Fall foliage tourism in New England is a big deal. The region’s hilly terrain, diverse hardwood forests, and dense population of sugar maple trees, known for their vibrant colors when leaves change in September and October, make it a destination for tourists. The warm colors of the leaves combined with
Author: Paul Caputo
Fayetteville Woodpeckers to revive Cape Fear Crocs
Long before the Fayetteville Woodpeckers first took to the field in 2019, the town of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was home to another team. The Cape Fear Crocs, Class A affiliate of the Montreal Expos, played for four seasons from 1997 to 2000. Just as every man has to go through
Welland Jackfish to faux it back to the 1900s
The Welland Jackfish, an independent baseball team in the Ontario-based Intercounty Baseball League, were founded in 2019, but this season, they’ll wear alternate uniforms that imagine what the team would have looked like during the middle of the 20th century. The team unveiled a suite of nostalgic logos designed by
Amarillo Sod Poodles to play as Yellow City Pigweeds
The Amarillo Sod Poodles unveiled a new alternate identity that plays off the city’s nickname as well as a plant that can be found throughout the area as tumbleweed. The geographic signifier Yellow City derives from a translation of Amarillo (Spanish for yellow), a name the city earned because of
Reading Fightin Phils to celebrate Oktoberfest as Prost
The Reading Fightin Phils, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the Double-A Eastern League, will pay homage to the nearby Pennsylvania Dutch community as well as the German beer celebration of Oktoberfest when they play a game as the Reading Prost this season. The term Prost, German for “Cheers,”
Hudson Valley Renegades to play as Retrievers
The Hudson Valley Renegades, High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees in the South Atlantic League, commemorated National Golden Retriever Day today by unveiling as alternate identity devoted to the dog breed. The logo, which the team will wear three times in 2025, features a cartoon dog playing with a
Corpus Christi Hooks unveil new logos, uniforms
The Corpus Christi Hooks are ushering in their 20th anniversary season with a fresh set of logos replete with significance. The new primary logo evokes a mirodor—a Spanish term for the gazebos found along the city’s bayfront. Eight white stars in the logo are taken from the official Corpus Christi
Hartford Yard Goats to play as Thunder Chickens
The Hartford Yard Goats, an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies in the Double-A Eastern League, will play a game as the Hartford Thunder Chickens in 2025. The temporary logo centers around a turkey that is either scared of thunder or actively being struck by lightning. Per the team, “Thunder Chicken”
RubberDucks to honor drive-in restaurants as Galley Boys
The Akron RubberDucks, an affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians in the Double-A Eastern League, will continue their “Only in Akron” series when they take the field for two games this summer as the Galley Boys. The nickname refers to hamburger cooks who work in small galley kitchens at drive-in restaurants,
Binghamton Rumble Ponies to play as Bathtub Donkeys
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets in the Eastern League, will make asses of themselves with an alternate identity in 2025. The team will play two games this season as the Bathtub Donkeys, commemorating a Blue Law on the books in the state of New
Collegiate baseball’s Eau Claire Express update brand for 20th season
The Eau Claire Express, a collegiate summer level baseball team in the Northwoods League, unveiled new branding in anticipation of their 20th season. The logo was designed by Tony Horning, who has created a number of other brands in the Northwoods League. The Express’s logos have featured a railroad theme
Lake County Captains Reveal New Logos and Uniforms with a Look to the Past
The High-A Lake County Captains unveiled a new identity today that draws heavily on their own past as well as that of their parent club, the Cleveland Guardians, who play just 17 miles away. The new brand, designed by Kevin McLaughlin, expands on previous marks from the franchise’s past and