The collegiate summer level State College Spikes, who play about 200 miles from Philadelphia in central Pennsylvania, will use an alternate identity to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles and their decisive victory in Super Bowl LIX (Go Birds)—as well as poke a little fun at Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker. The team
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Akron RubberDucks to play as Cheese Salads
The Akron RubberDucks, Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians in the Eastern League, will continue their tradition of honoring obscure local food specialties when they play one game as the Cheese Salads as part of their “Only in Akron” series. The team has previously played as the White French (a
Toledo Mud Hens to honor Jeep heritage with Mud Crawlers alternate
The Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens will swap one bird for another when they play select games as the Mud Crawlers this season. The temporary brand, created by Brandiose, features a rubber duck driving a Jeep through mud—an homage to the fact that the first civilian Jeeps were manufactured at the
Yankees Amend Facial Hair Policy to Allow ‘Well-Groomed Beards’
It may not directly affect uniforms, but news out of the New York Yankees’ camp on Friday will significantly affect how players look on the field. The Yankees posted a statement from managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner to social media on Friday, February 21, saying that the team would be
Winston-Salem Dash “Hooch Pooches” alternate honors stock cars, bootlegging
The history of stock car racing is inextricably intertwined with bootlegging during the Prohibition era. In the 1920s and early 1930s, bootleggers used modified cars that required skilled drivers to transport illegal alcohol. Those driving skills and the advent of high-speed vehicles led to the birth of stock car racing
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s first-ever alternate nickname will be Honey Drippers
For the first time since they took on the nickname Jumbo Shrimp in 2017, the Triple-A baseball team in Jacksonville, Florida, announced that they will take to the field wearing an alternate identity. The team will play as the Honey Drippers with a brand created by Brandiose for two weekends
New Hampshire Fisher Cats to play as Space Potatoes
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, who play in the state’s most populous city of Manchester, will honor two aspects of New Hampshire’s heritage with one alternate identity in 2025. The New Hampshire Space Potatoes brand, created by Brandiose, pays tribute to both the state’s official vegetable and a harrowing tale
Arkansas Travelers to honor Little Rock Nine with alternate identity
The integration of Little Rock Central High School was a signature moment not just in Arkansas, but in the Civil Rights movement nationwide. On September 4, 1957, after initially being denied entry, nine Black students were escorted into Central High School by the National Guard under the orders of President
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers pay tribute to Chicago on Southside Sundays
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, Single-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox in the Carolina League, will pay tribute to their parent club with a new uniform set they’re calling the Southside Alt 3 in 2025. The new alternate identity, created by Full Count Studios, combines the Cannon Ballers brand with
Abilene Flying Bison revive classic Prairie Dogs brand
Fresh off their debut season, the collegiate summer level Abilene Flying Bison are reviving a classic brand from their hometown. The team, based in Abilene, Texas, will play Thursday home games in 2025 as the Abilene Prairie Dogs, paying homage to an independent professional team that played in the Texas-Louisiana
Reading Fightin Phils to play as Flapjacks for annual morning game
The Double-A Reading Fightin Phils, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the Eastern League, will wear breakfast-themed uniforms when they take to the field for their 22nd annual morning game this year. After the success of their Creamed Chip Beef alternate identity last year, the team will be playing
Cincinnati Reds to Wear #14 Patch in Memory of Pete Rose in 2025
The Cincinnati Reds will remember Major League Baseball’s all-time hit king, Pete Rose, with a special memorial patch on their jerseys throughout the 2025 season. The patch features Rose’s number 14 in white within a black circle, trimmed in white. The photo shared by the Reds shows the patch on