I like the Marlins left-hander Caleb Smith, who is hoping to stop Miami's three-game losing streak.

The Marlins, who are in last place in the NL East, may have found a gem in Smith, a 26-year-old rookie who made nine major league appearances last season for the New York Yankees.

Since being traded to Miami in the offseason, Smith (2-3, 3.67) has cemented himself in the rotation by striking out 26 batters and walking just two in his past three starts.

His ERA in those three starts is 0.99. He has great stuff and control and

the Marlins manager Don Mattingly is a big fan. We'll back him and MIAMI here tonight.