The special-issue hats, featuring the team's wordmark in the background and primary logo in the front, have been the subject ...

Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Have you seen some stuff about a Texas Rangers hat from New Era that's caused a bit of a stir?

This branding choice has led to some particularly funny hat designs. Every team's brand new 2025 lid, with the exception of the Rangers, can be found right here.

At least, the "PhiPies" is somehow what New Era calls the reigning National League East-champion Philadelphia Phillies on its newest alternate hat design for the 2025 Major League Baseball season.