Mike Gambill

Mike Gambill

I'm a retired high school teacher and former basketball coach who enjoys sharing my passion for this sport for readers to enjoy. I like to mix some technical insight in with a bit of sarcastic humor to keep things in perspective. I also try not to take myself too seriously.

DYERSVILLE, IOWA - AUGUST 11: A general view of signage prior to the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs at Field of Dreams on August 11, 2022 in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Can Baseball survive in a Football world?

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MIAMI, FL - MARCH 27: A general view of the new Marlins logo in the outfield during 2019 Workout Day at Marlins Park on March 27, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Is football really replacing baseball as our national pastime?

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MIAMI - JUNE 9: Starting pitcher Josh Beckett #21 of the Florida Marlins pitches during the game against the Seattle Mariners on June 9, 2005 at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo By Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Those were the days: The 2003 Marlins World Series win

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SUCCASUNNA, NEW JERSEY - JULY 21: The Roxbury 10U Baseball team hosts Wayne, Kinnelon, Denville, Montville and Long Valley during the Babe Ruth/Cal Ripkin District 7 tournament. Baseball has resumed as hard hit New Jersey eases sports restrictions under Governor Phil Murphy's Executive order no. 163. July 21, 2020 in Succasunna, New Jersey. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: Is Baseball still America’s Pastime? Part III

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #2 of the Miami Marlins celebrates after scoring a run on a wild pitch by Keynan Middleton #99 of the Arizona Diamondbacks (not pictured) during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on May 04, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The NL WC Race: Where do the Miami Marlins stand?

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WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 29: A general view of the stadium before the 2021 Little League World Series game between Team Michigan and Team Ohio at Howard J. Lamade Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joshua Bessex/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins: Is Baseball still America’s Pastime? Part II

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: Robert Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball, opens the 2022 MLB Draft at XBOX Plaza on July 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Meet the 2022 Miami Marlins Draft Picks

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JUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Max Meyer #63 of the Miami Marlins heads to the dugout after pitching in the third inning against the New York Mets in the Spring Training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 21, 2022 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Max Meyer: Welcome to the Marlin Machine

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WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 29: Jackson Surma #22 of Team Michigan celebrates hitting a two-run double in the fifth inning of the 2021 Little League World Series against Team Ohio at Howard J. Lamade Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joshua Bessex/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins dilemma: Are we losing Baseball as America’s Pastime?

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MIAMI, FL - MARCH 28: (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Miami’s Rich Baseball History

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 31: A general view of the loanDepot logo on the scoreboards during a press conference to the media to announce loanDepot as the exclusive naming rights partner for loanDepot park, formerly known as Marlins Park on March 31, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

History of Baseball Stadiums: Part III

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: A general view of the stadium during the game between the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals at loanDepot park on April 06, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

History of Baseball Stadiums: Part I

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UNDATED: AN INTERIOR SHOT OF THE HOUSTON ASTRODOME IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. Mandatory Credit: Tony Duffy/ALLSPORT

History of Baseball Stadiums: Part II

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 20: Jesus Sanchez #76 of the Miami Marlins celebrates after hitting a two-run home run off Erick Fedde #23 of the Washington Nationals during the third inning at loanDepot park on September 20, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Is it time for the Marlins to move to the NL Central?

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JUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Jerar Encarnacion #87 of the Miami Marlins poses for a photo during Photo Day at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on February 19, 2020 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Jerar Encarnacion: Bienvenidos a Miami!

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 13: Pablo Lopez #49 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at loanDepot park on May 13, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Miami Marlins Uniforms: The Soul of a Team, Part Two

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