As the 2025 MLB postseason kicked off, it wasn’t a home run slugger or a flame-throwing ace that stole the spotlight. Instead, fans’ eyes went straight to something new sitting on every player’s helmet. Well, if you paid close attention during last year’s Yankees-Dodgers World Series, you might’ve caught a glimpse of it then, but this year, it’s for the entire postseason and here to stay through 2027.

Yes, we’re talking about a subtle little branding mark: “ STRAUSS.” It’s what has fans buzzing. But what is it? Why is it there? And what does it mean for the game? Before Aaron Judge steps into the box or Shohei Ohtani dazzles on the mound, it’s this unexpected accessory that grabbed the first wave of MLB postseason chatter. Let’s dive in to know more about it….

What is Strauss on ML

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