Major League Baseball is again bringing back Players’ Weekend in 2025, to be held the weekend of August 15–17. As was the case last season, Players’ Weekend will focus on each player’s individuality, charitable causes, and the people who helped them reach the big leagues while keeping teams in their
Category: Baseball
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
MLB Players Wearing Camouflage Caps This Weekend
Why are they wearing camo caps this weekend in Major League Baseball? Well, Major League Baseball is once again honouring the service members and families of the Armed Forces by outfitting all 30 of its clubs in camouflage-themed caps as part of the league’s annual Armed Forces Day celebrations. The
Boston Red Sox Unveil New “Fenway Greens” City Connect Uniform
It’s big, it’s green, and now… it’s a baseball uniform! The Boston Red Sox have officially unveiled their second Nike MLB City Connect uniform this afternoon, a new green-heavy look designed as a tribute to the team’s home ballpark and its iconic “Green Monster.” Wasting absolutely no time, these new
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
Houston Cougars Introduce “Houston Blue” Alternate Baseball Uniforms
The Houston Cougars baseball program recently joined the football, basketball, softball, golf and volleyball teams in unveiling new “Houston Blue” alternate uniforms, which will debut on May 15 against Arizona.
Memphis Redbirds pay tribute to barbecue nachos with alternate identity
The Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals in the International League, will play two games as the Memphis BBQ Nachos this season, paying tribute to an iconic ballpark concession item that the team is known for. “The origin of barbecue nachos can be traced to the opening
Las Vegas Aviators celebrate buffets with Belly Busters alternate identity
The Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics in the Pacific Coast League, will celebrate almost 80 years of Las Vegas buffet heritage when they play one game as the Belly Busters. The first Las Vegas buffet opened in 1946 at the El Rancho Vegas hotel and casino. Since
Arizona Born: D-backs Go Purple for Second “Serpientes” City Connect Uniform
A Sssserpientes Ssssequel dropped in the desert this morning. The Arizona Diamondbacks released their second Nike MLB City Connect uniform today, a continuation of the “Serpientes” theme from 2021-24 recoloured in the D-backs’ classic purple and teal. We’re getting a solid purple jersey with darker purple sleeves, referencing the purple
Baseball Team Unveils Cheeky “Booty Divers” Alternate Name, Logo
The Morehead City Marlins, a collegiate summer level baseball team that plays in the Coastal Plain League, unveiled a risqué alternate brand that ostensibly celebrates the region’s most famous treasure hunter, Edward Thatch—more commonly known as the pirate Blackbeard. The Marlins, who play in coastal North Carolina, where Blackbeard’s famous
Augusta GreenJackets to Play as “River Donkeys” to Honour Heritage Protectors
The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the Carolina League, will play two games this season as the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) River Donkeys, a brand that tells a story that began centuries ago. The identity is a tribute to animals who are credited with helping