The Amarillo Sod Poodles unveiled a new alternate identity that plays off the city’s nickname as well as a plant that can be found throughout the area as tumbleweed. The geographic signifier Yellow City derives from a translation of Amarillo (Spanish for yellow), a name the city earned because of
Category: Baseball
Reading Fightin Phils to celebrate Oktoberfest as Prost
The Reading Fightin Phils, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the Double-A Eastern League, will pay homage to the nearby Pennsylvania Dutch community as well as the German beer celebration of Oktoberfest when they play a game as the Reading Prost this season. The term Prost, German for “Cheers,”
Hudson Valley Renegades to play as Retrievers
The Hudson Valley Renegades, High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees in the South Atlantic League, commemorated National Golden Retriever Day today by unveiling as alternate identity devoted to the dog breed. The logo, which the team will wear three times in 2025, features a cartoon dog playing with a
MLB Launches 2025 Spring Training New Era Cap Collection
Today, Major League Baseball and New Era unveiled their line of 2025 Spring Training on-field caps. As was the case with 2024, these caps will again only be worn during Spring Training — a different design is worn during batting practice. Of the 29 teams (no Pirates one up there
Corpus Christi Hooks unveil new logos, uniforms
The Corpus Christi Hooks are ushering in their 20th anniversary season with a fresh set of logos replete with significance. The new primary logo evokes a mirodor—a Spanish term for the gazebos found along the city’s bayfront. Eight white stars in the logo are taken from the official Corpus Christi
Hartford Yard Goats to play as Thunder Chickens
The Hartford Yard Goats, an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies in the Double-A Eastern League, will play a game as the Hartford Thunder Chickens in 2025. The temporary logo centers around a turkey that is either scared of thunder or actively being struck by lightning. Per the team, “Thunder Chicken”
Red Alert: Washington Nationals Bring Back Red Uniforms for 2025
After a one-season hiatus, the Washington Nationals will wear red uniforms once again. Yesterday, the Nationals announced the return of red alternate jerseys for the upcoming 2025 season; the new alternate option will replace the white pullover tops the club introduced one year ago today. Washington wore that uniform just
New York Mets Introduce New Blue Pullover Road Alternate Jersey for 2025
Juan Soto isn’t the only addition the New York Mets are making to their lineup in 2025. At their Amazin’ Day event yesterday, the Mets unveiled their new road alternate jersey for the upcoming season. This jersey replaces the alternate blue scripted “Mets” jerseys in their four-uniform rotation. The jersey
RubberDucks to honour drive-in restaurants as Galley Boys
The Akron RubberDucks, an affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians in the Double-A Eastern League, will continue their “Only in Akron” series when they take the field for two games this summer as the Galley Boys. The nickname refers to hamburger cooks who work in small galley kitchens at drive-in restaurants,
Athletics Add Patches For Sacramento, Rickey Henderson For 2025 Season
They may not be wearing their temporary home city’s name on the front of their jerseys, but Major League Baseball’s Athletics are giving Sacramento a shoutout in the form of a sleeve patch. The team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics — who will be simply known as the Athletics
Sweet Home Chicago: Cubs Unveil New Powder “Blues” Uniform for 2025
Forty-four years after putting their powder blues away in the darkest corner of their uniform closet, the Chicago Cubs are bringing the colour back in a big way in 2025. Tonight, the Cubs unveiled their new powder “Blues” alternate uniform, a design combining some past team logos with a musical
Binghamton Rumble Ponies to play as Bathtub Donkeys
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets in the Eastern League, will make asses of themselves with an alternate identity in 2025. The team will play two games this season as the Bathtub Donkeys, commemorating a Blue Law on the books in the state of New