The announcement of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies’ second alter ego for the 2025 season was well timed. Sunday, March 9th was national meatball day in the United States, but rather than interrupt Sunday dinner, the Rumble Ponies waited until Monday, March 10th (the day on which we celebrate the world’s most popular plumber, Mario!) to announce that for select games this summer, they would be taking the field as the Southern Tier Spicy Meatballs.
According to the Rumble Ponies team website:
Binghamton’s newest name is inspired by the rich Italian Heritage found not only in Binghamton, but throughout the Southern Tier region; specifically Endicott, NY. In the early days of Endicott, NY an area known as the “North Side,” was huge with Italian roots. Many of the Italian immigrants moving to the region worked at a shoe factory known Endicott-Johnson. However, local property owners wouldn't sell land to Italian Immigrants, so Endicott-Johnson purchased properties for their employees and along the cobblestone streets of Endicott grew the vibrant community of Little Italy with fantastic food destinations. Some of those restaurants remain to this day.
Between the Southern Tier Spicy Meatballs and Binghamton Bathtub Donkeys, the Mets’ double-a affiliate has two of the better alternate team names of the season.
Tickets to the Spicy Meatball games are available now!
Thursday, August 14th vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats - First Pitch 6:07 PM | Gates Open 5:00 PM
Friday, August 15th vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats - First Pitch 7:05 PM | Gates Open 6:00 PM featuring Miller Auto Team Fireworks
Saturday, August 16th vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats - First Pitch 4:00 PM | Gates Open 3:00 PM featuring Spicy Meatballs Replica Jersey Giveaway (First 1,000 Fans)
Records By Article of Clothing (Updated 3/15/25)
⚾ Spring Training Hat: 8-11-3
🔵 Alternate Blue Jersey: 8-11-3
🏟️ Home Pants: 5-2-3
✈️ Road Pants: 3-9-0
