MLB World Loving The Diamondbacks’ New Uniforms

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PHOENIX, AZ – APRIL 08: General view of action as starting pitcher Josh Collmenter #55 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on April 8, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 7-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Arizona Diamondbacks became the latest Major League Baseball team to reveal their special “City Connect” uniforms on Sunday. The drop came a few days early, much to the delight of baseball fans everywhere.

With their new threads, the Diamondbacks paid homage to the local Sonoran desert. The cream-colored uniforms still featured the club’s iconic “A” on the jersey’s sleeves and hats but prominently featured the word “Serpientes, “the Spanish word for “snakes,” across the chest.

The Diamondbacks announced their new uniforms earlier than the anticipated June 18 release date on the team’s official Twitter account.

Here’s a glimpse at Arizona’s “City Connect” threads:

The Diamondbacks new uniforms and apparel became just the latest release in MLB and Nike’s “City Connect” series. With their connection to the area and their fresh design, the jerseys quickly became fan favorites on social media on Sunday.

The Diamondbacks will need to hope that their new uniforms translate to more success on the field. Arizona is currently 20-45 on the year and holds the worst record in the league.

MLB plans to release a handful of other “City Connect” uniforms before the 2021 season is over. The Giants and the Dodgers are still expected to debut their additions to the series, joining the Diamondbacks, Red Sox, Marlins, White Sox and Cubs as the teams to do so this year.

Here’s a look at the other release dates, per ESPN’s Joon Lee:

Hopefully, the next few releases will be as appealing as the latest Arizona Diamondbacks debut.