Blue Anchors Unveil Uniforms

The summer collegiate Alexandria Blue Anchors (Northwoods League), formerly Alexandria Beetles, unveiled their home and away jerseys last week at Fat Daddy’s Bar & Grill in Alexandria (MN).  Read more here.  The rebranded franchise has launched a new website at www.blueanchors.com.

Cropped Twitter photo from Alexandria Echo Press sports reporter Eric Morken (@echo_sports)

Top 25 Teams in Licensed Merchandise Sales

PRESS RELEASE – Minor League Baseball^™ announced today that its national Licensing Program, consisting of the 160 clubs in the domestic-based leagues that charge admission to their games, generated an estimated $54 million in sales of licensed merchandise last year. The 2012 figure is a 3.3% increase over 2011 and ranks as the third largest yearly total since the program’s inception in 1991. Sales

Hillsboro Hops Unveil Uniforms

The Single-A Hillsboro Hops (Northwest League) unveiled their official home, road, and BP uniforms on Thursday at their new ballpark at Gordon Faber Recreation Complex.

Hillsboro Hops Facebook Photo

Hillsboro Hops Facebook Photo

Twins to Celebrate ’48 St. Paul Saints

The Minnesota Twins have unveiled the 1948 St. Paul Saints throwback jerseys the team will be wearing for their “Turn Back The Clock” game against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 30 at Target Field.  For fans, throwback apparel (click on photo for a closer look)  is available for purchase at the ballpark.  Read more here.

Minnesota Twins Facebook Photo

Storm Chasers Postpone 2nd Annual “What If … Night”

The force was not with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League) Saturday night, as the game and the team’s 2nd annual “What If…Night” combine with “Star Wars Night” had to be postponed because of bad weather.  When the Chasers revisit the double-themed night on August 10, the players will be donning the Omaha Force gear.  The Force was one of the finalists in the name-the-team contest in 2010.

Omaha Storm Chasers Facebook Photos

Boise Hawks Unveil New Unis, Enhanced Branding

The Single-A Boise Hawks (Northwest League) unveiled their new uniforms and enhanced branding at Big Al’s in Meridian (ID) Monday, April 1, 2013.  View photo gallery here.

What’s Hot This Season at Citizens Bank Park, Home of the Phillies

PRESS RELEASE – Just when Phillies flair and flavor couldn’t get any better, it has. Earlier today, the Phillies and ARAMARK, Citizens Bank Park’s exclusive concessionaire and merchandise partner, announced the latest enhancements to the ballpark’s food, fashion, and merchandise lineup for the 2013 season.

IronPigs Introduce New Sunday Retro Jerseys

PRESS RELEASE – The IronPigs will don a powder blue and burgundy retro mesh jersey during Sunday home games this season, paying homage to the Phillies’ tradition-rich teams of the 1970s and 1980s and marking the first significant uniform change since the IronPigs debuted in 2008.

Old Bush Stadium Seats for Sale

The nonprofit People for Urban Progress is selling “as is” and refurbished fold-down seats it salvaged from old Bush Stadium, the former home of the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians (International League).  This is the same group that continues to install restored stadium seats at bus stops (PUPstops) around Indianapolis.  Read more and view photo gallery here.

Click here for stadium redevelopment project by Core Redevelopment

BlueClaws to Wear ‘Restore the Shore’ Jerseys Opening Weekend

PRESS RELEASE – Opening Weekend at FirstEnergy Park will have a decided Restore the Shore theme. BlueClaws players and coaches will be wearing special Restore The Shore jerseys April 4th – 7th, with the jerseys to be auctioned off to benefit BlueClaws Charities Restore The Shore efforts.

Rare Baseball Card Sold for $92K

A rare baseball card found by a picker in tiny Baileyville (ME) sold at auction Wednesday for $92,000.  The 1865 card of the Brooklyn Atlantics was purchased by Jason LeBlanc as an investment for his 4-year-old son, who has health problems.  Read more here.

Brewers Announce ‘Design a YOUniform’ Contest Winner

On Sunday at “Brewers On Deck,” Ben Peters of Richfield (MN) was announced as the winner of the Brewers “Design a YOUniform” contest.  Peters’ design will be worn by the Brewers in exhibition games on March 22 in Phoenix at Maryvale Baseball Park and on March 30 in Milwaukee at Miller Park.

Read more here.  View press release here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the story.

