting lineup at Arizona, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: He has not started since Saturday while nursing a tight hip flexor. He is at 75 percent health, and the elite shortstop should be safe to return to fantasy duty.
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| Hanley Ramirez, who hasn't started for five straight games because of a strained hip flexor (he has pinch hit), could rejoin the Marlins lineup in Arizona tonight, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: This is great news for Ramirez owners. He was hitting better than anyone in baseball at the time of his injury, and will surely play at a high-level in the desert this weekend should he return. Be ready to start him tonight, but stay tuned for updates.
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| Hanley Ramirez is out of the Marlins' lineup for tonight's game at Arizona while nursing a strained right hip flexor, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: The elite shortstop is feeling better, and may be ready to return to the diamond Friday. Skipper Fredi Gonzalez also believes he should be fine to play in the All-Star Game next Tuesday at Busch Stadium. Emilio Bonifacio has been filling in at shortstop in his absence.
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| Hanley Ramirez is not in the Marlins' lineup for the fourth straight game on Wednesday with a strained right hip flexor. He is being replaced by Emilio Bonifacio at shortstop. |
Our View: Hanley said he is still pretty sore, and he may rest for a few more days. Check back tomorrow for an update on his status, but get him out today if you have another option.
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| Hanley Ramirez will sit out again on Tuesday night, as he deals with a strained right hip flexor, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: This will be the third straight game the Marlins RBI machine has missed. He doesn't appear in any danger of going on the disabled list, so just take it day-by-day with your prized shortstop.
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| Hanley Ramirez will be out for Florida for a second-straight day as he continues to deal with a tight right hip flexor, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: While the missed games are certainly not making any Hanley owners happy, they need not fret about anything serious. He remains day-to-day and should be back before long, possibly by Tuesday.
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| The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that Marlins' shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with a tight right hip flexor. He will be available to pinch-hit if necessary. |
Our View: This doesn't sound all that serious, as it seems he is just a little tight today. Get him out if you have a replacement, and check back on his status for early this coming week.
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| Hanley Ramirez hit another home run on Saturday, his 14th of the season, and contributed two RBIs as the Marlins beat the Pirates 5-3 on the Fourth of July. |
Our View: Ramirez continues to be the second best player in baseball for the time being behind Albert Pujols, and now has 60 RBIs on the season, putting him on pace to shatter his career high of 81 established in 2007. He is also batting a robust .346 on year.
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| Hanley Ramirez drove in two more runs on Wednesday as the Marlins finished off their third straight sweep of the Nationals this season, winning 5-3 in Miami. |
Our View: Outside of Albert Pujols, no one is hitting as good as Hanley Ramirez right now. The Marlins shortstop now has 26 RBIs to go along with five home runs in his last ten games, and has seen his average rise from .328 to .345 in the process. If he wasn't already, he is now the premier fantasy shortstop in all of baseball.
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| Hanley Ramirez carried the Marlins in tonight's 7-5 win over the Nationals, as he went 2-for-4 with four RBI. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Craig Stammen. |
Our View: Ramirez is enjoying a power surge, as he generated five homers over his last nine games. He continues to lead the Marlins with a .341 batting average and 56 RBI as well.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in tonight's 4-2 win over the Nationals at home. He hit a double and a pair of singles. |
Our View: The elite shortstop has three hits in three of his last five games, and collected his 29th RBI of June.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Sunday in the Marlins' 5-2 loss to the Rays. Ramirez is now hitting .333 on the year. |
Our View: The Marlins' offense was stifled by Rays' starter David Price today, but Hanley still managed to drive in a run. While he isn't performing up to his fantasy draft position due to injuries, he is still very good in all aspects of the game.
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| Hanley Ramirez was productive in tonight's 7-3 loss at Tampa Bay, as he went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. He hit a double and a solo homer off James Shields. |
Our View: Ramirez leads the Marlins with a .339 batting average and 49 RBI, and collected his 12th homer of the season. The elite shortstop has three hits in back-to-back games, and is batting .359 with 26 RBI this month.
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| Hanley Ramirez hit his third grand slam of the season on Thursday, and drove in five runs as the Marlins routed the Orioles 11-3. |
Our View: Hanley is really heating up and there is no excuse to not be starting him every single day.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs on Tuesday night as the Marlins defeated the Orioles 7-6 in 12 innings. |
Our View: Hanley is putting up his usual excellent numbers in 2009, batting .329 with ten home runs and 40 RBIs. You should see him playing in next month's All-Star game in St. Louis.
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| Hanley Ramirez was 2-for-4 with two RBI, a sac fly, and a stolen base as the Marlins won 11-3 in Toronto on Sunday. |
Our View: Ramirez was not in the starting lineup four games ago against the Cardinals. Since then he is 6-for-12 with six RBI. He is on pace to steal 23 bases this season after stealing 35 last season and 51 each of the two seasons before that.
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| Hanley Ramirez is not in the Marlins starting lineup today according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: This is nothing more than a routine day off during a day game following a night game. He will be back in the lineup tomorrow.
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| Hanley Ramirez crushed two doubles on Saturday as the Marlins beat the Giants 5-4. Ramirez went 2-for-4 with the doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in the game. |
Our View: Hanley may be injured, but he sure isn't showing it at the plate. He is an outstanding hitter, and when he gets fully healthy it is scary to think what he can do. Expect the numbers to get better once he starts to heal, so owners should believe that the best is yet to come.
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| According to the Miami Herald, Hanley Ramirez will get a day off some time during the Marlins' 11-game homestand to rest his sore groin. |
Our View: Hanley has been very good lately even though he's playing though pain, and he will not take kindly to sitting out. Regardless, expect him to sit in the near future for a game. Keep an eye on him this week, so you can pop in your backup for a day and then insert Hanley back in your lineup.
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| Despite a sore groin and lingering soreness in the upper right side of his body, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that Hanley Ramirez has no plans to go on the disabled list. |
Our View: It is no secret that Ramirez has been playing hurt, but despite having swiped only two bases since May 10, he has still been a terror in an otherwise slumping Marlins lineup. He has gotten a hit in nine of his last 10 games, including eight in his last three. At this point, there is still no reason to not have him in your starting lineup every day.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Brewers at home. He hit a double and two singles. |
Our View: The elite shorstop is hot as he racked up three hits in back-to-back games, and has eight hits over his last three. He is still dealing with soreness in his right hand though, which likely was to blame as he also made his fourth fielding error of the season.
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| The Miami Herald is reporting that Marlins' manager Fredi Gonzalez was pleasantly surprised at the speed shown by Hanley Ramirez on Sunday "considering how gimpy he looked in pre-game warmups and batting practice." Ramirez is still struggling with soreness in his right hand, elbow, shoulder, and thigh. |
Our View: Hanley is not nearly 100 percent right now, but he is good enough to play, and a limited Hanley is still pretty good. He needs to get healed up, and when he does expect even better production from him than you are getting right now.
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| Hanley Ramirez had a nice day at the plate for the Marlins on Sunday in their 3-2 loss to the Mets. Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. |
Our View: Hanley has his average up to .330 now, and he is really starting to turn it on. He is still a top fantasy option, and expect him to continue to pile up the numbers as the season goes on.
