The team’s name references the Guardians of Traffic, eight monolithic 1932 Art Deco sculptures by Henry Hering on the city’s Hope Memorial Bridge, which is adjacent to
This week PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) asked Major League Baseball to stop using the term “bullpen,” suggesting the new description be “Arm Barn.”
The last time the Cleveland Indians won the World Series was in 1948, when they defeated the Boston Braves in six games. It’s still early, but the
Hitting two home runs in a game is not easy. But imagine hitting two home runs in a single inning. A lot has to go right for
The most no-hitters in a career is seven by Nolan Ryan, who is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Nolan Ryan’s No-Hit Games May 15,
Team officials picked the name “Rockies” over “Bears,” which had the support of the Denver newspaper and many fans. Denver, of course, sits among the Rocky Mountain
Fans chose Diamondbacks in a contest from among Coyotes, Phoenix, Rattlers, and Scorpions. A diamondback is a snake, with a name that has a perfect connection to
Sportswriter William McHale started using the “Cardinals” name when covering the game for area newspapers in the late 1890s. Prior to that, the team was known as
Once upon a time in the 1880s, there was a baseball league called the Players’ League. It was a rival to the National League, started by some of
Milwaukee earned the nickname “Suds City” because they are home to several of the nation’s most successful breweries. The Brewers nickname was an obvious choice in 1970
Originally known as the Colt .45s, that nickname was never appreciated by the Colt Firearm Company (who manufactured the weapon), so it was not a surprise when
The Cincinnati baseball club, which traces their origins to the days of the Civil War, was known as the Red Stockings because they wore red stockings. Over
In the 1880s,when the the team was known as the Chicago White Stockings and their roster was peppered with young players, observers called them “Anson’s Colts”, after
The Nationals name comes from the fact that the team is located in the nation’s capital, in Washington D.C. The Nationals name was actually officially the nickname
Since 1890, the team has continuously been known officially as the “Phillies” (simply a shortening of Philadelphia or Philadelphia’s), but several times they have tried to shun
When the franchise entered the National League for the 1962 season, team owners asked fans to select from among ten names they had chosen. The ten names
The marlin is obviously a salt water fish that is found in the waters off the coast of Florida. The expansion Florida Marlins joined the National League
Late in 1911, when he became owner of the Boston Braves, James Gaffney, a construction magnate who was a member of New York’s prominent political group Tammany
“The blue jay is a North American bird, bright blue in color, with white undercovering and a black neck ring. It is strong, aggressive and inquisitive,” said
When team officials selected Devil Rays as their nickname when Tampa Bay was first announced as an expansion team in 1995, it was not warmly received. Some
In 1907, Boston team owner John Taylor decided to give his team a makeover. Prior to that, the Boston team played in white uniforms with blue trim,
Baltimore has used the Orioles nickname for more than a hundred years, dating back to the 19th century when their entry in the National League was the
Minneapolis and St. Paul are known as “Twin Cities,” separated by a narrow river. Since the team plays in Minneapolis, a twin city to St. Paul, the
The name “Royals” was selected from over 15,000 entries in a name-the-team contest. The name “Royals” is meant to signify the royal stature of the city as
According to one source, the Detroit Tigers earned their nickname from their orange striped socks. However, when they entered the American League in 1901, the Tigers wore
The team was officially dubbed the Indians in 1915, but the reason is in dispute. Some sources say the Indian name came because the Boston Braves won
For decades in the 19th century, the only major league team in Chicago was the Chicago White Stockings of the National League, who went on to become
The Texas Rangers baseball club is named for the legendary Texas Ranger law enforcement agency, which traces their roots back to the 1820s. This franchise, which has
When the American League decided to expand by two teams in 1977, the Seattle market was offered a team almost immediately to settle an old score. Eight
One of the oldest nicknames in pro sports, the Athletics name goes back to the Philadelphia Athletic Club, which was a popular civic organization in the city