BEAUMONT, Texas — The Beaumont Baseball Franchise of the Mid-America League has announced the five finalists in its “Name the Team” contest, giving fans the chance to choose the identity that will take the field for the team’s inaugural season in May 2026.

After receiving hundreds of submissions from across Southeast Texas and beyond, the team narrowed the list to five names:

Beaumont Bay Hounds – Celebrating Southeast Texas' ties to the water and the loyal, tenacious spirit of man's best friend, this name suggests fearless energy along the Gulf Coast.

Beaumont Bayou Cats – A slick, street-smart nod to the wild spirit of Southeast Texas swamps and the nocturnal creatures that prowl them.

Beaumont Black Gold –A bold, timeless reference to the oil beneath our feet that launched a city

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