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.
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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
Lehigh Valley IronPigs to play as Steelworkers
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies in the International League, will adopt an alternate brand that pays tribute to the industry that inspired their permanent identity. The IronPigs, named for the pig iron that is forged in the steel mills of eastern Pennsylvania, will play as
Madison Mallards Unveil Grungy “Neverminds” Name, Logo, and Uniforms
The collegiate summer level Madison Mallards will celebrate the small part that their hometown played in one of the most significant alternative rock albums of all time. While most of the classic Nirvana album Nevermind was recorded in California, the track “Polly” was recorded in Madison’s Smart Studios, produced by
Miami Marlins Pay Tribute to the 305 with new “Retrowave” City Connect Uniforms
There’s a new uniform in the 305. This morning, the Miami Marlins officially unveiled their second City Connect uniform, a new black-heavy design that combines the neon lights of Miami with subtle nods to the team’s past. The new “Retrowave” uniform is black with a “MIAMI” wordmark across the chest
We’re Snot Joking, the Asheville Tourists Will Play a Game as the “Snot Otters”
The Asheville Tourists, High-A affiliate of the Houston Astros in the South Atlantic League, will play one game this year as the Snot Otters. The nickname is an homage to the largest species of salamander in North America, the hellbender, which is endemic to the Tourists’ home state of North
Chicago White Sox Pay Tribute to NBA’s Bulls With New City Connect Uniform
This evening, the Chicago White Sox took their second shot at a City Connect uniform, unveiling a new red and black design that pays tribute to both the White Sox and the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. The new jersey is red with black pinstripes and features a “CHICAGO” wordmark arched across
Fayetteville Woodpeckers pay tribute to 82nd Airborne Division with Eighty Deuces alternate
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros in the Carolina League, will pay tribute to the military heritage of their hometown when they play as the Eighty Deuces for the third year in a row. The team has honored a different aspect of the 82nd Airborne Division stationed