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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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
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
Rockies React to Début of New City Connect Uniform
The Colorado Rockies planned to début their new City Connect uniforms on Friday, but unfortunately, those famous Colorado skies did not cooperate. The new look, based on the brilliant colours of Colorado’s mountain sunsets, was delayed 48 hours thanks to a dreary, day-long spring snowstorm that forced the postponement of
Lansing Lugnuts to Play Two as the “Cap City Olive Burgers”
The Lansing Lugnuts, High-A Midwest League affiliate of MLB’s Athletics, will play two games this season as the “Cap City Olive Burgers.” The geographic signifier “Cap City” acknowledges Lansing’s status as the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan, while the nickname “Olive Burgers” pays tribute to a culinary staple
All Players Wearing #42, Cap Patches Today in Celebration of Jackie Robinson Day in Baseball
Major League Baseball will commemorate Jackie Robinson Day today, continuing an annual tradition that began league-wide in 2004. Every player, coach, manager, and umpire is wearing Robinson’s number 42 and a new Robinson-themed patch on the side of their caps. As in previous years, all teams will wear the number
Here Comes the Sun: Colorado Rockies Unveil New City Connect Uniforms
The Colorado Rockies have unveiled their new Nike MLB City Connect uniform, the club’s second in the series. The uniforms, inspired by Colorado’s sunrises and sunsets from the plains to the Rocky Mountains, will make their on-field debut on Friday, April 18, when the Rockies host the Washington Nationals at