The Minnesota Twins Unveil a Complete Rebrand

 

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Last Friday, the Minnesota Twins unveiled a completely new look that includes new logos, new wordmark, and all new home, away and alternate sets. Highlighted by a new secondary logo, darker navy blue, a brand new set of creams, and the return of road pinstripes, the new look is "inspired by the past and built for the future." Additionally, the rebrand was looking to create a more cohesive and modern look with less font and design variation.

First, we will take a look at each individual uniform and then provide an overall assessment of the entire rebrand. The Twins have had essentially the same branding for around 30 years, so the new look has been polarizing amongst fans to say the least. Let's take a look at the home whites first.

Overview: Starting at the top, the Twins primary home whites feature a navy blue cap with their tweaked TC logo in white and red. Moving down to the jersey, there is a brand new "Twins" script in red with no outline that pays homage to multiple looks of the past with an updated cursive-like font and the "win" in Twins being underlined, as it has been since 1987. Below, the number is in a solid navy blue with a new font for the numbers. The colors are flipped on the back, with the name appearing in navy blue and the number in red. Moving to the sleeves, navy blue, white, and red stripes run across the bottom with a new Minnesota state-outline patch that has a red north star over where the Twin Cities are located. The pants feature a red belt to go along with striping that matches the stripes on the jersey.

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My thoughts: Overall, I think this is a really clean upgrade that does an excellent job of doing what it intended to do, which is paying respect to the past with a new look. I think the solid red and navy blue contrast on the wordmark and numbers simply looks better, especially because neither of them have any outlines. On top of that, I was a fan of a couple of the subtle changes that they made. The altered TC logo looks slightly better on the hat, and the tri-colored striping on the pants is a classic look that makes the pants pop a little more as well as soundly match with the jerseys. However, there are a few things I was disappointed with that I would have done differently, albeit they are relatively minor complaints. First and foremost, I was really disappointed with the removal of the Minnie and Paul from the sleeve of the white jerseys. I understand that one of the main goals of the rebrand was to make the uniforms look more cohesive, especially with the logos in mind. However, I think Minnie and Paul would have looked just fine with the new design. Moreover, it is also one of the best, most unique logos in all of sports, in my opinion. It does an outstanding job of representing who the Twins are and the meaning behind their name, and it looks perfect as a patch on the sleeve.

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If I'm being nitpicky, I also think the white jerseys would have looked slightly better if they used the same striping that is on the sleeves along the neckline as well. Nonetheless, this is a pretty subtle component of the jerseys, but I think it would have added a little more flare and continuity.

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Overview: For the greys, the Twins went with pinstripes, paying homage to the road uniforms they wore when they won their two World Series championships. These uniforms feature dark grey pinstripes, the same striping on the jerseys and pants that is found on the home whites, and the same concept of contrasting colors with a solid navy blue "Minnesota" script paired with solid red numbers. They also went with a brand new white M logo on the hat with a red north star hovering directly above it.

My thoughts: I can't believe I'm saying this, but the greys are probably my favorite out of all of the uniforms the Twins came out with. For someone who is not a huge fan of greys, I was extremely impressed by what the Twins did with their new ones. Making the pinstripes dark grey instead of navy blue makes them more subtle but cleaner. In addition, the simple "Minnesota" script, the contrasting colors, the lack of outlines, and the hints of white are a blend that works really great on the grey pinstripes. In fact, I'm willing to go as far as saying that these have probably become my favorite greys in the MLB. However, I'm still not sure how I feel about their new M logo. Although I don't think it looks bad at all, I'm slightly concerned that it is a little too overly simplistic. On top of that, the logo doesn't scream "baseball" whatsoever. If someone showed that to me before I had seen it and said it was the logo of an insurance company, I wouldn't have been surprised in the slightest. But I am not here to just bash the new logo. It still looks good and compliments the new uniforms well; it just might be a little too simple and the TC looks better.

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Overview: As mentioned earlier, the Twins darkened their shade of navy blue, which is particularly emphasized on these alternate jerseys that will be worn at home and on the red. They feature the same "Minnesota" script as the greys but in white to go along with a red number below it. They also utilize the same striping along the jersey sleeves. However, they slapped the TC logo on the sleeve instead of the Minnesota logo found on the home and away uniforms. To continue with the contrasting theme, the back features a white number with the last name in red on top, the opposite of the color arrangement on the front. At home, they'll wear these with white pants; on the road, they will be worn with the grey pinstriped pants.

My thoughts: This is a very simple but clean look for the Twins. I am happy that they darkened the navy blue, especially considering that the shade of navy on the hat didn't match the shade of navy on their previous alternate jerseys. There isn't really much I would change for this look except that I think the TC hat should be worn with it (as I said, I prefer that one to the M hat). They said that they will be wearing the M hat with these jerseys both at home and on the road so the home fans can see the M hats in person every once in a while. While that's fine and all, I am hoping that they will wear the TC hats with these at least some of the time and am assuming that they will eventually do that.

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Overview: The Twins went a little out of the box with this home alternate. First, they created a navy blue hat with an all-cream TC logo. This is the first time in franchise history that the T and the C have appeared in the same color. Moving to the jerseys, these sport an all-navy blue "Twin Cities" script paired with a navy blue number. To keep with the theme of the hats, this is the first time the organization has ever rocked a jersey that says "Twin Cities" across the front. On the sleeves, there is a new patch with an M and StP logo, which is a nod to the old Minnie and Paul logo discussed earlier. The sleeves also have navy blue and white striping on the bottom, and the pants have a solid navy blue stripe running along them.

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My thoughts: I think these are really clean. Solely going with navy blue on top of the cream makes for a simple but classic look. The "Twin Cities" script to go along with the all-cream TC on the caps adds some uniqueness to a really basic look, but it comes together nicely. The M and StP flags look fine, but it kind of feels like a slap in the face when I think about Minnie and Paul being nowhere to be found on the other jerseys. Even though it feels weird to not have any red on these, they look just fine without it so I can't really complain too much there. Also, I would have liked to see some pinstripes on this set, but now that I have seen them in their entirety, they might even look better without them so I'm not too mad about that. I guess the only thing I can really harp on is that these kind of feel like a City Connect uniform to me rather than a regular alternate fixture in the uniform set. In other words, I can see how some fans may think the "Twin Cities" script and flags patch are a little gimmicky. All in all, these are very solid and it is great to once again see a cream Twins uniform, but the one-colored TC and lack of red will admittedly take a bit of getting used to.

