Erie's Aguirre celebrates his roots through Copa
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Lunes de Legacy, presented by Nationwide, shines a spotlight on Hispanic, Latino, Latina and Latinx stories throughout MiLB of those who have forged an impressive path and left a legacy in their wake. These individuals have inspired a new generation, currently writing their own
Chronicling Copa, from coast to coast
Team names and logos often tell a regionally specific story, and this is especially true in the sprawling and eccentric world that is Minor League Baseball. Copa de la Diversión, an ever-growing Hispanic fan engagement initiative, has made it possible for many more stories to be told. Copa de la
Mariachis hit high note as Greatest Gorra
Strike up the band because the Minors has a new dinastía. After taking the first two iterations of Copa de la Diversión (or “Fun Cup”), Triple-A Albuquerque’s Mariachis de Nuevo México have added to their accolades by winning the Greatest Gorra tournament as the fans’ favorite cap. "We’ve kind of
'Greatest Gorra' tournament of hats heating up
From 92 caps, one will take the crown. The Greatest Gorra tournament has entered its second round, having narrowed its collection to 46 squads from Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversión initiative recognizing and honoring Hispanic and Latinx communities with culturally relevant identities. Fans can cast their second round
Copa de la Diversión caps compete for top bill
Migrant workers, urban legends, churros. In its third iteration, Copa de la Diversión or “Fun Cup” continues to celebrate the culture and values of Hispanic/LatinX communities. Ninety-two Minor League teams created culturally relevant on-field identities, and now it’s your turn to pick the best! Register and vote here! The contest
Taking a look at the impact of ¡Adiós Lupus!
In 2018, Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB) and its Copa de la Diversión® (Fun Cup™) initiative began a partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) to develop the ¡Adiós Lupus! campaign, an in-ballpark and digital campaign designed to raise awareness of lupus among Hispanic communities and the entire MiLB fan
Whitecaps use Copa de la Diversión to connect
¡Ser un fan! is a content series designed to spotlight and embrace the people, programs, culture and stories that champion Copa de la Diversión's community impact and further advance Minor League Baseball's continuous efforts to diversify the game and business of baseball.Since the Class A West Michigan Whitecaps' inaugural season
MiLB awards Mariachis de Nuevo México (Albuquerque Isotopes) Copa de la Diversión winner for second consecutive year
SAN DIEGO -- Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the Mariachis de Nuevo México (Albuquerque Isotopes) were once again selected the winner of MiLB's Copa de la Diversión™ (Fun Cup™) season-long event series. The announcement was made this morning at the Baseball Winter Meetings Opening Session.
Legend has it: Vibes get spooky for Copa
In 2020, the Rocky Mountain Vibes will be one of 22 teams participating in Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversión program for the first time. Out of all these teams, their vibe is the spookiest. The Vibes -- Rookie Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers -- will suit up as
Copa ready to reach higher in third season
This is community service and engagement. These are new identities and recharged returning concepts. This is Copa 3.0. Minor League Baseball's award-winning initiative of cultural engagement with Hispanic and Latinx communities across the country, Copa de la Diversión returns in 2020 for its third season with more teams than ever.
Flying Squirrels? No, Ardillas Voladoras!
The author of this article is guest contributor Jae Canetti, who is in his senior year at the Washington, D.C.-area Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. In 2018, Jae wrote about watching the "Jefes" play at Brooklyn's MCU Park. This article provides an account of a unique evening
Latino champions of Sacramento: Pattie Gomez and Isidro Cabrera
¡Ser un fan! is a content series designed to spotlight and embrace the people, programs, culture and stories that champion Copa de la Diversión's community impact and further advance Minor League Baseball's continuous efforts to diversify the game and business of baseball.As part of the third edition of Minor League
Bastidas brings Latino leadership to Caballeros
¡Ser un fan! is a content series designed to spotlight and embrace the people, programs, culture and stories that champion Copa de la Diversión's community impact and further advance Minor League Baseball's continuous efforts to diversify the game and business of baseball.As part of the second edition of Minor League
Literacy and baseball: A perfect combination
¡Ser un fan! is a content series designed to spotlight and embrace the people, programs, culture and stories that champion Copa de la Diversión community impact and further advance MiLB's continuous efforts to diversify the game and business of baseball.One of the most important aspects of Minor League Baseball's Copa
'Copa' brings the fun on Opening Weekend
The second season of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" Hispanic fan engagement initiative officially started in Columbus on Friday night as the "expansion" Veleros de Columbus began its 11-game series scheduled for all Friday home games at Huntington Park in 2019.
