Charlotte Strong. This afternoon the Charlotte Knights, Triple-A farm club of the Chicago White Sox, paid tribute to those affected by the latest deadly mass shooting to strike the United States by wearing green and gold caps, the team colours of the UNC Charlotte 49ers. The team also held a
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Indianopolis Indians unveil Circle City alternates
The plan that the city of Indianapolis is based on is centered (as it were) around a site called Monument Circle. Originally called Circle Street in the 1821 plan, it now includes the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, four bronze statues of notable Indiana figures, a staircase, two water pools, and
Miami, adidas Unveil Parley Baseball Jerseys
As a way to raise awareness of marine plastic pollution, the University of Miami and adidas on Thursday afternoon unveiled the first-ever baseball jerseys that utilize repurposed and upcycled materials. The jerseys — which are made from a range of materials collected on beaches and in coastal communities in partnership
Aberdeen IronBirds to honor Ripken family with rebrand
The short-season Class A Aberdeen IronBirds are named in honor of their team owner, the Iron Man Cal Ripken Jr., as well as their parent club, the Baltimore Orioles, who are often called the Birds by fans. But for one game, the team will triple down on that homage, paying
San Antonio Missions to wear loot llama jerseys on Fortnite Night
The Triple-A San Antonio Missions will wear Fortnite-themed uniforms this Saturday, April 27, in a game against the Oklahoma City Dodgers. The jerseys feature the likeness of Fortnite: Battle Royale’s supply llama—also called “loot llama” because Fortnite fans love alliteration—whose job it is to provide ammunition, supplies, and food to
MLB Updates Their Famous Batter Logo, Colours, and More
Did you know Major League Baseball has a new logo this year? No, I’m not referring to the Marlins or Phillies, nor any of the other teams who have changed recently in the league, I’m talking about the league itself. That famous silhouetted batter, originally designed by Jerry Dior for
Devil Rays Uniforms Return for four in 2019
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are returning to a Major League Baseball diamond for four games in 2019, and good news, game one is tonight! First brought back last season in celebration of the club’s 20th anniversary of their expansion year, everyone’s favourite gradient-heavy throwback uniform proved so popular with,
Asheville Tourists highlight local brewers with Beer City jerseys
For the fourth year in a row, the Single-A Asheville Tourists will play a game this season as the Beer City Tourists. The team has played in different uniforms each time they have played in their Beer City uniforms, but this year for the first time, they’ll highlight the actual
Toledo Mud Hens honor 180th Fighter Wing as Stingers
The Toledo Mud Hens will commemorate Military Appreciation Weekend by taking the nickname of the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing—Stingers—as their own for two games June 28 and 29. The 180th Fighter Wing is based out of nearby Swanton, Ohio, and is home to more than 1,000 men and
Salem Red Sox to play as Beer Mongers
The Salem Red Sox are among the 15 percent of affiliated minor league baseball teams still named for their parent club, but that won’t stop them from brewing up at least a little bit of fun. The team, Boston’s Class-A Advanced affiliate, will play every Thursday this season as the
Dodgers Throwback Uniforms, Everyone in 42 for Jackie Robinson Day 2019
Today is Jackie Robinson Day across Major League Baseball, an annual celebration of the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the colour barrier when he made his début with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. Since the 2009 season, every player, manager, and coach across the league wears Robinson’s jersey
Baylor Athletic Department Unveils United Brand
Baylor’s athletic department has lacked color consistency across its 18 sports programs for several years, but the Bears unveiled a new united brand on Saturday during the football team’s pre-Spring Game festivities, which includes new uniforms and a new secondary logo. Though the university’s official colors are Baylor Green and