The tumultuous tenure of the Northern Colorado Owlz, a team in the MLB Partner Pioneer League, officially came to an end today. The Pioneer League announced in a press release that it had accepted the Owlz’s resignation, and that the team would be replaced with a new iteration of the
Category: Minor League Baseball
Erie SeaWolves team up with John Oliver on Moon Mammoths alternate
Earlier this year, comedian John Oliver brought Minor League Baseball’s wacky nicknames and alternate identities into public focus on his HBO show Last Week Tonight. As part of his tongue-in-cheek exposé, Oliver and his team offered to rebrand one MiLB club. Oliver made good on his promise last night, unveiling
Chesapeake Baysox Revive Controversial Logo… for a Cause
The Chesapeake Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, debuted an alternate brand that has seen a lot of turmoil on its way from initial announcement to on-field debut. Just over three months after the team inadvertently went viral when they unveiled their “Oyster Catchers” alternate brand, the Baysox took
Boise Hawks commemorate daring wildlife relocation program with Battle Beavers alternate
The Boise Hawks, an Idaho-based baseball team in the independent Pioneer League, will rebrand for one game as the Boise Battle Beavers. The temporary brand is a tribute to an innovative mid-20th century wildlife relocation program pulled off by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. In 1948, as beavers
Lehigh Valley IronPigs celebrate tailgating with Cornholers identity
The Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, an affiliate of Philadelphia Phillies in the International League, will pay tribute to a time-honored tailgating tradition when they play one game as the Cornholers later this season. Cornhole, also called Sack Toss*, derives from a game called Parlor Quoits, which was invented in 1883.
Erie SeaWolves selected to be rebranded by John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight”
Erie SeaWolves mascot C. Wolf with John Oliver. Via MiLB British-American comedian John Oliver took the Minor League Baseball world by storm earlier this month when his HBO show “Last Week Tonight” delved into the wonders of Minor League Baseball. The 11-minute segment highlighted the Lake County Captains’ Roto Rooter
Rocket City Trash Pandas introduce two barbecue-themed alternate identities
The Rocket City Trash Pandas, Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels in the Southern League, will pay tribute to their home state of Alabama’s barbecue heritage when they take on two separate alternate identities on consecutive days. The Trash Pandas will play first as the Bama Butts and then
Lakeshore Chinooks to play as Wisconsin Beer Bellies
The Lakeshore Chinooks, a baseball team in the collegiate summer-level Northwoods League, will celebrate imperfect physiques when they play two games as the Wisconsin Beer Bellies this season. “The brand pays tribute to some of Wisconsin’s most beloved pastimes—baseball, beer, and a body physique we are proud to embrace,” the
Memphis Redbirds pay tribute to barbecue nachos with alternate identity
The Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals in the International League, will play two games as the Memphis BBQ Nachos this season, paying tribute to an iconic ballpark concession item that the team is known for. “The origin of barbecue nachos can be traced to the opening
Las Vegas Aviators celebrate buffets with Belly Busters alternate identity
The Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics in the Pacific Coast League, will celebrate almost 80 years of Las Vegas buffet heritage when they play one game as the Belly Busters. The first Las Vegas buffet opened in 1946 at the El Rancho Vegas hotel and casino. Since
Baseball Team Unveils Cheeky “Booty Divers” Alternate Name, Logo
The Morehead City Marlins, a collegiate summer level baseball team that plays in the Coastal Plain League, unveiled a risqué alternate brand that ostensibly celebrates the region’s most famous treasure hunter, Edward Thatch—more commonly known as the pirate Blackbeard. The Marlins, who play in coastal North Carolina, where Blackbeard’s famous
Augusta GreenJackets to Play as “River Donkeys” to Honour Heritage Protectors
The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the Carolina League, will play two games this season as the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) River Donkeys, a brand that tells a story that began centuries ago. The identity is a tribute to animals who are credited with helping