Marlins honor past, look to future with 'Retrowave' City Connect 2.0s
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LOS ANGELES -- There's nowhere quite like Miami.
The Marlins leaned into that reputation with their City Connect 2.0 “Retrowave” uniforms, which were unveiled on Wednesday. Miami is where global influences converge and bold colors paint the “Magic City” landscape. The new look honors the city’s love for baseball while blending the past, present and future.
“Our new Retrowave uniform combines the Marlins’ rich history with an innovative, forward-thinking approach that mirrors our organization’s trajectory,” Marlins president of business operations Caroline O’Connor said. “We aimed to celebrate our club’s storied past and special moments made in the teal, while looking forward to a bright future, all woven in a style that embodies the spirit of South Florida.”
Starting this weekend, the Marlins will wear the new uniform for every Saturday home game this season. City Connect jerseys, caps and merchandise will first be available at the Marlins’ team store at loanDepot park at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday. Marlins members will have priority access at 9 a.m. This marks the second City Connect uniform for the Marlins, whose “Sugar Kings” iteration debuted in May 2021. The City Connect initiative consists of alternate uniforms created by Nike for Major League Baseball that showcase unique color schemes, typefaces and graphic elements distinct from the traditional home and away digs, designed to celebrate the cultural heritage of each team's home city.
Here's a closer look at the “Retrowave” design details:
Cap logo
This marks the first time in MLB history a club will be rocking the city’s area code on the hat. And while the “305” is highlighted, it is meant to symbolize that the heart of Miami beats through its diverse people -- from the “954’ in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and beyond.
“[The] 305 hat is amazing, so I think it's something different, and it’s going to look very, very good on us,” ace Sandy Alcantara said. “Hopefully the fans like it.”
Colors
• Teal: Represents the past. The teal sparked a legacy with the inaugural 1993 club.
• Pink: Accents like the bright lights that paint an electric glow in the city’s skyline, where the party never ends.
“I think the pants complete the look,” shortstop Xavier Edwards said. “I like the socks a lot. Hats are sick, too. They're kind of loud, but I like it.”
Wordmark
Pays homage to the past. The “Miami” wordmark is like a time traveler, channeling classic elegance reminiscent of the Florida Marlins with lettering as energetic as the city’s roots.
Horizontal pinstripes
A fresh take on the pinstripes that captures the essence of South Florida, blending tradition with a contemporary edge. This dynamic reflects the evolving culture of Miami, whose beat embodies purpose and uniqueness.
“My favorite thing is definitely the teal,” third baseman Connor Norby said. “I think that screams ‘Marlins baseball.’ That's two championships, a lot of history when the franchise was first brought on. I think the pink is a sick touch. It's cool.”
Sleeve patch
ADT, which is a pillar sponsor of the Marlins, debuted a new colorway for “Retrowave.” Like the uniform, ADT honors a storied history while embracing a promising future. The logo blends retro elements with modern flair. It symbolizes innovation rooted in tradition.
Jock tag
From the beaches to the ballpark, the Marlins celebrate the Sunshine State. It embraces the history, celebrates today and looks to build a legacy for tomorrow.
“It's Miami. You can do literally anything,” Norby said. “There's four major sports teams there. There's the music industry. There's the beaches. You could go on and on about how many things there are to do. It's crazy. It's always hectic, I'll tell you that. I think when it comes to baseball, fans want a competitive team year in, year out, and I think with what we have right now, I think we're definitely getting to that point a lot quicker than what I think maybe even the front office anticipated.
“This is such a great group, and it's been fun so far, and I don't even feel like we're hitting our stride yet. We're still trying to get healthy. It's kind of one guy gets back, two guys go out, type of deal right now. And once we're healthy, it's going to be fun.”