Record minor-league baseball crowd takes in home opener rebrand inspired by HBO comedy host John Oliver

Besides being a fan, John Oliver has had a certain affinity for minor league baseball.

On Saturday night, the comedian and host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” saw his latest crazy creation set out into the world as the Erie Moon Mammoths made their debut in front of a record crowd of 7,070 at UPMC Park.

“We’re sending our furry child out into the world and you are the custodian of it. Now, please be careful with our child,” Oliver said a couple of hours before the Moon Mammoths...