Coolest Logo in Every MLB Team's History

An MLB team's logo is one of the most recognizable things that can be associated with the team. Throughout the history of the game, teams have had a number of outstanding logos.

These logos can be seen around the world, and it is not surprising if you see someone wearing a cap with one of these insignias in another part of the world.

Most teams have gone through a number of different logos and each team has had one iteration that was much better than the rest.

A huge hat tip goes out to Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page for all of the images on these slides.

Arizona Diamondbacks: 2008-Present

Unfortunately for the Arizona Diamondbacks, none of their logos have been that great since the team's inception. In fact, one of the team's alternate logos occasionally gets mocked for looking like a certain body part.

The logo above is the best of the few that the team has worn throughout the years. It was certainly an upgrade over the team's previous color scheme.

Atlanta Braves: 1972-1986

There are a number of people who take concern with the political correctness of both the Atlanta Braves' previous logos as well as their name. That does not take away from the design of the team's logo.

This logo was the best one in the franchise's history and is certainly the best logo since they moved to Atlanta.

Baltimore Orioles: 1966-1991

When the Baltimore Orioles unveiled their new jerseys following the 2011 season, the team made a great choice by bringing the cartoon bird back.

The cartoon bird has been a part of the team's history since 1954. Baltimore won three World Series titles with the bird as their main logo.

Boston Red Sox: 2009-Present

For the most part, the Boston Red Sox have had a number of fairly simple logos throughout their existence. The one time that they did try to get creative, it did not work out too well.

The Red Sox have used this logo on their caps since 1979, but it did not become one of their official logos until 2009. It is very similar to a logo that the team used to have in the 1930s and 1940s.

Chicago Cubs: 1979- Present

Throughout the years, the Chicago Cubs' logo has undergone an evolution to get to where it now is today. It started with a simple "C" and eventually the other letters were added.

From there, the Cubs logo underwent more changes until it looks like it does today.

Maybe the team should go back to its logo from the 1908 season, the last that they won the World Series, in a attempt to reverse the Curse of the Billy Goat.

Chicago White Sox: 1976-1990

The Chicago White Sox have a storied history, and they had many contributions to baseball history. They have also had many different logos.

This logo was introduced for the 1976 season, the same year that the team made the unfortunately decision to wear shorts during a game. Luckily, the shorts did not stick around for too long, but the logo did.

Cincinnati Reds: 1954-1959

Yes, the classic baseball man with a mustache. The Cincinnati Reds have used a number of variations of this logo throughout the franchise's history.

The mustachioed baseball has shaved before, but the results are not as good as one would expect.

Cleveland Indians: 1980-Present

The Cleveland Indians introduced Chief Wahoo for the 1928 season and he has stuck with the team ever since . He has gotten a few touch ups over the years.

This logo is without a doubt the best version of Chief Wahoo that the Indians have used. Some of the other logos look like they were drawn during a kindergartner during art class.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the logo, but the Indians have not replaced it.

Colorado Rockies: 1993-Present

Since they were an expansion franchise in 1993, the Colorado Rockies have had the same primary and alternate logos, so there is not much to decide between for the team.

This logo gets the advantage because it is more interesting than their alternative logo, which features just a "C" and an "R."

Detroit Tigers: 1929

On many different occasions during the history of their franchise, the Detroit Tigers' logo has consisted of a Olde English "D". It has almost always had a blue outline or no outline at all.

They only wore the best version of this logo for one season. The orange outline makes the logo pop just a bit more than it does in the other versions of it.

Houston Astros:

The Houston Astros franchise began to play their games in the futuristic Astrodome beginning during the 1965 season. That same year the team had changed its name from the Colt .45s to the Astros.

Houston was able to incorporate their stadium into their team's main logo. In addition to this, they had baseballs orbiting the stadium.

Kansas City Royals: 2002-2005

The Kansas City Royals have stuck to a fairly similar design for all of their logos but this one. The other ones have just been slight variations of each other.

For this logo, the Royals decided to change things up. It was only their alternate logo for a few years, but they should have kept it in favor of the one that replaced it.

Los Angeles Angels: 1995-1996

It seems as if the Los Angeles Angels have gone through almost as many names as they have logos. While the Angels were owned by Disney, they had some of the worst logos in the majors.

Even when Disney did not own the team, the logos were not much better. This logo is the best of the bunch.

Los Angeles Dodgers: 1932-1936

The Brooklyn Dodgers were an important part of baseball's history. The team set a precedent when they signed Jackie Robinson and he broke the color barrier.

