Last Friday I wrote about how the Astros apparently pioneered the use of two-in-ones — in other words, socks with with a faux stirrup pattern knit into them — in …
Category: MLB
FAKE! Old Pics Reveal Scandalous Astros Hosiery Truth
For all photos, click to enlarge There are several well-known examples of MLBers wearing a batting helmet in the field, including John Olerud, George Scott, Dick Allen, and a few …
Royals, Cards Wear Excellent Negro Leagues Throwbacks
For most photos, click to enlarge When the truncated MLB season got under way in late July, many of the uni-based promotions that had been on the original schedule (throwbacks, …
Some Thoughts on the Cardinals’ Memorial Patches
For all photos, click to enlarge Last Friday the Cardinals began wearing their memorial patch for Lou Brock, who died on Sept. 6. The patch features Brock’s uniform number and …
A Uni Watch Look at MLB’s Roberto Clemente Day
Yesterday was Roberto Clemente Day across Major League Baseball. The day has been an annual September celebration (the exact date has shifted from year to year), but this was the …
Did the Mets Use a Uni Watch Reader’s Idea Without Credit?
Embed from Getty Images . Elaine: It’s quite a coincidence. Rava: Yes. That’s all. A coincidence. Elaine: A big coincidence. Rava: Not a big coincidence. A coincidence! Elaine: No, that’s a big coincidence. Rava: That’s …
Uni Design of the Year Consists of Seven Red Dots
Click to enlarge Paul here, making a rare August appearance. I had planned to run something else at the top of today’s post, but the real world had other ideas. …
Bowen Hobbs Redesigns MLB, NL Edition
[Editor’s Note: Paul is on his annual August break from site. Deputy editor Phil Hecken is in charge from now through the end of the month, although Paul may be …
A Deep Deep Dive Into MLB Belt Loops
[Editor’s Note: Paul is on his annual August break from site. Deputy editor Phil Hecken is in charge from now through the end of the month, although Paul may be …
Bowen Hobbs Redesigns MLB, AL Edition
[Editor’s Note: Paul is on his annual August break from site. Deputy editor Phil Hecken is in charge from now through the end of the month, although Paul may be …
What’s It Like to Be an MLB Reporter During the Pandemic?
We’ve seen a lot of articles about how players are dealing with the new rules and protocols brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. I’ve also heard quite a few broadcasters …
Only in 2020: Yanks Wear Road Unis, as Home Team, on Road
It turns out that even the mighty Yankee pinstripes are no match for the coronavirus. Here’s the deal: The Yanks and Phils played a doubleheader yesterday in Philadelphia. Game One …
The Latest 2020 Weirdness: A Triple-Digit MLB Ump!
Check out umpire Edwin Moscoso who was working the plate for last night’s Mariners/Angels game in Anaheim. Is he really wearing No. 09, à la Benito Santiago? That would be …
Cleveland Baseball Club Wears Road Jerseys at Home for Season Opener
By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken Greetings Uni Watchers from the summer place “out east.” I hope everyone is staying safe and cool. After four months with virtually no uni-news, we …
Pittsburgh Blue Jays, We Hardly Knew Ye
Well, that was fun while it lasted. Yesterday morning, as the news spread about the Toronto Blue Jays would probably play their 2020 home games in Pittsburgh, lots of folks …