My nitpicks: Even though I think the Twins did a really good job overall in rebranding, there are a couple things that I was quite disappointed with. First, getting rid of the powder blues was a huge failure in my opinion. I am usually a big fan of powder blues in baseball, and the Twins had easily one of the best in the league especially as a result of how good their color scheme compliments powder blue. It would have been so easy to carry them over to the new uniform set too: they could have taken the exact design of the new home whites and slapped it onto some powder blues and it would have looked amazing while paying respect to their past.

As mentioned earlier, another failure with the rebrand was the complete removal of Minnie and Paul from the jerseys and branding altogether. As I said, that is one of the best logos in all of sports so it is really sad to see it go like that. Thankfully, they are supposedly planning on keeping it in center field at Target Field, so we will at least get to enjoy it in that way.

Even though this isn't necessarily a nitpick, I'm also really going to miss the red jersey and hat. I thought having a jersey with just the TC on the front looked great, and I certainly wouldn't mind seeing it on a new alternate sometime in the future if they ever were to add another.

To sum things up, I really like what the Twins did with their new uniforms and rebrand for the most part. They were successful in completely changing the look while not straying too far away from an identity that has brought this team tradition and great uniforms in the past. The new fonts surprisingly look really good while managing to tie in similarities to past ones, and the contrasting of red and navy blue with no outlines throughout the uniform set makes both of those colors stand out individually. As touched on earlier, this was done especially well in the primary home and away uniforms, and both of those have become some of my favorites in the entire league. Overall, I think this is definitely an improvement in comparison to their previous look. Now, all that's left to do is to resign Correa and build a roster worthy of competing in the playoffs for the first time in many years.

The Timberwolves are seriously lacking heart and energy

 

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When it comes to the NBA World, unless you were living under a rock this summer, you know that the Wolves made arguably the biggest splash of the offseason by acquiring three-time defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz in exchange for one of the biggest trade hauls in NBA history. This haul included four first round picks, the Wolves 2022 first round selection, Walker Kessler, and several established role players. Three of these role players were critical to the Wolves success last season, including Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Malik Beasley. This was a massive haul for the Wolves to package for the star center, but they did it because they believe that they filled a huge hole by bringing in an elite rim protector with the assumption that it would elevate the defense to another level.

As things stand right now, the Jazz have surprised everyone, sitting atop the West at 10-3, while the Wolves have gotten off to a rocky start at 5-7, which puts them in at 10th in the West thus far. As is to be expected, the fans in Minnesota are beginning to panic since the expectations were higher than usual for team because of the blockbuster deal. Since Minnesota fans are so used to seeing a terrible product on the floor every year, everyone was a little extra juiced for this season because this squad was expected to be one of the best in franchise history (I know, not saying much),

Unfortunately, the Timberwolves took all of that excitement and high hopes and crushed it with their frustrating, lackluster performance to begin the season. The foundation of last year's team was built off of playing gritty and with high energy, and this team has looked to be anything but that. As soon as they're in a deficit, the lethargy sets in and most of the guys look like they couldn't really care less about playing defense or providing any spark. At times like this, teams usually look to their star players for leadership. However, the Timberwolves "stars" possess very little of that. Karl-Anthony Towns, probably the team's best player, has never been considered a leader, especially if you're asking Jimmy Butler. His leadership attempts always feel forced and out of character, and the way he goes about dramatically whining to officials doesn't exactly inspire the rest of the squad. Anthony Edwards is still very young and probably hasn't been around long enough to settle into much of a leadership role yet. Plus, he has his own issues he needs to worry about, such as lack of discipline, inconsistent shooting, and lack of focus on the defensive end of the floor for a team who desperately needs it. And the new acquisition, Rudy Gobert seems to still be feeling things out and could potentially step into more of a leadership role as the year goes on. Finally, D'Angelo Russell is seemingly anything but a motivator, as I'm not sure if I've seen anyone get paid that much money to look more lackadaisical on the basketball floor. His poor shot selection, inefficient shooting, lack of focus, awareness, and hustle on defense are all frustrating to say the least. As one of the vets on the team, he is expected to be consistent while leading by example, and he has done anything but that this season. He plays with very little heart, and his nonchalance combined with inconsistent shooting are growing old to Minnesota fans.

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What's even more concerning with the Timberwolves slow start is this: they shelled out a ton of their current and future assets in order to make this team a contender right now. You don't put together one of the largest trade packages in NBA history with the goal of making it out of the first round; you do it thinking that you are going to win a championship, in this case during the four years that you possess of Rudy Gobert's contract. Right now, the starting five is having a hard time meshing, with Russell's shooting struggles, Edwards letting his spacing concerns be known publicly, and, most of all, the lack of heart from a team that showed so much of it throughout last season.

However, things aren't all bad yet. As mentioned earlier, the Wolves are 5-7, which certainly isn't exciting but it also isn't a reason to panic just yet. Last year's team started 4-9, which included plenty of the fan base writing them off as lottery-bound once again. As we know, they ended up figuring it out by going 46-36 and making their first postseason appearance since 2018. Nonetheless, so far, the biggest difference between that team and this one is that last year's group was filled with guys eager to compete. This year, the team is desperately missing the presence of the important players that helped propel them to the postseason last season. Pat Bev has been credited with providing the leadership that this crew so desperately needed, even going as far as holding meetings early in the year to make sure each player on the roster knew exactly what their role was. Although his fiery competitiveness can appear to be a little much sometimes, it was exactly what a young team that had never experienced true success needed. Jarred Vanderbilt was their starting power forward all season and proved to be one of the most competitive players in the entire league. Night in and night out, you'd see him diving on the floor for loose balls, corralling offensive boards, and just playing his heart out; he was and still is the epitome of a spark plug. Additionally, they've also missed Malik Beasley. Even though he was streaky at times, he provided them with much-needed three-point shooting and is another guy that plays hard every single night.

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All in all, like mentioned earlier, it may not be time to hit the panic button, but it is time for the Timberwolves to start playing with some fire. If they don't start looking like the 50-win team we expected them to be, fans have every right to start questioning the decision to make the blockbuster trade for Gobert. If this thing doesn't work out, jobs will be lost, players will be moved, fans will be outraged, and the team will be in turmoil. However, that would just be par for the course for the Timberwolves.

