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Marlins' Bonifacio out 4-6 weeks with thumb injury (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) Major league stolen base leader Emilio Bonifacio was safe on his first 20 attempts this season. Now he'll be out for a while.

 

Phillies Must Show True Colors in Upcoming Stretch: A Fan's View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Philadelphia Phillies snapped their four-game losing streak behind another impressive outing from Cole Hamels. While Hamels continues to be the most dominant pitcher in the National League, the Phillies still find themselves in last place with a 22-23 record. Now they are heading out on a difficult road trip against two surprising teams. The Phillies have four series remaining before they resume interleague play against the Baltimore Orioles. None will be easy, but the Phillies have to perform well if they are going to turn their season around.

 

Marlins' Kearns placed on 15-day disabled list (The SportsXchange)

The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a right hamstring strain.

 

Oviedo gets US waiver after fake-name case (The Associated Press)

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) Dominican pitcher Juan Carlos Oviedo has received a waiver from the U.S. government after he used a fake name and age to play professional baseball.

 

Tulowitzki's 3-run HR helps Rockies beat Miami 8-4 (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) The Colorado Rockies began the night 14½ games out of first place in the NL West, the biggest deficit in the majors.

 

Giants-Marlins Preview (The Associated Press)

A lack of run support has prevented Anibal Sanchez from sporting a better record for the Miami Marlins. He has not needed much help from his teammates in order to achieve success against the San Francisco Giants.

 

Marlins confident Oviedo will pitch this year (The SportsXchange)

Team president David Samson said the team expects RHP Juan Carlos Oviedo to pitch for the Miami Marlins sometime this year. The team had no comment on a published report that said Oviedo received his visa Wednesday to return to the United States.

 

National League notebook -- Wednesday, May 23, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

Arizona: CF Chris Young was given a start off after starting the previous five games since being activated from the disabled list Friday. "He probably came back a little too early," manager Kirk Gibson said. With an off day today, Young will get two days off. ... C Miguel Montero (groin) rode a bike, played catch and took some swings before the game. "Hitting is a little challenging because you have to stretch out your back leg," Montero said. The D-back are hoping Montero can return Friday.

 

Rockies' Herrera goes on DL with hamstring strain (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) Infielder Jonathan Herrera has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Colorado Rockies with a strained right hamstring, and infielder D.J. LeMahieu was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

 

MLB roundup: Oviedo receives pardon from U.S. government (The SportsXchange)

Dominican pitcher Juan Carlos Oviedo, formerly known as Leo Nunez, received a pardon from the U.S. State Department, a mandatory requirement that allows for him to obtain a visa to travel to the United States and resume his career with the Miami Marlins, according to an ESPNdeportesLosAngeles.com report.