Miami Marlins morning news: Jose Urena will receive another start

Marlins News

Despite having difficulty against the Pirates, Jose Urena will get another opportunity. According to MLB.com's Alden Woods, Urena will pitch in the first game of a three game series against the Cubs on Monday night.

After wrapping up a six-game road trip, Jose Urena and the Marlins open a three-game series at home against Jason Hammel and the Cubs on Monday. Urena, Miami's No. 2 prospect according to MLB.com, will be making his second Major League start. The right-hander took a loss at Pittsburgh last Tuesday, giving up five runs on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings.

David Phelps pitched well on Sunday afternoon but Miami fell to the Mets 4-3.

Manager Dan Jennings opted to have Phelps bat eighth on Sunday afternoon against the Mets. Jennings was working with a short bench and the lineup produced nine hits.

Steve Cishek allowed the go-ahead run in the seventh against the Mets on Sunday. The struggles continue.

Jose Fernandez will pitch in an extended spring game on Monday alongside Jarred Cosart.

Adeiny Hechavarria is not expected to be out for a long period of time after being involved in a collision over the weekend.

Miami did not place the "interim" manager tag on Dan Jennings. But does that mean they will not make a change this season?

Sunday was only the fourth game in Marlins history during which the pitcher did not bat ninth.

Giancarlo Stanton. Citi Field long shot. It happened.

Around the League

Bryce Harper may not participate in the Home Run Derby because of his injured father.

Adrian Beltre will be out two weeks with a sprained thumb.

Washington placed Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list.

Justin Verlander struggled in his first rehab start.

At Fish Stripes

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Former Manager Mike Redmond was reportedly not pleased with some of Butler's calls.

-Miami Marlins considered Ozzie Guillen reunion - Fish Stripes

Guillen was an option once Mike Redmond was dismissed.

-Miami Marlins should be concerned about Henderson Alvarez's shoulder - Fish Stripes

Henderson Alvarez may not have had any structural damage on his shoulder per his MRI, but that does not mean that he and the Marlins should be unconcerned about his latest injury.

-Miami Marlins and the rebuilding process - Fish Stripes

The Miami Marlins have undergone multiple rebuilding processes over the years, but none as successful as the ones the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros are currently undergoing.

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