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Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins are a fun baseball team based in Miami, Florida. They play in Major League Baseball and are part of the National League East Division. Their home games are held at LoanDepot Park.

The Marlins started in 1993 as the Florida Marlins. In 2012, they moved to a new stadium and changed their name to the Miami Marlins. Over the years, the team has had both good and tough times.

One of the best moments for the Marlins was winning the World Series in 1997 and again in 2003. The World Series is the biggest championship in baseball, and only a few teams have won it twice.

In 2020, the Marlins made history by hiring Kim Ng as their general manager. She was the first woman to hold this job in Major League Baseball. She helped the team reach the playoffs in 2023, which is when the team plays extra games to see if they can go to the World Series.

Fans love watching the Marlins because they play with lots of energy and spirit. The team's colors are orange, blue, and red, which they wear proudly during every game.

Images

Secretary Mel Martinez meets with children and a baseball mascot during a visit to Miami for a Florida Marlins game.
Governor Chiles and Florida Marlins catcher Benito Santiago promote the 'Don't Just Sit, Get Fit!' campaign to encourage healthy living and physical activity.
Giancarlo Stanton hits a home run during a baseball game.
Baseball players Dan Uggla and Hanley Ramírez on the field during a 2009 game.
Portrait of baseball player Giancarlo Stanton from the 2014 Miami Marlins season.
Mat Latos, a baseball player for the Miami Marlins, captured during a game in 2015.
Wei-Yin Chen, a baseball player, during a game between the Miami Marlins and the Baltimore Orioles on June 16, 2018.
A baseball player throwing a pitch during a game in 2014.
Anthony Bass playing baseball at LoanDepot Park during a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Miami Marlins.
Miami Marlins pitcher Dylan Floro on the mound during a game against the San Diego Padres in 2021.
Portrait of Satchel Paige, a famous baseball pitcher, in his playing uniform.
President George W. Bush shaking hands with baseball manager Jack McKeon in the White House.
Portrait of Chris Coghlan, a professional baseball player.

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