A combination of young and old allowing Portland to blossom

 

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Going into this season, the expectations for the Portland Trail Blazers were pretty low amongst the NBA world, with ESPN predicting they'd win 35 games and Bleacher Report penciling them in to win 38 games. I know it's early, but with a 5-1 start, the Blazers appear to be firing on all cylinders and look to be a team competitive enough to at the very least make the playoffs. Here are a few reasons why.

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Excluding Damian Lillard's rookie season and last year's injury-riddled campaign, the Blazers have always been good enough to at least make the playoffs in every year of his career. He has shown the ability to carry below average rosters on his shoulders with his magical shot-making and poise. Going into 2022, he is surrounded by a roster that is more talented than any he has had for the last several years, and he received treatment on his heel over the offseason that he claimed had been hindering him for years. Because of this, I'm not particularly sure why the realm of NBA experts was down on this Blazers team if you consider Lillard's track record as well as the talent level of his roster. Dame's loyalty and realness have garnered both fans and critics over the years, but one thing you can't argue with is this: the dude is stone-cold killer on the basketball court.

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Entering his fifth NBA season, Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has grown into a borderline All-Star level player. With the trade of CJ McCollum last year, somebody needed to step up and take on his role of shot making, and it is looking like Simons has slid into that role flawlessly. As clipped below, you can tell that Simons has taken pieces from Dame and CJ's game and integrated them into his own, whether it is the step back 3s from Dame or the crafty iso-ball from CJ. At only 23 years old, he has steadily improved each year and appears to be more than capable of being Dame's sidekick in an exciting new backcourt duo.

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The Blazers made a few key moves to bolster their roster this offseason, highlighted by trading for star forward Jerami Grant from Detroit. Grant will provide the blazers with elite defense, athleticism on both ends, and shot-making that they have been sorely lacking at the power forward position for years. As a borderline All-Star himself, Grant's defensive abilities will also help make up for the lack of defense in the Blazers backcourt as well as giving them another guy that can stretch the floor from deep.

However, Grant was not the only important offseason move the Blazers made. They went even further in attempting to improve their defense by signing reigning NBA champion Gary Payton II to help out the backcourt. On top of that, with the seventh pick in the 2022 Draft, the Blazers selected Shaedon Sharpe. Thus far, he is looking like he could be a full-blown superstar in the making. He can jump out of the gym, and his combination of scoring, athleticism, and length are looking dangerous at only 19 years old. Earlier this year, Dame had talked about how Sharpe might be the type of guy to take this team over the hump, from a fringe playoff team to a contender. Maybe this combination of seasoned vets and young, up and coming stars is what the Blazers need to finally see some more postseason success. After watching the way Sharpe catapulted for a slam a few nights ago, I'm starting to get a little convinced of that myself.

A review of the 2022 Minnesota Twins

 

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The 2022 season for the Minnesota Twins began with excitement, as the team made a splashy offseason acquisition of Carlos Correa and spent the first half of the season atop the AL Central, even leading by six games at the All Star break. However, even with some seemingly helpful trade deadline moves, this team absolutely fell apart down the stretch, finding themselves completely out of contention for the division title with a few weeks to go as a result of injuries and poor play. With that being said, this season was filled with things to feel pessimistic about as well as a few bright spots to bring your hopes up. Let's tackle the bad stuff first then assess what can be looked forward to for next season.

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The Twins were easily one of the most injured teams in the MLB this season, as it felt like they sent a player at just about every position to the Injured List (IL) at least one time throughout the course of the year. However, arguably the most profound of those injuries would be the outfielders, and more specifically Byron Buxton. Far and away the biggest knock on Buxton throughout his eight year career is that he can't find a way to stay on the field, and 2022 was no different for him. He only appeared in 92 out of 162 games, with a lot of those appearances coming as a designated hitter (DH) only. Buxton's value significantly decreases when he is limited to the DH spot because of the monumental impact he has as a fielder with his lightning speed and tracking abilities in center field. Whether we want to talk about it or not, Buxton simply needs to find a way to stay on the field consistently. He is the best player on the team and is looked at as a guy that will win you games with his unique skillset, but he just can't be relied on as heavily anymore since he has proven that he can't stay on the field. Additionally, arguably the Twins next three best outfielders all missed the majority of the season with injuries, with those three guys being Royce Lewis, Alex Kirilloff, and Trevor Larnach. The Twins presumed top catcher Ryan Jeffers was only able to appear in 67 games this season, and veteran slugger Miguel Sano missed almost the entire season with a knee injury (although as much as it pains me to say it, Sano not being in the lineup may have been addition by subtraction). On top of the vast number of injuries to position players, the Twins also had a slew of injuries to a pitching staff that was average at best in the first place. Sonny Gray (aka their best starter) spent some time on the injured list, 2020 Cy Young candidate Kenta Maeda missed the entire season recovering from Tommy John surgery, offseason acquisition Chris Paddack blew out his arm (again), Bailey Ober missed a majority of the season, midseason acquisition Tyler Mahle had to miss a substantial period of time after joining the Twins, reliever Jorge Alcala missed almost the entire season, and the list goes on and on. By now I would like to think you are convinced that the Twins struggled with more than their fair share of injuries. However, even if the team was mostly healthy, would they have been able to compete with clubs like the Astros or Yankees? The short answer is probably not. Top of the line teams like these are much more well-rounded than even a healthy Twins team and have rosters designed to be successful in October, including lineups that typically have more consistent bats and deeper pitching staffs than the Twins.

The Front Office and Coaching Staff

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Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has become a polarizing figure amongst fans, with some defending him no matter what and others ripping on him with every chance they get. Even though Rocco sometimes does a questionable job at managing a pitching staff, there are a few things that fans need to remember: First, Rocco can't go out there and hit or pitch for the guys on the roster. He is simply creating lineups and making decisions based upon the roster he is given (I understand the gripes on his mistakes though, especially when it comes to bizarre lineups or in-game substitutions). Second, Rocco is spoken of glowingly by many of the players he has managed. Several guys have admired the way he treats them and his ability to bring the clubhouse together. That certainly is meaningful and is something you just can't take away from him. Finally, it is important to keep in mind that Baldelli's beliefs most likely align closely with the beliefs of President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey and General Manager Thad Levine. A lot of fans like to just say "Fire Rocco," but what would that solve if the rest of the front office doesn't go with him? They're probably all coming from the same line of thinking.

