MLB Faces Uniform Delivery and Quality Issues
Delivery delays and quality complaints mar the rollout of new City Connect uniforms, affecting multiple teams.
- The Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers were unable to wear their City Connect uniforms for scheduled games due to delivery delays from Fanatics.
- At least five MLB teams have been affected by uniform availability issues this season, including missing alternate jerseys.
- Criticism of the new uniforms includes complaints about reduced lettering size, sweat transparency, and overall quality.
- The MLB Players Association has expressed disappointment, noting the league ignored player input that could have avoided these issues.
- Nike and Fanatics, responsible for designing and manufacturing the uniforms, have faced backlash for the quality and delivery of the products.