Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez said he expects Leo Nunez to reclaim his closer role before the end of the season.
9/01/10
Marlins interim manager Edwin Rodriguez said Monday that he has no intention of replacing Leo Nunez at closer.
8/22/10
Marlins closer Leo Nunez surrendered a pair of walks and a RBI single to Angel Sanchez in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Astros. Nunez needed 33 pitches to get through the non-save situation and has now allowed a run in consecutive appearances.
8/09/10
Marlins interim manager Edwin Rodriguez said he might go to a closer's committee if Leo Nunez continues to struggle.
7/31/10
Marlins closer Leo Nunez recorded his 25th save of the season in Friday's 4-2 win over the Padres. Nunez allowed a two-out single, but was able to get Will Venable to ground out to shortstop to end the game. Nunez struck out two and is now 25 for 30 in save chances this season.
7/25/10
Marlins interim manager Edwin Rodriguez said he "wants to stay away" from using Leo Nunez against the Braves on Friday night.
7/12/10
Leo Nunez pitched a scoreless ninth inning for a save and was one of six Marlin pitchers to combine on a shutout of the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
7/10/10
Leo Nunez suffered a minor scare when he fell off a chair when Mike Stanton leaped into the Marlins bullpen gate attempting to make a catch in the fourth inning of Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.
7/06/10
Leo Nunez closed the door on the Dodgers Monday with a perfect ninth to pick up his 18th save.
5/16/10
For the second straight game, Marlins closer Leo Nunez gave up a run in the ninth inning, but notched a save in a victory over the Mets. In earning his ninth save Sunday, Nunez's ERA rose from 1.10 to 1.56.
5/15/10
Marlins closer Leo Nunez was awarded his eighth save of the season in Saturday's 7-4 defeat of the Mets.
5/11/10
Marlins closer Leo Nunez struck out two and pitched a perfect ninth inning on Monday night to beat the Cubs. Nunez only needed 14 pitches to retire the Cubs in order and collect his sixth save of the year.
5/08/10
Leo Nunez picked up his fifth save of the season with ease on Friday night.
4/08/10
The Marlins summoned closer Leo Nunez with the bases loaded and two outs. He walked in a run and balked home another to make it 6-6 last night against the Mets. Third base umpire Wally Bell cited Nunez for a starting his motion and not following through to the plate.