To add to the Rocco discussion, I would like to point out that he definitely earned a little more respect from me with the way he handled things this season. I love a manager who has their players backs, and Rocco seemingly always has but especially put that on display this year. My personal favorite came in a game against the Blue Jays this season in which Rocco absolutely lost it on the umpire crew for basically blowing the Twins chances at winning the game:

Anyway, back to the front office. When Derek Falvey was brought in at the end of 2016 after spending 9 years with Cleveland, Twins fans were excited and hopeful that he could do something similar to what has been done in Cleveland, which was establishing a pitching pipeline loaded with prospects that would be developed into good MLB pitchers. Well, it has been six years and we are still waiting for that to come to fruition. In fact, they have actually done exceptionally well in not developing MLB-worthy pitchers. When looking at their rosters since Falvey and Levine took over, almost all of the best pitchers they have had either came by way of free agency or trades or were traded for as prospects then brought up to the majors shortly after. In other words, they have barely developed anybody that has made a substantial impact on their major league roster.

    On top of that, they have continued what feels like a Minnesota Twins tradition by their free agency tendencies when it comes to pitching. Instead of paying a really good starter, this front office would rather give chump change to a guy who isn't wanted by anyone else since he is either clearly past his prime or was never very effective in the first place. The Twins are always looking for a bargain in terms of their pitching staff, hoping that they will be able to revitalize a veteran's career into his older age instead of developing pitchers or signing ones that actually get people out. Names like Matt Shoemaker, J.A. Happ, Martin Perez, Homer Bailey, Rich Hall, Lance Lynn and Dylan Bundy come to mind. Four of these seven players posted an ERA of 5.00 or higher in their season with the Twins, and the other three were either just a hair below it or barely pitched for the team because of injuries. Additionally, they have made some questionable trades pertaining to starting pitching. I'm not sure if it's coincidental or not, but it feels like this regime has a knack for trading for a starter who gets seriously injured at some point during his Twins tenure (usually early). For example, in the last couple of years, Kenta Maeda blew out his arm (albeit after an excellent 2020 season), Chris Paddack blew out his arm for the second time, and Tyler Mahle dealt with injury issues as soon as he joined the squad this season, just to name a few. Is this another case of the Twins going after damaged goods for less, or is it really just bad luck? We probably won't ever know for sure unless it continues to be the recurring theme that it has been. To sum up my thoughts on this front office, when I thought of them coming in and developing a pitching pipeline loaded with prospects this wasn't exactly what I had in mind.

A Few Bright Spots

Finally, let's look at some of the positives coming out of this season, more specifically what players really stood out (in a good way). First, I couldn't start this short list off with anybody but Luis Arraez. He had a spectacular fourth season with the Twins, earning his first All Star appearance as well as winning his first American League Batting Title over MVP candidate Aaron Judge. He is an old-school hitter who hits for contact to all different parts of the field, and he is easily the steadiest bat in their lineup.

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Secondly, let's talk about the rise of Jhoan Duran. In his first year with the club, he posted a 1.86 ERA to go with 89 strikeouts in 67.2 innings pitched. He topped out at 104 and throws a nasty 'splinker' and has all of the tools to continue being one of the best relief pitchers in the game for years to come. Why the Twins didn't use him as a closer more is baffling to me. I know that they acquired Jorge Lopez at the deadline, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Duran was clearly the best reliver on the team and would be absolutely dominant in that role on a full-time basis. However, if the reasoning was simply because of their lack of quality relief pitching outside of Duran, then I can empathize with that a little bit. He was outstanding this season and should only build on that success in the following years.

Third, Nick Gordon's ascension was great to see and easily one of the lone bright spots of this Twins team. It should be mentioned that if not for the injury problems talked about earlier, Gordon almost certainly wouldn't have been able to break out in the way he did, similar to what Rocco had said during the season. He ended up being one of the best hitters in the lineup and was more than you could ever ask for as a utility guy, proving he can play every outfield position as well as the middle infield successfully. I am excited to see hopefully see him continue to go strong in this role as a super utility guy moving forward because I think it fits him perfectly.

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Next, free agent signee Carlos Correa wound up having one of his best individual seasons in Minnesota, ending the year with his second-best single season batting average at .291 on top of being one of the best shortstops in the league with his glove. He seems to provide leadership and a veteran presence to a clubhouse that has needed it. It would be a real shame if the Twins let him walk this offseason, especially considering his public desire to stay with the team for the long run. Additionally, another position player that excited this fan base was infielder Jose Miranda. In his rookie year, he showed flashes of potentially being borderline elite at the plate in the future, hitting .268 with 15 homers in 125 games (keep in mind he was ice cold in his first month or so). He should hold down a spot in the infield for years and has the potential to play at an All Star level.

Finally, starting pitchers Sonny Gray and Joe Ryan both had their ups and downs but ended up providing really solid seasons for the Twins rotation this season. In an ideal rotation, they both probably would be better suited as second or third guys, but that doesn't take away from what they accomplished this season as being the only two consistently reliable guys in the rotation.

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2023 Rebranding

If you know me, you should know that there's no way I'd forget to include this in the post. Even though the Twins have some of the better uniforms in the league (in my opinion), they are doing a full rebrand for 2023, including a new logo and new uniforms while sticking with the same color scheme. Considering how solid their current look is, the Twins must have something special in the works. President Dave St. Peter says that the uniforms will "take a step toward the future" but that "There is always a sensitivity to paying respect to the history and heritage of the franchise, but there's also a desire to move it forward, much like we did in the mid-80s." He used the Padres as an example of a team who did this right with their rebranding in 2020. Some things I would like to see featured on the new uniforms include: home pinstripes, the throwback creams making a comeback, baby blue as the primary away look instead of grey, and the retention of the Minnie and Paul logo as well as the TC logo (they would have to be fools to get rid of either of those). Also, I wouldn't mind seeing them do away with the Kasota Gold, but I'll admit that it doesn't look bad and adds an element of uniqueness to their uniforms. All in all, they better not screw this up considering how nice their current branding and uniforms already are. I'll leave it at that.

