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Catcher Miguel Olivo’s greatest hits include a duet with Marlins teammate Matt Diaz

Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post — Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo is one tough customer. At 6-0 and 235 pounds, he is built like a tank — and certainly not what you’d want to collide with on a play at home plate. Standing in the dugout before a game the other day, Olivo was talking about some of his most memorable collisions when teammate Matt Diaz walked by. “Oh, I know Miggy well,” Diaz said. “I know his glove to my chin throwing me backwards trying to run him over at home plate. Google it. It’s a great picture.” The terrific image was captured by photographer Doug Benc and released via Getty Images. Olivo laughed. “I have it ...

Miami Marlins 9 hours ago

Hyun-Jin Ryu bounces back vs. Fish

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu bounced back from a tough outing his last time out as he picked up his fourth win of the season Saturday night against the Marlins.Ryu (4-2), who made his eighth start of the season, enjoyed a sharp outing as he served up a solo home run to Miguel Olivo in the seventh for his only damage of the night. The left-hander yielded one run and five hits over 6 2/3 innings of work in a 7-1 victory. He stuck out three and walked three in 114 pitches, 72 strikes.Ryu has surrendered two runs or fewer in three out of his last four starts. He has struck out 25 over his last 25 ...

May 11, 2013

Will Marlins carry three catchers once Jeff Mathis returns?

Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post — The Marlins have decisions looming as their injured players start returning from the disabled list. First up appears to be catcher Jeff Mathis, who is on track to join the Marlins on Tuesday in Miami after being out since Feb. 23 with a broken collarbone. If that happens, one option has Miguel Olivo being designated for assignment or released. Another option is to send struggling catcher Rob Brantly to Class AAA New Orleans, which would give the Marlins two experienced catchers on the big league team. But there are some in the organization who prefer Brantly to stay at the major league leve...

Miami Marlins May 11, 2013

Miami Marlins Alex Sanabia credits Miguel Olivo amid injury scare

Miami Herald — Had it not been for veteran catcher Miguel Olivo’s persistence, Marlins right-hander Alex Sanabia said he probably would have tried to keep pitching through the tightness he experienced in his right groin Tuesday, potentially worsening the Marlins’ already dire injury situation.

Miami Marlins May 8, 2013

Olivo saves Sanabia from himself, possible DL stint

South Florida Sun-Sentinel — Starter Alex Sanabia after the 5-1 loss to the Padres thanked his catcher for watching out for him after he tweaked a groin.SAN DIEGO Chris Valaika on Wednesday became the 12th Marlin to go on the disabled list. It might have been 13 if not for catcher Miguel Olivo.

Miami Marlins May 8, 2013

Miguel Olivo earning praise from starting pitchers

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo continues to earn praise from the team's starting pitchers. Jose Fernandez credited Olivo following his seven-shutout-innings, nine-strikeout performance Saturday night and Kevin Slowey followed suit after his most recent outing. "For me, the whole game, it was me out there kind of being guided by Miguel Olivo," Slowey told MLB.com. "That guy has been playing baseball a long time. He's caught games that have been blowouts on both sides. He's caught close games. He's caught Cy Young winners. When you're in foreign territory over the course of the year, you look to h...

May 7, 2013

Phillie Phanatic’s biggest nemesis is his biggest fan, Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo

Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post — Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo finally realized a dream before today’s game at Citizens Bank Park. Olivo got to meet the partner of a friendly long-time feud — the Phillie Phanatic. “He’s my best friend because he makes me laugh,’’ Olivo said. “Every year I come here, it’s amazing. I mess with him so much,” Olivo said. “He knows who I am.” Part of the Phanatic’s schtick is to tease opposing players. And Olivo looks forward to it — and giving it back. While playing for Colorado a few years ago, Olivo once got the Phanatic in a headlock and tried to pull the head off the costume. “He was like, ‘...

Miami Marlins May 5, 2013

Miguel Olivo extends olive branch to the Phillie Phanatic

Fish Bytes | Miami Herald — PHILADELPHIA -- Fun-loving Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo, who has been tormenting the Phillie Phanatic for years, met the mascot without his costume during batting practice on Sunday, putting to rest years of good-natured 'acrimony' between the two. "You're the best,"...

Miami Marlins May 5, 2013

Stanton hits a 472-foot bomb in 3-2 loss to Cubs

Marlins Nation — Giancarlo Stanton’s and Miguel Olivo’s solo home runs wasn’t enough to edged out the Chicago Cubs as the Miami Marlins fall 3-2 on Saturday night in front of 27,519 at Marlins Park. Right-hander Alex Sanabia had a quality start as he only gave up three runs on six hits while striking out four and walking two. [...]

Miami Marlins April 28, 2013

Miguel Olivo homers vs. Cubs

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo hit his second home run of the season Saturday against the Cubs.Olivohad a solo shot off starter Travis Wood in the second inning. He finished 1 for 4 with a run and an RBI in the 3-2 loss.Olivo is not an everyday player, but is 4 for 13 with two home runs and four RBI in his last four games. He's hitting .200 in his first 30 at-bats with the Marlins.

April 27, 2013

Tigers speed rankings

Bless You Boys — Today the Palm Beach Post had a terrific article on former Tigers catcher Rob Brantly losing a foot race to fellow catcher Miguel Olivo - twice. As punishment Rob had to lug the luggage for his team on their trip to Minnesota. The race was set up after Olivo was lifted for pinch runner - you guessed it - Rob Brantly. This is shades of the great 2012 Avila/Laird speed debate and also this classic tweet from Will Rhymes: "I turned the game off when danny ran for santi, they are the same speed at best Very confused. Ill check the box tomorrow." How about the current Tigers? How would y...

Detroit Tigers April 22, 2013

Marlins catchers’ race: Miguel Olivo out-sprints Rob Brantly

Fish Tank | Palm Beach Post — Catcher Rob Brantly had a chance to win a quick $1,000. Instead, he had to carry the luggage for all of his teammates to their rooms at the team’s hotel in Minneapolis late Sunday. Brantly accepted a challenge by catcher Miguel Olivo to race and he lost, twice, in 40-yard dashes across the outfield before Sunday’s game. The race came about because Olivo’s pride took a bruising Saturday when he was lifted for a pinch-runner after hitting a single in the 10th inning. The pinch-runner was Brantly. “I knew he was pretty fast but for the sake of saying who’s faster, I’ll go for it,’’ Brantly sai...

Miami Marlins April 21, 2013

Miguel Olivo adds pinch of power

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo slugged a three-run shot in the ninth inning for his first home run with Miami during a 10-6 loss at Cincinnati on Sunday. Olivo took Manny Parra deep while serving as a pinch-hitter for his first home run since last Sept. 21 as a member of the Mariners. The veteran backstop has started just five games since signing with the Marlins at the beginning of the season. He is hitting .227 in 10 games overall.

April 21, 2013

Jose Fernandez impresses in simulated game

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez is scheduled to make his major-league debut Sunday, and he impressed Marlins manager Mike Redmond, catcher Miguel Olivo and former player Tino Martinez with a 50-pitch simulated game Wednesday. "I was surprised," Olivo told the Miami Herald. "It's amazing. When you see a young kid like that, 20 years old, and he has the control that he has, and the look on the mound like he's been in the league for five years. It was amazing." Fernandez was named a top-10 prospect by Baseball America and MLB.com during the offseason.

April 3, 2013

Miguel Olivo makes first start with Marlins

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Newly signed Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo made his first start Wednesday at Washington. He was behind the plate with Kevin Slowey on the hill. Olivo signed with Miami on March 29 after choosing not to accept an assignment to play for the Reds' Triple-A affiliate. He's expected to be Rob Brantly's backup with Miami.

April 3, 2013

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Miguel Olivo Photos

  • Catcher Miguel Olivo’s greatest hits include a duet with Marlins teammate Matt Diaz
    Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo is one tough customer. At 6-0 and 235 pounds, he is built like a tank — and certainly not what you’d want to collide with on a play at home plate. Standing in the dugout before a game the other day, Olivo was talking about some of his most memorable collisions when teammate Matt Diaz walked by. “Oh, I know Miggy well,” Diaz said. “I know his glove to my chin throwing me backwards trying to run him over at home plate. Google it. It’s a great picture.” The terrific image was captured by photographer Doug Benc and released via Getty Images. Olivo laughed. “I have it ...
  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Uribe, right, scores on a single by Scott Van Slyke as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo takes a late throw during the seventh inning of the National League MLB baseball game Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Uribe, right, scores on a single by Scott Van Slyke as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo takes a late throw during the seventh inning of the National League MLB baseball game Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp, right, breaks his bat as he gets his 1,000th career hit as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo, left, and home plate umpire Chris Guccione look on during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp, right, breaks his bat as he gets his 1,000th career hit as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo, left, and home plate umpire Chris Guccione look on during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Skip Schumaker, right, scores on a sacrifice fly by Nick Punto as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo takes a late throw during the fourth inning of their baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers' Skip Schumaker, right, scores on a sacrifice fly by Nick Punto as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo takes a late throw during the fourth inning of their baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Van Slyke, left, hits a solo home run as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo, right, looks on during the second inning of their baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Van Slyke, left, hits a solo home run as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo, right, looks on during the second inning of their baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Van Slyke, center, is congratulated by Skip Schumaker, right, after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of their baseball game, Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo looks on at left The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Van Slyke, center, is congratulated by Skip Schumaker, right, after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of their baseball game, Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Los Angeles. Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo looks on at left. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Skip Schumaker, left, hits an RBI single as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo catches during the fifth inning of their baseball game, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Dodgers' Skip Schumaker, left, hits an RBI single as Miami Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo catches during the fifth inning of their baseball game, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Miami Marlins' Miguel Olivo, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis looks on during the seventh inning of their baseball game, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Miami Marlins' Miguel Olivo, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis looks on during the seventh inning of their baseball game, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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