The Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim turned the clock back to 1955 last night by wearing the uniforms of the Pacific Coast League’s Seattle Rainiers and Los Angeles Angels, respectively. Both teams went that extra mile by wearing helmets which matched their throwback uniform and several players
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Angels and Mariners to go back to the ’50s on Saturday
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Seattle Mariners will be turning back the clock to the 1955 season for tomorrow’s game at Safeco Field in Seattle. The 1955 season pre-dates the establishment dates of both franchises, the clubs will be wearing the uniforms of the local Pacific Coast League
A look at the 2012 MLB All-Star Game Jerseys
With the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game just two short months away, we’re getting our first look at the jerseys the American and National League players will be wearing during the Home Run Derby, workout day and batting practice leading up to the big game itself. The 2012 edition
Chicago White Sox add two memorial patches to jersey
The Chicago White Sox lost two long-time employees of their club already this season and have started to honour their memory by wearing memorial patches. The double diamond patches pay tribute to Bill “Moose” Skowron, with the initials “BMS”, and Kevin Hickey with his nickname “HIC MAN”. The two patches
Astros Owner Gives Clues On New Look For 2013
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane dropped a few hints regarding what the new Astros uniforms will look like in 2013 and from those hints it sounds like we’re in for some blue and orange goodness. From the Houston Chronicle: “We’ll blend some of the new with the history of the
Cincinnati Reds pay tribute to Chipper Jones
The Cincinnati Reds will be paying tribute to the career of one of their greatest foes during a game tonight in Cincinnati’s Great American Ballpark. Atlanta Braves third baseman and future hall-of-famer Chipper Jones will be wrapping up his 19-season career following the 2012 season and this week marks his
Mets don hockey sweaters for Toronto trip
The New York Mets rarely get to visit Canada, this past weekend was their first trip North of the Border in seven seasons. They also sure love their theme road trips, earlier this season a trip to Houston had all the players dressed as cowboys. So what better time to
Babe Ruth Game Worn Jersey Sold for $4.4 million
A jersey worn by Babe Ruth during the 1920 season, his first as a New York Yankee, sold during an auction last month for $4,415,658 (US). The Yankees road jersey, manufactured by Spalding and pre-dating uniform numbers (so no famous #3 on the back), was purchased by Lelands.com who plans on
Tigers, Pirates Pay Tribute with Negro Leagues Uniforms
The Detroit Tigers held their 18th annual Negro Leagues Tribute game yesterday at Comerica Park in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both teams donned uniforms paying homage to the Negro Leagues teams which once represented their respective cities during the 1920s and 1930s.
San Diego Padres wear 1978 Throwback Uniform
The San Diego Padres became the latest team to wear throwback uniforms when they took to Petco Field wearing their 1978 home uniforms in a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Friday night. The Padres ’78 throwbacks were complete with pullover jerseys, matching helmets, elastic waistbands, and yes,
The Making of an On-Field MLB Jersey
Majestic Athletic, the on-field provider of all Major League Baseball jerseys has posted an interesting look at the process of making an authentic on-field MLB jersey.
Marlins Debut New Orange Cap with Home Uniform
The Miami Marlins last night debuted their “red-orange” (it doesn’t look red to me) cap paired with their home white uniform. The Marlins also wore “red-orange” undershirts and socks with the cap to complete the “red-orange” and white look.