Be yourself, unless you feel like being something else. This is now an established Minor League Baseball promotional strategy, as teams across the country regularly assume alternate identities in lieu ...

On nearly every NFL sideline, a team’s mascot can be seen pumping up the crowd, cheering on his squad and showing off his goofy dance moves and celebrations. That is with the exception of four NFL ...

Marissa MacDougall was thrilled to get her photo taken with Babe the Blue Ox in 1996. Courtesy of Marissa MacDougall Johnson COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Marissa MacDougall has fond memories of attending ...

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Francisco Giants 16-2 on June 1. A mascot of the video game character Pablo Sanchez appeared in the stands during the game. The Brewers scored seven runs in the ...

For generations of Detroit Tigers fans, Paws has become one of the most recognizable figures connected to the franchise, representing the organization throughout the community and creating special ...

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp mascot Scampi is among the best of the best, according to a recent poll. Scampi came in at No. 8 on USA TODAY’s 10Best Best Minor League Baseball Mascot in the 2026 Readers ...

The oriole has always been the mascot of Baltimore baseball, though its look has evolved throughout the years. When the O's franchise first transferred from St. Louis in 1954, it was the bird — Mr.

On Wednesday, USA TODAY announced that Orbit, the Isotopes loveable mascot, has won the 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Minor League Baseball Mascot for the second-straight year, as voted on by ...

The Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens mascot Muddonna has been honored among the best minor league mascots in the country in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The Mud Hens, who have been Major ...

Scampi is one of two mascots for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Scampi finished eighth in a USA TODAY 10BEST poll. The Jumbo Shrimp home opener is Friday at VyStar Ballpark. Scampi, the 6-foot-7 fuzzy ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A local favorite has won yet another award. Albuquerque Isotopes mascot Orbit was chosen as the “Best Minor League Baseball Mascot” by the “10Best Readers’ Choice Award” for ...

Delaware's weirdest mascot was just (nearly) named the best in the nation again. Mr. Celery, the perpetually surprised celery stalk who runs onto the field after every Wilmington Blue Rocks run, was ...