The Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the someday-to-be Las Vegas Athletics, play in a city that is constantly growing and changing. To that end, the Aviators will play one game this season as the Cone Jesters, a tribute to the perpetual construction in the city, and what the team
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Altoona Curve pay tribute to classic ballpark with Blair County Crickets identity
In 1870, Cricket Field in Altoona, Pennsylvania, was constructed to host cricket matches played by traveling railroad teams. Over the next nine decades, the stadium was home to a series of baseball teams and exhibition games, with such stars as Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, and Babe Ruth playing there. The
Montgomery Biscuits honour George Washington Carver with Peanut Runners identity
The Montgomery Biscuits, Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, will pay tribute to 19th-century agricultural scientist, environmentalist, and innovator George Washington Carver when they play as Alabama Peanut Runners this season. The name is a wink and a nod to Carver’s with peanuts, as well as the “runner” variety
Rochester Red Wings to commemorate century of sausage with White Hots alternate identity
The Triple-A Rochester Red Wings, an affiliate of the Washington Nationals in the International League, will play one game as the White Hots this season. The alternate brand is a tribute to a local species of sausage that is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The sausage, which contains pork, beef, and
Northern Colorado Owlz demise paves way for Colorado Springs Sky Sox rebirth
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
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