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October 28, 2023 By Ali Sell

Let’s Go, Texas Rangers! Nicknames, a team name, and a legacy to be reckoned with

I love to name things. I also love baseball. It’s World Series time. And the Texas Rangers (my hometown, childhood team) are in the World Series.

Does life get any better than this?

What you’ve got here is a fan-fueled exploration of all things name-related about the Texas Rangers. They have their work cut out for them against the Arizona Diamondbacks (Dbacks), but I know this Texas Ranger team will get its first World Series title in franchise history!

October 28, 2022 By Ali Sell

Nicknames of the Houston Astros & Philadelphia Phillies — 2022 World Series fun

The World Series is here! This namer is a big fan of Major League Baseball (MLB), and Zinzin always loves to explore worlds outside of its own to find naming inspiration. So, let’s look at the rich naming traditions in the world of baseball, where the use of nicknames, in particular, is as fun and fascinating as the sport itself. More specifically, let’s look at the team naming history and current (active roster) player nicknames of the two teams in the 2022 World Series: the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies.

June 13, 2022 By Ali Sell

NBA Finals fun: Nicknames of the Golden State Warriors & Boston Celtics

Call us crazy (or just plain Zinzin), but naming is in our DNA, even when we’re watching the NBA. In honor of our local team, the Golden State Warriors, and their awesome run to this year’s NBA Finals — their sixth finals appearance in the last eight seasons — we take a brief look at Warriors naming history and current player nicknames. We also included a nicknaming-nod to the Warriors 2022 Finals rival, the Boston Celtics…because we may be “Zinzin,” but we love a good (naming) showdown.

October 25, 2012 By Martin McMurray

Nicknames and slang of the Detroit Tigers

I heard on the radio this morning an appropriate turn of phrase in lieu of Justin Verlander’s (“The Monarch”) performance in yesterday’s Game 1 of the World Series, and it goes something like this: The are two types of ball players. Humble ones and those preparing themselves to be humbled.

October 24, 2012 By Jay Jurisich

Nicknames and slang of the San Francisco Giants

In honor of our local team, the San Francisco Giants, and their amazing run to 2010, 2012, and 2014 World Series victories, I’ve put together an extensive list of Giants team nicknames, player nicknames and slang, past and present.

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