SALEM, Va. – The Salem Red Sox revealed their new identity at Carilion Clinic Field on Saturday!
The Minor League Baseball team has transformed into the Salem RidgeYaks. The team will still remain the Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
“We’re proud of our continued partnership with Salem and grateful for the important role the team plays in developing future Red Sox players. This rebrand is an exciting new chapter that celebrates the passion and pride of the Salem community while continuing the strong connection between our organizations. We look forward to many more seasons of great baseball and shared success between Salem and Boston.”
Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy
The team’s new mascot is Mac the Yak, inspired by McAfee’s Knob. The team said that Mac loves kayaking, hiking, and being outdoors.
They’ve been known as the Red Sox since 2009. but with the help of a launch party Saturday afternoon, a new name was unveiled. In what was a collective effort from the community, Salem will now be called the RidgeYaks. This new brand embodies the Blue Ridge region and its boundless spirit.
The new brand will debut on Opening Day 2026, set for April 2. For more information on the change, click here.