/tags/baseball baseball en-US WLRN Fri, 24 May 2024 12:30:38 GMT /2024-05-24/miami-to-host-world-baseball-classic-title-game-for-second-straight-tournament-in-march-2026 In 2023, the Miami Marlins’ home stadium became the first venue to host games in all three phases of a WBC. More than 470,000 fans in all attended the 15 games in Miami, a record total. Fri, 24 May 2024 12:30:38 GMT /2024-05-24/miami-to-host-world-baseball-classic-title-game-for-second-straight-tournament-in-march-2026 Associated Press /arts-culture/2024-02-01/roberto-clemente-exhibit-miami-loan-depot-baseball Some of Roberto Clemente’s most impactful career and life moments are on display at the Miami Marlins’ loanDepot Park Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-02-01/roberto-clemente-exhibit-miami-loan-depot-baseball The Associated Press /arts-culture/2024-01-17/never-drop-the-ball-wlrn-debuts-documentary-on-negro-baseball-history-in-south-florida WLRN Public Television will preview the film to the public for free this month at events in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-01-17/never-drop-the-ball-wlrn-debuts-documentary-on-negro-baseball-history-in-south-florida Sergio R. Bustos /arts-culture/2024-01-16/negro-league-never-drop-the-ball-overtown-miami It’s hard to overstate the effect Negro League baseball had on South Florida and America. The makers of the new WLRN-TV documentary Never Drop the Ball tell us how the league and its players changed the sport, and the country, forever. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:31:46 GMT /arts-culture/2024-01-16/negro-league-never-drop-the-ball-overtown-miami Alyssa Ramos, Carlos Frías, Elisa Baena, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /podcast/sundial/2023-10-19/miami-marlins-radio-host Kyle Sielaff is the Miami Marlins’ new play-by-play host on Marlins Radio. He narrated the excitement of the Marlins making the MLB playoffs this season. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:30:17 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-10-19/miami-marlins-radio-host Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena /sports/2023-10-16/kim-ng-miami-marlins-florida-major-league-baseball The Miami Marlins have announced Kim Ng is leaving the team after three seasons as general manager. The 54-year-old Ng became the majors’ highest-ranking woman in baseball operations and the first female GM in the four major North American professional sports leagues in a groundbreaking hire in November 2020. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:30:00 GMT /sports/2023-10-16/kim-ng-miami-marlins-florida-major-league-baseball The Associated Press /commentary/2023-03-23/exiles-should-welcome-cubas-baseball-team-to-miami-as-a-prop-its-a-hit COMMENTARY Cuban baseball today seems a reminder of the island's massive youth exodus — which ought to make it a handy showcase of what Cuban exiles protest. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:30:00 GMT /commentary/2023-03-23/exiles-should-welcome-cubas-baseball-team-to-miami-as-a-prop-its-a-hit Tim Padgett /americas/2023-03-22/world-baseball-classic-told-exiles-to-see-cuban-players-like-any-others-did-they Letting Cuban MLB players suit up for the Cuban national team in this month's global tournament angered some Cuban exiles — but was gladly accepted by many others. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT /americas/2023-03-22/world-baseball-classic-told-exiles-to-see-cuban-players-like-any-others-did-they Tim Padgett /sports/2023-03-20/cuban-baseball-team-draws-ire-support-in-little-havana Hundreds gathered outside Miami Marlins' home ballpark in Little Havana to protest for the Cuban national baseball team played the United States in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-03-20/cuban-baseball-team-draws-ire-support-in-little-havana Alanis Thames | Associated Press /sports-in-florida/2023-03-17/world-baseball-classic-heads-into-its-finale-this-weekend-in-miami The 20-nation baseball tournament has been a hit with fans worldwide and will crown a champion Tuesday night at Miami's LoanDepot Park. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:35:16 GMT /sports-in-florida/2023-03-17/world-baseball-classic-heads-into-its-finale-this-weekend-in-miami Tim Padgett