LHP Mike Hampton , Braves > Johnson update: It’s the eighth start for Johnson since an impressive, quicker-than-expected return from August 2007 ligament-transplant elbow surgery.

Marlins activate reliever Waechter (AP)
Reliever Doug Waechter was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Florida Marlins before Tuesday night’s game with the Atlanta Braves. Waechter was 3-2 with a 3.51 ERA in 39 games before being sidelined by right shoulder inflammation on Aug. 7. Florida placed left-hander Renyel Pinto on the 15-day DL with a strained hamstring.

Escobar’s single leads Braves over Marlins 10-9 (AP)

Florida closer Kevin Gregg was disgusted with himself. “It stinks,” he said. “You can’t lose games like that when you’re running out of time. You can’t let games like that get away.” Yunel Escobar’s single capped a four-run ninth inning against Gregg and gave the Atlanta Braves a 10-9 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night.

Webb shoots for 20th win as Diamondbacks resume set with Padres

Brandon Webb tries to become the National League’s first 20-game winner since 2005 this evening when the Arizona Diamondbacks play the second test of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco …

Nolasco keeps rolling, leads Marlins to series victory over D-Backs

Ricky Nolasco continued to make his case for the Comeback Player of the Year Award and at least an NL Cy Young nomination on Sunday afternoon in Arizona.

Johnson pitches 4-hitter for first complete game (AP)

Josh Johnson kept one word in mind as he rehabbed from reconstructive elbow surgery. Finish. “That was the word I put out there in rehab,” he said. “You want to finish an at-bat, finish an inning, finish a game.” Johnson threw a four-hitter for his first career complete game, and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Marlins say they’re still in playoff hunt

Before they saw their first pitch Friday, the visiting Marlins glanced up at the scoreboard and found to their chagrin that they had lost more ground in the National League East race.

Marlins face costly offseason

Yet their vaunted front office will have trouble making all of the pieces fit this winter.

Nolasco keeps rolling, leads Marlins to series victory over D-Backs

Ricky Nolasco continued to make his case for the Comeback Player of the Year Award and at least an NL Cy Young nomination on Sunday afternoon in Arizona.

Johnson not trying to do too much
Johnson not trying to do too much All the time Josh Johnson missed due to Tommy John ligament replacement surgery has given him some perspective. Johnson takes the mound on Wednesday in the second of three games with the Braves at Turner Field.

Gonzalez supportive of instant replay
Gonzalez supportive of instant replay Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has long supported a system of replay only for home runs and fan interference calls for home runs. Now, MLB has enacted such a policy.

Pinto placed on 15-day disabled list
Pinto placed on 15-day disabled list Struggling left-hander Renyel Pinto was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 24, with a left hamstring strain. Replacing Pinto is right-hander Doug Waechter, who returned from his rehab assignment and was reinstated.

Marlins activate Waechter from DL

The Florida Marlins activated pitcher Doug Waechter from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.

Miller, Maybin among possible callups
Miller, Maybin among possible callups Lefty Andrew Miller, who has been on the disabled list since July 17 with right patella tendinitis, is on a rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter.

Miller, Maybin among possible callups
Miller, Maybin among possible callups Lefty Andrew Miller, who has been on the disabled list since July 17 with right patella tendinitis, is on a rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter.

on Deck: Florida Marlins

LHP Mike Hampton , Braves > Johnson update: It’s the eighth start for Johnson since an impressive, quicker-than-expected return from August 2007 ligament-transplant elbow surgery.

Nolasco keeps rolling, leads Marlins to series victory over D-Backs

Ricky Nolasco continued to make his case for the Comeback Player of the Year Award and at least an NL Cy Young nomination on Sunday afternoon in Arizona.

Webb shoots for 20th win as Diamondbacks resume set with Padres

Brandon Webb tries to become the National League’s first 20-game winner since 2005 this evening when the Arizona Diamondbacks play the second test of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco …

Johnson not trying to do too much
Johnson not trying to do too much All the time Josh Johnson missed due to Tommy John ligament replacement surgery has given him some perspective. Johnson takes the mound on Wednesday in the second of three games with the Braves at Turner Field.

