Florence, South Carolina, has been home to a collegiate summer level Coastal Plain League team called the RedWolves for almost a quarter-century, but that changed this weekend when the team announced that it’s rebranding as the Florence Flamingos. The team made the unusual decision to switch to the new brand—which
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IronPigs to celebrate GM’s love for wiener dogs as IronWieners
The Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs will play a game as the IronWieners pretty much just because their general manager loves wiener dogs. This will be the team’s second dog-themed promotional identity, following in the paw steps of their 2019 IronPugs brand, which the team asserts was the result of typo
Stand Guard: Cleveland Guardians Announced as New Name for Indians
The Cleveland Indians announced today that they will be known as the Cleveland Guardians beginning with the conclusion of the 2021 season. This marks the fifth name change in the franchise’s history and first in 107 years. In this post I hope to answer all your questions about the new
Who wears short shorts? The Carolina Disco Turkeys
The collegiate summer level Carolina Disco Turkeys have made a significant splash in their first season. The team’s brand, loosely based on Major League uniforms from the ’70s and ’80s—along with a mascot that’s part Disco Stu and all peacock—has been almost universally well received on social media and in
Mets Announce Black Uniforms Return July 30, Five Times in 2021
Back in black, I hit the sack. I’ve been too long, I’m glad to be back… The New York Mets this week announced they will indeed be glad to be back in black for the first time in ten seasons when they take the field on Friday, July 30th against
We’re going to need a bigger boat: Durham to play as Bull Sharks
It’s America’s favorite holiday, Shark Week! A tradition as old as 1988, Shark Week is a time when the nation comes together to watch terrifying movies and documentaries about sharks, and then scientists have to remind us that we’re way more likely to die by choking on a turkey wishbone
All Players Wearing #44 During Home Run Derby
Tonight during the 2021 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby you may have asked yourself, “Why are all the players wearing the number 44?” The answer is it’s being done in tribute of Hank Aaron, one of the greatest home run hitters of all time. Aaron, who died earlier this
Tulsa Drillers celebrate “noodling” with alternate identity
The state of Oklahoma claims to be the capital of a fishing technique called “noodling,” which basically boils down to trying to catch catfish by getting them to bite your hand. The Tulsa Drillers, Double-A affiliate of the Dodgers, will pay tribute to the practice—and the fish who fight back
San Francisco Giants Release New City Connect Uniforms, Towering Above the Fog
The San Francisco Giants introduced their new 2021 Nike MLB City Connect uniform early this morning, a design rising out of the fog to tower above the Bay Area’s baseball scene. The uniform is set to début during a three-game series this weekend [July 9-11] against Washington, it will then
Red and Blue Caps Worn Across Baseball This Weekend
Why are Major League Baseball teams wearing red and blue caps this weekend? To celebrate the Fourth of July weekend! Yes, on July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2021 every big league club will wear either a scarlet red or navy blue lid (it’s each team’s preference) with an intricate stars
Lake Country DockHounds unveil logo
The Lake Country DockHounds announced their name last month, and this week, coinciding with the groundbreaking on their new stadium, Wisconsin Brewing Company Park, the team unveiled its logo. The logo centers on team mascot Louie (an homage to Louisville Slugger bats) wearing a fishing hat and a DockHounds jersey.
2021 MLB All-Star Game Uniforms Unveiled, Worn In-Game for First Time
Major League Baseball today unveiled the uniforms that players will be wearing during the 2021 All-Star Game to be held next month in Denver… and yes, I said “worn during” the All-Star Game. We’ll get to that bit of news after we take a look at the designs. Despite the