The Syracuse Mets will change their name in 2027, engaging fans to participate in the naming process through the "Re-Name the Team Community Challenge." Name submissions are accepted until August 31, and voting will narrow down to finalists in late September. The announcement of the new name will occur in fall 2026. Despite the name change, the team will retain its affiliation with the New York Mets and continue wearing their colors and mascot throughout the transition. 2026 also marks 150 years of professional baseball in Syracuse, making it a significant year for the team.
The Syracuse Mets will be renamed starting in the 2027 season, allowing fans to suggest new names through the "Re-Name the Team Community Challenge."
The General Manager stated that the 150th year of professional baseball in Syracuse provides the right moment for a new era of Syracuse Baseball.
Fans can submit name ideas until August 31, have top 10 names voted on from September 2 to 12, and then vote on 5 finalists from September 14 to 30.
The team will remain named the Syracuse Mets during the 2026 season, maintaining their colors and mascot even after the name change.
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