Support Us Button Widget

How to celebrate baseball with Copa de la Diversión

We dive into what the Copa de la Diversión series is and the history behind this event which lasts the entire season of Minor League Baseball.

The team wears Ranas de Rio uniforms for Copa de la Diversion

The Greenville Drive wears their Copa de la Diversión uniforms while taking on the Asheville Tourists.

Photo by Gwinn Davis Media courtesy of Greenville Drive

Minor League Baseball fans know that baseball season means it’s time for Copa de la Diversión (or “Fun Cup”) — a season-long event series designed to “connect teams with their local US Hispanic communities.”

For special games and events, the Drive transforms into Ranas de Rio — so named after the Drive’s River Frog mascot.

A player runs in his Ranas de Rio uniform for copa de la diversion

Is it just us or does the Ranas de Rio uniform make you run faster?

Photo by Gwinn Davis Media courtesy of Greenville Drive

Copa de la Diversión began in 2017 with four teams in Charlotte, Durham, Visalia, and Las Vegas. The next year, it expanded to 33 teams and added a little competition. The 2018 winner? The attendance-record-breaking Mariachis de Nuevo México in Albuquerque.

This year, 90 MiLB teams will compete to be crowned campeón based on ballpark experience, community engagement, and philanthropic impact.

Help the Ranas de Rio win by attending events and cheering them on. Just be sure you’re representing your team in style.

More from GVLtoday
Simpsonville resident Ryan White is a huge Brother Oliver fan, and set up a light show in his yard featuring the band’s movie, “How to Break a World Record.”
We know you’re ready to celebrate the season with a festive treat, so we put together a list of places to find holiday flavors in Greenville — from edible creations, to crafty cocktails, your Santa level sweet tooth will be satiated.
Swoon Booksellers is a mobile bookstore selling romance novels and other fiction favorites.
This year brought development updates, restaurant news, and a historic storm, and GVLtoday was there to cover it all. We’re looking back at 2024’s top stories with our third-annual GVLtoday wrapped.
For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about Greenville, SC for us to answer.
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Greenville, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
Let’s take a look at some stats on the history of snow in Greenville
We’re crossing our fingers for some Upstate snow, but the good news is we’re a short drive from spots to ski, snowboard, and tube near Greenville, SC.
City Editor Danielle set out on an important mission in the bitter cold — to find the best hot chocolate in Greenville.
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Here’s where you said you’d like to see historical markers around Greenville.