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New Look, Same Team: Indianapolis Indians Unveil New Team Logos

Indians new logos honor its baseball heritage and role as Indy’s original home sports team
September 26, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians today unveiled new brand artwork honoring its proud history as the Circle City’s home for professional baseball since 1902. The new look pays homage to its early 1900s baseball heritage and the club’s role as Indy’s Original Home Team.

Rome announces name change for 2024 season

High-A affiliate of the Braves welcomes fan ideas on new moniker
@JoshJacksonMiLB
August 14, 2023

A new era will begin for Rome in 2024.

The Rome Braves, Atlanta's High-A affiliate, announced last week that the team will play with a new name next year. The club is soliciting input from fans in coming up with a new moniker, with a submissions process open through

Rocket Raccoon: Trash Pandas unveil logos

North Alabama Southern League team one step closer to blastoff
October 27, 2018

Last month, Madison, Alabama's impending Minor League Baseball team announced that they would be known as the Rocket City Trash Pandas. On Saturday, logos were unveiled to go along with this memorable moniker. 

It's a breeze: Wind Surge blow into Wichita

Kansas' only MiLB team, debuting in 2020, unveils name, logos
November 13, 2019

Wichita's current affair is a current of air. The Wind Surge have blown into town.
In 2020, after a 12-season absence, Minor League Baseball is returning to Kansas' largest city. As of Wednesday evening, that team has a name: the Wichita Wind Surge -- Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins --

Sod Poodles burrow into Texas Panhandle

Amarillo's Double-A team unveils prairie dog-themed name, logos
November 13, 2018

In 2019, the Amarillo Sod Poodles will be standing on mounds and roaming the fields. 
The Sod Poodles' name and logo were unveiled Tuesday afternoon, ending months of speculation regarding the identity of Amarillo's new Minor League team. The Sod Poodles will be the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres,

Knock, knock: Introducing the Woodpeckers

Fayetteville's new Carolina League team unveils name, logos
November 4, 2018

In 2019, after a 17-year absence, Minor League Baseball is returning to Fayetteville, North Carolina. As of Sunday, the city's new team has a name: the Woodpeckers.

Fresno reimagines 'Growlifornia' dream

Now Nats affiliate, Triple-A Grizzlies reveal 'forever' logos
January 29, 2019

While winter rolls on, the Fresno Grizzlies are ready to emerge from hibernation with a fresh coat this spring.
The Triple-A team revealed updated logos and uniforms on Tuesday night, ushering in the new era as a Nationals affiliate while building off the success of their 2015 redesign.
"The bear flag became

Wood Ducks' colorful look fits the bill

New 'Down East' Rangers affiliate unveils bold, welcoming logos
January 11, 2017

Wood ducks, in the wild, are known for their vibrant hues. On Wednesday afternoon, the Down East Wood Ducks released a logo that is commensurately colorful.
The Wood Ducks, Class A Advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers, will play their inaugural season in 2017 as occupants of Grainger Stadium in Kinston,

With Tarpons, Tampa throws back to the future

Yankees-owned affiliate assumes unique upright aquatic identity
December 11, 2017

Tampa's Florida State League club announced a new name and logos Monday, a throwback moniker in honor of a throwback fish: the Tarpons have returned.

Sounds hit classic notes with remixed look

Team's refresh focuses on historical tributes with timeless appeal
November 15, 2018

In Minor League Baseball's current era of the most experimental -- and at times controversial -- rebrandings in sports, the Nashville Sounds are playing the hits.
At a team event dubbed "Remastered" on Thursday evening, Nashville unveiled its newest look. While hosting Texas Rangers luminaries such as co-chairman Ray C. Davis,

Syracuse steps right up, becomes the Mets

Iconic International League team takes name of new parent club
October 16, 2018

The Syracuse Mets era has begun. 
During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Syracuse's long-running International League franchise announced that it has changed its name from the Chiefs to the Mets. This new moniker signifies the beginning of a new chapter for the team, who are owned by the New York Mets

Bass-ball: Gwinnett unveils Stripers name, logos

Triple-A Atlanta affiliate pays tribute to Lake Lanier's popular fish
December 8, 2017

The Atlanta Braves own four of their Minor League affiliates. On Friday, Triple-A Gwinnett became the first of those teams to assume its own unique identity. The Gwinnett Stripers era has begun.
The Stripers name -- and corresponding logos -- pays homage to the plentiful striped bass of Gwinnett County's Lake

With new logo, Augusta stays with plan bee

GreenJackets revamp look in advance of move to new ballpark
December 6, 2017

The Augusta GreenJackets unveiled new logos Wednesday that are sure to generate a buzz.
The GreenJackets' primary logo, like the one it replaces, prominently features a bee. Whereas the previous winged insect was decked out in a literal green jacket -- an homage to the iconic apparel worn by the winner

