The Milwaukee Brewers’ Low-A affiliate Carolina Mudcats, is ready to maneuver to Wilson, North Carolina following the 2025 season because the workforce rebrands to the Wilson Warbirds for 2026.
The Warbirds, who will take the sphere in April 2026, marks a return for Carolina League baseball to Wilson, which hosted the Tobs from 1958-68. A brand new stadium is beneath development in downtown Wilson at the moment.
The Warbirds moniker is a reference to “classic navy plane that proceed flying lengthy after their service days,” per the Brewers’ press launch.
“Bringing the Warbirds to life was a collaborative and exhaustive course of, involving enter from followers, group leaders, and the workforce,” Milwaukee Brewers President of Enterprise Operations Rick Schlesinger stated. “Scott Starr of Rev Pop, who led the method of growing the workforce title and related logos, spent important time researching the whole lot about Wilson and the area. His travels included visits with native residents and civic officers, and this proved to be the primary huge step in branding the workforce.”
“In the present day represents the subsequent main step in bringing skilled baseball again to Wilson,” Schlesinger stated. “We’re grateful to all of those that have dedicated to bringing the Warbirds to life, and to growing this lovely new downtown stadium and related personal improvement together with a brand new resort, multifamily undertaking, and close by retail. We now have loved turning into a part of the material of Wilson and stay up for much more pleasure as we fly towards 2026.”
The Mudcats have referred to as Zebulon, North Carolina residence since 1991, coursing by affiliations with the Pirates, Rockies, Marlins, Reds, Guardians, Braves, and Brewers throughout greater than 30 seasons of minor league baseball.
Milwaukee’s franchise has been affiliated with the Mudcats because the 2017 season. Notable former Mudcats who’ve performed for the Brewers embody Aaron Ashby, Tyler Black, Jackson Chourio, Trent Grisham, Jacob Misiorowski, Jeferson Quero, Brice Turang, Abner Uribe, and Joey Wiemer.
To be taught extra concerning the Warbirds, together with a take a look at their emblem and shade scheme, go to wilsonwarbirds.com or go to their Twitter/X account right here.
