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South Bend Cubs03 nov. 202600:54:13

It took until the 257th episode of Baseball By Design for us to feature an affiliated team named for its parent club—this week we discuss the South Bend Cubs. While most minor league teams are moving toward unique monikers, why does it work for the Cubs in South Bend to have the same name as their Major League parent club? 

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Long Island Ducks27 oct. 202600:43:31

The Long Island Ducks have been a stalwart in the Atlantic League for more than a quarter century. The team reprised the name of a minor league hockey team of the same name and has carried the moniker with distinction. 

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Ogden Raptors20 oct. 202600:48:28

The Ogden Raptors debuted at a time when our collective imaginations were captivated by Jurassic Park, but their logo is actually based on a local dinosaur discovery called the the Utahraptor. Guests include:

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Ozarks Springbirds13 oct. 202600:53:11

Hot off the presses, the Springfield Cardinals rebranded as the Ozarks Springbirds, staying close to their parent club's brand while creating something unique to the community. Guests include:

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Martha's Vineyard Sharks06 oct. 202600:54:57

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 greatest predator. Guests include:

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Tri-City ValleyCats29 sept. 202600:42:22

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 week include:

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Jeopardy Contestant Lauren Vincent Discusses the Columbia Synchronized Hippos22 sept. 202600:50:17

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 Synchronized Hippos. Plus, hear Lauren's appearance on the Columbia Fireflies broadcast with John Kocsis! Guests include:

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Episode 250: Somerset Semiquincentennials15 sept. 202600:51:57

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 July. 

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Gateway Grizzlies08 sept. 202600:39:42

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 in Missouri. Neither state has ever been part of the grizzly bear's habitat, so why is this team called the Grizzlies? Listen and learn! Guests this week include:

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Bluefield Ridge Runners01 sept. 202600:41:40

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 celebrates the Blue Ridge mountains, the coal mining industry, and a beloved toy train character. Guests this week include:

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Montreal Expos25 août 202600:41:35

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 Todd Radom discusses the history of the Expos and their iconic brand. 

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Columbia Synchronized Hippos18 août 202600:49:52

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 the Synchronized Hippos. Guests include:

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Baseballpalooza Ridealong: Brooklyn, Somerset, Hartford, Hudson Valley11 août 202600:54:11

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 with old friends.

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Reno Aces: Biggest Little City, Silver Sox04 août 202600:40:59

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 iconic arch on the edge of town, and a Reno Silver Sox brand honors the town's baseball past.

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Augusta GreenJackets28 juil. 202600:44:50

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 course. Guests this week include:

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Charleston RiverDogs21 juil. 202600:55:01

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 this week:

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MLB All Star Game Logo Designer Skye Dillon14 juil. 202600:41:21

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:

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Eugene Emeralds07 juil. 202600:52:41

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 sasquatch. We talk about this and the team's hilarious Exploding Whales alternate identity. Guests this week include:

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Ozarks Snipe Hunters (Springfield Cardinals)30 juin 202600:51:29

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 on the storied tradition of sending newbie campers into the woods on wild goose chases for mythical furry critters.

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Las Vegas 51s23 juin 202600:54:32

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 proximity to noted government facility Area 51. Guests include:

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Tampa Bay Rays City Connect16 juin 202600:54:04

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 skateboarding community, and ties together two generations of the team's branding. Guests include:

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Madison Mallards' "The Dudes" Big Lebowski Alternate Brand09 juin 202600:57:39

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 tribute to the movie The Big Lebowski later this season. Guests include:

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Buffalo Bisons Smell Like Cheerios02 juin 202600:52:43

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 smell of a freshly poured bowl of cereal. And the team can trace the origins of "My City Smells Like Cheerios Night" to an episode of this podcast from 2023! Guests include:

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Columbus Scrambled Dogs26 mai 202600:37:47

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 fountain.

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Tulsa Drillers19 mai 202600:47:16

The Double-A Tulsa Drillers have a classic brand and a host of fun alternates. Their identity pays tribute to Oklahoma's oil industry.

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Reading Fightin Phils12 mai 202600:53:16

The Double-A Reading Fightin Phils have one of Minor League Baseball's longest standing relationships with their parent club, they have a primary identity based on a hot dog vendor who dresses like a guy riding an ostrich, and they lay claim to the title Baseball Town.

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Wisconsin Dive Bars (Lake Country Dockhounds)05 mai 202600:42:35

The independent professional Lake Country DockHounds will pay tribute to their home state's favorite watering holes when they play as the Wisconsin Dive Bars. This episode explores the development of that brand.

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Visalia Rawhide28 avr. 202600:44:52

The Single-A Visalia Rawhide have had the same identity since 2009, a text-based, Western-themed logo that features a whip. But they've ventured into the alternate identity with a fun character-based brand, the Central Valley Sir Loins

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The Ballpark and Beyond: Todd Radom21 avr. 202600:53:42

Sports design royalty Todd Radom joins to discuss his new book, The Ballpark and Beyond, which explores the history of baseball through amusing and interesting anecdotes. Who was the first team to have a website? How many MLB ballparks have burned down? Who is in the Discarded Mascot Island of Misfit Toys? The answers to these questions and more are in this episode!

