“If you know New York, you know.” That’s the idea behind the New York Mets‘ brand new Nike MLB City Connect uniform, which the club unveiled this morning. The Mets are the second of nine teams scheduled to do so during the 2024 season. They’ll debut April 27 and then
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Indianapolis Indians pay tribute to Pittsburgh with Young Bucs alternate
For six games this season, the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians will represent the colors of their parent club of 19 years, the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Indians will wear specialty “Young Bucs” jerseys and caps for Prospects Weekends in May and June. The Pittsburgh Pirates are often referred to as the Bucs,
Minot Hot Tots honor Scandinavian roots with Berzerkers alternate
The collegiate summer level Minot Hot Tots’ identity does not exactly instill fear. Pretty much the worst thing the tater tot mascot can do to an opponent is cause elevated cholesterol levels. So when the team set out to create an alternate identity for a series of “What Might Have
Bowling Green Hot Rods to wear specialty uniforms on Hot Dogs Night
Most minor league baseball teams would be content to commemorate hot dog night at the ballpark with an appearance by world champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut, but the High-A Bowling Green Hot Rods are not most teams. In addition to hosting the 16-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner, the
Clinton LumberKings to play as Shadflies as prank becomes reality
When the collegiate summer level Clinton LumberKings announced earlier this month that they planned to rebrand as the Shadflies for Friday night games this season, fans recognized the April Fool’s prank right away. Shadflies, also called mayflies, are short-lived flying insects that live near waterways—like the Mississippi, which flows right
Las Vegas Aviators to play as Gamblers
Since 1983, the Triple-A franchise that plays in Las Vegas, Nevada, has had three monikers, which have highlighted celebrities, aliens, and the aviation industry. None of those brands has featured what the city is best known for—the gaming industry. In a promotional video unveiling a new alternate identity this week,
Flying Squirrels pay tribute to Mighty James with River City alternate
As the James River flows 444 miles from its headwaters in the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, it rolls through Virginia’s state capital, Richmond, where it is central to the city’s history, economy, and contemporary culture and recreation. The Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels will pay tribute to the Mighty
New York Mets Tease Purple “NY” Logo, City Connect Uniform Coming April 19th?
The New York Mets have dropped a couple of teasers for (what we assume is) their new City Connect uniform, and, well, it guarantees we’re in for an interesting next few days. Posted to their various social media channels, the posts simply read “Coming next Friday” with a 15-second embedded
MLB’s Jackie Robinson Day Caps, Jerseys, and More for ’24
Major League Baseball will once again celebrate Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy this year with the annual Jackie Robinson Day on Monday, April 15. As is tradition, every Major League player, coach, and manager will wear Robinson’s retired #42 in-game on Monday. Regardless of the team’s colours or uniform styles,
They’re good dogs, Trenton: Thunder honor bat dogs with Goldens alternate
The Trenton Thunder, a member of the collegiate summer level MLB Draft League, will pay tribute to their tradition of bat dogs with the team’s first alternate identity in six years. The Thunder will play two games as the Trenton Goldens, an homage to the family of golden retrievers who
MiLB teams commemorate eclipse with on-field gear
Do not look directly at these logos without protective eyewear! Many of the affiliated Minor League Baseball teams along the path of today’s eclipse had or are having promotions to commemorate the rare celestial event. MiLB is calling the series of coordinated events, most of which entail giving away branded
Oakland Athletics Trademark New Names for Sacramento
Despite comments suggesting the Oakland Athletics would be known only as “The Athletics” or “The A’s” when they move to Sacramento next season, the team appears to be considering other, more traditional options. Public records available from the United States Patent and Trademark Office show the Oakland Athletics trademarked two