With new facility specs imposed by Major League Baseball as part of the MiLB takeover, teams like the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Low-A East) are looking at either spending millions on renovations or new facilities. It’s not a simple decision. (more…)
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Cubs to return four affiliates for 2021
The Chicago Cubs will invite back its top four full-season affiliates for the 2021 season and beyond: Iowa Cubs, Tennessee Smokies, South Bend Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans. (more…)
In MiLB, the brain drain is real
One of the saddest parts of MLB’s takeover of Minor League Baseball is watching the best and the brightest in MiLB either walk away or forced out of the game. Here are a few of their stories. (more…)
Personnel News: Myrtle Beach, Winston-Salem
We have personnel news to report from a pair of High-A Carolina League teams, including the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and the Winston-Salem Dash. (more…)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Unveil Palmetto State Logo
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) have unveiled a new alternate Palmetto State logo, along with the weekly promotion Palmetto State Saturdays. (more…)
Personnel News: Hudson Valley, Myrtle Beach
We have personnel news to report from the Hudson Valley Renegades (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League). (more…)
Cubs Extend Four Affiliations Through 2022
The Chicago Cubs have renewed four affiliations through 2022, including the Iowa Cubs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), Tennessee Smokies (Class AA; Southern League), Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), and the South Bend Cubs (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
Pelicans Secure Three-Year Lease Extension
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) have secured a three-year lease extension for TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark, and will now plan future facility upgrades. (more…)
2018 Promotion of the Year: Deaf Awareness Night
There are times when a Minor League Baseball team uses a promotion to go above and beyond for the greater good. That was certainly the case this year with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League), whose Deaf Awareness Night has been chosen as our 2018 Promotion of the Year. (more…)
Pelicans Promote Kristin Call to Assistant GM
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) have promoted Kristin Call to the position of assistant general manager. Prior to this promotion, Call was the club’s senior director of marketing. (more…)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Closer to Ballpark Lease Extension
Though it is not finalized, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) are closer to securing a lease extension for TicketReturn.com Field at Pelicans Ballpark. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Notable August MiLB Promotions
With the calendar ready to turn to August, the Minor League Baseball season is winding down. However, that does not mean that MiLB’s promotional slate is being dialed back, as the month will feature several standout promotions. We cover the August 2018 highlights in our latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
Pelicans Unveil New American Sign Language Merchandise Line
Ahead of next month’s Deaf Awareness Night promotion, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High A; Carolina League) are unveiling a new American Sign Language merchandise line. The merchandise line replaces the traditional Pelicans script with American Sign Language. (more…)