The state of Wisconsin has a history of promotional nicknames that sound vaguely dirty but technically are not. In 2019, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers played a game as the Wisconsin Udder Tuggers on Salute to Cows Night. (The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders considered the name Udder Tuggers as a
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Phillies to Wear “Boring” Grey Unis Less Often, Alternate Reds Instead
The Philadelphia Phillies are growing tired of wearing nothing but their grey uniforms on the road. “I think wearing grey all the time is just boring,” Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper told MLB.com reporter Todd Zolecki. “We’ve been talking about it as a team. We took it up the ladder and talked
Arizona D-backs-s-s-s-s Unveil New City Connect ‘Serpientes’ Uniforms
The Arizona Diamondbacks unveil their new City Connect uniform, a sand-coloured jersey with Serpientes across the front.
Lake Country DockHounds Announced as New American Association Team
Wisconsin’s Waukesha County is home to more than 140 lakes, including two (Pewaukee Lake and Big Muskego Lake) that span more than 2,000 acres. So it’s no surprise that a new baseball club scheduled to join the American Association next year in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, will have a name that focuses
Tulsa Drillers honour Negro Leagues T-Town Clowns with retro jerseys
The Tulsa Drillers, Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are wearing replica jerseys this weekend of the T-Town Clowns, a semi-professional Negro Leagues team that played in North Tulsa from 1946 to 1965. The Clowns name derives from the entertaining style of play the team exhibited on the field—think
Hot Rods to wear jerseys from All Star Game that never was
When the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Aberdeen IronBirds take the field Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12, they’ll be wearing All Star jerseys from a game that never took place for a league that no longer exists. The 56th Midwest League All Star Game was supposed to take
Chicago Cubs Reveal New ‘Wrigleyville’ Nike City Connect Uniforms
Like a good neighbour, the Chicago Cubs 2021 “City Connect” uniform is there. Paying respects to all 77 of the Second City’s neighbourhoods, the Cubbies’ new Nike MLB City Connect uniform recognizes that Cubs fans don’t necessarily all reside in their half of Chicago while also noting the uniqueness of
White Sox Wearing New “Southside” Uniforms Today
With a focus on “the resilient mentality of Chicago’s Southside community”, the Chicago White Sox are débuting their new Nike MLB City Connect “Southside” uniform on the field for the first time as they host the Detroit Tigers this afternoon. It’s a dark grey uniform base with white pinstripes, a
Update on Cleveland Indians Name Change, Over 1000 New Names Considered Team Says
Six months after announcing they would be dropping their name for something new, the Cleveland Indians have provided their first update on the process. With the launch of a microsite dedicated to the transition, the team has shared details on what they’re looking for in a new name, who they’ve
Portland Sea Dogs to play as Red Snappers in National Hot Dog Month
The Portland Sea Dogs, double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will commemorate National Hot Dog Month by changing their name to the Red Snappers for a game. The alternate identity pays homage to a distinctive New England-style hot dog that is dyed bright red and whose natural casing makes
Baseball Celebrates Lou Gehrig Day with Patches, ALS Fundraising on June 2
The first annual Lou Gehrig Day will be celebrated across MLB with special jersey patches, red wristbands, and ALS funradising on June 2, 2021
San Francisco Giants to Wear Pride Colours on Uniform This Weekend, First in MLB
The San Francisco Giants announced they will wear pride colours on their uniforms on June 5, 2021 becoming the first MLB team to do so.