Mid-America League Unveils Meridian Blues as Mississippi’s Baseball Team

The Mid-America League unveiled the brand identity of its newest franchise. The Meridian Blues will be the new name of the Mississippi-based ball club that also released its logo and uniforms at a press conference on Wednesday morning.

The Blues logo features a red fox wearing a pair of sunglasses and a fedora. The name connects to the musical legacy of the music that has helped play an important role in the musical history of Meridian and Mississippi.

Mayor Bland says this team will be a major boon to Meridian’s economy, bringing America’s favorite pastime to town. The branding and jerseys were designed by Joel Bryan of Bryan Creative Group.

“The red fox perfectly reflects both local pride and the personality of the organization. As Mississippi’s state mammal, the red fox gives the Meridian Blues a strong, authentic connection to home, something fans can instantly recognize and rally behind. The red fox also lends itself naturally to fun, dynamic mascot and apparel designs that connect with young fans while still appealing to supporters of all ages.”

The final design came together after several weeks of development, as the design team explored a range of creative directions to reflect both the rich history of the blues and the identity of the city of Meridian. Throughout the process, they considered incorporating iconic musical instruments and the use of a mascot. Ultimately, the red fox emerged as a natural and fitting centerpiece for the team’s brand identity.

The team introduced three sets of uniform concepts that include home whites, road grays, and an orange top alternative jersey with the fox head on the left chest. Two separate caps will be worn, which are navy blue, with one having an orange bill.

The Blues will play their home games at Scaggs Field on the campus of Meridian Community College. MCC President Tom Huebner expressed pride in hosting the new ball club, noting that logistical plans are already in place. The capacity is 1,200, and it last hosted the Meridian Brakemen of the independent Big South League in 1996 and 1997.

“We’re able to provide a lease agreement to use our field, and that agreement covers everything from marketing, advertising, use of specific facilities, as any kind of agreement would,” said Huebner. “We’re also going to be providing some dormitory rooms or some student housing for some of the visiting athletes, and so we were able to work that out.”

The agreement includes use of the field, marketing and advertising arrangements, and access to campus facilities. MCC will also provide housing for some visiting players, helping ensure a smooth launch for the franchise.

The Meridian Blues are scheduled to take the field for their first season in May 2026, giving fans plenty of time to get ready to welcome professional baseball back to Meridian.

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