Texas Rangers Selling Seats

As part of the this offseason’s renovation project at Rangers Ballpark, the Texas Rangers are replacing seats in Sections 17-35 and selling the old ones for $375 a pair through March 8.  Read more here.  Buy seats here.

Knights to Don Throwback Jerseys for ‘Flashback Fridays’

PRESS RELEASE – The 1990’s are coming back to Knights Stadium every Friday in 2013 as the Charlotte Knights will wear 1990 throwback jerseys during each of the club’s 10 Friday night home games this season. The jerseys, which were worn by the inaugural Knights Stadium Team in 1990, will now be worn by the current Knights team during the new “Flashback Fridays” series, which is

Greenville Astros Unveil New Branding, Unis

PRESS RELEASE – The Greeneville Astros officially revealed the club’s new uniforms, logos and color schemes for the 2013 season at a Launch Party held today at Pioneer Park. Astros’ fans in attendance witnessed the club reveal a blue and orange color scheme, the same colors that will be worn by the Houston Astros.

Bisons Unveil New Uniforms, 2013 Promotions

PRESS RELEASE – The Buffalo Bisons will have an exciting new look when they begin a new era in Buffalo baseball on Opening Day, April 4, 2013 at Coca-Cola Field. Today, the team unveiled their new home, road and alternate uniforms that combine performance technology from Russell Athletic with a design that honors both the team’s past and its future.

Final Stage of Brewers’ Design A YOUniform Contest

After receiving and reviewing hundreds of alternative uniform design ideas, the Milwaukee Brewers have narrowed the competition down to three finalists in the team’s Design A YOUniform Contest.  You can cast your vote here for your favorite once per day between now and January 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. CT.  The winner will be announced on Sunday, January 27.

Rogues Unveil Caps, Harry & David Field Improvements Underway

The summer collegiate Medford Rogues (West Coast League) have unveiled their home, road and alternative caps for the team’s inaugural 2013 season.

Medford Rogues Facebook photos

Bisons to Unveil New Uniforms Jan. 18

PRESS RELEASE – The Hot Stoves of baseball have never blazed like this. The off-season has been quite busy for the Buffalo Bisons and their new parent club, the Toronto Blue Jays. A great new partnership has been punctuated by an exciting new logo for the Herd, the return of a championship manager in Marty Brown and the fantastic acquisitions that have made the Jays a serious

Pirates Unveil New Alternative Home Unis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have unveiled new alternative home uniforms for the 2013 season.  The club will sport the 70s-style throwback duds during Sunday home games.  Read more and view designs here.  View photos from PirateFest this past weekend.  Thanks to John Cerone for the news.

Peoria Chiefs Get New Caps, Jerseys for 2013

PRESS RELEASE – The Peoria Chiefs have unveiled their new look for the 2013 season with three new jerseys and three new hats as the team ushers in a new era and their renewed affiliation with the St. Louis Cardinals. Hats are currently for sale in the Online Store

Maui Releases Victory Girls Calendar for the Holidays

PRESS RELEASE – The Valley Isle’s only professional sports team, Na Koa Ikaika Maui, and their “Spirit Squad,” the Victory Girls, announce that they are accepting advance orders of the brand new 2013 Inaugural Victory Girls calendar, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Shot by Entertainment Photographer, Derek Shook, at some of the most beautiful spots on the island

Whitecaps Unveil New Logos

The Single-A West Michigan Whitecaps (Midwest League) have added a couple of new logos to their lineup for 2013.  Read more here.

Cardinals Go Traditional, Retro With 2013 Jerseys

The St. Louis Cardinals showed off their new jerseys for the 2013 season last week.  The third jersey to be worn on Saturdays is worth the closest look.  As described by Derrick Goold from the St. Louis Time-Dispatch:

Bisons Unveil New Primary Logo

PRESS RELEASE – With the start of a new era of Bisons baseball in downtown Buffalo, the team today unveiled an exciting new primary team logo, designed by ADPRO Sports of Buffalo, that will carry the club into the next 25-years at Coca-Cola Field.

Stockton Ports Unveil New Alternative Logo

PRESS RELEASE – The Stockton Ports unveiled their new alternate look at 2pm Friday, November 16th. The new identity is part of a six-month creative enhancement of the Ports franchise. “This is truly an exciting way for the Ports to re-affirm our commitment to Stockton. We feel this new logo embodies the rich history and can-do attitude of our city” said Team President Pat Filippone.

