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Telling the story of America one minor league baseball team at a time. Minor league correspondent for @sportslogos.net. Phillies fan. I’m Paul Caputo and I collect ice cream helmets. linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign
The farthest-west Double-A baseball team is the Midland Rockhounds in Midland, Texas
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
How about a random minor league logo for your Thursday? The Brevard County Manatees are sadly defunct, but their logo lives on as an all-timer
December 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Arkansas Travelers will wear custom uniforms with a commemorative logo to celebrate their quasquicentennial in 2026. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/12/03/a...
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Episode 194: Trevor Amerson is the GM of a brand new team in the Northwoods League. The Flying Mummies are based in Richmond, Indiana. Trevor shares the stories behind the mummies in Richmond and shares his background in the NWL. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 194 - That's a Wrap
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 12/03/2025 · 28m
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December 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This week on Baseball By Design, the Windy City ThunderBolts brand is based on giant power lines near the ballpark and the grit of Chicago’s southside. Guests include GM Mike VerSchave, designer Jay Becker of BLDG Design, and folksy Chicago native Dr. Chris Mayer.

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December 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Sussex County Miners will play four games as the Sons of Liberty to commemorate the US semiquincentennial in 2026. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/29/s...
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This week on the Baseball By Design podcast, I was honored to be asked to speak with the Chicago chapter of SABR, the Society for American Baseball Research. John Racanelli hosted and graciously granted permission to share the recording. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Now that the California League affiliation merry-go-round has stopped spinning, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes are marking the occasion of their new parent club with an Angels-red set of logos. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/25/r...
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Beloit Sky Carp updated their Supper Clubbers alternate identity with a minty fresh “Grasshopper” theme. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/25/b...
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The new baseball team in Modesto, California, has a NEW new name—after a memorable two weeks as the Glow Riders, the team unveiled a new identity, the Modesto Roadsters. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/24/m...
November 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Beloit Sky Carp will tell the story of a nearby haunted road with their Eerie Wearies alternate. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/24/b...
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Reno Aces unveiled a new Sunday Biggest Little City Edition cap that features a poker chip and playing cards arranged to form the city’s area code. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/23/r...
November 24, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Jersey Shore BlueClaws will pay tribute to Philadelphia, the US semiquincentennial, and beach toys with a new on-field cap logo in 2026. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/23/j...
November 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Just finished watching “Who Killed the Montreal Expos?” on Netflix—it’s a tough story but a really well-done doc.
November 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
After six seasons away, the Lowell Spinners will return with a new look as a collegiate summer level team in 2026. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/21/l...
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The Louisville Bats will celebrate atmospheric moisture in 2026 when they play five games as the Louisville Humidity. Read all about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/20/l...
November 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Episode 192: A team that’s been around for over 20 years in San Francisco, the San Francisco Seagulls are owned by Marc Caviglia. Marc tells us about the teams that comprise the CCL and about his background and the organization. #AmericaLowerYourStandards podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 192 - Soaring Seagulls
Podcast Episode · Earned Fun Average · 11/19/2025 · 31m
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November 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The Double-A Somerset Patriots will play 4 games as the Semiquincentennials in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. (They couldn’t just call it America 250 like everyone else?) Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/19/s...
November 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Richmond Flying Squirrels unveiled a refreshed brand from Brandiose to go with their new ballpark in 2026. Check it out on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/18/r...
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This week on Baseball By Design, yoinks—it’s the Richmond Flying Mummies! Guests include GM Trevor Amerson and designer John Worthen. Listen wherever you get podcasts!
November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Pioneer League continued its westward shift with the addition of the Modesto Glow Riders, whose brand pays tribute to low rider car culture and the 1973 film American Graffiti. Read about it on @sportslogosnet at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/15/p...
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This week on Baseball By Design, explore the nation’s tightest hairpin railroad turn with the Altoona Curve! Guests include GM Nate Bowen and Jason Klein of Brandiose! Listen wherever you get podcasts
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Another parent club nickname bites the dust. The Salem Red Sox will rebrand as the RidgeYaks in 2026, a tribute to the Blue Ridge Mountains and kayaks. Read about it on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/09/s...
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Windy City ThunderBolts unveiled new branding for the first time in two decades this week. Check it out on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/08/w...
November 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The State College Spikes will play a game on 6/7 as the Six Sevens. What does it all mean? Check it out on @sportslogos.net at news.sportslogos.net/2025/11/07/s...
November 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM