After 22 seasons, the partnership between the Chicago Cubs and Daytona Beach has come to an end.
The Chicago Cubs organization announced Tuesday that it is moving its Single-A affiliate to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The new Player Development Contract runs through the 2016 season.
The D-Cubs, the High-A affiliate of the Chicago team since 1993, won six Florida State League titles — including 2013 as the most recent championship-winning season. The team also won seven division titles.
The Daytona franchise has 14 days from Tuesday to sign a new parent organization. The Texas Rangers were the affiliation in Myrtle Beach where the Cubs have taken over.
"We would like to thank Daytona for the organization's dedication and professionalism in the past 22 seasons," said Jason McLeod, the Cubs' senior vice president of scouting and player development, in a statement. "We appreciate all their efforts and have the utmost respect for Andy Rayburn, Josh Lawther and the entire Daytona front office."
In 2013, the Daytona Cubs had 2,518 fans per game — a franchise record. In addition to record-setting attendance, the team made several logistical improvements to Jackie Robinson Ballpark, including a new entrance and more concession stands.
Renovations to the ballpark include a new east entrance, near the Volusia County Courthouse Annex and tennis courts. There will also be a 3,000-square-foot covered picnic pavilion. A new concession stand along the third-base line was also built.
Jackie Robinson Ballpark was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places Oct. 22, 1998.