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America’s 250th birthday is coming up this weekend, and the semiquincentennial has spawned a massive spread of
merch collections to celebrate the occasion. Unsurprisingly, one of the best 250th merch collections comes from arguably the most American company around: Major League Baseball.
Ahead of its Fourth of July and All-Star baseball games, MLB unveiled a sprawling collection of USA 250 hats, T-shirts, and jerseys, created in partnership with Nike. The collection allows fans to celebrate their favorite team and players while also commemorating one of the country’s most significant birthdays yet. Shop the entire MLB USA 250 merch collection here at MLBShop.com, and look out for the pieces on your favorite players’ backs during this Fourth of July weekend’s games.
The highlight of MLB’s USA 250 collection is its jerseys, which slightly tweak each team’s kit with patriotic patterns and details. Team scripts are the same across the chest, but players’ numbers on the front and back now feature a star-spangled graphic. On the sleeves are subtle “USA 250” patches. The USA 250 jerseys are offered as Stadium Jerseys ($199.99), Authentic Jerseys ($419.99), or Replica Jerseys ($134.99). Some sizes for star players have already sold out, so act fast if you’re looking to get one.
The collection also includes a wide range of hats and T-shirts. The T-shirts have quickly become best-sellers, featuring stars and stripes team logos centered on the chest, “1776–2026” below the logo, and a “USA 250” patch on the sleeve. The hats follow a similar format with stars and stripes logos and a patch on the temple.
The MLB USA 250 merch collection is part of the league’s massive 250 celebration rollout, which also includes a campaign with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, sweepstakes, and a large slate of holiday weekend games.
“Baseball has been part of the fabric of American life since the sport’s creation, bringing people together through shared traditions, unforgettable moments and the simple joy of spending time at the ballpark with family and friends,” said Uzma Rawn Dowler, MLB Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Partnerships, in a release. “Baseball brings Americans together, so as the National Pastime, we are proud to celebrate this special anniversary and to provide even more opportunities for people nationwide to engage with our sport this year. By creating these special opportunities honoring the country’s founding, we hope more fans than ever will enjoy memorable moments with baseball.”
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