It’s never been the best of relationships, as the city of Stockton and the Stockton Ports (High Class A; California League) spar over a possible renegotiation of the team’s lease at Banner Island Ballpark. How bad is the relationship? The two can’t even agree on the name of the facility: the city calls it Stockton […]
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Mavs, Roger Dean Stadium make personnel moves
Some changes in MiLB front offices: Ryan Cook is the new GM of the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), while several have been promoted at Roger Dean Stadium. Cook brings with him more than a decade of pro sports experience to the California League club, including stints with the NBA’s Los Angeles […]
Arizona Fall League to woo MiLB fans
Designed to raise awareness of some of the best baseball very few see, the Arizona Fall League is partnering with 26 MiLB teams to educate minor league executives, fans and sponsors about the Phoenix-based circuit. A total of 26 MiLB teams from the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, Double-A Texas League, and Class A California League […]
Ports, Athletics extend affiliation through 2016
The Stockton Ports (High Class A; California League) and the Oakland Athletics extended their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2016 season. Prior to this new two-year extension, the A’s and Ports had signed a two-year agreement April 15, 2010 for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. “It is great to see so many former Stockton […]
Storm GM Jones departs for Sugar Land
Lake Elsinore Storm (High Class A; California League) GM and Houston native Chris Jones has departed for a position with the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League). Jones joined the Lake Elsinore Storm organization in 2002 and has been General Manager since 2007. In 2008, the Houston native was elected California League Executive of the […]
Rawhide uncover curse of Joe Charboneau’s alligator
It’s always a good story when Joe Charboneau is a central player, and even better when Joe Charboneau’s alligator is involved, as the Visalia Rawhide (High Class A; California League) uncover the curse afflicting the team. Here’s the full release from the Rawhide: VISALIA—It’s been 35 years since the Rawhide last won the California League championship. […]
Blue Rocks to host 2014 California-Carolina League All-Star Game
The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High Class A; Carolina League) are hosting the California-Carolina League All-Star Game at Frawley Stadium on June 17, 2014. This will be the second time Wilmington has hosted this inter-league All-Star event. “We are excited about the opportunity to host an event of this caliber,” said Blue Rocks general manager Chris […]
Busy weekend for Storm: bomb threats and patriotic jerseys
It was a busy weekend for the Lake Elsinore Storm (High Class A; California League): staff dealt with a bomb threat emptying The Diamond on Thursday and then unveiled a very unique uniform design. The bomb threat during Thursday’s game forced the Storm front office to clear the ballpark; the game was scoreless in the […]
Improvements on tap for Mavericks Stadium
The High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) are unveiling a series of improvements this season for their home, Mavericks Stadium. The ballpark renovations range from resealing the parking lots and adding a new game-day rental suite to the new and expanded clubhouses for both home and visiting teams – the latest of numerous […]
New Bakersfield ballpark receives preliminary approval
A proposed new ballpark for the Bakersfield Blaze (High Class A; California League) has received preliminary approval from the local Board of Zoning Adjustment, as the project heads for a 2014 opening. The new ballpark, to be financed privately by new team ownership, will be located at the Bakersfield Commons development, at Coffee and Brimhall […]
Ports release alt uniforms, logos
The Stockton Ports (High Class A; California League) released alternate logos and uniforms to be work on Fridays, with the new look combining city history with a popular food item sold at Banner Island Ballpark. “This is truly an exciting way for the Ports to re-affirm our commitment to Stockton. We feel this new logo […]
Brevard County Manatees, Rollins College talking new ballpark
We’ve reported several times about efforts by the Brevard County Manatees (High Class A; Florida State League) ownership seeking a move to Orlando, and now we have the details: the team is working on a ballpark plan witb Winter Park’s Rollins College. Baseball is a big thing at Rollins College, but the team’s current home […]
Stockton Ports to unveil new logo, uniforms next week
The Stockton Ports (High Class A; California League) will introduce a new community-focused identity on Friday, November 16 at the Waterfront Warehouse building in downtown Stockton. The event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., with the logo and uniform unveiling shortly thereafter. “This is truly an exciting way for the Ports to re-affirm our […]