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
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2016 ALDS/NLDS Phantom Champs Merchandise
Less than two weeks into the 2016 Major League Baseball Postseason and we’ve already kicked out half the teams that made it in. Six teams down, four to go. It’s time for the League Championship Series. On the way to the LCS those fallen teams had merchandise created for them
2016 MLB Postseason Branding Preview
The 2016 Major League Baseball playoffs start up tonight with the Baltimore Orioles travelling to Toronto to face the Blue Jays in the AL Wild Card Game. As has been the case, especially over the last three seasons, the postseason offers an opportunity for Major League Baseball to wrap their games in a single consistent
Photos: Yesterday’s Turn Back the Clock Day in MLB
Major League Baseball had eight teams wear throwback uniforms across four games yesterday afternoon and evening. Why? One television play-by-play man mentioned it had to do with the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies being held this week, but who knows the official reason… What we like to do here after
Wayback Wednesday! Eight MLB Teams in Retro Uniforms Today
What a day to be alive! Eight Major League Baseball teams will be wearing throwback uniforms today as part of a series of four “turn back the clock” games on the schedule. The throwback games today are… Atlanta Braves (1968-71) at Cincinnati Reds (1999-2006) San Francisco Giants (1978-82) at Boston Red Sox
New Spring Training Uniforms Across MLB for 2016
Spring Training’s going to look a whole lot better in 2016. Today Major League Baseball, Majestic, and New Era announced a new unified on-field look for the annual slate of exhibition games held every March. The new look includes ball caps, lighter-weight uniforms featuring regular season designs, specially marked baseballs, and other on-field
Bearing Down: The Story Behind the Fresno Grizzlies
The first time a bear appeared on a California flag was in 1846 during the Bear Flag Revolt, a precursor to the Mexican-American War, which ultimately led to California becoming the 31st state of the United States in 1850. Granted, the bear on that flag (at right) looks more like
San Francisco Giants Unveil New Alternate Uniform
The San Francisco Giants have unveiled a new fifth alternate uniform to be worn during the 2015 season. According to a tweet from the club the all-black uniform will make it’s debut on May 2nd, which is “Metallica Day” at the ballpark. The uniform features the Giants’ “SF” cap logo in
San Francisco Giants to Add Yet Another Alternate Uniform
They were number one in the Major Leagues last season, now they seek to be number one somewhere else… most uniforms. The San Francisco Giants today confirmed that they will be adding a *fifth* uniform to their regular rotation in 2015, another alternate, which they will unveil on Friday. The obviously-it-will-be black
Random Observations on the 2014 World Series Branding
A few random observations and opinions of mine about last night’s World Series opener in Kansas City, from a uniform and logo point-of-view, of course. By far, the 2014 jersey and cap patch designs are the least interesting in the history of this patch. A simple wordmark, and nothing more, adorned
Braves, Giants Wearing Throwbacks Tonight
The Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants will both wear throwback uniforms for their 7pm ET game tonight in Atlanta. It’s all a part of the Braves’ first annual “Atlanta Braves Heritage Weekend”, which the club says is held “To celebrate Atlanta’s rich diversity”, and “to honour baseball’s role in
Giants Unveil New Retro-Inspired Orange Jersey
The San Francisco Giants have unveiled a new retro-inspired orange alternate jersey set to be worn for every Friday home game during the upcoming 2014 season. The unveiling came courtesy a Tweet on their official Twitter account. The jersey brings back a uniform script not seen on an in-game uniform