"The minor league baseball team announced Tuesday that it will be renamed beginning with the 2027 season, allowing fans to pitch their ideas through the "Re-Name the Team Community Challenge.""
"Jason Smorol, the General Manager, stated that while many fans love the Mets name, others desire a stronger connection to their local community."
"The Syracuse Mets will retain their orange and royal blue colors and mascot Scooch after the name change, maintaining traditions while welcoming a new identity."
"Submissions for a new name will be accepted through Aug. 31, with fans voting on the top name ideas, culminating in a final announcement in fall 2026."
The Syracuse Mets, affiliated with the New York Mets, will change their name starting the 2027 season. A "Re-Name the Team Community Challenge" invites fans to submit name ideas through August 31. Voting will occur in stages, determining the top names before a final announcement in fall 2026. Fans expressed a wish for a local identity. The team remains affiliated with the Mets until at least 2030, keeping its colors and mascot despite the name change, marking a new era in Syracuse baseball.
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