For the Dodgers, the best logo in the team's history comes from when the team was still based in Brooklyn. This logo is an absolute classic.

Miami Marlins: 1993-2011

The Miami Marlins have a number of monstrous logos throughout the short history of their franchise. 

To find the best logo that the Marlins ever had, one must go back to the time when they were known as the Florida Marlins. This logo is not great, but it is certainly better than the alternatives.

Milwaukee Brewers: 1978-1983

There was reason why there was so much excitement when the Milwaukee Brewers decided to bring back this logo as a part of their alternate uniforms. There are few logos in baseball history that are better than this.

The glove consists of both an "M" and a "B" and the logo is an absolute classic.

Minnesota Twins: 1959-1960

Before they moved to Minnesota and became the Twins, the franchise was based in Washington and the team's name was the Senators.

Fittingly, the had an image of a US Senator throwing a pitch on their logo. Given how government officials have pitched in the past when given the opportunity, this may not have been the best idea.

New York Mets: 1999-Present

Throughout the franchise's history, the New York Mets have a long list of mistakes that they have made. One of the things that has never made that list is their logo.

Every logo that the team has had, with the exception of the Mercury Mets logo for the Turn Ahead the Clock promotion, has been outstanding. This logo just edges out their Mr. Met alternate.

New York Yankees: 1913-Present

There are few logos that are more widely recognized throughout the world than the New York Yankees' logo.

One of the things that many people may not know about this logo is that it has actually been the Yankees' alternative logo since 1947.

Oakland Athletics: 1940-1953

The best logo in Athletics' history comes from the time when they were playing in Philadelphia. This logo is outstanding and the story behind it is even better.

According to the team's website, "In 1901, Connie Mack and his Philadelphia Athletics became one of the original founders of the American League. In 1902, New York Giants Manager John McGraw dismissed the A's with contempt, by calling them 'The White Elephants.' He meant to imply that Mack shouldn't be allowed to spend money without supervision. Well, Connie Mack took up the gauntlet and defiantly adopted the White Elephant as the team insignia."

Philadelphia Phillies: 1992-Present

Incorporating the Liberty Bell into the Philadelphia Phillies' logo was an outstanding decision by the team. It fits in perfectly and it looks great.

Pittsburgh Pirates: 2010-Present

For a number of years, the Pittsburgh Pirates were mocked for having a very cartoonish looking logo. They have begun to make some changes and they have been for the better.

This logo has been the Pirates alternative logo since 2010 and it looks crisp and clean.

San Diego Padres: 1969-1984

The Swinging Friar is back for the San Diego Padres. It has been brought back, with a slight modification to be used as an alternative version.

However, the original is slightly better than the modern one because of the color scheme.

San Francisco Giants: 1908-1916

Older baseball fans may recognize why the New York Mets looks look so familiar. The New York Giants actually were the first team to use an interlocking NY as their logo.

This was introduced by the Giants in 1908, while the New York Yankees did not begin to use the interlocking NY until a year later.

Seattle Mariners: 1993-Present

This Seattle Mariners' design incorporates some aspects from the origins of the team's names. There is a compass rose which was used by mariners when they were on the seas.

The colors of the logo are also supposed to represent the Pacific Northwest.

St. Louis Cardinals: 1967-1997

A common theme in many of the St. Louis Cardinals' logos is a cardinal perched on a baseball bat. This logo has the best execution of this theme.

The Red Birds have had a number of good logos throughout their history and the birds first began appearing on their logos in 1922.

Tampa Bay Rays: 2001-2007

Whoever was responsible for making the decision to change the color scheme of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' logo made the right choice.

This is a much cleaner version of the team's original logo, and the team was still known as the Devil Rays when they wore this.

Texas Rangers: 1972-1982

They say that everything is bigger in Texas, and this logo is certainly super-sized. It also shows off a lot of state pride.

There are few things that are more often associated with Texas than cowboy hats, so this logo is a great fit.

Toronto Blue Jays: 1977-1996

The Toronto Blue Jays are another team that has taken a large influence from their past when they decided to redesign their uniforms. It was a great call as they take cues from the team's best logo.

There is just something a little bit different and a little more special about the original that gives it the edge over the modern update.

Washington Nationals:

The legacy of the Montreal Expos still lives on with this logo. The genius of this logo comes from the symbol in the middle of the baseball.

There is an "e" which stands for Expos and a "b" which stands for baseball. The two come together to form an "M" for Montreal.