Syracuse Mets Adjust Community Challenge Following Overwhelming Response from Fans

SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Mets, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, today announced an adjustment to the next stage of the "Re-Name the Team Community Challenge," presented by VisitSyracuse.com, due to an overwhelming amount of fan submissions.

After receiving more than 5,100 creative name suggestions from fans, the club has decided to shift its timeline in order to draw on the full range of entries to select, trademark and develop a new brand and identity that truly reflects the heart of Central New York. Instead of public voting, which requires a more expedited process due to trademarking requirements, the club will work with community focus groups over the coming months to help inform and inspire the final name.

“We’ve been blown away by the passion and imagination our fans have shown,” said General Manager Jason Smorol. “With so many great ideas to choose from, it didn’t feel right to rush the process. Next year is our 150th anniversary and we have the opportunity to be thoughtful about building a new brand that excites our fans and rivals some of the best MiLB identities out there. By engaging community groups and listening carefully, we’re confident we’ll land on an identity that Syracuse can proudly call its own.”

The team remains on track to unveil its new name in Fall 2026, with the new identity debuting prior to the 2027 season.

For any questions, please contact Michael Tricarico at [email protected].