Paying homage to the Hudson River's geographic, economic and cultural influence, Tri-City's "Puentes" identity celebrates the role of bridges in connecting New York's Capital Region. In reverence to the physical connection bridges form, Tri-City aims to use baseball's connective tissue to span cultural divides and celebrate the region's diversity through a shared experience.

The Tri-City ValleyCats annually take the field at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium as Los Puentes de Tri-City (The Bridges) for multiple games during the season.

The alternate identity is a celebration of the Hispanic community and originally spawned from Minor League Baseball's 2020 Copa de la Diversión (Fun Cup) and Es Divertido Ser Un Fan (It's Fun to be A Fan) Hispanic fan engagement initiative. Copa de la Diversión was introduced in 2018 with 33 teams and grew to 72 teams in 2019 and eventually 94 in 2020.

The ValleyCats thank Capital District Latinos (CDL) for their assistance and insight in the creation of the Los Puentes de Tri-City, a culturally-relevant Hispanic persona representing an extension of the team's and community's identity.

"Whether cheering for their favorite team or playing side-by-side on the field, baseball brings people from all different backgrounds together," said ValleyCats General Manager Matt Callahan. "Given the many varied bridges that span the Hudson River, a defining geographical feature of the Capital Region, Los Puentes celebrates the ability of our great game to connect our communities, cultures, and countries."

Local Bridges near Joseph L. Bruno Stadium

Patroon Island Bridge (I-90) was built in 1968.
Troy-Menands Bridge (NY-378) was built in 1933
Congress Street Bridge (NY-2) was built in 1969
Green Island Bridge was built in 1981.
Collar City Bridge (NY-7) was built in 1980.
112th Street Bridge (NY-470) was built in 1922 and re-built in 1996.
Troy-Waterford Bridge (US-4) was built in 1804 and replaced in 1909. This was the first bridge over the Hudson River.

Current Season Los Puentes de Tr-City Dates

Friday, June 5 - Ottawa at Tri-City - Youth Baseball Night 2; Los Puentes de Tri-City; POSTGAME FIREWORKS Presented by Upstate New York Toyota

Thursday, July 9 - Trois-Rivieres at Tri-City - True Crime Night; Los Puentes de Tri-City; POSTGAME FIREWORKS Presented by Upstate New York Toyota

Friday, July 24 - New Jersey at Tri-City - Hispanic Heritage Night; Los Puentes de Tri-City

Saturday, August 8 - Windy City at Tri-City - Around the World in Nine Innings; Los Puentes de Tri-City; Faith & Family Night

Los Puentes Merchandise

The team's alternate jerseys and hats are available for fans through SouthPaw's Den. Click through to pick up yours today!