There’s nothing new about MLB players who prefer to leave their jerseys partially unbuttoned. But reader Marc Gilbert has noticed that Dodgers third baseman, leprechaun lookalike, and Met-who-got-away Justin Turner …
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Reds’ Throwback Program Moves from 1902 to 1911
For all photos, click to enlarge The Reds kicked off their epic 15-installment sesquicentennial throwback program over the weekend. They wore their 1902 throwbacks on Saturday (in case you missed …
Reds Begin Throwing Back – Starting With The 1902 Unis
By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken Last evening, the Cincinnati Reds began their 150th “Anniversary” celebration in earnest, breaking out the first of 15(!) throwback uniforms. Paul scooped this way back …
Every MLB Team’s Best and Worst Logos: NL Edition
By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken In case you missed it, last weekend I ranked the best and worst logos of the American League, and today we’ll take a look at …
Vendi Vidi Vici: An Interview with A’s Vendor Hal the Hot Dog Guy
Click to enlarge As you may recall, the Uni Watch Classic Cap got some TV exposure last week when a hot dog vendor was shown wearing it during an A’s …
Is The C-Flap About to Become More the Rule Than the Exception?
Last year, just as the MLB season was getting started, I wrote an ESPN piece in which I said that the C-Flap faceguard extension was “poised for a breakout season,” …
Every MLB Team’s Best and Worst Logos: AL Edition
By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken While we primarily focus on uniforms here at Uni Watch, a the quality team’s logo is almost of equal import as that of its uniform. …
Exclusive: The Man Who Brought ‘God Bless America’ to MLB Ballparks
As most of you surely know by now, the Yankees and Flyers have both distanced themselves in recent days from Kate Smith’s recording of “God Bless America.” When I mentioned …
Let There Be Light(s)
By Phil Hecken, with Ronnie Bolton Follow @PhilHecken Night baseball, made possible by the addition of floodlights to a stadium’s roof, is not a new phenomenon — in fact the …
Jackie Day Recap, 2019 Edition
Click to enlarge Yesterday was Jackie Day, so everyone wore No. 42. It’s one of my favorite uni-driven promotions and unquestionably Bud Selig’s greatest (only?) positive legacy. I understand why …
Some Thoughts on This Year’s MLB Holiday Uniforms
As you probably know by now, MLB released its holiday uniforms on Friday. Phil had a full rundown on Saturday. If you haven’t already read that, start there so you’re …
MLB Releases Special 2019 Holiday Caps, Jerseys, Socks
MLB released their 2019 Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and All-Star week merch yesterday. In a twist, MLB dumps camo for Memorial Day, but adds it for Armed Forces Day. By …
Video Game Leaks Reveal MLB Stars/Stripes Cap Designs
I was going to wait on this, because I’m pretty sure the official unveiling is going to be this week, but there are now so many video game leaks floating …
Some Fun Facts About Presidential First Pitches
By Phil Hecken Follow @PhilHecken They say Baseball is as American as apple pie and hot dogs. It’s one of the few things that brings together Americans of all stripes, …
Mets on Pace for 162-0 Season!
The MLB season, which technically began last week in Tokyo, kicked off in earnest yesterday. As we had been led to expect, all uniformed personnel wore the MLB 150 patch …