# Copa de la Diversión

Copa de la Diversión (transl. Fun Cup) is an initiative by Minor League Baseball to promote the sport and connect its teams to their Hispanic/Latino communities. Teams adopt a culturally-relevant on-field persona for certain games each season.

## History

The promotion started in 2017 with the Es Divertido Ser Un Fan ("It's Fun to Be a Fan") fan engagement program. Four teams participated: the Las Vegas 51s, who took the field as the Reyes de Plata ("Silver Kings"); the Charlotte Knights as the Charlotte Caballeros; the Visalia Rawhide, who played as the Visalia Toros; and the Kane County Cougars, who did not change their name for the promotion.
In 2018, the program was renamed Copa de la Diversión and expanded to 33 teams. A trophy (the "Fun Cup") was awarded to the Albuquerque Isotopes franchise, who played as the Mariachis de Nuevo México and set new attendance records during Copa games. In 2019, participation increased to 72 teams. Six teams that participated in 2018 using direct Spanish translations of their usual team name adopted new identities for 2019. The number of participants increased to 92 for the 2020 season.
In addition to changing monikers for Copa games, teams also utilize alternate logos, color schemes, jerseys, and hats. The re-branding inspirations have ranged from historical, such as the Reyes de Plata in reference to the contributions migrant workers made to the mining industry of Nevada, to culinary, with the Columbia Fireflies playing as the Chicharrones de Columbia.
The 2020 minor league season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the 2020 season, Major League Baseball assumed control of Minor League Baseball in a move to increase player salaries, modernize facility standards, and reduce travel. This reorganization and elimination of some teams reduced Copa participants to 76 clubs in 2021. Following the 2021 season, the Worcester Red Sox, who played Copa games as "Los Wepas de Worcester", were awarded the Fun Cup trophy.
In 2022, participation grew to 85 teams.
In 2024, Minor League Baseball reached an agreement with Estrella TV to air select games from the tournament.

## Participating teams

Participating teams :
| Copa name | Official name | Class | League | Start | Notes |
| Abejas de Salt Lake | Salt Lake Bees | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2018 | Bees |
| Alces de Maine | Portland Sea Dogs | Double-A | Eastern League | 2020 | Moose (of Maine) |
| Alebrijes de Modesto | Modesto Nuts | Class A | California League | 2019 | Alebrijes |
| Ardillas Voladoras de Richmond | Richmond Flying Squirrels | Double-A | Eastern League | 2019 | Flying Squirrels |
| Avocados Luchadores de Down East | Down East Wood Ducks | Class A | Carolina League | 2020 | Fighting Avocados (of Down East) |
| Bandidos del Río de las Ciudades Cuádruples | Quad Cities River Bandits | High-A | Midwest League | 2022 | River Bandits of the Quadruple Cities |
| Boise Papas Fritas | Boise Hawks | independent baseball league | Pioneer League | 2020 | French Fries |
| Bólidos de Bowling Green | Bowling Green Hot Rods | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2020 | Race Cars |
| Duraznos de Roma | Rome Emperors | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2024 | Peaches |
| Bradenton Barbanegras | Bradenton Marauders | Class A | Florida State League | 2019 | Blackbeards |
| Brooklyn Jefes | Brooklyn Cyclones | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2018 | Bosses -- may refer to either crime bosses or political bosses |
| Caballeros de Charlotte | Charlotte Knights | Triple-A | International League | 2017 | Knights or Gentlemen |
| Caballos de Stockton | Stockton Ports | Class A | California League | 2018 | Horses |
| Cabritos Maldichos de South Bend | South Bend Cubs | High-A | Midwest League | 2020 | Cursed Goats -- refers to the Curse of the Billy Goat |
