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Miami Marlins
Franchise Creation
The Miami Marlins were established as an expansion team in 1993, originally named the Florida Marlins. Britannica])
World Series Debut and Win
The Marlins won the World Series in 1997—their first postseason appearance and just the franchise’s fifth season Britannica]).
Second World Series Title
The Marlins captured their second World Series title in 2003, again as a Wild Card and despite being underdogs 1).
Perfect Postseason Record (Until 2020)
Through the 2019 season, the Marlins were undefeated in postseason series, having won the World Series both times they reached the playoffs 2).
Name Change
The team changed its name from Florida Marlins to Miami Marlins in 2012 upon moving to Marlins Park 3).
Bright Teal Look
The Marlins debuted in 1993 with bright teal hats and a stadium full of orange seats—one of the boldest looks in MLB 4).
First Victory
Their first-ever win was 12–8 against the Houston Astros in 1993 5).
Famous 1997 Walk-Off
Edgar Renteria delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning to win the 1997 World Series for Florida Britannica]).
Immediate Fire Sale
After the 1997 World Series win, owner Wayne Huizenga dismantled the team, trading away most star players 6).
Unique Postseason Feat
The Marlins are the only MLB team to win a World Series every time they have made the playoff through 2020 7).
Underdog Champions
Both World Series titles (1997, 2003) came as Wild Card teams—never as a division winner Britannica]).
Beckett's Shutout
Josh Beckett pitched a complete-game shutout in Game 6 of the 2003 World Series to clinch the championship 8).
Infamous Post-Championship Slump
After their 1997 win, the Marlins lost 108 games in 1998, one of baseball's biggest post-championship slumps Britannica]).
Attendance Issues
The Marlins have regularly been one of the lowest-attended teams in MLB despite championship success 9).
Dance/Cheer Team Pioneers
The Marlins were the first MLB franchise to feature an official dance and cheer team—the “Marlins Mermaids” 10).
Notable Owners
Derek Jeter became part-owner and CEO of the Marlins in 2017 11).
First Ballpark Location
The Marlins originally played in a football stadium shared with the Miami Dolphins before moving to a baseball-only park 12).
Marlins Park Debut
Marlins Park opened in 2012, featuring an aquarium behind home plate and a home run “sculpture” 13).
Wild Card Wonders
No other team besides the Marlins has multiple World Series championships solely as a Wild Card 14).
Giancarlo Stanton's Power
Giancarlo Stanton hit 59 home runs in 2017—one of MLB’s highest single-season totals 15).
Luis Castillo’s Streak
Luis Castillo’s 35-game hitting streak in 2002 was the longest in MLB since 1987 16).
Historic All-Rookie Lineup
In 2006, the Marlins started six rookies on Opening Day—the youngest lineup in MLB history 17).
Team Rebranding
The franchise adopted a new logo, colors, and uniforms under the Miami Marlins rebrand 18).
Jeremy Hermida’s Unique Feat
Jeremy Hermida became the first player since 1898 to hit a grand slam in his first MLB at-bat 19).
The 2003 Comeback
Manager Jack McKeon took over a last-place Marlins squad in 2003 and led them to a World Series triumph 20).
Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna Trades
Both Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna, future MLB stars, were traded away during the team's latest rebuild 21).
Dontrelle Willis’ 22 Wins
Dontrelle Willis posted 22 wins in the 2005 season—the most in Major League Baseball that year 22).
Dan Uggla’s Rookie Season
Dan Uggla hit 27 home runs and had 90 RBIs in his rookie season after being picked in the Rule 5 draft 23).
Record for Most Franchise HRs
Giancarlo Stanton holds the team’s all-time records for home runs, RBIs, slugging, and other categories 24).
COVID-19 Playoff Return
The Marlins made a surprise playoff return in 2020 after a COVID-shortened season 25).
Park Aquarium Feature
Marlins Park entertained fans with two giant saltwater aquariums by home plate, setting a league first 26).
Marlins’ Payroll Swings
The Marlins have swung from high-salary superstars to some of the youngest, lowest-paid teams in MLB 27).
2021 Ownership Changes
The franchise pivoted from Jeter’s management following new ownership and strategy changes 28).
Team Colors Evolution
The Marlins changed to black, orange, silver, blue, and yellow colors during their Miami rebranding 29).
International Players
Marlins’ World Series teams featured standout talents from Cuba, Venezuela, and beyond 30).
Wild Playoff Card History
All Marlins playoff berths are as Wild Card teams (never as division champions) 31).
2017 Team Sale
The Marlins were sold for $1.2 billion to a group led by Bruce Sherman and Derek Jeter 32).
Barry Bonds Coaching Role
Home run legend Barry Bonds worked as a Marlins hitting coach in 2016 33).
High Turnover in Managers
The franchise has featured over a dozen managers since its founding 34).
2025 Management Change
Clayton McCullough became manager for the 2025 season 35).
Unique Celebrations
Marlins Park was famous for its home run sculpture, which became a quirky Miami icon 36).
Marlins Charitable Initiatives
The team is involved in various Miami community projects and youth programs 37).
Fish Stripes Fansite Trivia Collection
The fansite Fish Stripes compiles Marlins trivia and fan facts regularly 38).
Consistent Rankings for Young Talent
The Marlins have often ranked among MLB’s top teams in promoting rookies and developing young talent 39).
Overall Franchise Record
As of 2025, the Marlins have nearly 2,300 wins and almost 2,700 losses, with one of the lowest overall winning percentages Britannica]).