Farewell Yankees, Hello Porcupines on Rails! At a fan event held earlier tonight the International League’s Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees officially announced they would be now known as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. This change is the third name and identity change for the Triple-A franchise in the past five years, prior to re-naming themselves
Month: November 2012
Hudson Valley Renegades Release New Logos, Jerseys
As a part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, the Hudson Valley Renegades, Single-A New York-Penn League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays today unveiled their new colour scheme, logos, and uniforms for the 2013 season at a private press conference in Fishkill, NY. Out is the old colour scheme of
NY Mets Show Off Two New Blue Alternate Jerseys
For the first time since (could it really be?) 1984 the New York Mets will have a blue alternate jersey as part of their regular uniform set. Unveiled earlier today via a Tweet courtesy @Mets we got our first look at the two new blue alternate jerseys the New York
Ohio State Pro-Combat Uniform Clues Are Leaking
Ohio State has worn a new Nike Pro Combat uniform each of the past two years, so one expects the same for 2012. The Michigan game is coming up in two weeks, which would be the ideal time to release them. So, why haven’t we seen a leak? Well,
NBA’s “BIG Color” Jerseys a BIG Ugly Cash Grab
I tend to feel when a new design, or jersey is unveiled that the team genuinely wanted to do something to make the fans happy or try to turn their club in a new direction rather than say just try to cash in on a quick buck through new merchandise sales. I’m
2014 Final Four Logo is Released
The NCAA and the North Texas Local Organizing Committee Thursday unveiled the logo for the 2014 Men’s Final Four. The Final Four will be hosted by the Big 12 Conference and take place April 5 and 7 at Cowboys Stadium. Dallas’ Reunion Arena hosted the 1986 Final Four, won
Thunder Unveil New Alt Jersey with Vertical Design
For the first time since their relocation to Oklahoma, the Western Conference Champion Oklahoma City Thunder have unveiled a new jersey, the new uniform will make its on-court debut tonight against the Detroit Pistons. Navy blue with a vertical design and striping, the uniform is radically different in design from
OHL: Brampton Battalion Announce Move to North Bay
They came into the league just 13 years ago proudly boasting they were the only hockey team in the world to use the name “Battalion”, their olive green army inspired uniforms reminded many fans in attendance of changing a baby’s diaper. Yup, they sure were ugly, but they were unique,
Spoiler Alert: Reading Phillies Changing Name to…
After 46 years as the Reading Phillies, the Double-A Eastern League club announced Sunday that they would be changing their name for the 2013 season. No fears Reading fans, they’ll still maintain their affiliation with the Philadelphia Phillies, one of the longest Minor League – Major League relationships to exist
Erie SeaWolves Unveil New Logos
The Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and a member of the Eastern League, unveiled their new logo set yesterday at a press conference in Erie, Pa. A much needed upgrade over their previous set, the new logos continue the SeaWolves “Pirate Wolf” theme but in a much
Houston Astros Officially Unveil New Logos, Uniforms
After months of teasers, speculation, and leaks the Houston Astros tonight unveiled their new logos, uniforms, colour scheme, league, and mascot at a “Launch Party” open to fans at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Tx. The colour scheme has been switched back to navy blue and orange, which is what
Redskins Wearing 1937 Throwbacks This Sunday
The Washington Redskins spent all game last Sunday blinded by the Steelers throwbacks. Now, it is their turn to go retro, but they chose to do so with class. The Redskins will wear their previously announced throwbacks in their game this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, honoring their 1937