After a name-the-team contest that lasted more than four months, a new Staten Island-based franchise in the independent Atlantic League unveiled its name and logos this evening. The nickname FerryHawks was selected from seven finalists, which also included Harbor Heroes, Dragon Slayers, Responders, Front Liners, Watch Dogs, and Greenbelters. “A
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Stockton Ports unveil batting practice cap with tugboat logo
The city of Stockton is home to the largest inland seaport in the state of California. The Port of Stockton, roughly 80 miles east of San Francisco Bay on the San Joaquin River, officially opened in 1932, but the city has played host to seafaring vessels since the 1860s. It’s
Updated Bowling Green Hot Rods identity evokes classic car, Rays affiliation
The High-A Bowling Green Hot Rods just moments ago unveiled two new logos created by Brandon Lamarche of 3-2 Designs. Most of the team’s existing marks, which have been use since 2016, will remain intact, but the two new ones will replace parallel logos in that suite. The first new
Midland RockHounds unveil new logos, updated Rocky
The Double-A Midland RockHounds unveiled sweeping updates to their identity today, including a new, more serious Rocky the RockHound and a handful of new logos to expand their suite of marks. The update is the first in almost a quarter-century since the team became the RockHounds. The new look replaces
Iowa Cubs introduce bear character cap logo
The Triple-A Iowa Cubs unveiled an addition to their suite of logos today, a cap logo featuring the face of a bear. The logo, created by Dan Simon of Studio Simon, will augment the existing brand, which otherwise remains intact. “The new logo shows a fierce, determined image of a
Guardians Settle Name Dispute, Get Green Light to Go Forth in 2022
After several months of legal threats, it appears the Cleveland Guardians are now finally a reality. Shortly after the former Cleveland Indians announced they would be known as the Guardians starting with the 2022 season, a roller derby team based out of Cleveland challenged the club’s proposed use of the
At long last, Beloit Sky Carp take to the sky
It’s been something of an emotional roller coaster for baseball fans in Beloit, Wisconsin. The Beloit Snappers went from being a decades-long minor league baseball stalwart to being a likely candidate for de-affiliation to—as of moments ago—being the proud owners of a brand-new identity to go with their new ballpark
Puerto Rico’s Indios de Mayagüez rebrand features “Little Mango” character
The Indios de Mayagüez (Mayagüez Indians) debuted in 1938 as one of the founding members of the Liga de Béisbol Profesional de Puerto Rico, more commonly called the Puerto Rican Winter League. The team, which plays on Puerto Rico’s west coast, announced a noteworthy rebrand created by Brandiose today. The Indios de
Green Bay Booyah rebrand as Rockers
After just three seasons as the Green Bay Booyah, the collegiate summer level franchise in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, rebranded as the Green Bay Rockers. The new nickname is meant to highlight plans that the team’s new ownership has to host music and other entertainment events at their stadium, as well the
New Hampshire Fisher Cats honor Chicken Tender heritage with promo
When you think of America’s influence on global civilization, there are a few significant innovations that spring immediately to mind: Our National Parks, the Post Office, the Peace Corps, and Ted Lasso, to name a few. But none have had quite the impact as one that came from an unassuming
Manfred: Native American Community “Wholly Supportive” of Braves Name, Logo, and “The Chop”
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred addressed questions regarding the future of the Atlanta Braves name, logo, and “chop” during a press conference held before the start of the 2021 World Series. “It’s important to understand that we have thirty markets around the country, they aren’t all the same, the
Highline Bears to pit Fish Sticks against Seal Slingers in rebrand
The Highline Bears, a Seattle-based team in the collegiate summer Pacific International League, unveiled two brands today, one of which the team will adopt next year. Fans will vote to determine whether the Highline Bears will become the Dub Sea Fish Sticks or the Dub Sea Seal Slingers. The team’s