Ports Set to Unveil New Alternative Logo

PRESS RELEASE – The Stockton Ports will introduce a new community-focused identity on Friday, November 16th at the Waterfront Warehouse building in Downtown Stockton (445 West Weber Ave). The event is scheduled to begin at 2pm, with the logo and uniform unveiling shortly thereafter.

Chasers to be OmaHogs for ‘What If?’ Night Saturday

PRESS RELEASE – The Omaha Storm Chasers will play What If? on August 18th and become the OmaHogs for one night only when they take on the Nashville Sounds at 7:05 p.m. Fans will be able to bid on the jerseys worn by the players during the game while a select number of jerseys will be available via e-Bay and those auctions will end at 11 a.m. on August 19th.

Sky Sox Welcome 6 Millionth Fan, Players Sport ‘Socko’ Jerseys

PRESS RELEASE – On Sunday, August 12, 2012 the Colorado Springs Sky Sox welcomed 10 year-old Granger Kinne of Divide, CO through the front gates of Security Service Field as the six millionth fan to attend a regular season Sky Sox game. Granger was attending the game with mother Karen and family friend JoDee Weaver, when he was stopped just inside the gate where he was met by a

Jersey Giveaway Celebrates Six Championships for Baby Bombers

The Single-A Staten Island Yankees (New York-Penn League) will celebrate their six league championships Sunday, August 12, with a replica jersey given away to the first 2,500 fans.  The gold-pinstriped jersey features the number six on the back and a championship logo on the sleeve.

Pupfish Release New Logo for 2013 Season

PRESS RELEASE – The White Sands Pupfish released their new logo and uniforms for the 2013 season. The team will keep their colors of Vegas Gold, Black and white but will change their hat from the basic WS to the new Pupfish flipping a baseball into its mouth.

P-Nats to Don Alexandria Dukes Unis August 10

PRESS RELEASE – Come out to Pfitzner Stadium on August 10th as the Potomac Nationals 35th anniversary celebration continues against the Winston-Salem Dash at 7:05 PM. For the game, the P-Nats will be donning special uniforms and caps worn by the 1978 Alexandria Dukes.

Mud Hens to Wear ‘Mortimer’ Jerseys Tonight

The Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens (International League) will be donning their throwback “Mortimer” jerseys again on Monday.  The new jerseys were introduced to fans back on June 22.  We likey!  Read more here.

Behind the Scenes: Newport Gulls’ Merchandise Shop Manager

PRESS RELEASE – The Newport Gulls Souvenir Shop, operated by intern Grace Eng and located beneath the stands on the first base line at Cardines Field, is a place where fans can go and choose from a wide variety of Gulls gear to support their favorite Newport baseball team.

Meenan Makes Living Off Mets

CNNMoney.com’s Small Biz Tips takes a look at New York Mets fan Darren Meenan, who has turned his love of the Mets, creativity, and t-shirt-making expertise into a thriving business.  As the owner and operator of the7line.com (T7L), Meenan “replaces the Mets logo with cheeky sayings, skirting trademarks and building a following with fans and players.”  View video report here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Rays to Turn Back the Clock Saturday Night with Fictional 1979 Unis

PRESS RELEASE – The Tampa Bay Rays will turn back the clock to 1979 when the Detroit Tigers visit Tropicana Field on Saturday, June 30 at 7:15 p.m. Tropicana Field will be accented in a ‘70s theme and Earth Wind & Fire will perform following the conclusion of the game as part of the Rays 2012 Summer Concert Series produced by Ruth Eckerd Hall on the

St. Cloud Rox Unveil Team Uniforms

PRESS RELEASE – The St. Cloud Rox unveiled their new team uniforms tonight in front of a packed house at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Miracle Unveil Anniversary Logo, Throwback Unis

The Single-A Fort Myers Miracles have unveiled their 20th anniversary logo.  To celebrate this impressive milestone, the club will sport full replica 1992 jerseys every Friday and Saturday home games and pay tribute to some of the famous promotions that occurred that season.

Mets Go Irish at Spring Training

The New York Mets donned nifty St. Patrick’s Day uniforms yesterday for a game against the Atlanta Braves at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie (FL).  Read more here.  View jerseys here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the story.

Victoria’s Secret PINK MLB Collection to Include All 30 Teams

PRESS RELEASE – WHAT:  The Victoria’s Secret PINK Major League Baseball Collection will now include all 30 teams for the upcoming 2012 season.  Rounding out the clothing collection will be the addition of seven new teams including the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays.