Episode Three of the new UNIFIED podcast co-hosted by Paul Lukas and myself was published today. In it Paul and I discuss the Vegas Golden Knights and those new shiny gold helmets, we take a look at what changes are coming to Major League Baseball logos and uniforms (or lack
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A Breakdown of Minor League Baseball’s Total Realignment for 2021
The world of Minor League Baseball was completely turned on its head last week when Major League Baseball announced a total restructering of the entire system. What was previously fourteen leagues spread out over five levels is now eleven leagues over four levels, massive re-alignments were implemented to accomodate this
Georgia Tech To Temporarily Retire No. 44 In Honor Of Hank Aaron
Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins announced this past weekend the Yellow Jackets football program will join the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United in temporarily retiring No. 44 in honor of former Atlanta Braves outfielder Hank Aaron, who passed away on Jan. 22 at the age of 86. The Braves
Hank Aaron’s Career in Uniforms
“Hammerin’ Hank” Henry Louis Aaron died earlier today. Aaron was 86. His resume speaks for itself, Aaron finished with 755 home runs in his 23-year Major League career shattering Babe Ruth’s long-thought unsurpassable all-time home run record. For the past 23 years, the league has presented its annual Hank Aaron
Report: Colorado Rockies Getting New Uniform “Next Year”
According to an email exchange, the Colorado Rockies are getting a new uniform “next year”. So, I don’t know if “next year” is 2021 or if it’s 2022 (UPDATE! we’ve since got some clarification on this, check out the end of the article for an update!). I don’t know if
Detroit Tigers Considering Logo Change?
It appears the Detroit Tigers are considering changing (or adding to) their team logos in the not-too-distant future. Recently, the Tigers published a survey, sent out to a select group of fans, which asked them for their thoughts on several different Detroit Tigers logos — some of these were straight-up
Report: Cleveland Indians to Drop Name This Week
According to a report Sunday night in the New York Times, the Cleveland Indians will be dropping their controversial name with an announcement to come as soon as Wednesday of this week. The report cites three sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity, one of which stated the club
Umpires Add “DC” Patch for 2020 World Series
Major League Baseball umpires have added a “DC” patch on the sleeves of their jersey tops for the remainder of the 2020 World Series and presumably for the 2021 season as well. The patch is being worn in memory of former big league umpire Derryl Cousins who died last week
Baseball Reveals Logo for 2021 MLB All-Star Game at Atlanta
Major League Baseball last night unveiled the logo for its 2021 MLB All-Star Game, scheduled to be held at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves, on July 13, 2021. It marks the third All-Star Game to be played in Atlanta, the first since 2000, and the fifth to
Our First Look at Baseball’s 2021 Spring Training Logos
I think we can all get behind looking towards 2021 as quickly as possible. Major League Baseball yesterday unveiled the logo for its 2021 Spring Training campaign as well as the individual Grapefruit League (Florida) and Cactus League (Arizona) logos. As with recent years, the Spring Training logos follow a
MLB Reveals Logos for 2020 World Series and Postseason
Major League Baseball today unveiled their 2020 Postseason logos, including those for the World Series, LCS, LDS, and Wildcard rounds. This was done as the league was announcing the 2020 Postseason schedule and the neutral-site locations for the various rounds. For 2020, the logos follow a theme surrounding blue, silver,
All Pirates Wearing #21, Rest of MLB Wears Patches in Honour of Roberto Clemente
Tonight on September 9, 2020, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the rest of Major League Baseball will pay tribute to one of the greatest human beings ever to play the game. This year, for the league’s 19th annual Roberto Clemente Day celebration, the Pirates will do something they’ve never done before,