Binghamton Rumble Ponies - wikipedia Binghamton Rumble Ponies Binghamton Rumble Ponies Founded in 1987 Binghamton, New York Based in Binghamton since 1992 Team logo Cap insignia Class - level Current Double - A ( 1987 -- present ) Minor league affiliations League Eastern League ( 1987 -- present ) Division Eastern Division Major league affiliations Current New York Mets ( 1991 -- present ) Previous Seattle Mariners ( 1989 -- 1990 ) Cleveland Indians ( 1987 -- 1988 ) Minor league titles League titles ( 3 ) 1992 1994 2014 Division titles ( 3 ) 1994 2000 2014 Team data Nickname Binghamton Rumble Ponies ( 2017 - present ) Previous names Binghamton Mets ( 1992 -- 2016 ) Williamsport Bills ( 1987 -- 1991 ) Colors Navy blue, red, silver, white Ballpark NYSEG Stadium ( 1992 -- present ) Bowman Field ( 1987 -- 1991 ) Owner ( s ) / Operator ( s ) Evans Street Baseball Manager Luis Rojas General Manager Vacant The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are an American minor league baseball team based in Binghamton, New York. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double - A affiliate of the New York Mets major - league club. The Rumble Ponies play in NYSEG Stadium, located in Binghamton. Contents 1 History 2 Current roster 3 Season records 4 Playoffs 5 References 6 External links History In 1976, the franchise played as the Williamsport Bills in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It played in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1977 and 1978, then Buffalo, New York, from 1979 through 1984. It returned to Williamsport in 1987. The team was an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians in 1987 and 1988, and of the Seattle Mariners during the 1989 and 1990 seasons. ( The Bills franchise was actually two separate franchises. After the 1988 season, the original owners moved the Bills to Hagerstown, Maryland, while the Eastern League franchise based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, moved back to Williamsport before the 1989 season. ) It was purchased by the New York Mets in 1991, and moved to Binghamton in 1992 as the Binghamton Mets. NYSEG Stadium In 2016, the franchise announced a plan to stay in Binghamton for the foreseeable future, and to change the team 's name. The team held a name - the - team contest on its website from May 17 to June 1 ; the finalists were the Bullheads ( for the bullhead catfish abundant in the nearby Susquehanna River ), Gobblers ( for the rich hunting culture of the area, as well as the turkeys in Binghamton ), Rocking Horses ( for the Triple Cities ' nickname as the `` Carousel Capital of The World '' ), Rumble Ponies ( also a carousel tribute ), Stud Muffins ( for the collections of carousel horses in Binghamton ), and Timber Jockeys ( for everyone who rides the carousels ). On November 3, 2016, the team announced that it would be rebranding as the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, and released a new logo. Current roster Binghamton Rumble Ponies roster Players Coaches / Other Pitchers 26 Matt Blackham 25 Justin Dunn 45 Matt Gage 18 Harol Gonzalez 5 Mickey Jannis 33 Franklyn Kilome -- Ricky Knapp 28 Kevin McGowan 47 Stephen Nogosek 14 Ryder Ryan 27 David Roseboom -- Joseph Shaw 43 Corey Taylor 29 Joshua Torres 23 Adonis Uceta 30 Daniel Zamora 46 Joseph Zanghi Catchers 11 Patrick Mazeika 17 Tyler Moore 7 Tomás Nido Infielders 1 Josh Allen 6 Andrew Ely 13 J.J. Franco 2 Andrés Giménez 3 Levi Michael 20 Joey Terdoslavich 16 Will Toffey Outfielders 21 