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| MLB.com reports that Hanley Ramirez is back in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with the Mets. He had missed the previous two games with a hamstring injury. |
Our View: Ramirez is hitting .318/.399/.547 this season as he has adjusted to hitting third in the order. However, he only has 22 RBI in the spot and that improvement does not equal his loss of value in stolen bases. He has eight steals on the season.
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| The Miami Herald reports that Hanley Ramirez looked good in batting practice prior to Friday's game but his fielding is still not up to par. He has missed the Marlins' last two games. He is day-to-day with a sore groin. |
Our View: Ramirez's power has come on in May as he has hit six home runs compared to just two in April. He remains questionable for the weekend, but we expect him to be a solid play next week.
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| According to the Miami Herald, superstar shortstop Hanley Ramirez is out of the lineup once again on Friday. |
Our View: Hanley isn't playing, but he is reportedly feeling much better. The Marlins feel good about him getting in on Saturday and fantasy owners should keep a close eye as he'll likely be a game time decision. Make sure you get a replacement in for today.
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| According to the Miami Herald, Hanley Ramirez could return to the lineup on Friday at the earliest. |
Our View: His hammy is still apparently pretty sore and tight. He could be used as a pinch hitter, but then the Marlins would have to pinch run for him as well. He's better off just coming back when he's 100 percent.
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| Updating an earlier report, Hanley Ramirez is not in today's lineup while dealing with his groin ailment, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: Emilio Bonifacio starts in his place at shortstop with Wes Helms covering third. It was expected that Ramirez would be held out as the Marlins are off on Thursday, hence giving him two days to rest.
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| Hanley Ramirez is day-to-day while nursing painful right groin tightness, according to the Sun-Sentinel. |
Our View: The Marlins are off Thursday, so he would get two days of rest if the club holds him out of today's game. He is more likely to return to the starting lineup Friday against New York.
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| According to the Miami Herald, Hanley Ramirez left Tuesday's game with tightness in his groin. |
Our View: Hanley apparently injured himself by running out an infield hit. He came back out to short in the next half of the inning, but was then pulled after being evaluated by the team's training staff. He was replaced by Wes Helms and is considered day-to-day.
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| The game between the Florida Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks has been postponed due to rain. |
Our View: The game will be made up on Wednesday as part of a day-night doubleheader.
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| Hanley Ramirez was 2-for-3 in the Marlins' 6-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday. |
Our View: Hanley is hitting .357 this season and has hit in nine straight games. He raised his average from .272 to it's current lofty total over that stretch. Looks like the fantasy superstar is finally shaking off that April rust.
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| Hanley Ramirez stayed hot on Saturday with a 3-for-4 night that included an RBI, two runs scored and two steals. The Marlins held off the Rockies 3-1. |
Our View: Hanley now has seven hits in the last two days and has driven in four and stolen three bases over that stretch. That's a heck of a way to kick off the weekend, and the fantasy five-tooler looks like he's returning to his elite form.
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| Hanley Ramirez had a huge night on Friday. He was 4-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in the Marlins' 8-3 win over the Rockies. he also stole his fourth base. |
Our View: Hanley is now hitting .327 with six bombs and 17 RBI and is producing well, but isn't looking like the number one overall pick that he was in most fantasy drafts. An alarming stat: he has just four steals and has been caught for times. Expectations are high for this superstar, and right now owners are expecting more.
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| Hanley Ramirez swatted two homers in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Braves at Dolphins Stadium. He went 2-for-4 with two RBI. |
Our View: Ramirez only had three homers heading into today's game. He now has three homers over his last four games.
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| Hanley Ramirez looked healthy Monday as he went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and an RBI. He also walked twice in helping the Marlins to an extra innings win over the Reds. |
Our View: Hanley's wrist looked fine tonight as he reached base five times including a home run. Ramirez owners can breathe a sigh of relief, as he looks to be back to his old self.
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| Shortstop Hanley Ramirez (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs, the Miami Herald confirms. He has been relegated to bench duties since getting beaned on April 26. |
Our View: Ramirez admitted on Friday that his wrist is still sore and there is pain when he holds a bat. That's a bit worrisome, but fantasy owners have to use the superstar whenever he is playing.
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| Hanley Ramirez could return to the starting lineup on Saturday despite pain his right wrist. He came off the bench on Friday and logged two at-bats. "It pinches each time I swing, but I've got to go with it," Ramirez tells the Miami Herald. "I feel it every time I grab the bat. But I can swing. The swelling is a little bit better." |
Our View: This situation sounds far from ideal, but the Marlins seem unable to hold Hanley back any longer. We have to be a bit worried that his power could be down as long as he continues to have pain in the wrist.
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| Hanley Ramirez wants to return to the diamond, but the Marlins are holding him out of Friday's starting lineup, according to the Palm Beach Post. Ramirez feels good, but skipper Fredi Gonzalez said, "I just to make sure. He went from 10 swings on the tee to feeling real good. That is the competitiveness in him." |
Our View: Ramirez is nursing a bruised right wrist. He could be available to pinch hit, and hopefully he will draw back into the lineup before the end of the week.
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| Updating a previous reports, Hanley Ramirez will not be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, according to MLB.com. He tested his sore wrist prior to the game and reported that it was, "Not good." |
Our View: Ramirez could very well miss the entire weekend set in Chicago. His right hand is swollen and bruised and until it is 100 percent, his production figures to be limited.
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| The Marlins believe there is a good chance that shortstop Hanley Ramirez (hand/wrist) will be back in the lineup on Thursday. "I'd say it's 80-20 for tomorrow," manager Fredi Gonzalez informs MLB.com. The All-Star continues to have some swelling in his sore right hand. |
Our View: Gonzalez seems to be awfully optimistic about Thursday considering he also admits that he is not sure he'd risk using Ramirez as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday. Anyway, fantasy owners should keep Hanley out until we are more certain about his return.
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| Hanley Ramirez (hand/wrist) is out of the lineup again on Wednesday, the Miami Herald confirms. Alfredo Amezaga is starting at shortstop. |
Our View: This news isn't surprising considering that Hanley's hand was so swollen on Tuesday that he couldn't swing a bat or throw. He remains day-to-day.
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| Shortstop Hanley Ramirez's right hand remained swollen on Tuesday. He could squeeze his hand into a fist, but he is too sore to swing a bat or throw. Manager Fredi Gonzalez tells the Miami Herald that Ramirez is 50-50 for Wednesday. |
Our View: Gonzalez may be overly optimistic. The Marlins aren't going to rush Hanley back while he is still so sore and swollen. Fantasy owners should expect to see Alfredo Amezaga at short on Wednesday.
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| Hanley Ramirez is not in the Marlins' lineup for tonight's game at the Mets while nursing a bruised right wrist, according to the Sun-Sentinel. |
Our View: His hand is just bruised, but it greatly hurts. Ramirez will likely miss a few games, starting tonight in New York.
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| Updating a previous report, the Miami Herald informs us that X-rays on Hanley Ramirez's wrist revealed no broken bones. He was hit earlier in the night by John Maine. He is considered day-to-day. |
Our View: This is certainly a relief as a broke wrist could have soured many hopes in the world of fantasy baseball. We wouldn't be surprised if he missed another start or two, but Hanley shouldn't be out of the lineup for long.
