When I first saw the logo for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, which features a porcupine riding a rail, one obvious question leapt to my mind: Where the heck did a porcupine riding a rail come from? Turns out I’m not the only one. I spoke with the team’s president and general manager Rob
Category: Minor League Baseball
South Claw: The Story Behind the Lakewood BlueClaws
The New Jersey shore is one of my favorite places. The annual trip I take there with my family is the highlight of my summer—from the beaches to the fried food to the boardwalk rides to the more fried food. In fact, the only thing I don’t like about the shore is
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are the Picture of Stability
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes have had the same team name and, conceptually, the same logo since their inception in 1993. In minor league baseball terms, this puts the team’s identity roughly on par with prehistoric cave paintings and Betty White—attractive, but really old. In a logo landscape that shifts and
Pawtucket Red Sox Introduce New Logos, Uniforms
“RAWR!” That was the review of this logo from my one-year-old son, he’s not much of a talker, but I get the sense that he liked it. The Triple-A International League’s Pawtucket Red Sox (commonly referred to as the “Paw Sox” by fans, media, and clearly the team) unveiled their new logos
Rome Braves Unveil New Alternate Logo
The Class A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in Rome, GA have come out with a new alternate logo, and as expected, the logo takes inspiration from the Roman empire. It’s simple, effective, and still brings the goofiness and fun that we all associate with the world of Minor League
South Bend Cubs Unveil New Logos
Daytona drops the “Cubs” name, South Bend picks ’em right up. The former South Bend Silver Hawks of the Midwest League are now the South Bend Cubs, unveiling their new logos today at a fan event. The new logo prominently features that of the Chicago Cubs, surround the Cubs logo is the
Daytona Cubs Rebrand as the Tortugas
As one Minor League club absorbs the identity of its Major League affiliate, another has shed theirs altogether. The Florida State League’s Daytona Cubs (A) and Chicago Cubs parted ways following the 2014 season with Daytona eventually partnering up with the Cincinnati Reds. A new name was naturally a necessity but they
Oklahoma City RedHawks Now Dodgers – Unveil Logos, Uniforms
The Oklahoma City RedHawks (AAA-Dodgers) have announced they will be known as the Oklahoma City Dodgers beginning with the 2015 season. The RedHawks announced they were affiliating with (and a sizeable chunk being purchased by) the Los Angeles Dodgers just a few weeks ago. The primary logo is in the shape of a
Introducing the Oklahoma City Dodgers?
The Oklahoma City RedHawks, newly minted triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, may soon become the Oklahoma City Dodgers. The team has a big announcement planned for their “Dodger Day” celebration tomorrow, and a name change is all but assured. Big news coming during Dodger Day tomorrow! You're going
Knights Enjoying Renaissance in Charlotte
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, was named for Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III of the United Kingdom, who held a career 0-1 record in American Revolutionary Wars. And where there are kings and queens, there are knights. So it is that the triple-A minor league
Introducing the Biloxi Shuckers
The Huntsville Stars are no more. The former Double-A Southern League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics (1985-98) and Milwaukee Brewers (1999-2014) have relocated to Biloxi, Mississippi where they will now be known as the Biloxi Shuckers. The name and logo announced at a fan event held yesterday evening. The name
Mahoning Valley Scrappers unveil new alternate logo
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers, short-season single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, unveiled a new alternate logo today. The logo, which will be worn on caps on Sundays, features the letters MV for Mahoning Valley underlined by a chain link. In an article on MiLB.com, Brandiose designer Jason Klein promises that the new