Hoskins’ big error leads to Phillies’ 6-5 loss to Marlins
Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins’ two-base error allowed Miami to tie the game in the ninth and Brian Anderson’s followed with an RBI single that sent the Marlins past Philadelphia 6-5 on Thursday night and snapped their nine-game losing streak.
Marlins cut ties with veteran power-hitting 1B Jesús Aguilar
The Miami Marlins designated power-hitting Jesús Aguilar for assignment on Friday, moving past the first baseman after falling out of contention for a spot in the playoffs. The 32-year-old Aguilar led the Marlins with his 15 home runs and 49 RBIs but he was hitting only 236. With Miami losing 15 of 22 games in August and falling out of NL wild-card contention, Aguilar lost significant playing time to rookie Lewin Díaz.
news.yahoo.comMiami baseball announces full 2022 schedule
Miami baseball released its full 2022 season schedule on Monday, revealing four non-conference home series, six different midweek opponents, and 10 conference series spanning from February to late May. The Hurricanes will play six different teams in midweek games this season, including FAU, Florida International, Central Florida, Florida Gulf Coast, Stetson, and Bethune-Cookman. Virginia Tech flamed out after a hot start to the 2021 season, but lost four players to the MLB Draft, including three pitchers. With the Hurricanes’ schedule turning into a grind in May, these are two series UM need to win, if not sweep. So far, the ACC schedule has been pretty favorable for Miami, but May proves to be the biggest test.
themiamihurricane.comCommissioners divvy up spending of Marlins Stadium funds
Commissioners divvy up spending of Marlins Stadium fundsWritten by Jesse Scheckner on March 23, 2021AdvertisementMiami-Dade commissioners will evenly split among their districts settlement funds the county got last month from a sale of the Miami Marlins, with funds to go toward covid relief, law enforcement and other local costs. Each of the 13 commissioners will get $366,385 for pandemic-related costs, police, prisons and capital projects – construction, property purchases, building improvements, equipment and furniture – deemed to have public benefit. Commissioners last week approved the plan by Kionne McGhee, who on Feb. 17 suggested they divvy up the county’s cut of $5.5 million former Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria agreed to pay to settle a dispute over profits from the $1.2 billion team sale in 2017. Even so, it would be safer to save the county’s Marlins money to plug potential budget holes, Mr. Martinez said. The Marlins agreed to contribute about $155 million without having to share revenue from ticket sales, naming rights, advertising and concessions.
miamitodaynews.comCommissioners look to divvy up Miami Marlins sale payout
Commissioners look to divvy up Miami Marlins sale payoutWritten by Jesse Scheckner on March 9, 2021AdvertisementA settlement coming to Miami-Dade from the sale of the Miami Marlins may never make it into the county general fund as commissioners consider circumventing standard budget procedures to help their districts directly. The plan runs counter to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s recommendation last month to put the money into the general fund to offset property tax shortages. Mr. McGhee’s proposal responds to dissatisfactions about how the last and current county administrations handled covid relief and Cares Act distribution. Should it go to the general fund? By taking the unallocated funds before they reach the administration and are absorbed into the general budget, he said, commissioners will eliminate future bureaucratic red tape and can help communities now.
miamitodaynews.comStudy: Marlins Fans Drink the Most of Any Fanbase When Their Team Is Losing
Support UsIf any Major League Baseball fanbase historically has a valid built-in excuse to drink heavily (and often), it's the Miami Marlins'. But as it turns out, a new study reveals Marlins fans haven't truly taken advantage of their get-out-of-sober cards as often as one may think. In addition to the overall averages, Marlins fans were found to be the 17th-most-likely fanbase to down a few beers before the games begin. Now that we've covered what an average day at the ballpark means for most baseball fans, let's get to what Marlins fans are most familiar with: numbing the pain. Data showed that 32 percent of Marlins fans reported drinking more when the team is tanking — first among MLB fanbases.
miaminewtimes.comMajor League Baseball Youth Academy for Miami strikes out again
Major League Baseball Youth Academy for Miami strikes out againWritten by Marilyn Bowden on February 9, 2021AdvertisementThe arrival of Covid-19 shortly after the beginning of Spring Training last year further postponed the possibility of proceeding with a long-awaited permanent Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy in South Florida. A location for an academy was chosen in Hialeah in 2007, and a January 2009 memorandum of understanding with Major League Baseball said an academy would rise with the league financing up to $3.2 million of its cost. Major League Baseball opened the first of the academies in Compton, CA, in 2000. The Marlins Youth Academy virtual summer camp was inaugurated. Meanwhile, the Marlins organization joined efforts across the sport to step up to the plate with ramped up community service.
