The Red Sox received their 2018 World Series championship rings in a ceremony before the team’s first home game of the season at Fenway Park. The rings are crafted in 14-karat white gold. We see the Red Sox “B” logo made up of 21 rubies on the face of the ring. This is meant to represent the four World Series titles the Red Sox have won under 17 seasons of ownership by the Fenway Sports Group. The logo is surrounded by 22 custom-cut blue sapphires, representing the 14 postseason games the Red Sox played and the eight home runs they hit during the World Series. Fourteen diamonds that are found on each side of the ring symbolize the 14 American League pennants the team has won since the franchise’s inception in 1901. On the inside of the rings is the date the team clinched the title “10-28-18” as well as “Damage Done”, evolved from the “Do Damage” rallying cry the team used in the playoffs.
Pitt Athletics has rebranded their entire look and along with that comes new uniforms for their teams. The team’s will go back with blue and yellow of the past with a refreshed look that includes a new panther mark along with a unique number font. After conducting a comprehensive study with Nike, the university’s branding will have a strong and unified visual identity.
"There is power in the Pitt brand and these colors and marks will maximize that strength for Panthers past, present and future,” said Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke.
LSU has introduced their special “throwback” uniforms for this season. The uniforms are reminiscent of the style worn by the Tigers’ teams in the early 20th century. The throwback uniforms feature a purple block “L” on the left chest of the cream-colored jerseys along with a purple collar and button area. The purple caps will have a white block “L” on the fronts.
The Kansas Jayhawks reveal their retro uniform for the 2019 baseball season. The Jayhawks will hit the field rocking the all white jersey and pants combination that features the script Jayhawks across the front. The uniform will have red and blue retro piping throughout and shows off an overall clean look.
The Cardinals have revealed their new throwback-themed jerseys. The powder-blue uniforms will cycle in for the 2019 season. The powder-blue alternates are inspired by Cardinals teams of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
"Like a lot of things with the Cardinals, you're always looking forward but you're also always looking back," team president Bill DeWitt said. "The neat thing about this jersey is that is does both. It recalls earlier eras, but it's the modern feel and look and material."
This uniform bridges the gap between retro and modern. Wee see the elements including the "St. Louis" script on the front and red piping around the buttons and sleeves, with a new powder-blue primary color. The red hat will remain for the Cardinals to wear with their powder-blue unis.
The University of Pittsburgh baseball team has released their retro uniform. The Panthers will rock the retro combination during every Sunday home game this season. The old school blue and yellow dominate the uniform as the hats come in with the blue base and yellow P and bill. The jerseys follow suit with a blue base and yellow letters and numbers. To finish off the look the Panthers will wear white pants that have a small pinstripe down the sides.
"Providing our student-athletes with these uniforms is just another example of the commitment and vision of our administration and leadership here at Pitt," said head coach Mike Bell. "Embracing those former Panthers and joining them with our current Panthers continues to expand our standard of excellence."
UCF Baseball has upgraded their ‘Knights’ jersey from the traditional block lettering to a new script lettering across the chest. The black jersey features the gold script Knights along with gold sleeves, numbers, and trim.
Phillies newest super star, Bryce Harper, took the field for his first game as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. For such an occasion Harper wanted to show the fans of Philadelphia that he was all in, and hit the field in custom Phillie Phanatic inspired cleats. The green cleats showed off the Phanatic’s fur and eyes on each side.
"Thought it'd be cool. Why not? Just bring some fun to the game. The Phanatic is always happy and smiling." - Bryce Harper on the custom cleats.
The Marlins have introduced their new look including new uniforms. The team drew inspiration from the vivid and vibrant burst of colors drawn directly from Miami culture and Calle Ocho. We see the use of black as their base; paired with blue and red, resonate subtly to create an electric energy. We will see the Marlins in four different options when it comes to their uniform combination.
The Hurricanes will take the diamond in a special Breast Cancer Awareness uniform. the team will trade in their typical orange and green for pink and white for the cause. The team’s hats will come in all white with a pink Miami M on the front and pink U on the back. The white jerseys are highlighted by the Miami script across the chest accompanied by pink stripes on the sleeves and pink numbers. The Hurricanes have put together a great uniform to support a great cause.
