Experts say it’s likely federal securities regulators investigating the financing of the Miami Marlins ballpark are looking to see if bond buyers were misled, or if participants in the deal were improperly influenced.
With a decision from the county property appraiser looming, city attorneys are digging into state law to argue that Miami-owned garages at the new Marlins ballpark should not be assessed property taxes.
Conversations have remained private between Miami and Hanley Ramirez, who has not publicly said he is willing to play third.
The Marlins will announce soon that a high-school baseball matchup between Columbus and Belen will be the first game played at their new ballpark, at 7 p.m. on March 5.
The Marlins made a series of moves Monday, including signing veteran outfielder Aaron Rowand and trading Burke Badenhop to Tampa Bay for a minor-league catcher.
A disgruntled former Miami Marlins stadium construction worker's complaints over welding issues on the retractable roof has led to renewed inspections and a review of the new ballpark's integrity.
The Miami Marlins are asking the U.S. Coast Guard not to raise the 12th Avenue Bridge before ballgames. The team originally asked for a pair of bridges to stay down for two hours to alleviate traffic.
Baseball analysts say the aggressive moves by the Marlins will allow them to compete with the Phillies and Braves.
The Marlins officially closed their deal with Mark Buehrle, who has pitched at least 200 innings in each of the past 11 seasons.
After grabbing Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell and missing on Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, Miami still has its eyes on the market.
Shortstop Jose Reyes was introduced as the newest Marlin and praised the aggressiveness of the front office.
What a remarkable time for South Florida’s major professional sports teams. It is Christmas season, and everywhere you look: Gifts!
With one hand, the Marlins slapped the back of jubilant new shortstop Jose Reyes.
Miami withdrew its offer to Albert Pujols, but agreed to terms with pitcher Mark Buerhle and made a big proposal to pitcher C.J. Wilson.
Miami made a final offer — a mammoth one — to star slugger Albert Pujols, but so did the Cardinals and a third team, reportedly.
The last time we saw a makeover this extreme was in 1997, after the Florida Marlins won the World Series and owner H. Wayne Huizenga went from champion to cheapskate with an outrageous fire sale.
A day after Jose Reyes agreed to terms, the Marlins’ front office met with prized first baseman Albert Pujols at the winter meetings.
Heath Bell didn’t bother with the “VIP Tour” that the Marlins gave to Albert Pujols, Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and C.J. Wilson — the other high-profile free agents the team has wined and dined in an effort to lure them to South Florida.
Physical pending, Jose Reyes will be the Marlins’ biggest-ever signing after accepting a reported $102 million over six years.
With the uncertainty surrounding Juan Carlos Oviedo, the Marlins took no chances, agreeing to a three-year deal with All-Star closer Heath Bell.
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