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MLB And Nike Announce 2025 Uniforms Will Have Larger Jersey Lettering ...

Major League Baseball uniforms will have larger lettering on the back of jerseys and individual pant customization will be available to all players beginning in 2025, MLB and Nike announced Friday.

MLB and Nike said the uniform adjustments will be made following conversations with players, clubs and equipment managers.

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Some players in spring training complained about the fit and look. The white pants worn by some teams are see-through enough to clearly show tucked-in jersey tops.

"Player and club feedback is extremely important to us," Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "Together with Nike, we listened to our players and as a result, we are addressing their concerns."

Nike also is working on a solution to address the slight color differences between the jerseys and pants of some gray road uniforms, as well as the discoloration that can occur because of sweat. Once the solution is finalized, adjusted gray uniforms will be worn as soon as the second half of this season.

"We will continue to work with Nike to make adjustments with the goal of delivering a uniform that looks good and helps MLB players perform at their best," Manfred said.

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The uniform changes initially were detailed in a memo distributed to players by the players' association on Sunday.

Uniforms are made by Fanatics, with specifications set by MLB and Nike.

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3N2 Powers The 2025 Cosmic Takeover Tour With Tri-City Chili Peppers ...

Three-year deal will see 3N2 as the official supplier of high-performance, head-to-toe gear to baseball's most electrifying live experience

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tri-City Chili Peppers have announced a new three-year partnership with high-performance sportswear brand, 3N2, to supply official custom uniforms and gear for both their collegiate Coastal Plain League (CPL) collegiate team the Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour.

Tri-City Chili Peppers and Glowmojis players, Aric Vasquez, Brett Fick, Matt Yee, Stephen Chamblee, and Mikade Johnson (left to right) at Cosmic Takeover Tour Spring Training. Photo: Cindy Dong/3N2.

Following national attention in 2024, the Chili Peppers are launching the 2025 Cosmic Takeover Tour, a stadium-sized blacklight baseball experience set to visit seven cities across the U.S. With a waitlist of over 50,000 fans and millions of views across social media, Cosmic Baseball is one of America's hottest new entertainment events.

3N2 has outfitted the Chili Peppers in custom baseball uniforms since their inaugural season in 2021. From full-button jerseys to coaches' gear, 3N2 has worked closely with Tri-City Chili Peppers owner, Chris Martin, in bringing his designs alive through custom designed gear. "Seeing your jerseys react to the black lights and celebrating with our players is just so electric," said Martin.

The Future of Baseball is Neon

3N2's cutting-edge UV-reactive gear makes players glow under blacklights, creating a surreal, high-energy environment that blends sport and spectacle. In 2025, fans can expect a vibrant lineup of six Cosmic uniform sets. There will be two returning fan-favorites and four new designs, including a rotation of brand-new uniforms for Martin's debut Cosmic Baseball team, the Glow Mojis.

"From our original neon test kits to today's fully custom head-to-toe packages, we've loved building this dream with Chris and the Chili Peppers," said Jeffery Meads, 3N2 National Sales Manager.

3N2 will supply fully sublimated jerseys, Pro Clutch tapered pants, hoodies, pullovers, helmets, backpacks, and more. The gear, developed in Florida by 3N2's in-house design team, features proprietary Pro Clutch Interlock and Poly Lyte fabrics for maximum performance and durability under pressure.  Learn more about 3N2 gear at 3N2sports.Com.

"At 3N2, we focus on making high-performance gear that elevates athletes and makes the process effortless for teams," said Sean Murphy, CEO of 3N2. "When players feel confident and comfortable, they can focus on what matters most, playing the game. That's what we call Clutch Performance."

Inside the First Look at Cosmic Spring Training

Monday, April 14th, marked the first official day of 2025 Cosmic Baseball Spring Training. Thirty-eight professional baseball players arrived at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights, VA. For many, not only was this their first time practicing under UV lights, but also their first time seeing Cosmic Baseball in person. Gian Trickster Maggay, outfielder and designated hitter for the Glowmojis, described the experience as "something out of a comic book." Outside of practice, players spent time working closely with the Chili Pepper media team to create content under UV lights. The team expressed their goal of bringing back the child-like love of the sport by highlighting the players' individual personalities that will be on full display starting April 25th at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Back To The Future Minor League Baseball Uniforms Are All The Rage

This upcoming season is expected to be a big one for baseball.

In the majors, the Chicago Cubs have a solid opportunity after a busy offseason to live up to the Back to the Future prophecy that predicted 2015 will be the year the Cubbies once again win the World Series.

In the minors, at least two teams are getting in on the spirit—both the Gary RailCats and the Montgomery Biscuits will sport uniforms inspired by the classic 1985 film.

These Marty McFly tributes were revealed on Wednesday as part of the Back to the Future night promotion planned for the June 13 game against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. Jerseys will be auctioned off during the game for charity, and the night will also feature 80s décor, music and contests centered around the movie.

Also, fans born in 1985 (the year the movie came out) or 1955 (the year McFly is sent back in time to) can get free admission. A Delorean DMC-12 will also be on site at U.S. Steel Yard.

• Minor-league baseball team hosting 'Brian Williams' Pants-on-Fire Night'

Last week, the Biscuits announced their plans for a Back to the Future night with uniforms also sporting a McFly color scheme.

The Biscuits will wear these on June 27 against the Chattanooga Lookouts. According to their release, it will mark the first time in 12 seasons the Biscuits wear custom-themed jerseys. Proceeds from the game will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

All that's left now is to get the new-look Cubs on board.

- Mike Fiammetta

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