Patrick Biondi 4 John Mora -- Champ Stuart 12 Kevin Taylor 15 Tim Tebow 24 Jhoan Urena Manager 19 Luis Rojas Coaches 44 Valentino Pascucci ( hitting ) 9 Luis Rivera ( bench ) 48 Frank Viola ( pitching ) 7 - day disabled list * On New York Mets 40 - man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated August 1, 2018 Transactions → More rosters : MiLB Eastern League → New York Mets minor league players Season records Panoramic view of the Binghamton Mets on the field at NYSEG Stadium ( Place indicates finish in Eastern League from 1987 -- 93, in the Northern Division from 1994 -- 2009, and in the Eastern Division from 2010. Bold indicates League Champion ) Williamsport Bills 1987 : 60 -- 79 ( 7th ), managers Steve Swisher & Orlando Gomez 1988 : 66 -- 73 ( 6th ), manager Mike Hargrove 1989 : 63 -- 77 ( 7th ), manager Jay Ward 1990 : 61 -- 79 ( 7th ), manager Rich Morales 1991 : 60 -- 79 ( 7th ), manager Clint Hurdle Binghamton Mets 1992 : 79 -- 59 ( 2nd ), manager Steve Swisher 1993 : 68 -- 72 ( 5th ), manager Steve Swisher 1994 : 82 -- 59 ( 1st ), manager John Tamargo 1995 : 67 -- 75 ( 4th ), manager John Tamargo 1996 : 76 -- 66 ( 2nd ), manager John Tamargo 1997 : 66 -- 76 ( 4th ), manager Rick Sweet 1998 : 82 -- 60 ( 2nd ), manager John Gibbons 1999 : 54 -- 88 ( 6th ), manager Doug Davis 2000 : 82 -- 58 ( 1st ), manager Doug Davis 2001 : 73 -- 68 ( 4th ), manager Howie Freiling 2002 : 73 -- 68 ( 3rd ), manager Howie Freiling 2003 : 63 -- 78 ( 5th ), manager John Stearns 2004 : 76 -- 66 ( 2nd ), manager Ken Oberkfell 2005 : 63 -- 79 ( 6th ), manager Jack Lind 2006 : 70 -- 70 ( 3rd ), manager Juan Samuel 2007 : 61 -- 81 ( 6th ), manager Mako Oliveras 2008 : 73 -- 69 ( 3rd ), manager Mako Oliveras 2009 : 54 -- 86 ( 6th ), manager Mako Oliveras 2010 : 66 -- 76 ( 5th ), manager Tim Teufel 2011 : 65 -- 76 ( 5th ), manager Wally Backman 2012 : 68 -- 74 ( 5th ), manager Pedro López 2013 : 86 -- 55 ( 2nd ), manager Pedro López 2014 : 83 -- 59 ( 1st ), manager Pedro López 2015 : 77 - 64 ( 2nd ), manager Pedro López 2016 : 63 - 77 ( 5th ), manager Pedro López Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2017 : 85 - 54 ( 2nd ), manager Luis Rojas Playoffs Season Semifinals Finals 1992 W, 3 - 1, Harrisburg W, 3 - 2, Canton - Akron 1994 W, 3 - 0, New Haven W, 3 - 1, Harrisburg L, 3 - 2, Portland - 1998 L, 3 - 1, New Britain - 2000 L, 3 - 1, New Haven - L, 3 - 1, New Hampshire - 2013 L, 3 - 0, Trenton - 2014 W, 3 - 2, Portland W, 3 - 0, Richmond 2015 L, 3 - 0, Reading - 2017 L, 3 - 1, Trenton - References Jump up ^ `` Rumble Ponies ' general manager resigns ''. Press & Sun - Bulletin. June 5, 2017. Retrieved September 18, 2017. Jump up ^ `` B - Mets changing name as part of team rebranding ''. WBNG. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2016. Jump up ^ Caputo, Paul ( May 17, 2016 ). `` Introducing your Binghamton Bronies ? ( No, Not Really ) ''. Chris Creamer 's SportsLogos.Net. Retrieved May 18, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Binghamton Name the Team Finals ''. Binghamton Mets. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Binghamton Rumble Ponies official site Binghamton Rumble Ponies page at MiLB New York Mets Established in 1962 Based in Queens, New York Franchise History Expansion Draft Seasons Records Players New York Mets Hall of Fame Award winners and league leaders ( Sterling Award ) Managers Owners and executives Broadcasters Opening Day starting pitchers First - round draft picks SportsNet New York Logos and uniforms Ballparks Polo Grounds Shea Stadium Citi Field Spring training Al Lang Stadium First Data Field Culture and lore 2018 MLB Little League Classic New York Metropolitans Continental League Ca n't Anybody Here Play This Game ? Mr. Met Mrs. Met Kiner 's Korner Jane Jarvis Michael Sergio Seinfeld `` Ya Gotta Believe ! '' Home Run Apple Generation K Sign Man Cowbell Man `` Meet the Mets '' The Odd Couple George Kalinsky Alex Anthony Frequency `` A Leela of Her Own '' ( Futurama episode ) `` Let 's Go Mets Go '' Sidd Finch Game 6 Grand Slam Single No - han The 7 Line Army Rivalries Atlanta Braves Philadelphia Phillies New York Yankees / Subway Series Key personnel Owner : Fred Wilpon President : Saul Katz COO : Jeff Wilpon General Manager : Sandy Alderson Manager : Mickey Callaway Team Captain : David Wright World Series Championships ( 2 ) 1969 1986 National League Pennants ( 5 ) 1969 1973 1986 2000 2015 Division titles ( 6 ) 1969 1973 1986 1988 2006 2015 Wild Card ( 3 ) 1999 ( tie - breaker game ) 2000 2016 Minor league affiliates AAA : Las Vegas 51s AA : Binghamton Rumble Ponies A Adv. : St. Lucie Mets A : Columbia Fireflies Short A : Brooklyn Cyclones Rookie Adv. : Kingsport Mets Rookie : GCL Mets DSL Mets I DSL Mets II Player overview Seasons ( 58 ) 1960s 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970s 1970 1971 1972 1973 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980s 1980 1981 1982 1984 1985 1986 1988 1990s 1992 1994 1995 1999 2000s 2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010s 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Eastern League Eastern Division Binghamton Rumble Ponies Hartford Yard Goats New Hampshire Fisher Cats Portland Sea Dogs Reading Fightin Phils Trenton Thunder Western Division Akron RubberDucks Altoona Curve Bowie Baysox Erie SeaWolves Harrisburg Senators Richmond Flying Squirrels Champions Manager of the Year Award MVP Award Pitcher of the Year Award Rookie of the Year Award Rosters Stadiums Sports teams based in New York State Baseball MLB New York Mets New York Yankees IL Buffalo Bisons Rochester Red Wings Syracuse Chiefs EL Binghamton Rumble Ponies NYPL Auburn Doubledays Batavia Muckdogs Brooklyn Cyclones Hudson Valley Renegades Staten Island Yankees Tri-City ValleyCats ALPB Long Island Ducks CanAm Rockland Boulders EPBL Plattsburgh Redbirds ACBL Hampton Whalers NYCBL Cortland Crush Genesee Rapids Hornell Dodgers Olean Oilers Rochester Ridgemen Rome Generals Sherrill Silversmiths Syracuse Salt Cats Syracuse Spartans Wellsville Nitros PGCBL Jamestown Jammers Elmira Pioneers Basketball NBA Brooklyn Nets New York Knicks WNBA New York Liberty G League Long Island Nets Westchester Knicks TBL Albany Patroons Rochester Razorsharks IBA Schenectady Legends Entertainment Teams Harlem Wizards Football NFL Buffalo Bills AFL Albany Empire AAL Rochester Kings WFA New York Knockout New York Sharks EFL Watertown Red & Black GDFL Albany Metro Mallers Hockey NHL Buffalo Sabres New York Islanders New York Rangers AHL Binghamton Devils Rochester Americans Syracuse Crunch Utica Comets ECHL Adirondack Thunder NWHL Buffalo Beauts FHL Elmira Enforcers Watertown Wolves NAHL Jamestown Rebels OJHL Buffalo Jr. Sabres Entertainment Teams Buffalo Sabres Alumni Hockey Team Soccer MLS New York City FC NASL New York Cosmos WPSL United FC Binghamton Empire United Long Island Fury New York Athletic Club New York Fury PDL F.A. 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Question: where did the name rumble ponies come from
Answer: a carousel tribute