The Daytona Tortugas have already paid homage to The Hangover this season, and tonight they’re commemorating another modern classic. Fifteen years after we were graced with the quirky but lovable Napoleon Dynamite, the Tortugas will wear “Vote for Shelldon” uniforms, replacing Napoleon’s adopted cause, his friend Pedro, with their turtle
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Inland Empire 66ers unveil California Burritos jerseys
The Single-A Inland Empire 66ers teased a California Burritos promotion earlier this month, but now we have details. The promotion is, as suspected, a temporary rebrand in which the team will play one game as the California Burritos. Per the team, “The California Burrito is a staple around Inland Empire
State College Spikes to play as Happy Valley Grilled Stickies
Nestled in central Pennsylvania’s so-called Happy Valley, which got its name in the 1930s from its relative resistance to the otherwise pervasive Great Depression, lies another relic of that bygone era: Ye Olde College Diner, which has been around in one form or another since 1929. The Diner—in which I
Inland Empire 66ers tease California Burritos promo
The California burrito is a cultural phenomenon that is near and dear to the people of southern California, particularly San Diego. The California burrito is basically what would happen if traditional Mexican food got a DNA test and discovered to its surprise that 30 percent of its ancestry is from
Indianapolis Indians to wear Indy 500 uniforms
The 103rd Indianapolis 500 will take place just over three weeks from now, but the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will pay homage to the famous race tonight. The team will wear Indy 500-branded uniforms for its game against the Louisville Bats. The specialty logos combine
Indianopolis Indians unveil Circle City alternates
The plan that the city of Indianapolis is based on is centered (as it were) around a site called Monument Circle. Originally called Circle Street in the 1821 plan, it now includes the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, four bronze statues of notable Indiana figures, a staircase, two water pools, and
Aberdeen IronBirds to honor Ripken family with rebrand
The short-season Class A Aberdeen IronBirds are named in honor of their team owner, the Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr., as well as their parent club, the Baltimore Orioles, who are often called the Birds by fans. But for one game, the team will triple down on that homage, paying
San Antonio Missions to wear loot llama jerseys on Fortnite Night
The Triple-A San Antonio Missions will wear Fortnite-themed uniforms this Saturday, April 27, in a game against the Oklahoma City Dodgers. The jerseys feature the likeness of Fortnite: Battle Royale’s supply llama—also called “loot llama” because Fortnite fans love alliteration—whose job it is to provide ammunition, supplies, and food to
Asheville Tourists highlight local brewers with Beer City jerseys
For the fourth year in a row, the Single-A Asheville Tourists will play a game this season as the Beer City Tourists. The team has played in different uniforms each time they have played in their Beer City uniforms, but this year for the first time, they’ll highlight the actual
ECHL partners with Athletic Knit as jersey provider
The ECHL announced moments ago that it will partner with Toronto-based sports apparel firm Athletic Knit as its exclusive jersey provider beginning with the 2019–2020 season. Athletic Knit has long had a relationship with the league—you’ll see designer Jeff Tasca’s name in numerous articles about ECHL promotional uniforms on this
Toledo Mud Hens honor 180th Fighter Wing as Stingers
The Toledo Mud Hens will commemorate Military Appreciation Weekend by taking the nickname of the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing—Stingers—as their own for two games June 28 and 29. The 180th Fighter Wing is based out of nearby Swanton, Ohio, and is home to more than 1,000 men and
Salem Red Sox to play as Beer Mongers
The Salem Red Sox are among the 15 percent of affiliated minor league baseball teams still named for their parent club, but that won’t stop them from brewing up at least a little bit of fun. The team, Boston’s Class-A Advanced affiliate, will play every Thursday this season as the