The City of Adelanto, CA and the ownership of the bygone High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) have reached a settlement over a disputed ballpark lease, with the city to pay $3.8 million to the team owners. (more…)
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Best of 2016: #1, Carolina/California League Shift
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #1: The Carolina/California League realignment. (more…)
High Desert Mavericks End with Title
Last weekend brought a bittersweet ending in Minor League Baseball, as the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) ended their history with a league title. (more…)
Sun Sets in Bakersfield, High Desert
It had been a season of celebration at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield. The home of the Bakersfield Blaze (High A; California League) had turned 75-years-old in 2016, and the Blaze ran a series of promotions and giveaways to commemorate the milestone. (more…)
Two Teams Shifting from Cal League to Carolina League
It’s official: the Bakersfield Blaze and High Desert Mavericks are leaving the California League at the end of the 2016 season, replaced by two new teams in the Carolina League. (more…)
Mavericks Win Preliminary Injunction; Will Play Season in Adelanto
We have a legal decision to report: the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) ownership has won a preliminary injunction against the City of Adelanto‘s attempt to evict the team from Heritage Field this season and beyond. (more…)
Ballpark battles in California: Leases at stake
We’re not sure this constitutes a trend, but there are certainly are similarities to the way California cities are treating two teams — the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) and the Marysville Gold Sox (summer collegiate; Great West League) — over existing ballpark leases. (more…)
Adelanto, Mavericks spar over ballpark lease
The City of Adelanto has terminated the Heritage Field lease held by the High Desert Mavericks (High A; California League) on the premise that the agreement negotiated in 2012 violates the California State Constitution. (more…)
Adelanto rejects $1.6M offer for Mavericks Stadium
The city of Adelanto (Cal.) has rejected an unsolicited $1.6-million offer for Mavericks Stadium, home of the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League). (more…)
High Desert Mavericks sign Diamond Concessions deal
Diamond Concessions, owned and operated by the Elmore Sports Group, will manage concessions this season at Heritage Field for the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League). (more…)
Personnel news in High Desert, Great Lakes, Lexington
We have personnel news today from the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), Great Lakes Loons (Low Class A; Midwest League) and the Lexington Legends (Low Class A; Sally League). (more…)
Last affiliation piece: High Desert, Texas
This marks our last affiliation announcement of the 2015-2016 term, as the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) and the Texas Rangers unveiled a two-year player development contract. (more…)
Mudcats, Braves make it official: Two-year PDC
The Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Mudcats (High Class A; Carolina League) made it official: the two teams agreed to a two-year player development contract, through the 2016 season. (more…)