The Frisco RoughRiders grabbed our attention earlier today when they Tweeted out a sneak peek of their new logo set. Showing only a pair of “pince-nez” style glasses with the caption “Got Monocles?” above it (yes, they were corrected several times), the teaser suggests the new set will be paying
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Best, Worst New Logos of 2014: SportsLogos.Net Readers’ Choice Awards
As we get set to enter the year of hover boards, self-lacing sneakers, and a Chicago Cubs World Series Championship we must first look back on the current year… 2014, which was my 18th running SportsLogos.Net. Overall 2014 was a rather uneventful year when it came to major re-brandings in the big
Pawtucket Red Sox Introduce New Logos, Uniforms
“RAWR!” That was the review of this logo from my one-year-old son, he’s not much of a talker, but I get the sense that he liked it. The Triple-A International League’s Pawtucket Red Sox (commonly referred to as the “Paw Sox” by fans, media, and clearly the team) unveiled their new logos
Rome Braves Unveil New Alternate Logo
The Class A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in Rome, GA have come out with a new alternate logo, and as expected, the logo takes inspiration from the Roman empire. It’s simple, effective, and still brings the goofiness and fun that we all associate with the world of Minor League
South Bend Cubs Unveil New Logos
Daytona drops the “Cubs” name, South Bend picks ’em right up. The former South Bend Silver Hawks of the Midwest League are now the South Bend Cubs, unveiling their new logos today at a fan event. The new logo prominently features that of the Chicago Cubs, surround the Cubs logo is the
Daytona Cubs Rebrand as the Tortugas
As one Minor League club absorbs the identity of its Major League affiliate, another has shed theirs altogether. The Florida State League’s Daytona Cubs (A) and Chicago Cubs parted ways following the 2014 season with Daytona eventually partnering up with the Cincinnati Reds. A new name was naturally a necessity but they
Oklahoma City RedHawks Now Dodgers – Unveil Logos, Uniforms
The Oklahoma City RedHawks (AAA-Dodgers) have announced they will be known as the Oklahoma City Dodgers beginning with the 2015 season. The RedHawks announced they were affiliating with (and a sizeable chunk being purchased by) the Los Angeles Dodgers just a few weeks ago. The primary logo is in the shape of a
Introducing the Biloxi Shuckers
The Huntsville Stars are no more. The former Double-A Southern League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics (1985-98) and Milwaukee Brewers (1999-2014) have relocated to Biloxi, Mississippi where they will now be known as the Biloxi Shuckers. The name and logo announced at a fan event held yesterday evening. The name
San Antonio Missions Unveil New Logos, Uniforms
The San Antonio Missions, Double-A Texas League affiliate of the San Diego Padres, have unveiled their new logos and uniforms at a rainy-day ceremony held at The Alamo earlier today. Designed by Brandiose, the current stars of the Minor League Baseball branding circuit, the new logo features a silhouette of
Birds of Play: The Story Behind the Oklahoma City RedHawks
The triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks play in Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, the centerpiece of Oklahoma City’s hopping, rejuvenated, brick-covered Bricktown entertainment district. It’s a beautiful ballpark—voted one of the 10 best in the minors by USA Today readers—and everything about it pays homage to the city’s baseball history. Statues of Mickey Mantle,
Tennessee Smokies Reveal New Cubs-Inspired Logo Set
After giving us a shadowy sneak peek last week (which resulted in Chris giving it an extremely crude guess), the Tennessee Smokies of the AA Southern League have finally unveiled their new logo set, and it’s definitely easy on the eyes. After 7 years of being affiliated with the Cubs,
Nashville Sounds Introduce New Logo
Just a few weeks after switching their Major League affiliate from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Oakland Athletics, the Nashville Sounds are now switching up their logos and uniforms. It’s all a part of their complete organization re-branding, new affiliation, new logo, new colour, new uniforms, and a new stadium,