For the first time in Major League Baseball history, two teams will wear their Nike MLB City Connect uniforms in the same game. This morning, the Washington Nationals announced they will don their cherry blossom-themed City Connect uniforms when they host the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, May 7 for the
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Ope! Madison Mallards unveil another alternate
There are a lot of theories about the origins of the quirky exclamation “Ope!”—none of which stand up to any real scrutiny. More onomatopoeia than actual word, the term has been likened to “oops” or “oh” plus the letter P, and associated with most anywhere human beings have made inadvertent
Tri-City Chili Peppers to play “Cosmic Baseball” under black lights
Nearly a century after the Negro Leagues’ Kansas City Monarchs became the first professional baseball team to host a baseball game under artificial lights, the Coastal Plain League’s Tri-City Chili Peppers are putting their own spin on that innovation. The team will play “Cosmic Baseball” under powerful black lights that
Rockford Rivets to rebrand as Screw City Sock Monkeys
The collegiate summer level Rockford Rivets will pay tribute to their hometown’s textile and manufacturing heritage when they take to the field as the Screw City Sock Monkeys for two games this season. The Sock Monkeys nickname derives from Rockford, Illinois’s claim to “Home of the Sock Monkey”—a term the
First Look at the 2024 World Series and MLB Postseason Logos
It might still be the beginning of May, but today, we’re looking forward all the way to October with the release of Major League Baseball’s 2024 Postseason Logos. First, let’s take a look at the whole package: Yes, they do feel awfully similar to last season. However, there are some
Grit and Glow: Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Skateboard-Inspired City Connect Uniforms
The Tampa Bay Rays unveiled their new Nike MLB City Connect Series uniform today, taking inspiration from the region’s skateboarding culture while also mixing in a few fun little nods to the team’s history. These uniforms are set to make their on-field debut during a special weekend series from May
Madison Mallards declare, we are the Wurst
Fresh off the successful unveiling of their Chris Farley–inspired Madison Motivational Speakers alternate identity, the collegiate summer level Madison Mallards unveiled a second temporary rebrand based on a meaty Wisconsin classic. The team will play one game as the Wisconsin Wurst for one game this summer. The identity is based
Carolina Disco Turkeys change tune, to play as Yacht Rockers
The Carolina Disco Turkeys will trade their bell bottoms, polyester, and sparkly sequins for salmon polo shirts, ascots, and captain’s hats for one game this summer. The team announced this week that they’ll play as the Yacht Rockers, changing the vibe in the ballpark from Stayin’ Alive to Sailing. Yacht
2024 MLB Armed Forces Day Caps Revealed
Major League Baseball and New Era have released their Armed Forces Day ballcaps collection, to be worn across the league over the May 17-18-19 weekend. This year’s caps, crowns, buttons, and visors are black for every team. Each team’s typical cap logo is on the front but re-coloured army green
MLB Announces Return of Players’ Weekend in 2024, Custom Player Caps
Major League Baseball is bringing back its Players’ Weekend this season, which will be held August 16-18, 2024, focusing on the players’ personalized gear. It’s the first time MLB will host its Players’ Weekend since 2019. As part of this year’s celebration, players will wear each player’s uniform number on
Glacier Range Riders, National Park Service Embroiled in Battle Over Arrowhead Logo
NPS has filed protests with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office over logo possible causing confusion that team is affiliated with service
Madison Mallards unveil alternates IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER
The collegiate summer level Madison Mallards unveiled an alternate identity today based on a classic Saturday Night Live sketch that featured the late, great Madison native Chris Farley over three decades ago in 1993. The logo and uniforms evoke Farley’s character Matt Foley, a down-on-his-luck motivational speaker who famously lives