The Cubs' new alternate uniform, dubbed the "Blues Alternate," pays tribute to the team's history and honors Chicago's contribution to the electric blues music movement. The look features multiple nods to the era, including a logo on the hat and jersey patch that syncs details from blues-era Cubs uniforms with inspiration from music instrument brands. The sleeve patch has a neat design reminiscent of a guitar pick with an electric bolt dividing it, which the team says symbolizes the city's legacy "as the birthplace of the electrified blues." The uniform's nameplate and numerals are inspired by blues-era typography, and the Cubs' socks pay tribute to blues anthem "Sweet Home Chicago" and also include a six-string guitar stripe.