The Sacramento River Cats, the SF Giants' Triple-A affiliate, introduced a "Gold Diggers" alternative branding with a "sexist" video that led to backlash.

After public criticism, the Sacramento River Cats apologized and reversed their new 'Gold Diggers' name.

Sacramento announced it would take the field five times as the "Sacramento Gold Diggers," with a black and gold uniform featuring miner and dollar sign logos in a supposed nod to the city's ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – On Thursday, the Sacramento River Cats announced an alternate identity that they planned to show off for five games during the 2025 season, beginning on April 19 ...

A California baseball team ditched changing its nickname to the Gold Diggers after the marketing gimmick prompting outrage over the sexist trope. The Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate ...

They were going to call themselves the “Sacramento Gold Diggers.” The name was meant to pay tribute to the California Gold Rush and Sacramento’s proximity to the state’s major gold fields.

They were going to call themselves the “Sacramento Gold Diggers.” The name was meant to pay tribute to the California Gold Rush and Sacramento’s proximity to the state’s major gold fields.

By ditching the derogatory “Gold Diggers” name, the River Cats (and their parent company, the Sacramento Kings) will take a financial hit.

The @RiverCats have struck GOLD You can see the squad take the field as the Sacramento Gold Diggers for the first time on April 19. Merch available NOW ...

Sacramento minor league team scraps 'sexist and demeaning' Gold Diggers identity 1 day after reveal, backlash Jack Baer Staff writer Fri, 11 Apr 2025 · 3 min read ...