The Colorado Rockies planned to début their new City Connect uniforms on Friday, but unfortunately, those famous Colorado skies did not cooperate. The new look, based on the brilliant colours of Colorado’s mountain sunsets, was delayed 48 hours thanks to a dreary, day-long spring snowstorm that forced the postponement of
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Lansing Lugnuts to Play Two as the “Cap City Olive Burgers”
The Lansing Lugnuts, High-A Midwest League affiliate of MLB’s Athletics, will play two games this season as the “Cap City Olive Burgers.” The geographic signifier “Cap City” acknowledges Lansing’s status as the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan, while the nickname “Olive Burgers” pays tribute to a culinary staple
Sussex County Miners to play as Fill it up Regulars
Ever since the Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act was enacted in 1949, it has been illegal for drivers in New Jersey to pump their own gas. The law, which is supported by full-service gas stations and local fire marshals, is the only one of its kind in the nation. After
All Players Wearing #42, Cap Patches Today in Celebration of Jackie Robinson Day in Baseball
Major League Baseball will commemorate Jackie Robinson Day today, continuing an annual tradition that began league-wide in 2004. Every player, coach, manager, and umpire is wearing Robinson’s number 42 and a new Robinson-themed patch on the side of their caps. As in previous years, all teams will wear the number
Here Comes the Sun: Colorado Rockies Unveil New City Connect Uniforms
The Colorado Rockies have unveiled their new Nike MLB City Connect uniform, the club’s second in the series. The uniforms, inspired by Colorado’s sunrises and sunsets from the plains to the Rocky Mountains, will make their on-field debut on Friday, April 18, when the Rockies host the Washington Nationals at
Sacramento River Cats unveil, quickly retract Gold Diggers alternate identity
The Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants in the Pacific Coast League, were set to play five games in 2025 as the Gold Diggers, an alternate identity that was ostensibly a tribute to California’s Gold Rush. After a misguided attempt to promote the alternate identity
New Era, adidas Partner For On-Field Caps For Three College Baseball Programs
New Era announced it will now provide official on-field caps to three adidas-sponsored college baseball programs, including the Arizona State Sun Devils, Miami Hurricanes and Texas A&M Aggies.
Minnesota Twins Announce Change to City Connect Uniforms, Cave to Fan Pressure
The Minnesota Twins listened to their fans, announcing a change to their City Connect uniforms this morning. Accompanying a social media post in which the team humourously stated “Alright! We heard you!”, the Twins revealed they would no longer pair their City Connect uniform with blue pants, replacing them with
Six years later, Grand Junction Jackalopes embrace Chubs nickname
The Grand Junction Jackalopes, an independent baseball team in the Pioneer League, showed that they have a good memory—and a sense of humor—announcing that they will play every Wednesday this season as the Humpback Chubs. On its surface, the new alternate brand is a reference to an endangered fish species
San Francisco Giants Get in the Groove, Unveil New City Connect Uniform
The San Francisco Giants are turning up the volume with their new City Connect uniform, unveiled today ahead of its on-field debut tonight against the Cincinnati Reds.
Flush with Excitement: Green Bay Rockers pay tribute to toilet paper
The Green Bay Rockers of the collegiate summer level Northwoods League will play as the Rollers in tribute to their hometown’s association with toilet paper. Green Bay, Wisconsin, stakes its claim to “toilet paper capital of the world” because it has one of the largest tissue recycling operations in the
Kenosha Kingfish Honour Italian Roots with “Bombers” Identity
The Kenosha Kingfish, a collegiate summer-level baseball team in the Northwoods League, unveiled an alternate identity for the 2025 season that highlights the strong Italian roots in their hometown of Kenosha, Wisconsin. The team will play as the Kenosha Bombers, a tribute to a staple of Wisconsin’s local Italian-American cuisine: