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Another misjudgment occurred with the transition to new uniforms for the 2024 season, which received backlash from players and fans alike. While Fanatics took much of the blame, it was ultimately Nike’s redesign that sparked outrage. The MLB's failure to protect player and fan interests by approving a flawed design highlights a disconnect in decision-making processes. The resulting backlash led to plans to revert to previous designs, revealing just how misguided the uniform changes were.