Homer, the Marlins Park home run sculpture, will be in the ballpark on Opening Day, as a proposal to move the sculpture has been scrapped. (more…)
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Artist Could Have Say in Marlins Park Sculpture’s Fate
Any effort to remove a colorful home run sculpture from Marlins Park could be stopped by artist Red Grooms, who would like to see it remain at the ballpark. (more…)
Marlins Games Turning Into No-Fun Experiences?
With the pending elimination of a midgame mascot race and efforts to remove the colorful Red Grooms sculpture from Marlins Park, the Miami Marlins braintrust seems bent on removing distinctive entertainment from the game-day experience. (more…)
Chip Bowers Named Miami Marlins President of Business Operations
Chip Bowers, previously of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, has been hired as the new president of business operations for the Miami Marlins. (more…)
Jeter Talking Another Run at Banishing Colorful Marlins Park Sculpture?
Apparently Derek Jeter is dedicated to tearing down everything to do with the old Miami Marlins, and he’s still working to rid Marlins Park of the whimsical Red Grooms sculpture, Homer, from the ballpark — and he may have some help from Miami’s mayor. (more…)
Upset Marlins Fans Question Jeter at Town Hall
At a town hall on Tuesday, fans of the Miami Marlins voiced their displeasure with the team’s direction under its new ownership group that includes CEO Derek Jeter. (more…)
Jeter: Marlins Park Naming Rights in Play
Early in his tenure as CEO of the Miami Marlins, Derek Jeter is making it known that naming rights to Marlins Park could be up for grabs. (more…)
Sherman, Jeter Marlins Purchase Unanimously Approved by MLB
MLB owners unanimously approved the $1.2 billion sale of the Miami Marlins to a group led by venture capitalist Bruce Sherman and former Yankee great Derek Jeter, with the transaction expected to close on Monday. (more…)
Marlins-Brewers Series Shifts to Miller Park
Due to the effects of Hurricane Irma, the Miami Marlins are shifting their upcoming home series against the Milwaukee Brewers to Milwaukee’s Miller Park. (more…)
Marlins Park Receives Hurricane-Irma Related Damage
The effects of Hurricane Irma resulted in a minor issue at Marlins Park, where a portion of the ballpark’s roof was damaged. (more…)
Marlins Park Being Prepared for Hurricane Irma
Though the Miami Marlins have hit the road, plenty of work is taking place to prepare Marlins Park for the potential effects of Hurricane Irma. (more…)
Manfred: Sherman/Jeter Group Meeting MLB Guidelines on Marlins Purchase
The group led by businessman Bruce Sherman and former Yankee great Derek Jeter conforms to MLB’s debt guidelines at first glance, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, as the approval process moves along, (more…)
County: Sculpture Must Stay at Marlins Park
Removing the Red Grooms home-run sculpture at Marlins Park is not an option for any new Miami Marlins owners, as it’s owned by Miami-Dade County and is permanently installed at the ballpark. (more…)