Miami Marlins

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Miami, USA

Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida.

CCI Score

-31.92

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Marlins' Labor Practices Under Scrutiny Amid Payroll Grievance Concerns

The Miami Marlins faced criticism surrounding their proposed practice squad plan offering wages below the mandated minimum, drawing scrutiny from the players union and raising concerns over fair labor practices and worker rights.

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Miami Marlins is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

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Latest Events

MAR

18

2025

Marlins' Labor Practices Under Scrutiny Amid Payroll Grievance Concerns
-39.66

The Miami Marlins faced criticism surrounding their proposed practice squad plan offering wages below the mandated minimum, drawing scrutiny from the players union and raising concerns over fair labor practices and worker rights.
-40

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The Marlins' approach to managing labor, particularly the proposal to hire practice squad players at wages significantly below the minimum thresholds, reflects a disregard for fair labor practices and devalues worker rights. This action invites criticism from labor organizations and can be seen as contributing to a broader pattern of exploiting employees, aligning with authoritarian and exploitative business practices.

Marlins' defense against potential player payroll grievance
OCT

28

2020

Political Donation Practices Raise Concerns
-44.75

The article details how major league baseball owners, including those linked to the Miami Marlins, overwhelmingly donate to Republican causes. This trend raises concerns about the political influence exerted by sports team ownership, potentially bolstering authoritarian policies.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

Based on the article, MLB owners contribute a significant majority of political donations to Republican causes, a practice that aligns with authoritarian and far-right agendas. Although the Miami Marlins as an entity are not directly responsible, their association with MLB ownership means they are part of an ecosystem that supports these political funding practices. As such, this behavior is concerning from a Public and Political Behavior perspective, specifically under Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts.

Inside The Political Donation History Of Wealthy Sports Owners
SEP

29

2016

Marlins Owner's Controversial Donation to Trump Campaign
-29.75

Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria's $125,000 donation to the Trump Victory campaign on September 29, 2016 has sparked controversy and boycott calls. The donation has raised alarms about the team's complicity in supporting authoritarian practices, as it bolsters a political agenda linked to far‐right ideologies.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

The significant contribution by Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria to Trump's campaign is viewed as an endorsement of authoritarian policies. By channeling funds to bolster a candidate known for far-right ideologies, the team becomes indirectly complicit in undermining democratic norms. This action directly falls under concerns of Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts, highlighting corporate influence in political processes.

Marlins owner under fire for campaign donations to Trump
SEP

01

2016

Miami Marlins Owner's Political Donation Sparks Complicity Concerns
-25.30

Jeffrey Loria, owner of the Miami Marlins, donated $125,000 to Trump Victory in September 2016, fueling concerns of the team’s complicity in supporting authoritarian policies through political contributions.
-60

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria’s donation of $125,000 to Trump Victory in September 2016 is seen as direct financial support for political entities that promote authoritarian policies. This act directly influences political power structures and contributes to the rise of authoritarian tendencies, aligning with concerns raised by critics about corporate complicity in fascist movements.

Major League Baseball owners are big league political donors - CREW
MAY

23

2014

Miami Marlins Settle Labor Investigation Over Back Wages
-20.14

The Miami Marlins settled a U.S. labor investigation by paying nearly $288,290 in back wages and damages to 39 clubhouse and office workers, highlighting significant labor rights violations.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The Miami Marlins were found to have consistently underpaid their clubhouse and administrative staff, violating U.S. wage and overtime laws. The settlement exposes a disregard for fair labor practices, contributing to systemic worker exploitation and undermining the rights of vulnerable employees.

Miami Marlins to pay clubhouse workers back wages to settle U.S. labor investigation