Marlins Unveil New City Connect Uniforms, and Fans Were Not Impressed

Karl Rasmussen | Apr 30, 2025

Sandy Alcantara poses in the Miami Marlins 2025 City Connect uniforms. / Screenshot via Miami Marlins on X

The Miami Marlins were the latest MLB team to unveil their new-look City Connect uniforms for the 2025 season, and it got a pretty strong reaction from the fan base.

The Marlins paid tribute to their roots in Miami, using the familiar "Miami Vice" theme to create the black, teal and pink uniforms.

"This jersey is woven with the threads of our past. Infused with the teal of our legacy and accents of pink that bright lights that paint an electric glow in the city where the party never ends. This gear is a symbol of who we are. Bold and united. It's a blend of history and hope, tradition and innovation," the team said in a video debuting the uniforms.

Past, present, and future–the love for beísbol and the mix of cultures create a rhythm that's loud and proud. pic.twitter.com/Ll1ejaKuqE

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) April 30, 2025

The Marlins announced the jerseys would first be worn by the team during its May 3 game against the Athletics at LoanDepot Park.

There were many mixed reactions to the uniforms, with both the "305" hat and the sentiment that the Miami Vice theme was overused serving as frequent points of criticism. Have a look at what MLB fans said about the new City Connect uniforms:

I thought that hat said “SOS” which would’ve made sense

— Sammy James🔺 (@HebHammer94) April 30, 2025

Thought the cap said SOS which is what Marlins fans have been saying for years

— Colin (@IntroSpecktive) April 30, 2025

That cap is toilet water https://t.co/AVz5BznLEc

— The Fish Army (@FishArmy305) April 30, 2025

The “Miami vice” theme being used for every alternate Miami jersey ever https://t.co/ECQpf5rCLm pic.twitter.com/8Nj0pJZBiq

— B1G Oracle (@B1GOracle) April 30, 2025

Sugar Kings were so much better. This is too typical and over used. https://t.co/BtGEbu1sE9

— D3liveranc3 (@D3liveranc3x) April 30, 2025

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