The Minnesota Timberwolves: Uniform History and a much-needed rebranding

 

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This is my third post in a row that is centered around uniforms or an aspect of uniforms, which may leave you wondering: is this becoming strictly a uniform blog? Let's not go that far! Nonetheless, uniforms are clearly a passion of mine and there are so many topics in that sector that need tackling, such as this one. The Timberwolves are a franchise with unique branding that goes along with an exciting uniform history, so without further ado...

1989-1996

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Before the Timberwolves became an NBA expansion team in 1989, a "Name the Team" contest was held for fans to provide their say in what they thought the team name should be. After 6,000 submissions, the two finalists were Timberwolves and Polars. The final decision was left up to 842 city councils in Minnesota, and luckily for us, they voted on Timberwolves in the end. Even though nothing is necessarily wrong with the Polars, it just lacks the flare that Timberwolves has. Anyway, we're here to talk uniforms. These are underrated when it comes to the Timberwolves uniform history; I think this shade of royal blue and green is really sharp to go along with the simplicity of the uniform set. On top of that, this color scheme provides some uniqueness when it comes to the rest of the NBA. Even though these uniforms did not see many wins (to be fair, the Timberwolves have never done a lot of winning), they were a very solid place to start.

1996-2008

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The Timberwolves went with a full on rebrand in the mid 90s and it ended up being widely considered their greatest uniforms in franchise history. Even though the trees are everyone's favorite part of these uniforms (and rightfully so), there are a few other key components that make them gel, such as the wacky font and the big logo on the side of the shorts. This look is filled to the brim with uniqueness and identity as it really screams Timberwolves. They also had far and away their most successful years in these with many playoff seasons encompassing Kevin Garnett's legendary Timberwolves career.

2008-2010

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When the Timberwolves went away from their coolest uniforms in team history, it kind of feels like they picked the worst design they could from the drawing board and stuck with it. Luckily for everybody involved, they only stuck with this look for a couple of seasons. I see what they were trying to do by keeping the trees involved just in a different way. But man, it looks bad. Such a shame considering what came before.

2010-2017

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Fortunately for the eyes of Timberwolves viewers, the team quickly moved away from the set shown previously and donned this altered look up until 2018. These are much more cohesive than what came before them. Even though the green was removed, they at least look decent and allowed for the Timberwolves to not feel any further embarrassment since the way they played probably was more than sufficient enough in doing that. Lack of team success aside, these were a serviceable look but always left something to be desired as a result of how good the original trees looked.

2018-present

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At the end of the 2017 season, the Timberwolves unveiled another complete rebrand for 2018 and beyond featuring navy blue, royal blue and lime green as their primary colors. Believe it or not, this is probably my favorite logo in franchise history. I have always thought the howling wolf was cool and the addition of the North Star was a nice touch. Even though this uniform set is really solid and has a sense of uniqueness to it with the striping, it severely lacks in the identity department. While boring is not always bad, it usually isn't ideal when your team name is centered around a scary animal and your beloved previous branding was anything but boring.

Now that we have gone over all of the primary uniforms that the Timberwolves have rocked throughout the years, let's get to the most important part of this post...

Proposed Rebranding

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The Timberwolves absolutely knocked their City edition uniforms out of the park for the 2021-22 season, blending elements from all of their previous uniform designs into one. To me, these are almost perfect: they include the best color scheme in franchise history, the trees and font from the KG era, and the big logos on both sides of the shorts. However, if I am being extremely nitpicky, the only thing I would change is removing the element used from the 2018 city jersey, aka the darkening from the front of the jersey to the back. Although it doesn't look bad, I think it would look more cohesive as one solid color.

With that being said, the Timberwolves should come out with a full rebrand based upon this uniform. In my opinion, this rebrand is staring them right in the face since fans absolutely raved about these uniforms. Plus, it would just be so easy. Make a white version of this jersey for at home, keep this one for the road, a green one as the Statement jersey (obviously using the original shade of green, NOT neon green), and a black one for the City jersey. I would be okay with tinkering around with the wording; that isn't necessarily what is important to me (for example: having the white ones say "Wolves" and the blue ones say "Minnesota", maybe one of them saying "Twin Cities" or full on "Timberwolves"... you get the point).

Luckily, Instagrammer @mtd.designs put together an awesome concept that lines up very closely with what I was thinking:

I'm grateful for the amazing job that @mtd.designs did in designing this, and it coincidentally is almost exactly what I envisioned for them too. As for the alternates, the greens came out very nicely and the blacks look very sleek while paying homage to the original trees. Now, all that we have left to do is make sure A-Rod and Marc Lore catch wind of this and we'll have the rebrand we so desperately want in no time.

The NFL rule change we have all been waiting for

 

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Heading into the 2022-2023 season, the NFL has finally changed their one helmet rule and is allowing teams to add another alternate lid to their collection if they would like to. This is a rule that many fans have been wanting the NFL to get rid of, and they finally did it this season to the excitement of uniform geeks like myself. Without further ado, in no order my thoughts on each new alternate helmet are presented below.

Chicago Bears

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I have always been very fond of the Chicago Bears orange jersey and have considered it a nice way for the team to branch out a bit from their very traditional primary uniforms. However, for some reason I am not really feeling the orange helmet with the orange jersey. The classic, shiny blue helmet paired perfectly with the bright orange jersey, and I felt like they each made the other one pop a little bit. Although I do not dislike the helmet at all, this is just overkill to me. Who knows, maybe my thoughts will change a little when I see them on field for the first time. But as of right now, I much prefer the way the blue helmet looks with the orange jersey.

Carolina Panthers

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For the entirety of the Panther's existence, they have donned the same uniforms with the same helmets, albeit with a few minor additions like black pants and blue color rush uniforms. Even though this uniform set has always been solid, I have felt that they could use more of a modern update to go along with their unique colors. With that being said, the implementation of a black helmet is a solid place to start. I believe that they should focus on their black and blue and use silver as more of an accent color. This helmet just does a better job of complimenting their uniforms and I am excited to see if they will wear them with any combinations other than all-black, especially considering that the helmet goes with almost all of their uniform combinations pretty well.