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| The Palm Beach Post reports that Hanley Ramirez left Monday's game after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist. He appeared to be in immediate pain and was replaced in the lineup by Ross Gload. Alfredo Amezaga took over at shortstop. |
Our View: No word yet on how serious the injury, but we could know more by the end of the night. A broken wrist could break a lot of hearts of Ramirez's fantasy owners. We'll update you as soon as more is known.
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| Hanley Ramirez has a six game hitting streak to raise his average to .279 but he continues to deal with some lower back discomfort, according to MLB.com. Ramirez has been seen to be icing his lower back in the clubhouse for about a week. |
Our View: Ramirez figures to play through the injury, but he may continue to struggle to hit the ball deep until the issue is cleared up (he has two home runs in 68 ABs). This news may also explain why Hanley is only 2-for-5 on steal attempts this season.
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| Hanley Ramirez was 3-for-4 with his second home run of the season in the Marlins 5-4 win over the Mets. |
Our View: Hanley scored a run, drew a walk and drove in two as he contributed across the board. Get used to it. He has games like this in droves.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Nationals. Both of his knocks were singles. |
Our View: Ramirez now has six RBI over the first three games for the unbeaten Marlins. Dan Uggla registered the only extra-base hit for the club today, which was a double.
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| Hanley Ramirez got off to hot start on Monday as the Marlins beat the Nationals 12-6. He finished the game 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, five RBI, and a walk. |
Our View: Ramirez is among the best when it comes to fantasy baseball and it appears that he won't lose much value as the No. 3 hitter in the Marlins order. He did not have a good spring, but he should be one of the game's top producers.
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| Hanley Ramirez was 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored on Wednesday as Florida crushed Baltimore 13-2. |
Our View: Hanley is starting to see the ball better. He was mired in a brutal slump when he first returned from the WBC, but seems to be pulling out of it. He's only hitting .186, but he's been able to drive people in, posting 12 RBI in limited duty.
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| Hanley Ramirez hit his third home run of the spring Sunday against the Nats. He finished the game 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored. |
Our View: Ramirez appears to have broken out of the slump that has gripped him since his return from the WBC. It looks as if the Marlins will bat him in the third spot in the order, so you can count on Ramirez to be a prominent run producer among NL sluggers.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 with his second home run of the spring, a two-run shot off Jeremy Guthrie in the first inning. |
Our View: Ramirez is still just 2-for-22 since returning from the World Baseball Classic, though he has been recovering from right shoulder tendinitis. Still, he should be better by Opening Day and remains a sure-fire top-four pick who's not just capable, but expected to go 30-30 while batting over .300.
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| Hanley Ramirez, who has been recovering from right shoulder tendinitis, is in today's lineup against the Red Sox, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: The elite shortstop will sit out Sunday's game and play again Monday at Houston. He should be ready to go for opening day.
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| Skipper Fredi Gonzalez is optimistic Hanley Ramirez will be ready to return to the diamond Saturday against Boston, according to the Palm Beach Post. He is recovering from right shoulder tendinitis. |
Our View: Barring a setback, Ramirez expects to be good to go for opening day, so he should not be downgraded in fantasy drafts.
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| MLB.com reports that Hanley Ramirez expects to play on opening day. He has dealt with discomfort in his left shuolder over the past week and he is currently day-to-day. He attributes the injury to not being ready to play a full nine innings in the WBC. The injury is only a factor when he throws, not when he hits. |
Our View: The 25-year-old has been durable throughout his young career, and there's little reason to think that the injury is any more than some general soreness.
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| The Associated Press reports that Hanley Ramirez was scratched from the lineup Wednesday for the second straight day. He is experiencing discomfort in his left shoulder. |
Our View: Ramirez hasn't played since Saturday, and that was only at DH. Keep a close eye on him as this doesn't sound like good news and Hanley is far too valuable a player to miss out on.
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| Hanley Ramirez was scratched from today's lineup as he is nursing a sore right shoulder, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: Skipper Fredi Gonzalez does not believe the ailment is serious, and fantasy owners do not need to be concerned as of now.
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| Hanley Ramirez returned to Florida on Friday, going 1-for-2 with a double, a run and a stolen base from the No. 3 spot in the lineup. |
Our View: Ramirez looks back to his studly ways after his Dominican team disappointed at the World Baseball Classic. He's been the overall No. 1 pick more often than not in drafts thus far and there's really nothing not to love with his combination of hitting prowess, power and speed.
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| Hanley Ramirez was 1-for-2 with two walks and an RBI in the Domincan Republic's loss to the Netherlands on Saturday. |
Our View: Of particular note was Ramirez's reluctance to steal second during a David Ortiz at bat. He was not being held on and there was just one out. Both of his walks were against Sidney Ponson.
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| Hanley Ramirez's rough start continued on Saturday as he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout against Baltimore. He did manage to draw on walk. He also committed an error, which already gives him three during the spring. |
Our View: Ramirez should hit his groove soon enough. He's one of the most valuable fantasy players in the majors as he's a shortstop that can be a 30-30 guy with a .300 average. We expect his RBI numbers to be on the rise too from his 67 last season.
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| Hanley Ramirez was hitless in three trips to the plate Thursday afternoon in Florida's 9-0 loss to the Mets in a Grapefruit League game. |
Our View: Word has it Ramirez has hit the weights this offseason, adding nearly 25 pounds of muscle to his lean frame. Expect the all-world shortstop to play at least 155 games this season.
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| Hanley Ramirez belted a two-run home run as the Marlins tied the Cardinals on Wednesday. He hit No. 3 in the lineup and finished 1-for-2 with two RBI, a walk and an error. |
Our View: Ramirez hit 33 home runs last season while hitting leadoff, and he has added some bulk in the offseason. Look for him to be a nice source of power this season, but his steals will likely take a dip due to his spot in the lineup. Regardless, Ramirez will once again be one of the game's elite players.
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| Hanley Ramirez is adding upper-body strength and his torso is noticeably thicker, according to FishBytes.com. |
Our View: Ramirez is going to drop to third in the Marlins' batting order, and we may see a slight boost in his power numbers as he crushed 33 homers in 2008.
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| Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez signed a contract extension through the 2011 season, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Gonzalez is 155-168 in his two seasons with the Marlins. He needs just 86 wins to match Jack McKeon's franchise record of 241.
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| The Miami Herald reports that Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez has gained nearly 25 pounds of muscle this offseason to better handle the rigors of a 162-game schedule. Ramirez, who played in 153 games a season ago at 200 pounds, hopes to play all 162 games in 2009 at a svelte 224 pounds. |
Our View: Ramirez reportedly worked out for an hour a day, five days a week, and swam laps in his swimming pool to help strengthen his troublesome left shoulder.
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| ESPN.com reports that Hanley Ramirez will hit third this season as opposed to leadoff. Either Cameron Maybin or Emilio Bonifacio will hit first. |
Our View: This is a pretty big move, and one that could mess with Ramirez's unquestionably successful approach. In 56 at-bats last season in the three-hole, Ramirez hit only .268. He will certainly have the opportunity to drive in well over 100 runs, but there's little chance that he scores 125 runs again. Also, more situations may prohibit him from steal attempts, meaning his stolen base total could dip from the 35 swipes he had last season.
