The team competes in the Frontier League (FL) as a member of the West Division in the Midwest Conference, and will begin to play as an expansion team starting at the league's 2025 season.

On September 9, 2024, the Frontier League announced that it had awarded an expansion franchise to Pearl, Mississippi after the Atlanta Braves’ Double-A affiliate, the Mississippi Braves, announced their intent to relocate to Columbus, Georgia.

[3] On January 13, 2025, the Mud Monsters announced Jay Pecci as their inaugural field manager for the 2025 season.

[4] On January 20, 2025, the Mud Monsters announced their first three player signings for the inaugural 2025 season.

[7] It was announced on September 27, 2024 that the "Mud Monsters" was the winning choice with over 5,600 votes.