SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) – The Salem Red Sox minor league baseball team rebranded as The Salem RidgeYaks in a gathering at Carilion Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark on Saturday evening, November 8, 2025.
The Salem RidgeYaks revealed their logo and colors at Carilion Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark on Saturday evening with Melissa Gaona emceeing the event.(WDBJ7)
WDBJ7’s Melissa Gaona emceed the event; the event also debuted the new team mascot, Mak the Yak.
The team name, the ridge yak is a play on kayak and the animal known for strength, resilience and hardworking spirit, which the team says reflects the baseballers and agricultural roots of our hometowns.
The team colors are navy blue, gold and red. The colors come from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the sunsets and the Red Sox.
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