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| The Marlins face a crucial vote on Friday that would determine whether or not they will be able to break ground on a new stadium, according to the Florida Sun-Sentinel. |
Our View: The poor economy has threatened the deal that would put the Marlins, who would be renamed the Miami Marlins, in a new $515 million dollar stadium.
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| Though he has seen his errors decrease in each of his three full major-league seasons from 26 to 24 to 22, Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez said he still needed a lot of work on his defense, and he did just that during every day of the offseason, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: Ramirez has a career fielding percentage of .964, which is far too low for an everyday shortstop in the bigs. Fantasy owners are far more concerned with his offense, however, and after a 30-30 season in 2008, he should be one of, if not the, top pick in fantasy drafts.
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| The Marlins apparently told the Red Sox that Hanley Ramirez was untouchable and that the teams never got into discussions of what players might return him to Boston's system, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Josh Beckett is still pitching and pitching well for the Red Sox, so that deal wasn't a complete disaster even with Mike Lowell's bad hip, but it still looks like the Marlins got the better end of it now.
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| The Red Sox inquired about Marlins' shortstop Hanley Ramirez after missing out on Mark Teixeira, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. |
Our View: The Marlins listened, but an agreement was not reached and the discussion has ended. The Marlins like Jacoby Ellsbury and Clay Buchholz but are not willing to let their elite shortstop go.
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| The Marlins told Hanley Ramirez he cannot participate in winter-ball in his native Dominican Republic, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: The team made the decision as they are already preparing for him to participate in the World Baseball Classic.
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| Hanley Ramirez won his first career Silver Slugger on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Ramirez is arguably the top offensive shortstop in the majors. He hits for more power than Mets counterpart Jose Reyes, with a similar average. Reyes does hold an edge in stolen bases, but Ramirez still gives fantasy owners significant production in that category.
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| Hanley Ramirez is not in Sunday's lineup, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: He reaggravated a left shoulder injury while diving for a ground ball on Saturday. He will only be available to run, but will be facing unfavorable field conditions as it continues to rain at Shea. Rookie Cameron Maybin will lead off and roam center field and Alfredo Amezaga will start at short.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 4-for-5 with three runs scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Mets. All three of his hits were singles. he also stole a pair of bases, giving him 35 for the season. |
Our View: He raised his average from .298 to .302, and tied his season-high with 125 runs scored.
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| Hanley Ramirez hit his 33rd home run of the season off of Tim Redding on Wednesday night in the first at bat of the game. He finished the evening 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI. |
Our View: The 33 home runs is a career-high for Ramirez. He continues to solidify himself as an absolute fantasy stud from the leadoff position but he may get more RBI opportunities in 2009 if Cameron Maybin proves a legitimate leadoff option.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Reds. |
Our View: He missed four games with a strained left shoulder, and hopefully he will fare better the rest of the week, assuming he plays. Manager Fredi Gonzalez deemed him healthy enough to return to the lineup, but Ramirez was clearly rusty.
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| Hanley Ramirez returned to the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Reds, according to the Miami Herald. He is batting leadoff as well. |
Our View: He missed four games with a strained left shoulder, but took batting practice Sunday and manager Fredi Gonzalez felt he was healthy enough to return to the starting lineup.
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| Hanley Ramirez was named the 2008 Marline MVP, the second straight year he has been awarded the honor, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: As great as Ramirez has been (.298-32-66-119-33), the report states that several players privately commented that they thought the award should have gone to Jorge Cantu who has been a savior at the hot corner hitting .279-29-93 to help make up for the loss of Miguel Cabrera. The fantasy MVP is clearly Hanley, but in real life perhaps the honor would have looked best on the fireplace of Cantu.
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| Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez took batting practice on Sunday, and believes he will be back in the starting lineup on Monday, according to FloridaMarlins.com. |
Our View: Ramirez was suffering from a shoulder strain, and feels good enough that he should be available to pinch-hit Sunday before he returns.
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| Hanley Ramirez may sit out the remainder of the weekend due to continuing soreness in his left shoulder, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: The best-case scenario has him returning Monday against Cincinnati, but that isn't certain to happen. Manager Fredi Gonzalez remains hopeful he will play again before the end of the regular season.
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| Hanley Ramirez may remain out of the lineup Friday due to continued soreness in his left shoulder, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: He does not believe the injury is serious, but is not going to rush himself back into action. He doesn't expect to sit out more than a game or two. Alfredo Amezaga would likely cover shortstop in his place.
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| Hanley Ramirez injured his shoulder during the Marlins contest Wednesday, and it will keep him out of the lineup against the Astros on Thursday, according to the AP. |
Our View: With Ramirez out of the lineup, Cameron Maybin will bat in the leadoff spot and Alfredo Amezaga will start at short.
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| Hanley Ramirez smacked two home runs in his first two at-bats against Houston on Wednesday night. But after striking out in his third at-bat, Ramirez left the game with a sore shoulder, according to the AP. |
Our View: Ramirez has had the season that every fantasy owner hoped for with his 30 stolen bases and 30 home runs. There was no immediate news on the severity of the injury.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Nationals. |
Our View: He reached 30 homers for the season, and the Marlins now have three infielders with at least 30, joining Dan Uggla and Mike Jacobs. The Marlins are the first National League team to reach the milestone.
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| The Marlins are reaching a milestone as Hanley Ramirez only needs one more homer to give the club their first trio with 30 home runs, according to FishStripes.com. Mike Jacobs blasted his 30th on Sunday and Dan Uggla reached 30 on Saturday. |
Our View: No National League team has fielded three 30-homer infielders, and the only American League club to accomplish the feat was the 2001 Athletics (Miguel Tejada, Eric Chavez, and Jason Giambi).
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Braves. He scored two runs, pushing his season total to 107. |
Our View: He has scored a run in five straight games, and has registered multiple hits in four of his last eight contests.
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| The Florida Marlins took another step closer to get a new stadium as Miami residents voted into public office numerous local politicians who have lended their support to a new retractable-roof stadium to be put in Little Havana, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Each politician who voted in favor of a new stadium won their election, seen as a positive sign for Miami as they try and get a new stadium built. Hopefully, that will entice more fans to come out than the 5,000 people who usually do.
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| Hanley Ramirez faces off against the Mets and hurler Pedro Martinez on Sunday, which is not necessarily a great thing for Ramirez. Against Pedro, the young shortstop is just 2-for-12 (.167) with three strikeouts. |
Our View: Under no circumstance should you remove Ramirez from your fantasy lineup, but don't be shocked if he does not have a big day.
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| Hanley Ramirez was 2-for-4 with two RBI and two strikeouts in Florida's 4-1 win over Atlanta. |
Our View: Hanley continues to be one of the best all-around players in fantasy, he has 28 home runs to go with his 29 stolen bases this year.
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| Shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the Marlins after sitting out two games with a bruised thumb, and promptly went 1-for-5 with a double and three strikeouts in Florida's 5-2 win over Arizona. |
Our View: Fantasy owners blew a huge sigh of relief after finding out Ramirez had suffered only a bruised thumb. And don't read too much into the three strikeouts. He now has 110 on the year.