Struggling left-hander Renyel Pinto was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a left hamstring strain. The injury isn’t too severe; Pinto is scheduled to pitch Wednesday for Class A Jupiter.

Manager Fredi Gonzalez said he didn’t know how long the hamstring has been an issue.

Pinto has a 25.07 ERA in August (seven games), allowing 13 runs on 10 hits and four walks in 4 2/3 innings. His ERA since the All-Star break is 10.95 compared to 2.96 the first half of the season.

The plan is for Pinto to pitch back-to-back days. He should return to the Marlins after his 15 days on the DL.

Right-handed reliever Doug Waechter, who has not pitched since Aug. 6 because of right shoulder inflammation, was reinstated from the disabled list.

Braves 10,…

Bullpen tanks in loss to Braves
Bullpen tanks in loss to Braves Yunel Escobar’s hit-and-run RBI single off Kevin Gregg completed an improbable comeback that lifted the Braves to a 10-9 win over the Marlins in front of 17,539 at Turner Field.

Johnson not trying to do too much
Johnson not trying to do too much All the time Josh Johnson missed due to Tommy John ligament replacement surgery has given him some perspective. Johnson takes the mound on Wednesday in the second of three games with the Braves at Turner Field.

Escobar’s single leads Braves over Marlins 10-9 (AP)

Florida closer Kevin Gregg was disgusted with himself. “It stinks,” he said. “You can’t lose games like that when you’re running out of time. You can’t let games like that get away.” Yunel Escobar’s single capped a four-run ninth inning against Gregg and gave the Atlanta Braves a 10-9 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night.

Webb shoots for 20th win as Diamondbacks resume set with Padres

Brandon Webb tries to become the National League’s first 20-game winner since 2005 this evening when the Arizona Diamondbacks play the second test of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco …

Johnson not trying to do too much
Johnson not trying to do too much All the time Josh Johnson missed due to Tommy John ligament replacement surgery has given him some perspective. Johnson takes the mound on Wednesday in the second of three games with the Braves at Turner Field.

Escobar’s single leads Braves over Marlins 10-9

Florida Marlins‘ Mike Jacobs connects for a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Aug.

Bullpen tanks in loss to Braves
Bullpen tanks in loss to Braves Yunel Escobar’s hit-and-run RBI single off Kevin Gregg completed an improbable comeback that lifted the Braves to a 10-9 win over the Marlins in front of 17,539 at Turner Field.

Webb shoots for 20th win as Diamondbacks resume set with Padres

Brandon Webb tries to become the National League’s first 20-game winner since 2005 this evening when the Arizona Diamondbacks play the second test of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco …

Gonzalez supportive of instant replay
Gonzalez supportive of instant replay Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has long supported a system of replay only for home runs and fan interference calls for home runs. Now, MLB has enacted such a policy.

Series Preview: Florida Marlins

RH Jair Jurrjens , Braves; Wednesday - - RH Josh Johnson , Marlins vs. LH Mike Hampton , Braves; Thursday - - RH Anibal Sanchez , Marlins vs.

Pinto placed on 15-day disabled list
Pinto placed on 15-day disabled list Struggling left-hander Renyel Pinto was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 24, with a left hamstring strain. Replacing Pinto is right-hander Doug Waechter, who returned from his rehab assignment and was reinstated.

Series Preview: Florida Marlins

RH Jair Jurrjens , Braves; Wednesday - - RH Josh Johnson , Marlins vs. LH Mike Hampton , Braves; Thursday - - RH Anibal Sanchez , Marlins vs.

Nolasco keeps rolling, leads Marlins to series victory over D-Backs

Ricky Nolasco continued to make his case for the Comeback Player of the Year Award and at least an NL Cy Young nomination on Sunday afternoon in Arizona.

