News Summary
The Long Beach Baseball Club is launching a campaign for community members to submit name suggestions for the new baseball team set to play in the Pioneer Baseball League. Residents can submit their ideas online until September 12, with an emphasis on unique and trademarkable names. The club aims to create a strong local identity and is incentivizing participation with prizes. The initiative, led by club president Ena Patel, includes a range of community engagement efforts to connect with fans and foster support for the team.
Long Beach is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in its sports history as the Long Beach Baseball Club (LBBC) has launched a campaign inviting community members to submit names for the team ahead of its inaugural season in 2026. The team is actively seeking a unique name to represent Long Beach in the independent Pioneer Baseball League (PBL), aiming to become the league’s 13th member.
Residents of Long Beach, regardless of age, have until 11:59 p.m. on September 12 to submit their name suggestions online. Participants are also encouraged to include explanations for their name choices and any visual elements that could accompany their ideas. By contributing a name, participants have a chance to win several prizes, including team merchandise, season tickets, and opportunities to meet the players.
LBBC is looking for a name that is not already in use by other professional or collegiate teams in order to secure trademark registration. This aligns with the club’s wider goal to provide a unique brand identity that resonates with the local community. Following the submission period, LBBC plans to announce finalists and will open the floor for fan feedback before officially finalizing the name.
In an effort to promote the contest, the club will create and share AI-generated videos that highlight the most noteworthy name submissions. The video content aims to increase visibility and engagement within the community as they embark on the journey to select a name that represents them.
At the helm of the initiative is Ena Patel, the president of LBBC, who has emphasized the importance of community involvement in this process. The club aims to not only foster a sense of community ownership but also to inject fun into the naming process. In addition to Patel, the ownership group includes notable local figures such as Warren G, a legendary rapper and a proud Long Beach native, who seeks to contribute back to his community through this venture. Warren G has proposed the name “Regulators,” inspired by his well-known 1994 hit single “Regulate.”
The Long Beach City Council has unanimously approved plans for the pro baseball team, discussing arrangements for the team to play at Blair Field in partnership with California State University, Long Beach. LBBC anticipates sharing the field with the Long Beach State Dirtbags, currently negotiating terms for this arrangement. The goal is to create a lively game-day atmosphere reflective of Long Beach’s vibrant culture through music, food, and community events.
The club is already gaining traction on social media, amassing over 400 followers on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram as of September 4. This growing interest reflects the community’s eagerness for the team and provides a early glimpse into the potential support for the new franchise.
Some name suggestions that have already emerged from the community include the Surfers, Sailors, Waves, Strawberries, and Pharaohs, illustrating the diverse cultural and recreational elements that define Long Beach. Through this name-naming initiative, LBBC intends not only to establish a team name but also to deeply connect with the local community’s sports, arts, music, and culture.
With the 2026 season on the horizon, the Long Beach Baseball Club is taking active steps to build a lasting relationship between the team and the community, while providing an engaging and entertaining experience for fans. As the naming contest progresses, the anticipation for Long Beach’s new baseball team continues to grow.
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