Redbirds' new look a neon sign of the times

Cardinals Triple-A affiliate pays homage to Memphis' music, nightlife
January 18, 2017

The Memphis Redbirds unveiled new logos and uniforms Wednesday, putting the emphasis on Memphis.
The Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, are now represented by a "neon sign" primary logo that is meant to evoke the city's raucous nightlife and rich musical heritage. The "Memphis" lettering on the home

Shore thing: PaddleHeads row into Missoula

D-backs' Pioneer League affiliate unveils aquatic moose identity
November 4, 2019

The moose was let loose.
After 21 seasons as the Osprey, Missoula's Pioneer League team announced a name change at a team rebranding event held Monday morning at the Missoula Children's Theater.
The Osprey are now the Missoula PaddleHeads, Rookie Advanced affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Gator aid: Lowell puts fresh spin on logos

Spinners' new look emphasizes city name, mascot, Boston affiliation
February 1, 2017

The Lowell Spinners, named in honor of their city's textile mill history, unveiled new logos Wednesday that emphasize their place within the fabric of the community.
The Spinners, Class A Short Season affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, have always incorporated a baseball bat "spindle" into their identity. While that iconography

Cleared for liftoff: Aviators take flight

Las Vegas PCL team rebrands, prepares to move to new ballpark
December 8, 2018

In 2018, Las Vegas' Minor League Baseball team was called the 51s and played at Cashman Field as an affiliate of the New York Mets. 2019 marks the start of a new era.
On Saturday, the Pacific Coast League club unveiled its new name: the Aviators. Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland

It's lit: Kannapolis becomes Cannon Ballers

Sally League team launches new name ahead of ballpark move
October 23, 2019

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have burst on to the scene. 
The Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox was previously known as the Intimidators. The fuse was lit for a franchise overhaul in February, when the long-running South Atlantic League franchise announced it would change its

Colorado Springs feels the Vibes

New Pioneer League team unveils Rocky Mountain identity
November 19, 2018

It's a Rocky Mountain plot twist.
When Colorado Springs' new Rookie-level team announced its "Name the Team" contest this past July, the five finalists were Happy Campers, Lamb Chops, Punchy Pikas, Throttle Jockeys and Rocky Mountain Oysters. Which one did they pick?

Put on a happy face: It's the WooSox

Worcester's team unveils name, logos in advance of 2021 debut
November 25, 2019

The Woo is coming through. 
On Monday evening, Boston's Triple-A affiliate announced that, beginning in 2021, it will be known as the Worcester Red Sox. But while that's the International League team's official moniker, its "WooSox" nickname promises to be more prominent. The first half of this portmanteau references the first

Miracle morph into the Mighty Mussels

New Fort Myers name, logos revolve around brawny bivalves
December 3, 2019

After 28 seasons as the Miracle, Fort Myers' Florida State League team is coming out of its shell. The Mighty Mussels have washed ashore. 
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels name was unveiled to the public during a ballpark news conference Tuesday morning, alongside a logo set featuring the titular brawny bivalves

Legends of the Deep: Sea Unicorns emerge

All's well that ends whale as Norwich unveils new aquatic identity
December 5, 2019

On Thursday afternoon in Norwich, Connecticut, there was a confirmed sighting of a heretofore apocryphal aquatic creature. Sea Unicorns have arisen from the briny deep.  
During a public unveiling event at a local middle school, the New York-Penn League entity formerly known as the Connecticut Tigers revealed it will henceforth be

Purple pros: Dash introduce classic look

Winston-Salem welcomes retro aesthetic in new primary logo
January 15, 2020

New decade, new logo. 
The Winston-Salem Dash, Class A Advanced affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, unveiled their new primary logo on Wednesday afternoon. The longtime Carolina League franchise has adopted a simpler, cleaner look, featuring an interlocking "WS." This mark offers simultaneous nods to both "Winston-Salem" and "White Sox." 

New Minor League names, logos for 2020

A nationwide rebranding roundup, from Rookie ball to Triple-A
January 21, 2020

The Winston-Salem Dash unveiled a new primary logo on Wednesday, thus concluding the Minor League Baseball rebranding season. During this roughly three-month period, one of the most reliably entertaining portions of the offseason, teams across the country unveil new names, logos or both. 
Now that rebranding season

Senators get creative to help identity flourish

Harrisburg brand still evolving after nearly 35 seasons in Double-A
April 24, 2020

With so much focus year after year on the newest and wildest rebranding projects in Minor League Baseball, MiLB.com takes a look at the flip side. This spring and summer, we will be profiling teams with some of the longest continually used nicknames in each league. Next up: the Eastern