Copa de la Diversión bigger, bolder in 2019
MiLB es divertido, and in 2019, it will be even more so.Copa de la Diversión is back, bigger and bolder for this season with more than double the participants of a year ago. On Monday, Minor League Baseball rolled out the 72 identities for teams across the country participating in
Minor League Baseball reveals full schedule of games and date of Unveiling Day for 2019 Copa de la Diversión
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida -- Minor League Baseball today unveiled the 397-game schedule for its second annual Copa de la Diversión® (Fun Cup™) event series, taking place during the 2019 season. Following an incredibly successful 2018 campaign when Copa de la Diversión ("Copa")-participating teams authentically connected with their Latinx communities, resulting
Strike up the band: Mariachis win the cup
LAS VEGAS - The Albuquerque Isotopes are having themselves quite a Winter Meetings. Sunday, the Triple-A Colorado Rockies affiliate recieved the James H. Johnson President's Award for "most complete franchise." The following morning, they became the inaugural winners of Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversión event series. Copa de la
Minor League Baseball, Lupus Foundation of America partner to raise awareness of Lupus among U.S. Hispanic/Latinx fans
LAS VEGAS -- Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced a partnership with the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) to become an Official Partner of MiLB Copa de la Diversión™ ("Copa"). The LFA will be the first-ever philanthropic partner tied specifically to MiLB's Hispanic/Latinx fan engagement initiative.
Minor League Baseball reveals Mariachis de Nuevo México (Albuquerque Isotopes) as winner of its Copa de la Diversión season-long event series competition
LAS VEGAS -- Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the Mariachis de Nuevo México (Albuquerque Isotopes) was selected as the winner of MiLB's inaugural Copa de la Diversión™ (Fun Cup™) event series. Albuquerque, who adopted the moniker Mariachis de Nuevo México for the Latinx-focused event series, won the vote from
Minor League Baseball unveils finalists in its Copa de la Diversión season-long event series competition
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today unveiled the finalists of its inaugural Copa de la Diversión™ (Fun Cup™) event series that took place during the 2018 season. The winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 10, at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Las Vegas during the Opening
Minor League Baseball's 'Copa de la Diversión' Hispanic fan engagement initiative expands to 72 teams for 2019
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida -- Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today revealed an expanded roster of 72 teams set to participate in its "Copa de la Diversión," or "Fun Cup," a season-long event series in 2019. The cornerstone of MiLB's U.S. Hispanic/Latino fan engagement initiative, "Copa de la Diversión" established an innovative
Like a boss: Jefes take over Coney Island
Jae Canetti, 16, is entering his junior year at the Washington D.C. area Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. On August 8, Jae joined traveling MiLB.com writer Ben Hill at the Brooklyn Cyclones' home of MCU Park. What follows is Jae's account of the evening. Want more coverage
Promo Preview: Copa de la Diversión time
It's Copa de la Diversion time. On Sunday, the Round Rock Express took the field as the Chupacabras. In doing so, they became the first club to officially take part in Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversion initiative. Thirty-two more teams will join them as the season progresses, with these
MiLB unveils colorful Copa de la Diversión
New-look teams will take the field across the Minor Leagues this summer. From Eugene to El Paso to Brooklyn, prospects will thrill fans in fresh logos, bold designs and never-before-seen uniforms. But baseball isn't expanding. It's getting more colorful.Minor League Baseball unveiled alternate identities for 33 teams Tuesday as part