Albuquerque, New Mexico, was named after Viceroy Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, the 10th Duke of the Spanish town of Alburquerque. More than 300 years after its founding, Albuquerque still proudly sports the nickname Duke City. This season, the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies in the
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Arkansas Travelers to Play as “Barkansas Dizzys” in Honour of Longtime Employee and Dog
The Arkansas Travelers, Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners in the Texas League, will pay tribute to an employee of 50 years and his best friend when they rebrand as the “Barkansas Dizzys” for a week this season. Travelers’ Vice President of Stadium Operations Greg Johnston, who marks a half
Binghamton Rumble Ponies to Play as “Southern Tier Spicy Meatballs”
The Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, an affiliate of the New York Mets in the Eastern League, will play three games in 2025 as the Southern Tier Spicy Meatballs. The nickname is a tribute to the Italian-American population in New York’s Southern Tier, a loosely defined geographic region along the state’s
Fort Wayne TinCaps Unveil New Home Jerseys
The Fort Wayne TinCaps, High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres in the Midwest League, unveiled new home jerseys that the team will wear this season. The home whites feature a dark green block wordmark outlined in bright green paired with red front numbers. The white jersey, which will be
Fayetteville Woodpeckers Unveil New Road Jerseys
The Houston Astros’ Single-A affiliate, the Carolina League’s Fayetteville Woodpeckers, unveiled new road jerseys that pay tribute to the team’s namesake and home state. The new look is centered around a block typeface, which, according to the team, “represents Fayetteville’s tough and proud characteristics.” The new cap features the bold,
Edmonton’s WCBL Team Rebrands as Energy City Cactus Rats
The Edmonton Prospects, a collegiate summer-level team in the Western Canadian Baseball League, rebranded as the “Energy City Cactus Rats” this week. The new name is a tribute to Edmonton’s identity as a hub of industry and perseverance (Energy City) and the gritty determination of its residents (Cactus Rats). You
New Secondary Logo from the Louisville Bats ties Past to Present
The Louisville Bats, a Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds in the International League, released a new secondary logo that calls back to the franchise’s past and includes a handful of Easter eggs. The Bats franchise debuted in 1982 as the Louisville Redbirds, a moniker they used through 1998. After
FredNats to Honour Negro Leagues History with Fredericksburg Frogs alternate
The Fredericksburg Nationals—FredNats to friends—will pay homage to their hometown Negro Leagues history when they play five games as the Fredericksburg Frogs, which was an amateur Black team that played in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. The alternate Frogs brand, which the FredNats will wear five times in 2025, results
Fresno Grizzlies Mark 10th anniversary of Iconic Alternate with Taco Truck Brand
It’s been a decade since the Fresno Grizzlies unleashed upon the world an alternate brand that changed the Minor League Baseball logo landscape. In 2015, the team, a single-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies in the California League, paid tribute to their annual Taco Truck Throwdown with an on-field alternate,
Delmarva Shorebirds to Honour Salt Water Cowboys with “Wild Ponies” Alternate
Assateague Island stretches for 37 miles along the eastern coast of the Delmarva Peninsula, playing host to pristine beaches, marshes, bays, and perhaps most notably, the one-mile-long Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. island, partly in Maryland and partly in Virginia, is best known for its herds of feral horses—called
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to play as Frozen Pizzas
Pizza lovers love to argue about where you find the best pizza—New York? Chicago? Maybe even Los Angeles? But hardly anyone argues about what’s the best place for really terrible pizza. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, High-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers in the Midwest League, have staked their home state’s
State College Spikes to honour Super Bowl champs and taunt Philly mayor with ELGSES jerseys
The collegiate summer level State College Spikes, who play about 200 miles from Philadelphia in central Pennsylvania, will use an alternate identity to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles and their decisive victory in Super Bowl LIX (Go Birds)—as well as poke a little fun at Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. The team