Dallas Cowboys

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With the one helmet rule being abandoned the Cowboys wasted no time in bringing back their throwback uniforms with the iconic white helmet to go with it. However, a little wrinkle that many fans are not aware of is that they will also be wearing their white helmets with their white color rush uniforms this year. As you can see above, the throwback helmet on the left will don the original Cowboys star and a grey facemask while the color rush look will use the modern star and a white facemask (teams are allowed to use multiple different facemasks on the same helmet). Even though is certainly an unpopular take, I actually believe that the white helmets with the throwback look is better than their current look with the silver helmets and pants. Keeping it ultra-simple with navy blue and white looks so clean in comparison to the multiple different shades of silver and blue used in the Cowboys primary uniform pictured below.

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Atlanta Falcons

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The Falcons are another team to immediately bring a throwback look back into the mix, with this one including their classic red helmets with black and white decals and a hint of gold running along each side of the stripe. I love this look for them and there is just something about it that I like so much more than their modern helmet and logo combination. Maybe it's the uniqueness of a red helmet to go along with the simplicity of the black jerseys and white pants. All in all, I certainly would be an advocate for them making the red helmet their primary look to go along with the throwback 'F' Falcon logo featured on it.

Cincinnati Bengals

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My favorite of all of the alternate helmets unveiled for this season (and now one of my favorite helmets in the entire league), the Bengals listened to their fans and created a "White Tiger" lid for the team to rock with their white color rush uniforms. Cincinnati has had a distinctive helmet design for years now with the tiger stripes, and the addition of the white alternate is just the icing on the cake when it comes to the success of their uniform redesign over the last couple of years. There is not much else to be said about this helmet besides that it is simply beautiful.

New Orleans Saints

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In a bit of a surprising move the Saints unveiled a black alternate helmet for this season that is intended to be worn with their white color rush uniforms. I personally am a huge fan of the look, especially with the center stripe encompassing a bunch of mini fleur-de-lis logos. You really can't go wrong with the black and gold and I expect this to add some exciting flare to a uniform set that was already really solid. I would love to see them wear this with other uniform combinations as well; I think it would look excellent with both the black and white jerseys, especially if they wear the black pants to go along with it.

Arizona Cardinals

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Even though I am of the belief that the Cardinals desperately need a uniform rebranding, I have always been a fan of their black uniforms and think that the black helmet is a nice addition to them. I am usually a sucker for a shiny black helmet, and that is no difference when it comes to these lids. I also thought that the incorporation of the red flakes was a subtle but nice touch to give the helmets some originality. Although I would not be opposed to the Cardinals moving away from black in an eventual rebranding, I do enjoy the black in their uniforms as it seems to take some of the attention away from the rather ugly design of their jersey and pants.

New York Giants

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The Giants decided to bring back this throwback look for the upcoming season featuring a deep shade of blue to go along with their classic shade of royal blue on the jersey with white pants. I think they nailed this one when you consider how good the darker blue looks with royal blue, kind of reminiscent to the throwbacks the Vikings rocked in the later half of the 2000s. Additionally, I have always preferred this "Giants" logo on their helmet in comparison to the NY logo they currently use.

New England Patriots

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As I mentioned in my 2022 NFL Helmet Rankings, I like the Pats current branding but would love to see them go back to this throwback look on a full-time basis (However, I understand the unwillingness to change from a reliable look you won six Super Bowls in). With that being said, I was obviously pretty stoked to see them unveil these threads for the upcoming season. The emphasis on red and white with accents of royal blue looks so clean, and the Pat Patriot logo is very cool and is certainly something different than what you would find on your typical NFL helmet.

New York Jets

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I am a big fan of the entire rebrand the Jets rolled out a few years ago from the helmets to the jerseys and pants. Nonetheless, there is nothing wrong with making minor improvements to something that was already going smoothly, and that is the case with this alternate helmet. I think the black lid will make the whole blackout uniform a little more cohesive and just give them a sharper look overall. On top of that, I wouldn't mind seeing them being creative with this and maybe trying it out with their white jersey and black pants.

Philadelphia Eagles

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The Eagles went with a lid that is the exact same design as their current one but in black instead of midnight green; they intend to wear it with their all-black uniforms. Although it is a nice helmet with an iconic design, I almost find it to be a little unnecessary. I think the midnight green helmet looks clean with the all-black threads.  Nonetheless, this is another case in which I would like to see them play around with wearing the alternate lid with other uniforms. Black helmet, white jersey, and black pants sounds like it could work. It should also be mentioned that this will probably only be a one-year thing as the Eagles are bringing back their Kelly green throwbacks next year that the fans have been anxiously waiting for.

Houston Texans

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Houston was one of the first to unveil an alternate helmet with one that is identical to their blue lid except for the shell is a shiny red. I typically am a fan of red helmets, and my feelings are no different here. The Texans have a great logo and I expect this to look really nice with their red alternate jerseys. Davis Mills is going to look so cool when he's throwing touchdowns in this helmet. Also, I was actually expecting the Texans to come out with an alternate white helmet instead of red. For those of you who are unaware, when the Texans branding was originally unveiled in 2002, the owner did so by using a white helmet. The reasoning for this was that the organization believed that white was a better background for putting the logo on display instead of blue. Even though I would enjoy seeing them bring out a white helmet as well, I can't complain too much because the red one is pretty sweet.

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Washington Commanders

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Washington went with a full rebrand by changing their nickname the Commanders and putting out new uniforms. For an alternate look, they went with all-black (even though black has never been one of their colors) and that comes with a black lid featuring numbers on each side and their "W" logo placed directly on the front. Overall, I do not really understand the direction the Commanders are going in here. The black feels out of place and the placement of the logo seems awkward and forced.

2022 MLB Uniform Rankings

Uniforms are a huge passion of mine, and baseball uniforms may be my favorite of them all when it comes to admiring them and talking about them. Here, I will rank each team in the MLB based upon their uniform set as a whole. If a team only has one uniform that I'm really fond of, that will hurt them in these rankings, even if that one uniform is one of the best in the league. However, in some cases, one good uniform can be enough to put a team near the top of the rankings. There are a lot of really good uniforms in professional baseball nowadays, so let's get right into it.

30. Cleveland Guardians

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Even though Cleveland's new uniforms are solid, I was really disappointed in their rebranding and thought that it lacked effort and creativity. All the team had to do was go back to their roots and rename the team the Spiders. There are a boatload of mockups out there as to how they could have rebranded to the Spiders, and it would have been much more unique and creative than this. Nonetheless, Guardians is decent, but this look lacks creativity and somebody had to finish in last place. Also, it should be noted that the bottom ten or so teams on this list kind of fit in with one another, with most of them being very average looking uniforms that are lacking excitement.

