LONG BEACH – Long Beach is swinging for the fences.

Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson announced a bold new effort to bring professional baseball back to the city, directing staff through a City Council resolution, approved on July 22, to work collaboratively with California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and the Long Beach Baseball Club (LBBC) on a potential agreement that would allow Blair Field to serve as the home for a new independent professional baseball team.

While there is no formal deadline associated with the effort, the goal is to begin play in the 2026 season.

This is more than just baseball—it’s about building a legacy. We’re creating a new chapter in Long Beach’s story, one that brings people together, fuels our local economy, and inspires future generations. A team in

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