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Meet the Moon Mammoth, the mascot masterminded by John Oliver’s show

June 30, 2025

In the summer of 1991, a scuba diver named George Moon was combing the depths of Lake Pleasant in Erie County, Pa. When he broke the surface, he was carrying with him an almost three-foot long bone. Moon had no idea then that what he’d stumbled across was the shoulder

Mascots, Minor League fun part of Futures Game

Swamp Possum, Dizzy the dog among those in attendance at event
July 13, 2024

ARLINGTON -- In case you haven’t noticed, Globe Life Field is BIG. It measures 1.8 million square feet. The distance from the playing field to the highest point of the 5.5-acre retractable roof is 278 feet. Each exterior side measures 785 by 815 feet. There isn’t just a “third deck,”

Mascots pitch in on Real Men Wear Pink campaign

Clubs get creative in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
@JoshJacksonMiLB
October 30, 2020

In any given October, Minor League mascots find themselves free of the demands of the past season and turn their attention to a more serious matter. They raise research funds and awareness for a disease that affects well over 250,000 families in the United States annually, harnessing the support of

Ballpark dogs: A beloved Minor League tradition

From Chase to Dash, Trenton set in motion an ever-popular trend
August 26, 2020

The Nationwide Dog Dugout is home to MiLB's official bat dogs and the latest four-legged news. Through Aug. 31, 2020 be sure to enter your furry friend into the Nationwide Dog Dugout Sweepstakes for a chance to be featured in the logo and win more great prizes!