Pelicans Announce Ticket Fundraiser for Local Flood Victims
A Portion of Ticket Sales Will Benefit the Waccamaw Community Foundation
October 12, 2018 9:25 AM ET
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have partnered with WPDE News 15 and The Sun News on a ticket sales fundraiser to benefit local flood victims. Tickets for Saturday, April 6 on are on sale now at myrtlebeachpelicans.com/help. A portion of all online tickets purchased using the promo code "HELP" will benefit the Waccamaw Community Foundation. Tickets for the game will be on sale through the month of October.
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, are pleased to announce their 2019 schedule. For the sixth consecutive season, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans' schedule has been arranged to ensure the greatest opportunity for both the local community and the millions of annual Grand Strand visitors to attend a game at TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark.
Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" Hispanic Fan Engagement Initiative Expands to 72 Teams for 2019
"Copa"-specific game attendance increased 12.6 percent during inaugural 33-team campaign
September 24, 2018 6:56 PM ET
Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today revealed an expanded roster of 72 teams set to participate in its "Copa de la Diversión," or "Fun Cup," a season-long event series in 2019. The cornerstone of MiLB's U.S. Hispanic/Latino fan engagement initiative, "Copa de la Diversión" established an innovative new platform authentically connecting MiLB teams with their diverse communities, embracing the culture and values that resonate most with Hispanics/Latinos nationwide.
Minor League Teams Across Carolinas Unite for Storm Relief
13 Clubs Create Joint GoFundMe Page to Aid Hurricane Florence Victims
September 21, 2018 2:08 PM ET
In the wake of Hurricane Florence that hit and devastated parts of South Carolina and much of North Carolina over the past week, thirteen Minor League Baseball teams in the two states are coming together to support and raise money for those victims in their states.
October 25 Event Features $1 Beer, $2 Hot Dogs, Safe Trick-or-Treat
September 20, 2018 5:46 PM ET
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans have partnered with 106.5 NASH FM to host a safe Trick-or-Treat event at TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, October 25. Kids 12 & under will be invited onto the field for a safe trick-or-treat around the warning track. Additionally, attendees can enjoy live music, Thirsty Thursday drink specials, as well as a variety of food and other beverage specials.
Pelicans promote Call to assistant general manager
West Virginia native to enter sixth season with Birds in 2019
By Scott Kornberg | September 20, 2018 3:40 PM ET
Due to five seasons of outstanding performance and service to the community in Myrtle Beach, the Pelicans have promoted Kristin Call, previously the club's senior director of marketing, to assistant general manager.
Event Moved to February Due to Hurricane Florence Recovery
September 19, 2018 2:50 PM ET
The 11th Annual Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game which was originally scheduled to take place on October 7 at TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark has been postponed due to Hurricane Florence. The event is now scheduled for February. The exact date will be released at a later time.
Cubs name Young, Swarmer Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year
Duo will be honored on Thursday, September 27 at Wrigley Field
By Scott Kornberg | September 18, 2018 12:40 PM ET
Myrtle Beach Pelicans infielder Jared Young was named the Chicago Cubs' Minor League Player of the Year, with former Birds right-hander Matt Swarmer taking home the system's Minor League Pitcher of the Year, the organization announced Tuesday.
Abbott named Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Month
Right-hander becomes fifth Pelican to earn monthly honor in 2018
By Scott Kornberg | September 6, 2018 4:28 PM ET
Myrtle Beach Pelicans right-hander Cory Abbott has been named the Chicago Cubs' Minor League Pitcher of the Month for August, the organization announced Thursday.
Outfielder becomes seventh Myrtle Beach alumnus to play in The Show
Ryan Cordell made his major league debut on September 3 for the Chicago White Sox. (Myrtle Beach Pelicans)
By Scott Kornberg | September 6, 2018 9:32 AM ET
Former Myrtle Beach Pelicans outfielder Ryan Cordell made his major league debut Monday for the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Cordell is the 176th player, including rehabbers, to have played for Myrtle Beach and also in the major leagues.
