MOREHEAD CITY, NC – ‘X’ marks the spot this summer, as the Morehead City Marlins set sail under a bold new banner: for one glorious weekend, they’ll become the Crystal Coast Booty Divers, celebrating the area’s most famous treasure hunter — none other than Blackbeard himself.

Legend says Blackbeard’s lost loot still lies buried somewhere off Carteret County’s shores. Modern-day adventurers have been diving these waters for decades, chasing whispers of gold, glory, and maybe a few barnacle-covered surprises. Now, the Marlins are joining the hunt — trading in their classic look for diving masks and a whole lot of swagger.

“We wanted to tip our cap to the history and spirit of the Crystal Coast,” said Marlins owner Buddy Bengel. “There’s something magical about believing there’s treasure still out there. We’re just bringing that magic to the ballpark!”

In a town where salt air fills the sails and legends never really die, the Crystal Coast Booty Divers are ready to dive deep — for victory, for laughter, and maybe, just maybe, for a piece of booty.

The bold new look of the Crystal Coast Booty Divers was brought to life by local artist Brian Begley, who dove deep into coastal lore and baseball fun to create the logo. His design captures the thrill of the treasure hunt with a splash of pirate mischief and hometown pride.

The Crystal Coast Booty Divers will debut on Friday, June 20th in Morehead City with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 PM. Tickets and Merchandise are available at www.mhcmarlins.com

About Morehead City Marlins:
The Morehead City Marlins are a proud member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation’s premier and most innovative summer collegiate baseball league. The CPL is currently comprised of 15 franchises playing in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Started in 2010, the Marlins play their games at Puck O’Neal Field at Big Rock Stadium along the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. For more information on the Morehead City Marlins, including tickets, please visit them online at www.mhcmarlins.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.