| Calaveras de West Michigan | West Michigan Whitecaps | High-A | Midwest League | 2019 | Skulls |
| Cangrejos Fantasmas de Chesapeake | Bowie Baysox | Double-A | Eastern League | 2018 | Ghost Crabs |
| Cardenales de Springfield | Springfield Cardinals | Double-A | Texas League | 2020 | Cardinals (the bird) |
| Cascabeles de Wisconsin | Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | High-A | Midwest League | 2019 | Rattlesnakes or Jingle Bells |
| Cazadores de Tormentas de Omaha | Omaha Storm Chasers | Triple-A | International League | 2018 | Storm Chasers |
| Toros Bravos de Durham | Durham Bulls | Triple-A | International League | 2020 | Brave Bulls |
| Chicharrones de Columbia | Columbia Fireflies | Class A | Carolina League | 2019 | Chicharrones |
| Chivos de Hartford | Hartford Yard Goats | Double-A | Eastern League | 2018 | Goats |
| Chupacabras de Round Rock | Round Rock Express | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2018 | Chupacabras |
| Churros de San José | San Jose Giants | Class A | California League | 2019 | Churros |
| Cielo Azul de Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City Dodgers | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2018 | Blue Sky -- refers to the blue skies of Oklahoma. Also alludes to the color Dodger blue from parent organization the Los Angeles Dodgers and former Dodgers player Fernando Valenzuela—a Mexican-born pitcher who distinctively looked to the sky during his wind-up. |
| Cocos Locos de Rochester | Rochester Red Wings | Triple-A | International League | 2020 | Crazy Coconuts |
| Cóndores de Binghamton | Binghamton Rumble Ponies | Double-A | Eastern League | 2023 | Condors |
| Dulces de Sugar Land | Sugar Land Space Cowboys | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2023 | Sweets or Candies |
| Congueros de Syracuse | Syracuse Mets | Triple-A | International League | 2022 | A conguero is one who plays the conga drum, an instrument played throughout Latin countries but originating in Cuba. |
| Conquistadores de Everett | Everett AquaSox | High-A | Northwest League | 2018 | Conquerors |
| Peces Dorados de Altoona | Altoona Curve | Double-A | Eastern League | 2024 | Golden Fish |
| Corpus Christi Cumbias | Corpus Christi Hooks | Double-A | Texas League | 2022 | Cumbias |
| Coquís de Lehigh Valley | Lehigh Valley IronPigs | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | Coquís |
| Cucuys de San Bernardino | Inland Empire 66ers | Class A | California League | 2018 | Boogeymen (see coco) |
| Demonios de Des Moines | Iowa Cubs | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | Demons |
| Diamantes de Arkansas | Arkansas Travelers | Double-A | Texas League | 2019 | Diamonds |
| Dorados de Sacramento | Sacramento River Cats | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2018 | Golden Ones |
| Familia de Tacoma | Tacoma Rainiers | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2019 | Family |
| Fenómenos Enmascarados del Valle de Hudson | Hudson Valley Renegades | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2020 | Masked Phenoms -- a reference to the masks worn during Lucha libre wrestling |
| Flying Chanclas de San Antonio | San Antonio Missions | Double-A | Texas League | 2018 | flying flip-flops (see flip-flops in popular culture) |
| Fundadores de Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg Nationals | Single-A | Carolina League | 2023 | Founders -- a reference to the Founding Fathers of the United States |
| Gallos de Delmarva | Delmarva Shorebirds | Class A | Carolina League | 2019 | Roosters (of the Delmarva Peninsula) |
| Luces de Buffalo | Buffalo Bisons | Triple-A | International League | 2024 | Lights of Buffalo -- a reference to the Pan-American Exposition, a World's Fair held in Buffalo in 1901, and the electrification of the exposition. |
| Gatos Feroces de New Hampshire | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | Double-A | Eastern League | 2019 | Ferocious Cats -- a reference to Jaguars in Mesoamerican cultures |
| Granos de Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids Kernels | High-A | Midwest League | 2023 | Grains or kernels of corn |
| Guerreros de Fayetteville | Fayetteville Woodpeckers | Class A | Carolina League | 2020 | Warriors -- a reference to local Fort Bragg, one of the world's largest military installations |
| Llamas de Hickory | Hickory Crawdads | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2019 | Llamas |
| Lecheros de Milwaukee | Milwaukee Milkmen | independent baseball league | American Association of Professional Baseball | 2023 | Milkmen |
| Lehigh Valley Mamajuana | Lehigh Valley IronPigs | Triple-A | International League | 2023 | Mama Juana |
| Limonadas de Hill City | Lynchburg Hillcats | Single-A | Carolina League | 2023 | Lemonades |
| Lloronas de Montaña Rocosa | Rocky Mountain Vibes | independent baseball league | Pioneer League | 2020 | Weepers -- a reference to La Llorona |
| Locos de Lansing | Lansing Lugnuts | High-A | Midwest League | 2019 | Crazies |
| Los Puentes de Tri-City | Tri-City ValleyCats | independent baseball league | Frontier League | 2020 | Bridges |
| Lowriders de Fresno | Fresno Grizzlies | Class A | California League | 2019 | lowriders |
| Luchadores de Reading | Reading Fightin Phils | Double-A | Eastern League | 2020 | Lucha libre wrestlers |
| Lunáticos de Rocket City | Rocket City Trash Pandas | Double-A | Southern League | 2020 | Lunatics |
| Margaritas de El Paso | El Paso Chihuahuas | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2019 | Margaritas -- reference to the cocktail, which traces its origins to the El Paso-Juárez region. |
| Mariachis de Nuevo México | Albuquerque Isotopes | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2018 | mariachis of New Mexico |
| Midland Amigos | Midland RockHounds | Double-A | Texas League | 2024 | Friends |
| Medusas de Jersey Shore | Jersey Shore BlueClaws | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2021 | Jellyfish |
| Micheladas de Reno | Reno Aces | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2023 | micheladas |
| Monarcas de Eugene | Eugene Emeralds | High-A | Northwest League | 2018 | Monarch butterflies |
| Montañas de Chattanooga | Chattanooga Lookouts | Double-A | Southern League | 2019 | Mountains -- reference to the Appalachian Mountains |
| Murciélagos de Louisville | Louisville Bats | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | Bats (the animal) |
| Música de Memphis | Memphis Redbirds | Triple-A | International League | 2018 | Music |
| Naturales del Noroeste de Arkansas | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | Double-A | Texas League | 2020 | Naturals -- a reference to the natural beauty found in Northwest Arkansas |
| Ocelotes de Greensboro | Greensboro Grasshoppers | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2019 | ocelots |
| Oso Pardo de Gateway | Gateway Grizzlies | independent baseball league | Frontier League | 2023 | Grizzlies |
| Pajaritos de Norfolk | Norfolk Tides | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | Baby birds |
| Paletas de Beloit | Beloit Sky Carp | High-A | Midwest League | 2023 | paletas |
| Pavos Salvajes de Augusta | Augusta GreenJackets | Single-A | Carolina League | 2023 | Wild Turkeys |
| Pelícanos de Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | Class A | Carolina League | 2019 | Pelicans |
| Pensacola Pok-Ta-Pok | Pensacola Blue Wahoos | Double-A | Southern League | 2023 | pok-ta-pok |
| Perros Bomberos de Peoria | Peoria Chiefs | High-A | Midwest League | 2020 | Fire Dogs |
| Pepinillos Picantes del Norte | Great Lakes Loons | High-A | Midwest League | 2022 | Spicy Pickles of the North |
| Perros Calientes de Akron | Akron RubberDucks | Double-A | Eastern League | 2021 | Hot dogs |
| Perros Santos de Charleston | Charleston RiverDogs | Class A | Carolina League | 2019 | Holy dogs |
| Pescados de Carolina | Carolina Mudcats | Class A | Carolina League | 2019 | Fish |
| Picantes de Lake County | Lake County Captains | High-A | Midwest League | 2019 | Spicy ones |
| Piñatas de Erie | Erie SeaWolves | Double-A | Eastern League | 2019 | piñatas |
| Playeros de Harrisburg | Harrisburg Senators | Double-A | Eastern League | 2020 | Beachgoers |
| Pointy Boots de Amarillo | Amarillo Sod Poodles | Double-A | Texas League | 2020 | Pointy boots |
| Los Quesos de Frisco | Frisco RoughRiders | Double-A | Texas League | 2022 | Cheeses |
| Ranas de Rio | Greenville Drive | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2021 | River frogs |
| Rápidos de Kannapolis | Kannapolis Cannon Ballers | Class A | Carolina League | 2018 | Rapids |
| Reyes de Plata de Las Vegas | Las Vegas Aviators | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2017 | Silver Kings honors migrant workers in the silver mining industry who helped Nevada earn its "Silver State" nickname. |
| Rumberos de Daytona | Daytona Tortugas | Single-A | Florida State League | 2023 | Partygoers (see also rumba) |
| Salsa de Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem Dash | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2018 | salsa |
| San Bernardos de Salem | Salem Red Sox | Class A | Carolina League | 2019 | St. Bernards (dog) |
| Santos de San Pablo | St. Paul Saints | Triple-A | International League | 2022 | Saints of St. Paul |
| Soñadores de Hillsboro | Hillsboro Hops | High-A | Northwest League | 2019 | "Soñadores" translates to "Dreamers" and its Copa logo is an Alebrije with embedded graduation caps and a tail that symbolizes the flame on the Statue of Liberty. |
| Chaquetas de Rancho Cucamonga | Rancho Cucamonga Quakes | Class A | California League | 2024 | Jackets (particularly those worn as part of a Mariachi outfit) |
| Toros Bravos de Durham | Durham Bulls | Triple-A | International League | 2023 | Brave Bulls (or fighting bulls) |
| Toros de Visalia | Visalia Rawhide | Class A | California League | 2017 | Bulls |
| Tumba Vacas de Wichita | Wichita Wind Surge | Double-A | Texas League | 2022 | Grave cows |
| Vejigantes de Scranton/Wilkes-Barre | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | Vejigantes |
| Veleros de Columbus | Columbus Clippers | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | Clipper ships |
| Vihuelas de Nashville | Nashville Sounds | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | The vihuela, a high-pitched Mexican guitar popular with Mariachi groups, reflected Nashville's musical heritage. |
| Viñeros de Tri-City | Tri-City Dust Devils | High-A | Northwest League | 2019 | Vineyard workers |
| Cafecitos de Spokane | Spokane Indians | High-A | Northwest League | 2024 | Little Coffee or "Coffee Talk" |
| Los Wepas de Worcester | Worcester Red Sox | Triple-A | International League | 2021 | "¡Wepa!" is a Puerto Rican slang term used to express excitement, similar to saying "Woo-hoo!" |
| Xolos de Gwinnett | Gwinnett Stripers | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | Xolos (as in Xoloitzcuintle) |
| Yacumamas de Asheville | Asheville Tourists | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2020 | Yacumama |
| Rocas Azules de Wilmington | Wilmington Blue Rocks | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2024 | Blue Rocks -- a reference to the blue granite found along the Brandywine River |
| Zorros de Somerset | Somerset Patriots | Double-A | Eastern League | 2022 | Foxes |

## Former identities

| Copa name | Official name | Class | League | Season(s) | Notes |
| Cadejos de Lake Elsinore | Lake Elsinore Storm | Class A-Advanced | California League | 2019–2020 | Cadejos |
| Campesinos de Salem-Keizer | Salem-Keizer Volcanoes | Class A Short Season | Northwest League | 2020 | Farmers |
| Carnívoros de Ogden | Ogden Raptors | Rookie | Pioneer League | 2020 | Carnivores |
| Cervezas de Durham | Durham Bulls | Triple-A | International League | 2020 | Beers |
| Cinco Estaciones de Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapid Kernels | High-A | Midwest League | 2020 | Five Seasons -- a reference to Cedar Rapids's nickname, "the City of Five Seasons" |
| Clinton Elotes | Clinton LumberKings | Class A | Midwest League | 2019–2020 | Corn cobs -- see elote |
| Coquís de Florida | Florida Fire Frogs | Class A-Advanced | Florida State League | 2019–2020 | Coquís |
| Coquís de Lehigh Valley | Lehigh Valley IronPigs | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | Coquís |
| Corazones de Reno | Reno Aces | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2019 | Hearts |
| El Paso Chihuahuas | El Paso Chihuahuas | Triple-A | Pacific Coast League | 2018 | The Chihuahuas retained their official moniker and logo, but utilized an alternate color scheme. |
| Energía de Greenville | Greenville Drive | Class A | South Atlantic League | 2018–2020 | Energy |
| Frijoles Saltarines de Puerto Carlota | Charlotte Stone Crabs | Class A-Advanced | Florida State League | 2020 | Jumping Beans of Port Charlotte |
| Kane County Cougars | Kane County Cougars | Class A | Midwest League | 2017–2020 | Cougars |
| Lake Elsinore Storm | Lake Elsinore Storm | Class A-Advanced | California League | 2018 | The Storm retained their official moniker and logo, but utilized an alternate color scheme. |
| Lehigh Valley Tocino | Lehigh Valley IronPigs | Triple-A | International League | 2018 | Bacon |
| Leyendas de Lexington | Lexington Legends | Class A | South Atlantic League | 2019–2020 | Legends |
| Lúpulos de Hillsboro | Hillsboro Hops | Class A Short Season | Northwest League | 2018 | Hops |
| Madres de Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls Chukars | Rookie | Pioneer League | 2020 | Mothers |
| Mal de Ojo de Durham | Durham Bulls | Triple-A | International League | 2019 | The Evil Eye -- see evil eye |
| Manzanas Luchadores de Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne TinCaps | Class A | Midwest League | 2020 | Fighting Apples |
| Molinos de Burlington | Burlington Royals | Rookie | Appalachian League | 2020 | Mills -- a reference to the historic textile mill industry in the area |
| Osos Polares de Pawtucket | Pawtucket Red Sox | Triple-A | International League | 2019–2020 | Polar Bears |
| Patos Joyuyos de Down East | Down East Wood Ducks | Class A-Advanced | Carolina League | 2019 | Jeweled Ducks |
| Peleadores de Reading | Reading Fightin Phils | Double-A | Eastern League | 2019 | Fighters (or Brawlers) |
| Petroleros de Tulsa | Tulsa Drillers | Double-A | Texas League | 2018–2019 | Oilmen |
| Puentes de Tri-City | Tri-City Valleycats | Single-A | New York–Penn League | 2020 | Bridges over the Hudson River |
| Raspas de Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi Hooks | Double-A | Texas League | 2018–2021 | Scrapers (refers to shaved ice) |
| Rayados de Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem Dash | High-A | South Atlantic League | 2018–2021 | Striped Ones |
| San Jose Gigantes | San Jose Giants | Class A-Advanced | California League | 2018 | Giants |
| Toros de Durham | Durham Bulls | Triple-A | International League | 2017–2018 | Bulls |
| Tortugas de Daytona | Daytona Tortugas | Class A | Florida State League | 2018 | Turtles |
| Trueno de Trenton | Trenton Thunder | Double-A | Eastern League | 2019–2020 | Thunder |
| Viento de Lancaster | Lancaster JetHawks | Class A-Advanced | California League | 2019–2020 | Wind |