Save your pennies kids, there’s a Philadelphia “Blue Jays” jersey up for auction! What, you don’t remember when the Philadelphia Phillies used a blue jay for their logo? Well, unless you’re in your eighties or older you certainly wouldn’t. Back in 1944 the Philadelphia Phillies flirted with the idea of
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Of Anaheim No More, Los Angeles Angels Officially Changed Name
File this one under the “it happened and nobody really noticed” column. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, still the butt of jokes on social media and elsewhere due to their clumsy name, have officially changed their name to just “Los Angeles Angels”, finally dropping the “of Anaheim” part. Very
Uh Oh, It’s Magic: The 2017 Baseball Winter Meetings Logo
Every December since 1901, executives, owners, general managers, scouts, hot dog vendors, and job seekers from Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball’s collective 190 teams convene for four days for the sport’s Winter Meetings. The event has become a media extravaganza, culminating with the Rule 5 Draft, when the
Pirates and Cubs to Wear Negro League Uniforms Tonight
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs will turn back the clock tonight and wear uniforms paying tribute to African American ballplayers during the Negro leagues era. Pittsburgh, who is hosting, will be wearing the uniforms of the Homestead Grays. The Grays, formed in 1912 were originally based out of Homestead,
Boston Red Sox among first to confirm participation in MLB Players Weekend
Over the past few years, Major League Baseball has come under a bit of criticism for not allowing their players to express themselves. Whether it be from the players themselves policing each other over bat flips, or trying to crack down on individuality when it comes to things like bat
MLB auctions, pulls, then still auctions off Hunter Strickland jersey from Memorial Day brawl
Back on Memorial Day, what was lost in the shuffle of a controversial (and petty) brawl between Giants pitcher Hunter Strickland and Nationals superstar Bryce Harper was the fact that both teams were wearing camo’d-up uniforms for the occasion of Memorial Day. As such, all of the game-worn Giants jerseys
MLB Teams to Wear Play Ball Patches, BP Tops This Weekend
Continuing a tradition which began last season, Major League Baseball players will be wearing “Play Ball” patches on the front of their jerseys in game, in addition to special t-shirts for batting practice this weekend. The patches are worn as part of a promotion of youth participation in both baseball and softball. You’ll note in the
MLB Teams Wearing Green This Weekend for Memorial Day 2017
All thirty Major League Baseball teams will be wearing camouflage-inspired caps, jerseys, and socks throughout the weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) in honour of the U.S. Memorial Day holiday. We’ve got a new camouflage style this year, no longer using the USMC design the league is now going with what they’re calling
Photos: Orioles Celebrate Maryland With Special Uniforms
The Baltimore Orioles took to the field while celebrating their home state last night, making use of the iconic Maryland state flag on several parts of the uniform. The uniforms were worn as part of “Celebrate Maryland” night at Camden Yards, the Orioles gave replica versions of the jerseys out to fans
MLB Teams Wearing Pink This Weekend for Moms Everywhere
All thirty Major League Baseball teams will be paying tribute to mom this weekend by wearing special pink and graphite uniforms. The uniforms will be worn for games played on Saturday May 13th and for Mother’s Day Sunday on May 14th. This year’s Mother’s Day set features a graphite cap with
Media Guide Offers Look at 2017 World Series, Postseason Logos
The 2017 World Series and MLB Postseason logos have both made their first appearance, showing up on a digital copy of the 2017 MLB Umpire Media Guide which has recently been posted online. A special thank you to all of those who tipped me off to this. Both the Postseason and World
Commissioner of MLB wants Cleveland Indians to move away from Wahoo
The pressure on Chief Wahoo continues to mount. Cleveland’s appearance in the 2016 World Series had a small bit of a mar on it when the team chose to wear their alternate uniforms which featured caps and sleeves that prominently featured the now-infamous Chief Wahoo logo on them. During the