29. Colorado Rockies

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The Rockies uniforms are solid, and I even enjoy the purple pinstripes on the home whites as well as their alternate purple jerseys. However, their black vests are really bad, even if Rockies fans think they are iconic. I really like the purple in Colorado's color scheme, and I actually think they should do a total rebrand of the logo and uniforms. In this theoretical rebrand, they should move away from black and focus more on purple and white. I think that would especially make the home pinstripes look appealing and would add a lot more pop to that purple. Also, I am really not a fan of their logo and think that they should shoot for something that is a little less boring. Maybe put some more emphasis on the mountains? (after all, your franchise is named after them...)

28. Boston Red Sox

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The Red Sox have a really traditional look and it would be peculiar for them to ever go away from it. However, tradition doesn't mean as much to me as it probably does to many others when it comes to uniforms. Their uniforms are not bad by any means and I like the red and blue alternates, but there are just so many better ones.

27. Los Angeles Angels

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The Angels are another ball club that has a nice set of uniforms, but they are just not good enough to distinguish themselves from the mediocre group. The A with the halo is a solid logo, and each of their jerseys have the exact same design laid out on a white, grey and red jersey. My only complaint is that I prefer their throwback look that they still wear from time to time, which has a yellow halo and navy blue hats.

26. Tampa Bay Rays

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Similar to the Angels, until this season each of the Rays jerseys had the exact same design, but they were just in different colors. However, they replaced their traditional baby blue jersey with a look that was previously exclusive to Spring Training, and it features an alternate logo on the chest as opposed to the Rays script across the front. I like the Rays colors a lot, but I just think their uniforms and logo are a bit too bland to push them up higher on this list. Additionally, I unpopularly am not a huge fan of the Devil Rays look, even though it is much more flashy and unique than their current threads.

25. Miami Marlins

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In 2019, the Marlins unveiled another total rebranding, and with this new look they simplified their uniform set as well as altering their colors to a bright blue and red instead of orange. The simple look is really clean and looks good on the whites in particular, and their shades of red and blue are unique amongst other MLB teams. Also, I really enjoy the red and light blue city connect uniforms that they rolled out last season. However, I have a couple critiques if I am being nitpicky. First, I think their black uniforms need altering, as the script is also black which makes it hard to read from a distance. Second, they never wear their blue alternate jersey (except for as a Spring Training jersey), which I think would be a really good look for regular season games since it is such a unique shade of blue. On top of that, I slightly prefer the original look of the Florida Marlins with the unique Marlin logo. The original Marlin logo was really cool and the black and teal looked nice on a baseball uniform.

24. Texas Rangers

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The Rangers went with a new look to go with their ballpark in 2020, and it definitely was a bit of an upgrade. The script on the whites and baby blues is a better look than the 'Texas' script on their other jerseys in my opinion, and the addition of a baby blue uniform usually is a win for most teams. However, a royal blue hat would go with those baby blue threads much better than the one they rock. The baby blue cap is overkill.

23. Cincinnati Reds

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When it comes to their home and away uniforms, the Reds go with a clean and classic look that they most likely will not be going away from anytime soon. Their white jerseys are distinctive because they don a logo on one side of the chest and a number on the other, which is a look that no other team even attempts to go for. More importantly, the implementation of the red alternate jerseys pictured above really enhanced Cicinnati's set as a whole. This is probably one of my favorite alternate jerseys in the league and it looks even better with the retro alternate logo on the sleeve.

22. New York Yankees

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The Yankees have the single most traditional and distinguishable look in baseball. The NY logo and navy blue pinstripes are an iconic look that they certainly will never go away from. However, as I touched on earlier pertaining to the Red Sox, tradition doesn't mean a whole lot to me here. Also, I actually wish they were willing to branch out just a little from being so traditional and incorporate a navy blue alternate jersey (they usually wear one for Spring Training but never do during the actual season). This will probably be my most unpopular ranking because most baseball fans agree that the Yankees easily have one of the best uniforms in all of sports. To me, they are just average. Still a good look though.

21. Detroit Tigers

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The Tigers are another team that rocks a very traditional look. There might not be another uniform in baseball that is more old-school in appearance than their home whites. That should not take away from how good they look though. Sometimes, having the ultimate amount of simplicity is exactly what a uniform needs, and that is true pertaining to Detroit's threads.

20. New York Mets

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The Mets sport a clean, classic look, and that is especially the case when it comes to their pinstriped white uniforms. The blue and orange is a timeless look, and the reimplementation of the alternate black jersey and cap rounds out this uniform set even more and makes it a really solid one.

19. Atlanta Braves

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The Braves have had a really solid look for decades now, with a unique script font running across the chest of each of their uniforms with their signature tomahawk below, which gives them a distinctive look. I really like both their red and navy blue alternate jerseys, and I would expect them to keep this look for years to come.

18. Arizona Diamondbacks

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When the Diamondbacks debuted a completely new set of uniforms in 2016, they were met with a vast amount of well-deserved backlash. The uniforms featured a gradient pattern on the hat, shoulders, and pants, and their grey uniforms were a much darker shade of grey than what's typically found on MLB away uniforms. Overall, these uniforms were utterly atrocious, and Arizona took feedback from fans and simplified the look in 2020. This simplification significantly improved the uniforms, as it got rid of all of the gradient patterns and lightened up the shade of grey used on the away uniforms quite a bit. I think the font they use on the lettering and number screams the look of a snake. I also really like the alternate logo that they put on the sleeve of their jerseys. However, I actually prefer the original teal and purple look of the franchise and I wish that they would go back to those colors. It was just such a unique colorway and made them really stand out amongst many of the traditional looking threads found in the MLB.

17. Chicago White Sox

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The White Sox are another club that dons a really classic looking uniform set. Nonetheless, the black, white and grey looks really good for them and they have a unique logo to go along with it. On top of that, they have some of the best looking away uniforms in the MLB (side note: I generally don't like grey baseball uniforms very much). Their all-black City Connect uniforms with pinstripes are probably my favorite ones in their set, as this is definitely a little more out there in comparison to their primary uniforms.

