Rick VandenHurk, SP, Florida Marlins

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Marlins | VandenHurk activated, sent to minors
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:48:02 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Florida Marlins activated SP Rick VandenHurk (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, June 4, and sent him to the minors.

Marlins | VandenHurk pitches Sunday
Tue, 26 May 2009 12:08:32 -0700

Juan C. Rodriguez, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk (elbow) gave up one run and three hits while striking out three in three innings in a minor league rehab start Sunday, May 24.

Marlins | VandenHurk moved to 60-day disabled list
Sun, 17 May 2009 14:07:04 -0700

The Florida Marlins have transferred SP Rick VandenHurk (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list, according to ESPN.com.

Marlins | Proctor, VandenHurk throw Monday
Mon, 04 May 2009 14:59:50 -0700

Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins Ps Scott Proctor (elbow) and Rick VandenHurk (elbow) both threw off a mound Monday, May 4.

Marlins | DL stints for Amezaga, Proctor, VandenHurk retroactive to late March
Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:58:32 -0700

Updating previous reports, the disabled list stints for Florida Marlins IF Alfredo Amezaga (knee) and RP Scott Proctor (elbow) are retroactive to Friday, March 27, and the disabled list stint for SP Rick VandenHurk (elbow) is retroactive to Sunday, March 29, according to USAToday.com.

Marlins | Three placed on DL Friday
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:01:55 -0700

Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins placed SP Rick VandenHurk (elbow), RP Scott Proctor (elbow) and OF Alfredo Amezaga (knee) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, April 3.

Marlins | VandenHurk hurls two scoreless innings
Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:15:09 -0800

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings Wednesday, March 4, giving up three hits and striking out one.

Marlins | VandenHurk struggles Thursday
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:39:39 -0800

Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk gave up three walks, two hits and five runs (four earned) in 1 2/3 innings pitched Thursday, Feb. 26.

Marlins | Volstad to make spring debut Thursday
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:08:21 -0800

Tom D'Angelo, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins SP Chris Volstad will start the team's Spring Training game Thursday, Feb. 26, and will likely throw two innings before yielding to SP Rick VandenHurk.

Marlins | Four to play in WBC
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:13:43 -0800

The Boston Herald's Clark Spencer reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk (Netherlands), RP Renyel Pinto (Venezuela), 3B Jorge Cantu (Mexico) and IF Alfredo Amezaga (Mexico) will play in the World Baseball Classic.

Marlins | VandenHurk optioned to Triple-A
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:40:26 -0700

Alden Gonzalez, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins have optioned SP Rick VandenHurk to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Marlins | VandenHurk throws five scoreless innings
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:05:49 -0700

Solange Reyner, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Nationals SP Rick VandenHurk threw five scoreless innings for his first win since Aug. 23 Tuesday, July 22. VandenHurk walked five batters and threw a total of 94 pitches.

Marlins | VandenHurk to start Tuesday
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:14:28 -0700

MLB.com reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk (0-1, 11.81 ERA) will start Tuesday, July 22, against the Atlanta Braves.

Marlins | VandenHurk decent with Double-A Carolina
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:03:31 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk was 3-3 with a 4.32 ERA with Double-A Carolina. VandenHurk will be making his fifth appearance against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, July 22. He is 1-0 with a 5.65 ERA.

Marlins | VandenHurk may be around for two starts
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:26:10 -0700

The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk may pitch twice during his callup to the major leagues. If VandenHurk does well in his upcoming start, the team may have him make a second start before SP Anibal Sanchez's expected return.

Marlins | VandenHurk expected to start Tuesday
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:56:48 -0700

Updating a previous report, Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk is expected to start Tuesday, July 22. VandenHurk left Double-A Carolina Monday, July 21, and is preparing to start Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, according to a source close to VandenHurk. He went 0-1 with the Marlins with an 11.81 ERA in two starts.

Marlins | VandenHurk could start Tuesday
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:49:38 -0700

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk could receive the start Tuesday, July 22, in place of SP Andrew Miller (knee).

Marlins | VandenHurk may resume throwing
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:29:13 -0700

The Miami Herald's Clark Spencer reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk (forearm), who began the season in the Marlins rotation and went on the disabled list with a strained forearm soon after being demoted to Double-A Carolina, is expected to resume throwing this week.

Marlins | VandenHurk placed on minor league disabled list
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:54:27 -0700

Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk (arm), currently pitching for Double-A Carolina, has been placed on the minor league disabled list, due to nerve irritation in his right arm, according to the Associated Press.

Marlins | VandenHurk adjusting in Double-A
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:17:02 -0700

Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports Florida Marlins prospect SP Rick VandenHurk is making adjustments at Double-A Carolina. He is shifting to the third-base side of the pitching rubber after pitching from the middle of the rubber all spring. The Marlins have urged VandenHurk to further develop his secondary pitches. He is throwing a slider, although it may react more like a cut fastball.

Marlins | VandenHurk sent to AA
Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:43:46 -0700

Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk was optioned to Double-A Carolina Sunday, April 6, reports the Sports Network. The 22-year-old right-hander struggled in both of his starts this year.

Marlins | VandenHurk to throw Tuesday
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:59:07 -0700

Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk will pitch on Tuesday, April 1, against the New York Mets, according to Florida.Marlins.MLB.com.

Marlins | Team announces rotation
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:25:32 -0700

Updating a previous report, Juan C. Rodriguez, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez announced SP Mark Hendrickson will start opening day, followed by SP Rick VandenHurk, SP Andrew Miller and SP Scott Olsen. SP Ricky Nolasco will start the season in the bullpen as a long reliever but will start Sunday, April 13, the first time the team needs their fifth starter.

Marlins | Rotation shaping up
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:00:13 -0700

Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Florida Marlins' starting rotation is taking shape. SP Mark Hendrickson will start the first game, and he'll be followed by SP Rick VandenHurk, SP Andrew Miller, SP Scott Olsen and the winner of the No. 5 slot.

Marlins | VandenHurk impresses in second start
Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:19:26 -0800

Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins P Rick VandenHurk pitched well in his second spring outing Wednesday, March 5, in a Grapefruit League game against the Baltimore Orioles. VandenHurk pitched three shutout innings, allowing one hit and walking one batter.

Marlins | VandenHurk agrees to terms
Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:10:16 -0800

The Florida Marlins have agreed to terms with SP Rick VandenHurk, according to USAToday.com.

Marlins | Projected rotation for 2008 season
Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:54:22 -0800

Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins projected starting rotation for the 2008 season is: SP Scott Olsen, SP Sergio Mitre, SP Andrew Miller, SP Mark Hendrickson and SP Rick VandenHurk.

Marlins | VandenHurk removed from rotation
Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:51:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk has been removed from the starting rotation to guard against injury. VandenHurk has thrown a career-high 147 2-3 innings this season - 81 2-3 for the Marlins and 66 in the minor leagues.

Marlins | VandenHurk to pitch Tuesday
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:53:05 -0700

Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk (4-4, 6.95 ERA) to pitch Tuesday, Aug. 28, against the Atlanta Braves.

Marlins | VandenHurk's command issues surface
Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:57:25 -0700

Juan C. Rodriguez, of The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports in the minors, Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk lacked pinpoint command, averaging 4.2 walks per nine innings. During his 51 2/3 innings in the majors that figure has soared to 6.1.

Marlins | VandenHurk to start Tuesday
Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:41:12 -0700

Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk (3-2, 6.75 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 7, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Marlins | VandenHurk's spelling corrected
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:59:35 -0700

The Associated Press' Steven Wine reports Florida Marlins SP Rick VandenHurk has notified the team that the previous spelling of his last name, Vanden Hurk, was incorrect.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk to remain in rotation
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:35:35 -0700

The Associated Press' Steven Wine reports Florida Marlins SP Rick Vanden Hurk will remain in the team's starting rotation despite entering play Thursday, Aug. 2, with a 7.00 ERA through 10 games, as Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has been impressed by the rookie. "He has handled this whole thing up here pretty good," said Gonzalez. "He's got some mound presence and composure."

