The development brings to an end the Marlins association with New Orleans after 11 seasons. They were known as the Zephyrs for the first eight seasons as a Marlins affiliate, and took on the moniker “Baby Cakes” in 2017 for the last three years.
The brand new Wichita Wind Surge will begin play on April 9th, in a road matchup against the Houston Astros PCL team, the Round Rock Express. After the two clubs play five times, the Wind Surge will open their brand new stadium on April 14th against the Memphis Redbirds, appropriately the St.