Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames

Martha's Vineyard Sharks

The collegiate summer level Martha's Vineyard Sharks play in a town made famous by an iconic movie. The Jaws-themed team takes a kid-friendly approach to nature's greates

Tri-City ValleyCats

The Tri-City ValleyCats, based in Troy, New York, have been around for a quarter century and play with one of independent baseball's most enduring brands. Guests this wee

Jeopardy Contestant Lauren Vincent Discusses the Columbia Synchronized Hippos

In an unprecedented follow-up to a previous episode, Jeopardy contestant Lauren Vincent joins the podcast to discuss her role in the existence of the Columbia Synchronize

Episode 250: Somerset Semiquincentennials

It's the 250th episode of Baseball By Design—the semiquincentepisode—and we're marking the occasion with the Somerset Patriots, who played as the Semiquincentennials in J

Gateway Grizzlies

The Gateway Grizzlies, an independent team in the Frontier League, play in Sauget, Illinois, a small town in the shadow of St. Louis's Gateway Arch just across the river

Bluefield Ridge Runners

When the Appalachian League lost its affiliated status in 2020, all 10 teams were forced to rebrand. The Bluefield Ridge Runners adopted a train-themed brand that celebra

Montreal Expos

The Montreal Expos logo has been the subject of debate, conversation, and even conspiracy theories over the years. Author, baseball historian, and sports design royalty T

Columbia Synchronized Hippos

An incorrect answer on the TV game show Jeopardy led to one of Minor League Baseball's funniest theme nights. This Thursday, the Columbia Fireflies will take the field as

Baseballpalooza Ridealong: Brooklyn, Somerset, Hartford, Hudson Valley

It's the 10th iteration of the Baseballpalooza road trip, and it's the biggest one yet! The guys guide you through the Northeast and talk about the magic of a road trip w

Reno Aces: Biggest Little City, Silver Sox

The Reno Aces dig deep into their hometown's heritage with two of their identities: The "Biggest Little City" alternate identity plays on the city's slogan, found on an i

Augusta GreenJackets

The Augusta GreenJackets are a rare baseball team whose logo is based on another sport. The team leans into its hometown's claim to fame, the iconic Augusta National golf

Charleston RiverDogs

The identity for the Charleston RiverDogs, Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, has a surprising back story—it's not based on dogs at all, but rather rats. Guests th

MLB All Star Game Logo Designer Skye Dillon

Major League Baseball's All Star Game takes place today and Skye Dillon joins to talk about developing the logo for the event. Guests this week: Skye Dillon, SKYE, www.s

Eugene Emeralds

The Eugene Emeralds for many years had a brand that featured an idyllic natural scene—but then they made a dramatic switch and adopted a brand that features a snarling sa

Ozarks Snipe Hunters (Springfield Cardinals)

The Double-A Springfield Cardinals have only had two alternate identities in their team history, including the Ozarks Snipe Hunters, unveiled this season. The brand plays

Las Vegas 51s

Before they were the Aviators, the Triple-A baseball team in Las Vegas played as the Las Vegas 51s from 2001 to 2018. The team's alien-themed brand played on their proxim

Tampa Bay Rays City Connect

The Tampa Bay Rays City Connect brand is one of the most successful in Major League Baseball. The identity tells the story of the region's close relationship with the ska

Madison Mallards' "The Dudes" Big Lebowski Alternate Brand

The collegiate summer level Madison Mallards keep hitting it out of the park with their popular alternate identities. They'll play a game this season as "The Dudes" in tr

Buffalo Bisons Smell Like Cheerios

When the wind is blowing the right direction and the General Mills plant is producing the aromas from one of its signature items, the whole city of Buffalo takes on the s

Columbus Scrambled Dogs

The Double-A Columbus Clingstones will play select games this year as the Scrambled Dogs, a tribute to a local delicacy that has its roots in an iconic pharmacy soda foun