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| Marlins star shortstop Hanley Ramirez , who had missed the team's last two games with a bruised right thumb, returned to the lineup on Saturday night and had a solo home run among his four at-bats, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: Ramirez hopes to get his Marlins back on track today against Arizona. Saturday's loss was Florida's 10th in its last 15 games. The slide has dropped the Marlins into third place in the NL East standings and six games behind the division-leading New York Mets.
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| Hanley Ramirez is unsure when he will be able to return to the Marlins' lineup due to his injured right thumb, according to the Miami Herald. Ramirez said the injured hand makes it difficult to hit and throw, and he added, "We're fighting for a playoff spot. It's kind of tough. I want to play."
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Our View: He could still work as a pinch runner, but that will not be good enough for fantasy owners. We will keep you posted on his status.
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| Hanley Ramirez is out of Thursday's lineup due to his injured right thumb, according to Marlins.com. |
Our View: X-rays were negative and Ramirez does not intend to undergo an MRI. He is considered day-to-day.
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| Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is "50/50" to play in the team's game Thursday, according to FloridaMarlins.com. Ramirez injured his right thumb sliding into second base on a steal attempt in Wednesday's game. |
Our View: The good news is it does not sound like a serious injury. The X-Ray taken on his thumb did not reveal any broken bones, and he is listed as day-to-day.
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| Hanley Ramirez had to leave the game against the Giants with an injury to his thumb, according to FloridaMarlins.com. The injury occurred as Ramirez was sliding headfirst into second base on a stolen base attempt. The extent of the injury is not known at the moment. |
Our View: If this is a serious injury, it would be potential disaster for both the Marlins and fantasy owners. It will be impossible to get the power and steals he provides off the waiver wire. Hopefully, it is nothing more than a jammed thumb.
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| Hanley Ramirez got just one hit in four at-bats, but it was a big one, a three-run home run that was his 26th of the year and gave the Marlins a 4-3 lead over St. Louis that they would hold on to. |
Our View: What can you really say about this guy? He hits for average, has a nice OBP, he steals bases and hits for power. Basically, a fantasy owner's dream player.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-3 with an RBI double in Thursday's 3-0 win at Philadelphia. He also registered two walks, and a stolen base, his 27th of the season. |
Our View: Ramirez should remain productive down the stretch for Florida, even if his batting average remains below .300.
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| Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez was up to his old tricks again tonight, going 2-for-3 with two walks and his 26th stolen base of the season in the Marlins' 8-2 win over Philadelphia. Ramirez walked off the field with one RBI and two runs scored on the night. |
Our View: Ramirez is the leader of the cause for the Marlins and games like this show why. He gets 'em moving towards success and the rest follow.
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| All-Star Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez isn’t in the starting lineup today, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: Manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn’t available to explain why, but he said through a spokesman that Ramirez was just getting a day off.
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| Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-3 and hit his 25th home run of the season in Florida's 12-2 demolition of Colorado. Ramirez also scored twice and wound up with two RBI. |
Our View: Okay, so he struck out twice. Big deal. We'll take the strikeouts as long as he keeps chugging towards a 40-40 season.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a double in Florida's 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. His batting average now stands at .300 |
Our View: Ramirez is one of the best players in fantasy, and should remain around or above the .300 mark for the year.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Cubs. |
Our View: He launched his 24th homer of the season, snapping an eight-game drought.
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| Hanley Ramirez broke an 0-for-15 slump with a single in the seventh against the Braves on Tuesday. His average is down to .301. |
Our View: It was his longest hitless streak of the season. Its only a matter of time before he gets hot again. He has 23 home runs and 23 stolen bases on the season.
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| Hanley Ramirez had mixed results for the National League in the All-Star Game. He struck out in his first at-bat and made a throwing error from shortstop, but he also collected two hits and scored a run. |
Our View: Ramirez is coming off a sore throwing shoulder, though it did not seem to be of any concern, and overall he put on a good showing.
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| Hanley Ramirez missed Sunday's game due to a sore right shoulder but is expected to be able to start the All-Star Game Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: The team stated that the injury is not a big deal and isn't expected to hinder him for the rest of the season.
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| Hanley Ramirez is not in today's lineup for the Marlins game against the Dodgers after he injured his right (throwing) shoulder in yesterday's game, according to the Palm Beach Post. It is unknown whether or not Ramirez will still play in the All-Star Game. |
Our View: Alfredo Amezaga took over for Ramirez in yesterday's game, and he may get the start today. Fantasy owners can only hope this injury is not serious.
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| The Marlins won the Saturday night battle in Los Angeles without their All-Star Hanley Ramirez . The shortstop left after his second-inning at-bat with right shoulder soreness. Ramirez told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel he felt it [shoulder pain] trying to throw out Nomar Garciaparra on a slow grounder in the first inning, but could have played through it if necessary.
Ramirez instead exited and iced the shoulder for the remainder of the game. He expects to play in Sunday afternoon finale, but the coaches didn't comment on his availability. |
Our View: Alfredo Amezaga filled in and hit a tie-breaking Texas Leaguer in the seventh inning.
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| Following up an earlier report on the Marlins' Hanley Ramirez; he left the Saturday night game against the Dodgers with a sore shoulder, this according to the Marlins television network. Alfredo Amezaga replaced Ramirez. |
Our View: The team is calling their shortstop day-to-day.
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| Hanley Ramirez left Saturday night's game against the Dodgers with what is being reported as a arm injury. |
Our View: Ramirez was hit above the elbow on Friday night, and tonight's exit could be a result of the beaning. More information on HanRam when it becomes available.
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| Hanley Ramirez is on fire so far in July, as he has generated 20 hits over his last 10 games, consisting of six doubles and four homers, to go along with nine RBI and nine runs scored. |
Our View: Ramirez continues to live up to expecations as a high first-round fantasy pick.
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| Hanley Ramirez won the Marlins game with the Dodgers on Thursday night in the 11th inning on his fifth hit of the game, his 23rd home run of the season. |
Our View: Over the last two games Hanley has two home runs and eight hits as he looks intent on trying to catch Lance Berkman for the title of best fantasy performer in the NL prior to the All-Star break.
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| Hanley Ramirez his a solo shot to left field off of Padres starter Cha Seung Baek and the Marlins defeated the Padres 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon. |
Our View: The home run was HanRam's 22nd of the season. The shortstop was caught stealing for the seventh time this season in the win.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-6 with two RBI in Friday's 18-17 loss to Colorado. Ramirez hit a single, a double, and a solo home run. Florida held a 13-5 lead through the first four innings. |
Our View: Ramirez notched his 21st homer of the season, with four coming over his last six games. He has also scored 75 runs over 85 games.
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| Hanley Ramirez has been named the NL Player of the Month for June, according to the AP. Ramirez hit .298 (34-of-114) with 10 homers and 13 RBI. He also had six doubles, a triple and seven stolen bases. |
Our View: He was the first Marlin since Jeff Conine to win the honor since Jeff Conine in 1995.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with five RBI in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to Washington. He hit a single and a three-run homer, his 20th of the season. |
Our View: Ramirez has extended his homer streak to three games, and raised his average a few more points to .298.
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| Hanley Ramirez hit his 18th home run of the season off Nats closer John Rauch in the ninth inning on Monday night. |
Our View: The Marlins' shortstop also hit a tying homer in the ninth a day earlier to help the Fish defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks. HanRam raised his average to .296 with a two hit performance in Florida's 43rd win of the season.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's 4-3 win over Arizona. |
Our View: He raised his average to .294 and collected his 18th homer and 69th run of the season. He also extended his hitting streak to six games.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 and registered the Marlins only hit and RBI on a solo homer off Matt Garza in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Rays. |
Our View: He has 17 homers, 67 runs, and 34 RBI over 77 games. That was his eighth homer and 24th run scored in June.
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| Hanley Ramirez is leading the NL in All-Star votes at shortstop, according to the AP. He holds a 11,615-vote edge over Miguel Tejada of Houston. |
Our View: The 2006 NL Rookie of the Year holds a .295 average and has scored 64 runs over 74 games, with 19 stolen bases.
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| For tonight's interleague matchup against Tampa Bay, the Marlins have listed shortstop Hanley Ramirez as their designated hitter, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: Alfredo Amezaga gets the start at short, though reports suggest Jorge Cantu will fill the DH spot on Sunday to give Wes Helms the start at third base.
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| Hanley Ramirez had a pair of two-run homers as well as a single in Sunday's 9-2 win over Cincinnati. Hanley has five bombs over his last five games and 14 overall on the year. |
Our View: Hanley went through a little slump last month, but he's obviously come through it nicely.
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| Hanley Ramirez hit a home run, his third in two nights, after a stretch of 18 games without going deep for the Marlins. |
Our View: Hanley hasn't always been at the top of his game this season, but he still has 12 home runs and 50 runs scored through 58 games, simply stellar production.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-3 with three RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 win against the Braves, with both of his hits going for home runs. He also walked twice, and added a stolen base to his already strong stat-line for the day. |
Our View: He raised his average to .297 over 57 games, with 11 homers, 26 RBI, 48 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts on Monday night. The stud shortstop has whiffed in 16 straight contests (28 total strikeouts). It's also been a while since his last homer (May 12), RBI (May 13), and stolen base (May 8). |
Our View: There's not much fantasy owners can do with this top draft pick. We're not sure what the issue is with Hanley right now, but it's awfully frustrating.
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| Hanley Ramirez is hitting 4-for-9 over his last two games since brusing his left thumb on Friday night, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: The elite fantasy shortstop has not been hindered by the ailment, and he just needed a few ice treatments to heal.
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| Hanley Ramirez is penciled into tonight's lineup against the Phillies, according to MLB.com. He left Friday's game with a bruised left thumb, but responded fine following several ice treatments, and was not forced to miss any games. |
Our View: The elite fantasy shortstop is safe to start in your lineups for tonight.
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| The Marlins will be looking to solidify their move into first place in the NL East today as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies, but the status of shortstop Hanley Ramirez remains in question, according to the Sports Network. |
Our View: Ramirez left last night's win over Philly in the fifth inning with what the team is calling a bruised thumb, and as a result he may be held out of action today. If and when we get official news, we will update.
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| Hanley Ramirez was forced out of Friday action against the Phillies due to an apparent hand contusion, according to MLB.com. He reportedly took a hard short-hop grounder off his left hand in the fourth inning, and he was removed from the game a half-inning later. |
Our View: Alfredo Amezaga replaced him at shortstop. More should be known shortly regarding the injury.
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| Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez appears to be adjusting to life as the leadoff hitter for the Marlins, helping his team take an 8-6 over the Giants today. Ramirez went 2-for-4 with one walk and two runs scored. |
Our View: Ramirez has struggled through the month of May, hitting just .254 with one home run, four stolen based, and five RBIs coming into today. The hope is to see him get back on track with the move the top spot in the rotation, and today indicates he could be on his way.
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| Hanley Ramirez has struggled at the plate hitting just .268 since being moved to the third spot in the order on May 2nd, so he will be returning to his customary leadoff spot on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. Jorge Cantu received a nice little bonus as he moves into the third hole. |
Our View: Nothing like a manager overreacting to a small sample size. It's clear that Hanley is the team's best hitter, and given his skill set he should be batting third. However, he seems to have a mental block that keeps him from excelling unless he bats leadoff, so leadoff he will bat.
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| The struggling Hanley Ramirez is out of the Marlins lineup Wednesday for the first time this season. Ramirez is 1-for-15 with 10 strikeouts in the past four games. "Sometimes you can give them a little mental break, and that usually jump-starts them the next day," manager Fredi Gonzalez said in the AP. "Sometimes just giving him a little breath of fresh air is a good thing." |
Our View: Hanley's numbers on the year are still superb, and you can bet he will get back on track soon enough.
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| Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez was 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts in Saturday night's win over the Royals. Earlier in the day, the Marlins formally announced the $70 million, six-year contract extension for Ramirez at the site of their future ballpark.
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Our View: The Royals pitched Ramirez away the entire night and the All Star shortstop was fooled in most of his at-bats.
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| Hanley Ramirez officially signed a new six-year deal with the Marlins, according to the AP. The team did not disclose the financial terms, but it was believed to be worth $70 million, which is the largest contract in team history. Marlins' owner Jeffrey Loria stated, "Hanley can do it all on the field, and he’s always trying to improve himself and our team. We are looking forward to Hanley remaining an integral part of our team for many years." |
Our View: Ramirez is arguably the best shortstop in the league, and is still getting better.
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| Hanley Ramirez hit his ninth home run of the season on Monday but it wasn't enough to help Florida to victory. The Marlins lost 8-7 to the Cincinnati Reds ending their seven game winning streak. |
Our View: Ramirez continues to justify his new contact and challenge as the best player in the league.
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| Florida SS Hanley Ramirez solidified a fat pay day before taking the field today, but then he put his money where it matters and helped the Marlins to a dominating 11-0 win over the Washington Nationals. |
Our View: Ramirez went 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks, adding two runs scored to the cause.
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| Hanley Ramirez has reportedly agreed on a contract extension with the Marlins for six years and $70 million, according to ESPN. An official announcement is expected to come as early as next week. |
Our View: The Marlins have locked up one of the game's most valuable shortstops and complete players, and at a good price if the $70 million figure stands.
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| Once again, Florida SS Hanley Ramirez works as the force of reckoning in the Marlins' 6-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Ramirez went 2-for-2 at the dish, adding two walks, two runs scored, and his 12th stolen base of the season. |
Our View: This is only his second multi-hit game this month, but his average is now up to .328 on the season.
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| Florida SS Hanley Ramirez continues to make fantasy owners smile, putting another strong performance on the field as the Marlins put a 3-0 whopping on the Milwaukee Brewers. Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a walk at the plate, striking out twice but posting one runs scored and one stolen base along the way. |
Our View: Ramirez now touts 11 stolen bases on the season, though his batting average has dipped to .318 on the season.
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| Florida SS Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 in last night's 6-4 win for the Marlins over the Giants. This brings Ramirez to 47 consecutive games at Dolphin Stadium in which he has reached base safely. |
Our View: Ramirez is hitting .319 on the season with 10 stolen bases and eight home runs, but a concerning 24 strike outs versus 10 walks.
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| Hanley Ramirez is hitting from the No. 3 spot on Friday night. Many believe that the Marlins usual leadoff man, is a natural third-spot hitter. The switch comes in the Marlins' 29th game. Center fielder Alfredo Amezaga is hitting at the top of the order.
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Our View: Manager Fredi Gonzalez had kicked around the idea for a while, but with left fielder Josh Willingham on the disabled list Ramirez is needed in the meat of the order.
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| Florida SS Hanley Ramirez is enjoying sunny days at the plate, according to CBSSports.com. |
Our View: Ramirez jacked a 1st-inning offering from Milwaukee RHP Carlos Villanueva into the bleachers, hitting his eighth home run of the season and his third leadoff homer of the '08 campaign. That brings Ramirez to a batting average of .337 through 98 at-bats, touting eight stolen bases, 18 RBIs, and 22 runs scored thus far.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with his eighth home run of the season on Saturday. |
Our View: Ramirez owners have to be ecstatic with his start to the season. He is hitting .337-8-18 with eight steals, putting him on pace to become baseball’s first 50/50 man, but obviously it’s still very early. He also ranks first in the NL in runs scored. Ramirez has hit five home runs over the last week.
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| Hanley Ramirez has a poor track record against Chuck James, tonight's opposing hurler for Atlanta, according to MLB.com. Ramirez is 0-for-9 over his career against the Braves' lefty. |
Our View: Ramirez will have a good chance to break that trend however, as he is hot right now, and holds a .349 average with seven homers and 17 RBI over 21 games.
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| Hanley Ramirez did it again on Wednesday night as he hit a home run and stole a base for the Marlins. |
Our View: Is there anything this guy can't do? So far this season, Ramirez has more than justified those who placed faith in him and drafted him as the number two player this season as he now has seven home runs and six SB.
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| Hanley Ramirez continued to mash the ball on Monday as he hit his sixth home run of the season for the Marlins. |
Our View: Hanley is hitting a robust .355 with 16 RBI in 19 games while batting in the leadoff spot. Imagine what kind of damage he could do from the third hole.
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| Hanley Ramirez collected a pair of home runs in Sunday's 6-1 win over Washington. He went 2-for-5 with three RBI overall, while racking up eight total bases. He now has five homers for the season. |
Our View: He played up to his ranking as a top three fantasy performer today.
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| Hanley Ramirez had a hit and scored two runs for the Marlins on Friday, but it was the two SB he picked up that caught everyone's attention. |
Our View: Ramirez doubled his SB output tonight, though he has still attempted only four steals in 16 games. He will need to run a lot more than this to have any shot at a third straight 50-SB season.
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| Hanley Ramirez responded from his first hitless game since opening day by picking up two hits with two RBI on Wednesday. |
Our View: Hitting .386, Ramirez still has only two SB attempts in 14 games and his owners have to be getting a bit nervous that the team has asked him to curtail his running a bit this season.
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| Hanley Ramirez has hit safely in 11 straight games, which is two shy of his career high, according to MLB.com. He will look to continue his streak tonight against righty Jair Jurrjens and the Braves. |
Our View: Ramirez is hitting 19-for-48 overall, with six extra base hits, eight RBI, and two stolen bases.
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| Hanley Ramirez extended his hitting streak to 10-games with two hits on Saturday night for the Marlins. |
Our View: Hanley has now gotten two hits in five at-bats in three straight games, though his average has actually fallen slightly in each game down to its current .409 mark.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a HR and two RBI and saw his average drop to .410 on Friday night. It's pretty crazy when you have two hits and your average goes down, but that just shows you how amazing Hanley has been on the young season, though he still has just two SB attempts through 10 games. |
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| Hanley Ramirez lost two points to his batting average (.412) with a 2-for-5 night against the Nationals. The All Star shortstop scored two runs and when at the plate only had one running in scoring position the entire night. HanRam added a stolen base, his second of the season. |
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| Hanley Ramirez upped his average to .440 with three hits in five AB on Monday night. Ramirez blasted his second dinger of the year and had two runs scored and three RBI on the night. Maybe he doesn't need Miguel Cabrera to be successful? It's certainly a long year but nothing he has done up until this point has painted him as any thing other than a top fantasy player this season, though he does have only one SB in seven games. |
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| Hanley Ramirez was hit hard on the elbow by a Pedro Martinez pitch on Tuesday, but he is reportedly fine, according to the Palm Beach Post. He was able to stay in the game and showed no ill effects after being hit. |
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| Hanley Ramirez, in the home opening loss to the Mets, hit leadoff and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. There is more than one fantasy outlet who believe that not only is Ramirez the best shortstop in the league, but one of the best players, period. His production can't help but take somewhat of a hit without the big bat of Miguel Cabrera in the Marlins lineup. |
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| If manager Fredi Gonzalez has his way, Hanley Ramirez will run less. When asked if Ramirez would steal 50 bases this year, Gonzalez responds to MLB.com, "I hope not. The reason being, the more your body gets banged up -- the wear and tear. He's a guy who hits .300, he hits you 30 [home runs], and has a chance to drive in a lot of runs. I'm scared, because the more you attempt to steal, even if you don't steal, you're diving back to first base. You're getting beaten up pretty good... Hopefully, the home runs go up and the stolen bases go down." Speak for yourself, Fredi. Fantasy owners are still hoping to see Hanley swipe 50 bags this year. |
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| ESPN the magazine's Buster Olney is reporting that the smart money, now that Miguel Cabrera has set the new market price for premier players, would be to sign Hanley Ramirez to a long-term deal. Olney suggests Han-Ram could be the next $200 million player.
