It’s not set to be announced until later this evening but the official website of Minor League Baseball may have jumped the gun a little bit early. Or it’s just a clever attempt to send us in the wrong direction. Regardless, for a few hours early this morning the Pacific Coast
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Jacksonville minor league baseball drops Suns moniker for Jumbo Shrimp
Ever since 1962 (with the exception of a few years), there has been some sort of minor league baseball team in Jacksonville, Florida who went with the nickname of the Suns. It was one of the rare minor league baseball identities that truly stood the test of time. When you
New York Mets are selling Tim Tebow jerseys
If you’re excited about the baseball version of Tebowmania, then now you’ve got the chance to get behind the movement with your money. Despite the fact that Tim Tebow is not a member of the MLB Players Union (since, you know, he’s not a Major League Baseball player), the Mets
Happy Trails to You: The Story Behind the High Desert Mavericks
When the gates open before a High Desert Mavericks baseball game, the loudspeakers play the song “Ride Ranger Ride” by iconic cowboy actor Roy Rogers. As staff puts the finishing touches on pregame preparations, the song’s harmonies ring throughout the stadium, indicating that it’s time for everyone to get their
Star Spangled Baseball: The Story Behind the Frederick Keys
Fort McHenry, a star-shaped military facility in Baltimore, Maryland, was built in 1798. It’s been a national park since 1925, but before that, it featured prominently in a handful of wars, including World Wars I and II, and, most notably, the War of 1812. It was during a battle in September
USA! USA! Baseball Team Wears Miracle on Ice Jerseys
Do you believe in miracles?! Well you better, because the Rochester Red Wings and Buffalo Bisons are about to pay tribute to the biggest miracle to hit upstate New York since Kodak colour film. Tonight those two Triple-A International League clubs, Rochester (affiliate of the Twins) and Buffalo (AAA Blue
Revolutionary Raccoon: The Story Behind the Hudson Valley Renegades
If you were to get on a boat in New York City and travel north for about 75 miles along the Hudson River, you would arrive at a tiny town of Wappingers Falls, New York. On your way there, you would pass countless historical sites related to the American Revolutionary
Going with the Flow: The Story Behind the Norfolk Tides
On the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States lies an amorphous geographic region designated as Tidewater. It comprises primarily southeastern Virginia, but also (depending on whom you ask and what sort of mood they’re in) parts of North Carolina and Maryland. The Tidewater region is flat and, because its water features—the
You Eediot! Cyclones, Monsters Wearing Ren And Stimpy Jerseys
What’s next? ‘Cause it feels like we’re kinda running out of things to celebrate here… The Brooklyn Cyclones (New York Mets, Single-A) and Vermont Lake Monsters (Oakland A’s, Single-A) will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the debut of “The Ren & Stimpy Show”, a cartoon that was briefly popular
Are Ya Ready Kids? ValleyCats Wearing SpongeBob Jerseys
Suddenly Chris Sale’s jersey gripe doesn’t seem so valid. The Tri-City ValleyCats (Houston Astros, Single-A) will wear these SpongeBob SquarePants clad jerseys (and don’t forget his pet snail “Gary” on the back) for “Nickelodeon Night” tonight against the Vermont Lake Monsters in Bikini Bottom Troy, NY. A look at the
The Bucs Stop Here: The Story Behind the Erie SeaWolves
The Double-A Erie SeaWolves have all the qualities you’d expect from a loyal affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. They play just under two hours north of the Bucs on the coast of Lake Erie, their nickname derives from a slang term for pirate, and their logo evokes Pittsburgh’s erstwhile primary mark
Bowie Baysox pay tribute to David Bowie
The town of Bowie, Maryland, is named for 19th-century politician William Duckett Bowie, but the local Double-A baseball team, the Bowie Baysox, will pay tribute to a different Bowie this Friday. In honor of David Bowie, who passed away earlier this year, the team will wear jerseys inspired by the rock