We’ve known for a while that three teams in the Single-A California League will have new Major League parent clubs in 2026. The Modesto Nuts (Mariners) are moving south to San Bernardino to assume the mantle of the Inland Empire 66ers, the former Inland Empire 66ers (Angels) are heading east
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Beloit Sky Carp’s updated Supper Clubber alternate identity is minty fresh
The Beloit Sky Carp, High-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins in the Midwest League, unveiled a new take on their popular Supper Clubbers alternate identity, replacing their brandy old fashion with another cocktail that’s popular in Wisconsin—the grasshopper. The grasshopper, which gets its name from its green color, is a
Intercounty Baseball League Goes Pro, Rebrands as Canadian Baseball League
A baseball league in Southern Ontario is poised to make a big step up next season, and they’re making sure their branding befits their new status. The Intercounty Baseball League — currently comprised of nine teams throughout Southern Ontario — announced on Monday, November 24, that it will become a
Modesto baseball team does U-turn, adopts Roadsters as new name
Just two weeks after announcing that the new Pioneer League team in Modesto, California, would be called the Modesto Glow Riders, the team unveiled new branding on social media today indicating that their NEW new name is the Modesto Roadsters. The Glow Riders nickname and logo were met with such
Beloit Sky Carp alternate identity plays on legend of haunted road
The Miami Marlins High-A affiliate will play a series of games as the “Eerie Wearies” next season.
Reno Aces unveil “Sunday Biggest Little City Edition” cap
The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Pacific Coast League, unveiled a new alternate on-field cap that they’re calling the Sunday Biggest Little City Edition, which will be worn during Sunday home games in 2026. The moniker Biggest Little City plays off the nickname of the
Jersey Shore BlueClaws introduce “Liberty Bucket” cap logo
The Jersey Shore BlueClaws will pay tribute to their parent club in Philadelphia, the forthcoming US semiquincentennial, and their hometown’s beach culture with a new on-field cap logo in 2026. The “Liberty Bucket” logo combines the iconic Liberty Bell, a ubiquitous symbol of the City of Brotherly Love, with a
Lowell Spinners return with new look after six-year absence
From 1996 to 2019, the Lowell Spinners were a Short Season Class-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox in the New York–Penn League. The Spinners did not survive Major League Baseball’s 2020 reorganization of Minor League Baseball, which saw the number of affiliated teams reduced from 160 to 120. While
Louisville Bats unveil sticky new alternate identity
The Louisville Bats, Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds in the International League, will pay tribute to atmospheric moisture with a new alternate identity for 2026—the Louisville Humidity. The brand centers around an anthropomorphic baseball, sweating profusely and holding a bat and a baseball, which is not anthropomorphic but is
Somerset Patriots to play as Semiquincentennials to commemorate America’s 250th birthday
The Somerset Patriots, Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees in the Eastern League, unveiled a mouthful of an alternate identity this week. The Patriots will play four games next season as the Somerset Semiquincentennials to pay tribute their hometown’s role in the American Revolution. The word semiquincentennial, which means
Richmond Flying Squirrels unveil refreshed brand to go with new ballpark
When the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels move in to their long-awaited new ballpark in 2026, they’ll take the field in duds that offer a fresh take on their familiar brand. The overall feel of the team’s identity first seen in 2008 remains intact, with a superhero flying squirrel set in
Pioneer League expands California footprint with Modesto Glow Riders
The Pioneer League, one of four unaffiliated MLB partner leagues, unveiled its newest team this week, the Modesto Glow Riders. The nickname is an homage to the lowrider car culture found in Modesto, California, and mixes in a tribute to “American Graffiti,” the 1973 George Lucas film that for many