Marlins | Vanden Hurk gets Thursday call
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:35:36 -0700

Florida.Marlins.MLB.com reports Florida Marlins SP Rick Vanden Hurk (3-2, 7.00 ERA) will pitch Thursday, Aug. 2, against the Colorado Rockies.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk pitching Friday
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:21:38 -0700

Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins P Rick Vanden Hurk (3-2, 6.53 ERA) will get the start Friday, July 27, against the San Francisco Giants.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk recalled; pitches solid game
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:42:57 -0700

Confirming an earlier item, Florida Marlins SP Rick Vanden Hurk was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque Tuesday morning, July 17, in order to start that evening's game, according to the Associated Press. He went on to earn the win while pitching shutout ball for five innings, giving up five hits, striking out six and walking one.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk to be recalled, start Tuesday
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:21:26 -0700

Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins P Rick Vanden Hurk will be recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque Tuesday, July 17, in order to start that day's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk tabbed for Futures Game
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:44:54 -0700

Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins P Rick Vanden Hurk has been chosen to represent the Marlins in the All-Star Futures Game during next month's All-Star festivities.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk sent to Double-A
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:56:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins sent SP Rick Vanden Hurk was optioned to Double-A Carolina.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk to stay for now
Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:02:44 -0700

Jeff Lutz, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins P Rick Vanden Hurk will stay in the Marlins' rotation unless and until they need to make a roster move. "If he stays up here -- and I don't see the reason why he shouldn't stay, unless we get absolutely healthy -- I think he'll continue to start," manager Fredi Gonzalez said.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk called up, then wins in impressive fashion
Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:49:21 -0700

Updating previous items, the Associated Press' Paul Newberry reports Florida Marlins SP Rick Vanden Hurk was called up as expected Tuesday, June 5, in order to start the second game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. He wound up taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning and earned his first career win.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk to pitch Tuesday
Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:31:08 -0700

Florida.Marlins.MLB.com reports Florida Marlins SP Rick Vanden Hurk (0-1, 12.75 ERA) will be called up from Double-A and pitch Tuesday, June 5 against the New York Mets.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk could be called up
Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:23:58 -0700

According to Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, the Florida Marlins are leaning towards calling up P Rick Vanden Hurk to pitch one of the games of a doubleheader Tuesday, June 5, against the Atlanta Braves.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk optioned to AA after poor start
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:52:57 -0700

Sports Network reports Florida Marlins SP Rick Vanden Hurk was optioned to Double-A Carolina Tuesday, April 24, following a poor start in which he only lasted one inning. He gave up four runs in that inning and walked the bases loaded to start the second inning before being lifted. He has a 12.75 ERA in four appearances (three starts) this year.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk to pitch Tuesday
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:02:48 -0700

Joe Frisaro, of Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Rick Vanden Hurk (0-1, 9.00 ERA) will pitch Tuesday, April 24, against the Atlanta Braves.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk added
Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:11:05 -0700

Updating an earlier item, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Florida Marlins purchased the contract of SP Rick Vanden Hurk from Double-A Carolina Tuesday, April 10.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk to start Tuesday after being recalled
Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:03:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins will call up SP Rick Vanden Hurk from Double-A Carolina. The Netherlands native will start the April 10 game against the Milwaukee Brewers, replacing SP Ricky Nolasco (elbow) in the rotation.

Marlins | Vanden Hurk lighting up hitters in Hawaii
Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:10:56 -0700

Chip Haunss, of Florida.Marlins.MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins P Rick Vanden Hurk has allowed just one hit over 9 1/3 innings in the Hawaii League, and he has struck out 18 batters and walked just one in that time.