miamitodaynews.comCity looks at settling suit on Miami Marlins sale $1 billion profit
City looks at settling suit on Miami Marlins sale $1 billion profitWritten by Susan Danseyar on January 26, 2021AdvertisementMiami commissioners will consider settling a lawsuit with the Miami Marlins over a dispute concerning, among other things, the increase in the baseball team’s value when it was sold. After the sale, former owner Jeffrey Loria sent a letter and accountants’ report claiming he suffered a loss so the county/city equity payment was zero. County attorneys have described those calculations as “fuzzy math.”Mr. Loria bought the Marlins in 2002 for $158 million. Some in Miami have long criticized the stadium deal, funded through the sale of county and city bonds, as a public giveaway to private interests that ultimately left taxpayers on the hook for $3 billion. The City Attorney’s office recommends settling the suit for the suggested terms.
miamitodaynews.comTen Extremely Bold Miami Sports Predictions for 2021
The Miami Dolphins will use two first-round picks on wide receivers. It only took about a week's worth of games to see the Miami Heat needs a jolt of energy. The Miami Marlins will be the second-best show in Miami. The Marlins enter 2021 as a fun team on the come-up, so saying they'll be good isn't that bold. Inter Miami and team owner David Beckham have about 45 more minutes to make soccer work in Miami.
miaminewtimes.comRed Sox hire Bianca Smith, first Black female coach in professional baseball history
The Boston Red Sox announced Monday that they have hired Bianca Smith as a Minor League coach, making her the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball history. Smith, 29, is currently the assistant coach and hitting coordinator at Carroll University in Wisconsin. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Smith played softball in college and previously interned in the baseball operations department for the Texas Rangers and the Cincinnati Reds. "The opportunity is amazing," Smith told MLB Network's Hot Stove program in regards to her new position. Smith, who will work at the Red Sox's player development facility in Fort Meyers, Florida, says she hopes her barrier-breaking role as the first Black female coach in professional baseball history will "inspire other women who are interested in this game."
cnbc.comThe 11 Sports Moments Miami Is Thankful for This Year
Through two games of the 2020 NBA Finals, it did not look great for your Miami Heat. When Jimmy Butler stepped in, LeBron told him the Miami Heat were in a bit of trouble in the series. The end result for Miami Dolphins fans, however, was as good as ever. After a season of "tanking for Tua," Tua Tagovailoa actually became a Dolphin. There are Miami Marlins fans who are seniors in high school who had never seen their favorite baseball team make the playoffs.
miaminewtimes.comMiami Marlins Hire First Woman General Manager In Major League Baseball History
It had been rumored that the Miami Marlins were leaning toward an outside-the-box hire in their search for a new general manager. #JuntosMiami pic.twitter.com/UrYESbjTHe — Miami Marlins (@Marlins) November 13, 2020Ng doesn't exactly come to Miami as a rookie. “I entered Major League Baseball as an intern and, after decades of determination, it is the honor of my career to lead the Miami Marlins as their next General Manager,” Ng said. A woman never has been the general manager of a major American professional sports team period until Kim Ng was hired by the Miami Marlins today. Support UsThere is excitement about baseball in Miami again, but more importantly, it's clear the Miami Marlins organizational culture is as healthy as it's ever been.
miaminewtimes.comCOVID-19 testing center now open at Marlins Park
Miami-Dade County, in cooperation with the Florida National Guard, the City of Miami, Jackson Health System and the Miami Marlins, has opened a COVID-19 testing center on the west side of Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami. The drive-through testing center is designated for testing of Miami-Dade County residents aged 65 or older, and testing is by appointment only. Those interested in getting tested should dial 305-499-8767 to reach the call center, where they will be pre-screened for symptoms. The call center will open daily at 9 am and will remain open until all appointment slots for the next day have been filled. For now, daily testing is available at this site for 300 people.
sflcn.comMiami Heat and Marlins Pledge to Take Care of Employees Amid Work Outages
Politicians are working on bills to help provide a safety net for Americans who will undoubtedly be affected by lost wages because of work stoppages or, worse, terminations. The Miami Heat, thankfully, recently announced it won't make its employees wait. In a statement, Heat business operations president Eric Woolworth said the 1,000-plus employees within the Heat organization "are the backbone of our business." #JuntosMiami https://t.co/jqPfyw9fM4 Miami Marlins (@Marlins) March 17, 2020Good on South Florida's professional sports teams for lifting up the people who keep fans safe and happy and who help provide a carefree place of entertainment in more normal times. When this crisis is over and normalcy returns, these gestures by the Heat and Marlins will not be forgotten.
