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Long Beach Baseball Club narrows potential team names to three. Here’s how to help decide
The Long Beach Baseball club narrows names to three choices.
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The Long Beach Baseball Club has announced the three finalists in its team-naming contest: the Coast, the Parrots and the Regulators. Now they want your help deciding a winner.
The backstory: The team tallied 4,862 votes, including submissions from 34 states. They also shared a bit of background on how each proposed name connects to the Long Beach community:
- The Long Beach Parrots: "In the heart of Long Beach, a unique symbol takes flight: the wild parrots. A diverse collective, these birds, from distant lands, have chosen our city as their sanctuary. Known as a "pandemonium," they are a force of nature: loud, unapologetic, and undeniably present. Whether you admire their spirit or are challenged by their audacity, one thing is certain: the wild parrots of Long Beach are here to stay, embodying the city's own dynamic and resilient character."
- The Long Beach Coast: "Long Beach is a city defined by its edges, 11 miles of coastline that connect neighborhoods, cultures and generations from the west side to the east side. It’s a place where land and water, grit and glam, tradition and innovation all meet. Our beaches are as diverse as the city itself from quiet baysides to buzzing boardwalks, each stretch offering its own rhythm and identity. The Coast unites them all."
- The Long Beach Regulators: "The 90s. A golden era when Long Beach became a global music powerhouse, thanks to the pioneering sounds of West Coast rap. Regulators is a tribute to that legacy, echoing the spirit of Warren G's "Regulate", an anthem that defined a city and a sound. We honor the rhythm, the flow, and the undeniable swagger that put Long Beach on the map. Regulators, mount up!"
How to vote: Fans can vote online here. You have until 11:59 p.m. PT, Oct. 29, to submit.
You can also vote in person at the following locations:
● d’Arnaud Athletics
● Long Beach Airport (LB Airport)
● Michelle Obama Library
● SteelCraft Long Beach
● SteelCraft Bellflower
● Watch Me! Sports Bar
● Annex Training Center
● Precise Barber Shop
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What's next: The official team name will be announced in January 2026.
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