We have our first big affiliation shift of the season: the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) and the Chicago Cubs signed a two-year player development contract (PDC), through 2016. “The Cubs are an iconic national brand,” said Pelicans General Manager and Vice-President Andy Milovich. “The success of our business is determined by […]
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He’s back! Another epic meltdown for Joe Mikulik
It wouldn’t be a successful season if we didn’t see a telecast-worthy meltdown from Joe Mikulik, and the longtime MiLB skipper didn’t disappoint Sunday. Mikulik made a name for himself after a few epic meltdowns were captured by TV cameras (you can see previous ones here and here). The first two were done when he […]
Pelicans GM to undergo in-game prostate exam while singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”
That headline really wrote itself: Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) GM Andy Milovich will receive an in-game prostate exam while singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during tomorrow’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Night. The promo is the result of a bet made to Pelicans fans, where Milovich challgenged them to like Fierce […]
Pelicans up offer for Russell Wilson appearance
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) are doubling their offer to Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to appear in a single game, from $10,000 charitable donation to the organization of his choice,to $20,000. “We recognize that Russell’s commitment to the Seahawks means he’ll likely never play a game, but he has an […]
Pelicans: We want Wilson — for a single game
Nice promo: the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) are offering to donate $10,000 to a charity of his choice if Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson plays a single game at TicketReturn.Com Field. Now, as you’ll recall, Wilson played in the Colorado Rockies farm system, making it as high as Low Class A […]
Pelicans retain Legends to shop ballpark naming rights
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) have retained Legends Sales and Marketing (LSM) to exclusively sell the naming rights to Pelicans Ballpark, as well as develop and identify new sponsorship opportunities and partners for the club. “We are proud to partner with such a reputable and professional company that is experienced and […]
The Week That Was: January 20
Future All-Star Games, new uniforms in Buffalo, innovative 2013 promotions and staff changes across the industry. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Padres pitching for future All-Star Game Knights, Mallards announce front-office moves Prepping for spring training Bisons unveil new uniforms for 2013 Appreciating the Voices […]
Milovich new VP/GM in Myrtle Beach
Big shift: Andy Milovich, the long-time front-office exec with Palisades Baseball and the West Virginia Power (Low Class A; Sally League), takes the reins of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League). Milovich spent the past 19 seasons with Palisades Baseball, including stints as the top executive of the Erie (Pa.) SeaWolves from […]
New CCU ballpark will open in 2014
A new $10.5 million ballpark at Coastal Carolina University has been delayed until 2014 after athletic-department officials run into some budgetary issues. The plan is to build a new ballpark to replace small and aging Watson Stadium, which features only 850 seats. The new ballpark, built as part of a baseball/softball complex, would feature 2,500 […]
Pelicans, Fisher Cats approaching 3M attendance mark
Two franchises are approaching the three-million attendance mark in team history: the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League). The Pelicans need just 4,302 more fans in attendance this season to hit the milestone, and the team expects to celebrate it this weekend. Myrtle […]
New for 2012: TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark
We have a new naming-rights deal for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League), as ticketing firm TicketReturn.Com inks a one-year deal with the team. The new name for the ballpark: TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark. TicketReturn.com has partnered with the Pelicans since 2006 to provide behind-the-scenes “Powered By” software services for the […]
Pelicans home to have new name for 2012
The home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (High Class A; Carolina League) will have a new name for 2012, as the former naming-rights deal has expired and a new one on the way. For now, the facility will be called Pelicans Ballpark, according to team chairman Chuck Greenberg. “Our main goal is to create memories […]
Architects chosen for Coastal Carolina ballpark expansion
Coastal Carolina University is expanding Watson Stadium in an attempt to raise the profile of the baseball program, and architects have been chosen transform the ballpark into something that could potentially host NCAA Super Regionals. The architects: a local (Greenville) firm, Michael Keeshen & Associates, is partnering with Populous (Kansas City). The goal, according to […]