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Zebulon Devil Dogz14 avr. 202600:53:32

The collegiate summer level Zebulon Devil Dogz will take up residence in the former home of the dearly departed Carolina Mudcats. They'll field a team of Australian players and sport a brand that has its roots in two hemispheres. Guests include:

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Fargo Woodchippers07 avr. 202600:57:46

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are paying tribute to a classic movie that put their hometown on the map with a Fargo Woodchippers alternate identity. The fun new brand is a serious departure from their traditional-feeling primary brand. Guests include:

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World Baseball Classic Puerto Rico31 mars 202601:08:12

Your host Paul checked off a life list item with a visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to see a World Baseball Classic game. The trip turned into so much more with great friends, cultural experiences, and a chance to chat with Pool A's play-by-play broadcaster. 

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Lowell Spinners24 mars 202600:49:57

The short-season class A Lowell Spinners were lost to history with the reorganization of affiliated Minor League Baseball. But six years later, they are back with new owners and at a new classification! This episode explores the reborn Spinners with some old and new marks.

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Newport Gulls17 mars 202600:50:47

The Newport Gulls play in the collegiate summer level New England Collegiate Baseball League, and they are the first team from Rhode Island featured on Baseball By Design. Their adorable seagull-based logo has endured for a quarter century.

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Stockton Ports10 mars 202600:43:30

The Stockton Ports, Single-A affiliate of the Athletics, are based in one of the country's largest inland ports, 80 miles east of the San Joaquin River. They also play in the Asparagus Capital of the World. Guests this week include:

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Nanaimo NightOwls (and Nanaimo Bars)03 mars 202600:57:05

The Nanaimo NightOwls and the Nanaimo Bars are one team that plays in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Their nicknames are a tribute to local wildlife and a confection named for the area.

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Hill City Howlers24 févr. 202600:58:08

The brand-new Hill City Howlers, Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, base their brand on a series of classic movie monsters. The team, formerly the Lynchburg Hillcats, play in a ballpark adjacent to a cemetery, setting the spooky scene. Guests include:

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Long Beach Coast17 févr. 202600:47:06

The newest team in the Pioneer League celebrates the natural and cultural diversity of Long Beach, California, not to mention the town's signture 11 miles of coastline. The text-based identity is a departure from the trends in minor league baseball branding.

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Brevard County Manatees10 févr. 202600:48:28

From 1994 to 2016, the Brevard County Manatees graced the fields of the Florida State League with a logo based on one of the ocean's most endearing animals. Guests include:

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Salem RidgeYaks03 févr. 202600:50:23

The Salem RidgeYaks, Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are the latest affiliated Minor League Baseball team to move away from a name based on their parent club to one that celebrates an aspect of the local community. The nickname pays tribute to outdoor recreation in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests include:

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Davie Crocketts27 janv. 202600:54:24

The collegiate summer level Davie Crocketts based their identity on wordplay centered around the name of the North Carolina county where they play. Guests include:

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Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas20 janv. 202600:56:39

The Single-A Palm Beach Cardinals are named for their parent club in St. Louis, but their first foray into a fun alternate identity proved to be a rousing success. The Frozen Iguanas pay tribute to a quirk of Florida wildlife that lends itself to some great logos.

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Episode 215: Todd Radom on Philadelphia Sports Design13 janv. 202600:48:49

Sports design royalty Todd Radom joins from his home in Philadelphia to talk about sports design heritage in the 215. We talk Phillies maroon, a font called Scriptwurst, Eagles kelly green, the Phanatic, Gritty, and more.

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Modesto Roadsters06 janv. 202600:59:59

The newest Pioneer League team encountered some bumps in the road en route to coming up with a new brand. After a false start as the Glow Riders, the team announced that it would be the Modesto Roadsters, a brand based on the movie American Graffiti. This week on the podcast:

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Dan Simon's Spreadsheet30 déc. 202500:57:49

One of Minor League Baseball's most prolific designers took the time to categorize all 120 affiliated teams and 82 independent professional team, and at long last, we break down Dan's spreadsheet on this New Years episode of Baseball By Design!

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Victoria HarbourCats23 déc. 202500:45:54

The collegiate summer level Victoria HarbourCats play in British Columbia, home to a natural landscape that features, among much else, harbor seals and other wildlife. This week on the podcast:

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Philadelphia All Star Games: So Many Liberty Bells16 déc. 202500:51:41

There have been four Major League Baseball All Star games hosted by the Philadelphia Phillies, including 2026, and all four of them have featured the Liberty Bell in the logo. Designer and sports design historian Todd Radom and living history interpreter Mitchell Kramer stop by to discuss why this iconic symbol is so inextricably tied to Philadelphia.

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Yakima Valley Pippins09 déc. 202500:56:20

The Yakima Valley Pippins reflect the significance of agriculture to the state of Washington and the people who live and work there. The summer level team plays in the collegiate summer level West Coast League. Guests include:

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Windy City ThunderBolts02 déc. 202500:58:58

The Windy City ThunderBolts have played on Chicago's Southside for two decades, and just recently unveiled an electric new brand. Guests include:

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Baseball, Logos, and Ice Cream with SABR's Chicago Chapter25 nov. 202501:11:41

Baseball By Design host Paul Caputo was invited to be a guest on a meeting of Chicago chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). The meeting was hosted by John Racanelli, vice chair for the Emil Rothe (Chicago) SABR Chapter, founder and co-chair of the SABR Baseball Landmarks Research Committee, and the world’s foremost photographer of triple peanuts at ball parks. Guests this week include:

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