Marlins activate Waechter from DL

The Florida Marlins activated pitcher Doug Waechter from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.

Marlins face costly offseason

Yet their vaunted front office will have trouble making all of the pieces fit this winter.

Escobar’s single leads Braves over Marlins 10-9

Florida Marlins‘ Mike Jacobs connects for a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Aug.

Florida closer Kevin Gregg was disgusted with himself. “It stinks,” he said. “You can’t lose games like that when you’re running out of time. You can’t let games like that get away.” Yunel Escobar’s single capped a four-run ninth inning against Gregg and gave the Atlanta Braves a 10-9 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night.

Marlins activate reliever Waechter (AP)
Reliever Doug Waechter was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Florida Marlins before Tuesday night’s game with the Atlanta Braves. Waechter was 3-2 with a 3.51 ERA in 39 games before being sidelined by right shoulder inflammation on Aug. 7. Florida placed left-hander Renyel Pinto on the 15-day DL with a strained hamstring.

Gonzalez supportive of instant replay
Gonzalez supportive of instant replay Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has long supported a system of replay only for home runs and fan interference calls for home runs. Now, MLB has enacted such a policy.

Pinto placed on 15-day disabled list
Pinto placed on 15-day disabled list Struggling left-hander Renyel Pinto was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 24, with a left hamstring strain. Replacing Pinto is right-hander Doug Waechter, who returned from his rehab assignment and was reinstated.

Miller, Maybin among possible callups
Miller, Maybin among possible callups Lefty Andrew Miller, who has been on the disabled list since July 17 with right patella tendinitis, is on a rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter.

Bullpen tanks in loss to Braves
Bullpen tanks in loss to Braves Yunel Escobar’s hit-and-run RBI single off Kevin Gregg completed an improbable comeback that lifted the Braves to a 10-9 win over the Marlins in front of 17,539 at Turner Field.

Ricky Nolasco continued to make his case for the Comeback Player of the Year Award and at least an NL Cy Young nomination on Sunday afternoon in Arizona.

Marlins face costly offseason

Yet their vaunted front office will have trouble making all of the pieces fit this winter.

Johnson not trying to do too much
Johnson not trying to do too much All the time Josh Johnson missed due to Tommy John ligament replacement surgery has given him some perspective. Johnson takes the mound on Wednesday in the second of three games with the Braves at Turner Field.

Webb shoots for 20th win as Diamondbacks resume set with Padres

Brandon Webb tries to become the National League’s first 20-game winner since 2005 this evening when the Arizona Diamondbacks play the second test of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco …

Escobar’s single leads Braves over Marlins 10-9 (AP)

Florida closer Kevin Gregg was disgusted with himself. “It stinks,” he said. “You can’t lose games like that when you’re running out of time. You can’t let games like that get away.” Yunel Escobar’s single capped a four-run ninth inning against Gregg and gave the Atlanta Braves a 10-9 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night.

Bullpen tanks in loss to Braves
Bullpen tanks in loss to Braves Yunel Escobar’s hit-and-run RBI single off Kevin Gregg completed an improbable comeback that lifted the Braves to a 10-9 win over the Marlins in front of 17,539 at Turner Field.

Marlins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Struggling left-hander Renyel Pinto was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a left hamstring strain. The injury isn’t too severe; Pinto is scheduled to pitch Wednesday for Class A Jupiter.

Manager Fredi Gonzalez said he didn’t know how long the hamstring has been an issue.

Pinto has a 25.07 ERA in August (seven games), allowing 13 runs on 10 hits and four walks in 4 2/3 innings. His ERA since the All-Star break is 10.95 compared to 2.96 the first half of the season.

The plan is for Pinto to pitch back-to-back days. He should return to the Marlins after his 15 days on the DL.

Right-handed reliever Doug Waechter, who has not pitched since Aug. 6 because of right shoulder inflammation, was reinstated from the disabled list.

Braves 10,…

Marlins activate Waechter from DL

The Florida Marlins activated pitcher Doug Waechter from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.