New York Yankees Triple-A Affiliate Rebrands to Highlanders
The New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate team has rebranded to the Highlanders, the original nickname used by the parent club between 1903 and 1912.
New York, NY, November 7, 2026 — The Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees has adopted a new name, rebranding as the Highlanders. This name change connects the minor league club to a significant period in the history of its Major League Baseball parent organization.
The Highlanders moniker was the original nickname for the New York Yankees franchise from 1903 to 1912. By reviving this name, the team seeks to honor the club’s historical roots and its early identity in New York baseball.
The decision to rebrand to the Highlanders signifies a deliberate effort to connect with the franchise’s heritage. During the period when the team was known as the Highlanders, it played its home games at Hilltop Park, located in Upper Manhattan.
This rebranding initiative brings the affiliate’s identity in line with a specific era of the Yankees’ past. The original Highlanders team eventually transitioned to become the New York Americans and, subsequently, the New York Yankees, a name adopted in 1913.
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