16. Seattle Mariners

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The Mariners have a really well-rounded uniform set, and I absolutely love their alternate teal jerseys. They have good colors to go with a name and logo that is successful in representing the Seattle area. They also have some nice cream alternates to give their uniform set a little bit of a throwback flare. However, I do wish that they would add their baby blue spring training jerseys into the mix as another alternate for the regular season too.

15. Chicago Cubs

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The Cubs rock one of the most iconic looks in baseball, especially when it comes to their royal blue pinstripes. I think both of their logos are super cool, and they do royal blue and red better than almost everybody in the league. I also think the origin story of their name is super cool, as it drew inspiration from the Chicago Bears. Overall, an iconic look for an iconic franchise.

14. San Francisco Giants

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The Giants are one of the only teams that rock cream as the color of their home jerseys, but it looks excellent with the black and orange. I also really like both of their alternates, which include a black jersey with an SF logo on the chest and the orange jersey pictured above. If I am being really nitpicky, I wish they would bring back those alternate grey jerseys with the SF on the chest and make those their fulltime away jerseys.

13. Houston Astros

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The Astros are another team that has some extremely nice orange alternate jerseys. Also, I have always really liked their logo, and I am glad that they decided to go back to this color scheme and branding as opposed to the maroon and gold phase they previously were in. Overall, they have a simple and clean look that will likely be around for the long haul. If I could change one thing, I would love to see them incorporate the rainbow jerseys that they wore in the 70s and 80s as an alternate jersey today.

12. Washington Nationals

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Most people would probably place the Nationals somewhere closer towards the bottom when it comes to uniforms, but I have always been really fond of their set. They do alternates right; their navy blue, red, and white alternate jerseys are all really sharp. On top of that, they wore the navy blue alternates during the majority of their World Series run a couple of years ago and it will therefore always have a bit of a special place in the hearts of Nationals fans. Plus, they still manage to have really nice uniforms even though their logo is basically identical to the Walgreens logo. It actually looks pretty cool on the chest of two of their jerseys.

11. Kansas City Royals

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The Royals unveiled a completely new set of uniforms for 2022, and I have to say I was really impressed. Even though the changes aren't major, the execution was really good. They simplified the baby blues by getting rid of all of the royal blue that was on them, and they went with an old school look for both of their away jerseys, reverting back to lettering that they used in the 70s. With this change, the Royals greys have become one of my favorites in the league. The change in font and removal of white borders on the lettering and numbers makes them look much better. For whatever reason, the simplicity of their uniforms looks great to me. The old school vibe is just fitting.

10. Pittsburgh Pirates

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You can never go wrong with black and yellow, and that is exactly why each of the professional sports teams in Pittsburgh utilize those colors. Similar to the Royals, the Pirates recently went back to their roots for the lettering on their away uniforms, and it looks especially good on the black alternates shown above. The Pirates really just have it all pertaining to their uniforms: great colors, a cool name, and a timeless logo and font.

9. Minnesota Twins

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The Twins have a well-rounded set of uniforms to go along with a good color scheme and great logos. There aren't many logos in the MLB that are cooler than the TC and the Minny and Paul logo, and they also sport some of the best baby blues in the league to round off a few exceptional alternates. Additionally, they have a couple different variations of the 'Twins' script that fit perfectly onto a baseball jersey, both old and new. All in all, they do a great job of blending old school and more modern elements into their uniforms.

8. Los Angeles Dodgers

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In my opinion, the Dodgers rock the single best old school look that baseball has to offer. The royal blue cursive script with the red number makes their uniforms pop quite a bit for such a traditional design. However, there is one area where I wish the Dodgers would loosen things up when it comes to keeping with tradition: they could easily have one of the best alternate jerseys in the league if they made their royal blue Spring Training jersey a full-time fixture in the regular season. Sadly, they are too unwilling to branch out just a tiny bit, leaving us to just have to enjoy those jerseys as a preseason-exclusive.

7. Baltimore Orioles

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The Orioles have a unique and fun team name to go with uniforms that were executed almost flawlessly. Their black and orange alternate jerseys are some of my favorites in the league, and they have a logo that stands out quite a bit amongst a league where most of the logos are just letters. Their logo is an oriole wearing an Orioles hat. How cool is that?

6. Philadelphia Phillies

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The Phillies have one of the most complete uniform sets in the majors, having hit on all five of their different uniforms. Whether it's the red pinstripes, the throwback baby blues, or the alternate creams, they each hit the mark and do a really good job of complimenting the team's colors and logos. When a team has a cream and baby blue alternate, they are bound to be pretty high on this list.

5. Toronto Blue Jays

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The Blue Jays combine a reliable color scheme with an amazing logo that represents their identity and location really well. The combination of their logo and font makes for one of the most bold and unique looks in the majors. Additionally, they have a set of baby blues that are beautiful to go along with a really good royal blue alternate jersey. You couldn't ask for much more here. Also, we should all be really grateful that they went back to this look as opposed to the branding they used in the 2000s.

4. San Diego Padres

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The Padres did an exceptional job with their full-on overhaul of their color scheme and uniforms. Even though the last uniforms were good, the brown and yellow take them to another level and make them elite. I have so many good things to say about these uniforms. The implementation of the pinstripes compliments the brown and yellow perfectly, and the addition of the throwback Padre logo onto the sleeve is awesome.

3. Milwaukee Brewers

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The Brewers genuinely could not have done a much better job with their rebranding. If they still wore their old uniforms they would easily have ranked dead last on this list. First and foremost, they brought back one of the best logos in all of baseball. Secondly, each of the jerseys looks amazing with yellow trim instead of gold. They kept it simple with the great logo and colors and it came together wonderfully.

2. Oakland A's

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The Oakland A's just make green and yellow look right on a baseball uniform. They have had basically the same identity for so long, but there's a reason they have never gone away from it. I especially love their dark green and kelly green alternate jerseys. The A's logo and Oakland script also look really nice on a baseball jersey. However, I really wish they would start wearing their alternate yellow jerseys again. Those were certainly one of my favorite jerseys in the league.

1. St. Louis Cardinals

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The Cardinals have such unique look with great colors that made it very easy in determining who should be number one on this list. That design on the front of their jerseys with two cardinals sitting on a bat is just so creative and could never quite be replicated elsewhere. On top of that, their baby blue uniforms are probably my favorite uniform in all of baseball.