Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels says he expects his team to sign a player development contract with the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), resolving the last open affiliations in MiLB/MLB for 2015-2016. (more…)
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Crunching the 2014 MiLB attendance numbers
Last Friday we ran the raw numbers for 2014 Minor League Baseball attendance by league, total and average. Today we put some of those numbers into perspective. You can find the three listings here: 2014 Affiliated Attendance by Average 2014 Affiliated Attendance by Total 2014 Affiliated Attendance by League We’ve broken down the numbers one […]
New for 2014: Heritage Field at Stater Bros. Stadium
A naming-rights deal to note: the home of the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) will be known as Heritage Field at Stater Bros. Stadium this season and beyond. Heritage Field will be open for all 70 home games of the Mavericks in addition to several non-baseball events at the ballpark, including potential […]
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 […]
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 […]
Personnel changes in Springfield, Lansing, High Desert
Andrew Buchbinder is the new Voice of the Springfield Cardinals (Class AA; Texas League), while the Lansing Lugnuts (Low Class A; Midwest League) and several other teams announced personnel changes for the 2013 season. Buchbinder comes to the Cards from the Hickory Crawdads (Low Class A; Sally League), where he spent four seasons as the […]
Seattle renews PDCs with four affiliates
The Seattle Mariners renewed player-development contracts with four teams: Jackson Generals (Class AA; Southern League), High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; Cal League), Clinton LumberKings (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Pulaski Mariners (rookie; Appalachian League). “We are happy to continue our relationship with the great group of people associated with the each of our […]
Mavs, Adelanto agree to new ballpark lease
The High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) will be in Adelanto for at least three more years after signing a new lease for Stater Brothers Stadium. The deal, which kicks in next season, is slightly different than the team’s current lease. The team will pay less in rent after assuming the costs of field maintenance, […]
Adelanto: Yes, we want the Mavericks
After years of apparent apathy toward the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League), Adelanto officials now say they want the team to commit to a longer-term lease at Stater Bros. Stadium. Why the change of heart? Money. The ballpark was once viewed as a drain on city resources and the site of potential redevelopment, […]
High Desert Mavs unveil new logos for 2012
The High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) unveiled new logos and colors for the 2012 season. “After 21 seasons in the Victor Valley, we felt it was a great time to introduce new logos which reflected both the Mavericks team identity and our strong connections to the High Desert community,” said General Manager […]
Conditions are ripe for Cal-Carolina switch
A move of two teams from the California League to the Carolina League, once given up for dead, is surprisingly viable, as there may be an alignment of teams and markets — and the specifics will surprise you. First off: we’ve seen two viable markets emerge in the Carolina League footprint, along with viable owners. […]
The Week That Was: Feb. 20
The Florida Marlins hit a new-ballpark landmark, high stakes for a new Las Vegas ballpark, and teams in Adelanto, Davenport and Bowling Green engage the promotional tools. The most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. First seats installed in new Marlins ballpark Stakes high for 51s in […]
New owners slash ticket prices in High Desert
The new owners of the High Desert Mavericks (High Class A; California League) certainly are shaking things up in Adelanto: the team has cut ticket prices and implemented a new, flexible ticket return policy. When individual tickets go on sale, all lower box seats will be sold for $7.50 instead of the $8 price from […]