The Missoula Osprey have changed their name to the Missoula PaddleHeads. So it looks like they have moved on from a traditional animal nickname for a bird that is native to the area to a less traditional one for a moose. This does seem to follow the trend that minor league names are taking with a longer two word (although smashed together) name.
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- Wilmington Blue Rocks vs Aberdeen IronBirds – May 29, 2022
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies – April 27, 2022
- Previous League Names Have Returned
- Sugar Land Changes Name to Sugar Land Space Cowboys
- Smokies To Change Name to Knoxville Smokies in 2024
- Endeavour Group Holdings Buys 9 Minor League Teams
- Beloit Changes Name to Beloit Sky Carp
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins – July 17, 2021
- Aberdeen IronBirds vs Rome Braves – June 26, 2021
- 2021 Minor League Baseball – Invitations Accepted and Leagues Defined