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the Marlins’ 5-2 win over Boston in Grapefruit League play today, according to MLB.com. |
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| Hanley Ramirez was back in action for the Marlins on Tuesday after skipping Monday's game to rest a sore left ankle. He had one hit in three at-bats. It appears that his ankle ailment is nothing to be concerned about. |
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| Hanley Ramirez won't play on Monday due to a sore left ankle, MLB.com reports. He collided with Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina on Sunday and is day-to-day. We're not worried about his fantasy value. |
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| Hanley Ramirez may be able to start on Monday, one day after a rough collision with Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. Ramirez was slow to get up and favored his left leg after running into Molina. He tells MLB.com that his left ankle is "just a little sore." Ramirez had no problems with his surgically repaired left shoulder. |
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| Hanley Ramirez collided with Yadier Molina during Sunday's exhibition game, according to MLB.com. He didn't get up at first, though he eventually walked off the field with a slight limp with his left leg. It sounds like he's all right, but we'll have an update later as more information comes in. |
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| Hanley Ramirez will stay in the leadoff spot this year, this according to a report on MLB.com. "If the season starts tomorrow, we will lead off with Hanley," manager Fredie Gonzalez said. "We are going to leave him in that position. I think he's comfortable, and he likes it there. We'll see. If we feel like we're struggling with that middle of the lineup, then we'll address it like we did last year." If Ramirez does indeed lead off he likely will keep running as he did last year when he stole 51 bases. However, the leadoff spot would obviously hamper his ability to produce a large RBI total, but the again, if Jeremy Hermida can stay healthy and Dan Uggla can put the bat on the ball more often, Ramirez could once again score a ton of runs. |
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| Hanley Ramirez (shortstop) will be ready to take part in drills when they begin on Thursday, MLB.com reports. There were some questions about Ramirez's availability following offseason surgery on his left shoulder, but it sounds like it's safe to continue viewing him as an elite fantasy player. |
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| With Miguel Cabrera now in Detroit, the Marlins have a gaping hole in the third spot in their order. That spot could be filled by Hanley Ramirez. "I've always said that, one day, Hanley's going to be a middle-of-the-lineup type guy, maybe in '08," manager Fredi Gonzalez said in the Miami Herald. Ramirez hit third 39 times in '07 but has been used mainly in the leadoff spot. A move to the three hole would obviously increase Ramirez's RBI chances, but his runs scored and perhaps his steals totals would take a hit. |
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| Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez had surgery on Wednesday to repair torn labrum tissue. A spokesperson for the Marlins said that they expected Ramirez to be ready for the start of spring training. Ramirez hit .332 this season, with 212 hits and 29 homeruns. |
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| Hanley Ramirez had to leave Saturday's game in the fourth inning after getting hit on the left hand by a pitch. Subsequent X-rays on Ramirez's hand were negative, though it's not clear if he'll play in tomorrow's season finale, according to the AP. Ramirez, incidentally, was not even awarded first base on the play, as home plate umpire CB Bucknor ruled it a foul ball off the knob of the bat. |
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| Hanley Ramirez had more problems with his left shoulder on Monday, and he may undergo surgery after the season. "I think it scares him more than it really hurts him," manager Fredi Gonzalez informs the Palm Beach Post. Ramirez doesn't plan to cut his season short. |
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| Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) missed his third straight game Wednesday, as expected. He plans to hit soft-toss Thursday and rejoin the lineup Friday if all goes well. |
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| Hanley Ramirez may undergo left shoulder surgery after the season. "But I don't want to think about that right now," he tells the Miami Herald. Ramirez dislocated the joint on Sunday. It's the second time he's suffered such an injury over the past two seasons. |
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| The best case scenario for Hanley Ramirez to return to the starting lineup is Friday, according to the Marlins official site. Ramirez is resting a slightly dislocated left shoulder suffered on Sunday, and he's spent the past few days getting treatment.
He said he hopes to do some baseball activities like swing a bat on Wednesday. |
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| Hanley Ramirez will not play on Monday after partially dislocating his left shoulder on a swing in the first inning of Sunday's game. His shoulder popped right back in once he was off the field, but more about the injury should be known after he's examined Monday, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Ramirez would not be placed on the disabled list right away. A best-case scenario would have him back in the mix Tuesday, but an extended absence is a clear possibility. |
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| Hanley Ramirez left Sunday's game against the Reds after partially dislocating his left shoulder on a swing in the first inning, according to the AP. It's unclear how much time, if any, he'll miss with this injury. |
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| Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) sat out for the second straight game Wednesday, though he also pinch hit for the second day in a row. He's still considered day-to-day. |
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| Hanley Ramirez was held out of Tuesday's starting lineup due to his tight left hamstring, though he entered the game as a pinch-hitter and hit a two-run homer. He's still considered day-to-day. |
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| Hanley Ramirez left Monday night's game against San Diego because of tightness in his left hamstring, according to the AP. He apparently was hurt when he doubled to right-center with one out in the third. He stayed in for two batters, then was replaced by pinch-runner Todd Linden. Ramirez was listed as day-to-day. |
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| Hanley Ramirez batted leadoff Wednesday for the first time since May 14, the AP reports. He has batted .343 at leadoff this season, compared to .297 at the third spot, where he had hit since the move. "He doesn't care where he hits," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. He can hit no matter where he is in the lineup." |
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| Hanley Ramirez hit third on Tuesday night and looked so good that the move may stick. Ramirez, who normally bats leadoff, went 3-for-4 on Tuesday and 1-for-4 on Wednesday. "We've always talked about the possibility of Hanley hitting third, so I think I'll give it a shot," manager Fredi Gonzalez explains to the Miami Herald. "We'll give it a few games." Miguel Cabrera has slid down to the fourth spot. Alfredo Amezaga and Reggie Abercrombie batted first over the last two nights. |
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| Hanley Ramirez batted third on Wednesday because Fredi Gonzalez wanted to shake up the lineup against Atlanta's Tim Hudson, the AP reports. Ramirez went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts; either way, the Marlins planned to have him back in the leadoff spot Friday. "He may be a No. 3 hitter in the future," Gonzalez said. "Before we do that, we need a leadoff hitter." |
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| Hanley Ramirez has been kept out of the lineup the last few days as a precaution, according to the Miami Herald. Ramirez hasn't played since Sunday due to a strained hamstring. "We are just being careful," Ramirez said. "We want to make sure it's 100 percent when I play again." The Marlins are noncommittal about a return date for Ramirez, but it seems likely he'll come back to action sometime this weekend. |
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| The Marlins still list Hanley Ramirez as day-to-day, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He's recovering from a strained hamstring. |
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| Hanley Ramirez sat out Monday but may start Tuesday, manager Fredi Gonzalez told the AP. Ramirez is dealing with a hamstring injury and is considered day-to-day. |
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| Fredi Gonzalez plans to rest Hanley Ramirez Monday no matter how much the shortstop insists on playing, the Miami Herald reports. Ramirez left Sunday's game with a hamstring injury and is listed as day-to-day.
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| Hanley Ramirez, who left Sunday's contest with a hamstring injury, is optimistic that he'll be able to return to action in a day or two, according to the AP. The Marlins consider him day-to-day. |
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| Hanley Ramirez left Sunday's game against the Phillies with a stiff right hamstring, according to the AP. He's considered day-to-day. Alfredo Amezaga replaced him at shortstop. |
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| Hanley Ramirez was given another day off Thursday to rest his groin injury, the Marlins official site reports. He's considered day-to-day, and the team doesn't seem too concerned here. Freddi Gonzalez said Ramirez probably could have played Thursday had it been a regular-season game. |
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| Hanley Ramirez was removed from Tuesday's game after the first inning for precautionary reasons due to tightness in his right groin, according to MLB.com. "I didn't want to take any chances with him," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "At first base after he ran, he kind of gave a little hesitation. I asked him if it was something. He said it was a little tight. I'm not taking any chances with any tightness stuff here in spring." The Marlins are off Wednesday, and Ramirez said he wants to play Thursday. "I felt it after I swung," he said. "I'll be ready for Thursday. It's [bothered me the last] couple of days. It's fine. I just want to make sure everything is OK and get ready for the season. I wanted to stay in." |
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| Hanley Ramirez will miss the rest of the Dominican winter league season because of a left shoulder strain, according to the AP. He'll be put on a shoulder-strengthening program, and he's expected to be ready for spring training. |
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| After missing Monday's game with a sore right index finger, Hanley Ramirez was back in the mix on Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald. However, his finger remains sore. "I hurts to throw, but I can play," he said. |
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| Hanley Ramirez was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Brewers due to a bruised finger on his right hand, according to the AP. It's uncertain if he'll be able to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Cardinals. |
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| Hanley Ramirez was back in the leadoff spot Saturday after batting seventh on Friday, according to the AP. He went 1-for-4 with his 29th steal of the season. |
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| Hanley Ramirez left Tuesday's game after the top of the ninth with strained left shoulder, according to the AP. He hurt himself swinging at a third strike and was listed as day-to-day. |
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