miaminewtimes.comFive Ways South Florida Sports Fans Can Kill Time While Games Are on Hiatus
While life goes on, sports have been yanked away, depriving Miami fans of their usual getaway. For Dolphins fans bored out of their minds, becoming Mel Kiper for a month and diving into prospects for Miami is an excellent way to kill time. Get acquainted with Miami Marlins players you've never heard of. The NBA season is over, the NFL won't be back till September, and the Florida Panthers were about done anyway. Most fans still don't know every player, and some supporters don't even know much about the sport.
browardpalmbeach.comFive Ways Miami Sports Fans Can Kill Time While Games Are on Hiatus
While life goes on, sports have been yanked away, depriving Miami fans of their usual getaway. Here are five things every Miami sports fan can obsess over until COVID-19 is out of our lives and sports return. For Dolphins fans bored out of their minds, becoming Mel Kiper for a month and diving into prospects for Miami is an excellent way to kill time. Get acquainted with Miami Marlins players you've never heard of. Inter Miami made it through two games before a global pandemic paused the season.
miaminewtimes.comWhile Miami Teams Make Coronavirus Plans, Fans Must Weigh the Risk of Attending Games
This week, the Miami Herald released a detailed look at every South Florida sports team's plans now that the novel coronavirus will probably become a pandemic that affects every community. For Miami sports fans, it might be time to consider taking precautions. The Miami Heat, however, is a different story. Heat fans will be the first ones who'll have to make the tough decision about whether their health is worth the risk to attend a game. South Florida sports fans will have to make this decision soon if the decision isn't already made for them.
miaminewtimes.comThis Season Could Be the Most Important One in Miami Marlins History
No Marlins season in the history of the franchise is more important than this one. The odds of the Miami Marlins winning the World Series this season are set at +100,000 in Las Vegas the worst in Major League Baseball. So, yeah, nobody is expecting the Marlins to compete this season, much less win a World Series title. Marlins fans seem positive going into this season, and they should be. No Marlins season in the history of the franchise is more important than this one.
browardpalmbeach.comThis Season Could Be the Most Important One in Miami Marlins History
No Marlins season in the history of the franchise is more important than this one. The odds of the Miami Marlins winning the World Series this season are set at +100,000 in Las Vegas the worst in Major League Baseball. So, yeah, nobody is expecting the Marlins to compete this season, much less win a World Series title. Marlins fans seem positive going into this season, and they should be. No Marlins season in the history of the franchise is more important than this one.
miaminewtimes.comWant to celebrate a championship? Nationals holding World Series parade in West Palm Beach
Washington plays its first spring training game on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. versus Houston at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. One day later, the Nationals will play the first of seven spring training contests against the Miami Marlins, who train 12 miles north at Jupiters Roger Dean Stadium. First pitch for Sundays split-squad match-up is slated for 1:05 p.m. at RDS.
sun-sentinel.comWelcome Home, Homer: Hideous Sculpture Back at Marlins Park
In 2018, the Miami Marlins announced they would relocate their infamous seven-story home-run sculpture from the outfield in Marlins Park to a spot that was a little less, well, in-your-face. The old friend was spotted outside Marlins Park at FanFest this past weekend, completing arguably one of the greatest comebacks in Miami sports history. I found the Marlins homerun sculpture! Home-run sculpture aside, FanFest was a roaring success this past Saturday. Outside, the home-run sculpture does its part.
browardpalmbeach.comThe Miami Marlins' Hideous Home-Run Sculpture Is Back at Marlins Park
In 2018, the Miami Marlins announced they would relocate their infamous seven-story home-run sculpture from the outfield in Marlins Park to a spot that was a little less, well, in-your-face. The old friend was spotted outside Marlins Park at FanFest this past weekend, completing arguably one of the greatest comebacks in Miami sports history. I found the Marlins homerun sculpture! Home-run sculpture aside, FanFest was a roaring success this past Saturday. Outside, the home-run sculpture does its part.
miaminewtimes.comFive Positives to Take From a Down Year in South Florida Sports
It wasn't too long ago - this time last year, even that the Miami Heat were an afterthought. EXPAND The Florida Panthers' new ad campaign Florida Panthers2. The Florida Panthers hired Joel Quenneville. Hey, the Florida Panthers are still a thing, all right? Sure, hockey hasn't exactly caught fire in South Florida, but the Panthers are still Miami's team.
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