Miami Marlins

On July 5, major league owners approved the Florida Marlins and Colorado Rockies as new franchises.⁠[1]

On April 5, the club won its inaugural game 6–3 over the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball club in Los Angeles, playing in Major League Baseball’s National League at Dodger Stadium.Open the full entry at Joe Robbie Stadium.⁠[1]

Game 7 was tied 2–2 in the 11th inning when Edgar Rentería singled home Craig Counsell. The Marlins defeated Cleveland to become champions, with Liván Hernández named series MVP.⁠[2]

After the championship, owner Wayne Huizenga cut payroll; departures included Bobby Bonilla and Moisés Alou.⁠[3]

John Henry agreed to buy the club in 1998 and owned it for the 1999–2001 seasons. Huizenga retained the stadium and related broadcasting interests.⁠[3]

Jeffrey Loria bought the club from Henry as part of arrangements that also saw MLB acquire the Montreal ExposWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team in Washington, D.C., playing at Nationals Park.Open the full entry and Henry’s group buy the Boston Red Sox.⁠[3]

The Marlins beat the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are an MLB baseball team based in New York City, with Yankee Stadium in the Bronx as their home.Open the full entry 4–2 in the World Series, winning Game 6 by 2–0 with Josh Beckett the winning pitcher.⁠[1]

Renamed the Miami Marlins, the club moved to its new ballpark and subsequently cut payroll again.⁠[3]

José Fernández died; that day’s game was cancelled.⁠[4]

Giancarlo Stanton hit 59 home runs and won the National League MVP award.⁠[2]

A new group including Bruce Sherman and Derek Jeter acquired the club, with Jeter serving as CEO. The acquisition took place on October 2.⁠[1]

Miami reached the postseason for the first time since 2003, sweeping the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a Major League Baseball (MLB) team in the National League Central Division, playing at Wrigley Field on Chicago’s North Side. Originally known as the White Stockings, the club joined the National League as a charter member in 1876 and is the only team from its inaugural season still playing in its original city. The Cubs name became official in 1907. The franchise has won 17 National League pennants and three World Series titles, in 1907, 1908 and 2016. The 2016 championship ended a 108-year World Series title drought. The Ricketts family has held a controlling interest since 2009.Open the full entry before being swept by Atlanta in the NL Division Series.⁠[5]

Kim Ng became MLB’s first woman general manager.⁠[6]

On March 31, loanDepot announced a multiyear naming-rights agreement, changing Marlins Park to loanDepot park in the venue’s first naming partnership.⁠[7]

Sandy Alcántara won the Cy Young Award with 14 victories, 207 strikeouts and a 2.28 ERA, leading MLB with six complete games.⁠[2]

Derek Jeter stepped down as CEO and relinquished his stake.⁠[8]

The Marlins lost 0–2 to Philadelphia.⁠[9]

After the club exercised its option, Kim Ng declined her mutual option and left following three seasons.⁠[5]

Sports Business Journal reported that Sherman was selling a 15 percent stake to two South Florida families while retaining control of the club.⁠[10]

The Marlins were eliminated from postseason contention.⁠[11]

The home ballpark occupies the former Orange Bowl site in Miami’s Little Havana. Populous designed its retractable roof and glass outfield wall to address sun and rain while connecting the venue to the surrounding neighborhood.⁠[12]

Bruce Sherman is chairman, principal owner and control person.⁠[13]

Miami Marlins: Official website: https://www.mlb.com/marlins (opens in a new window).⁠[14]

Miami Marlins: X: https://x.com/marlins (opens in a new window).⁠[15]

Miami Marlins: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlins (opens in a new window).⁠[16]

Miami Marlins: YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is Google’s video-sharing and creator platform, founded in 2005 by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim and acquired by Google in 2006. Built around video uploading, viewing, and creator earnings, the platform has developed Shorts, YouTube Music, Premium, YouTube TV, and products for children, and is headquartered in San Bruno, California, United States.Open the full entry: https://www.youtube.com/@marlins (opens in a new window).⁠[17]