From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Aberdeen, MD – The Aberdeen IronBirds will host the Tri-City ValleyCats Friday night for the first ever playoff game in franchise history. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The IronBirds are the 2013 McNamara Division Champions, beating out the Brooklyn Cyclones, Hudson Valley Renegades, and Staten Island Yankees for the […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Unveil New Logo, Announce 2013 Schedule
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Aberdeen, Md. – The Aberdeen IronBirds, Class ‘A’ short season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, today unveiled a new team logo. The logo will make its national merchandise debut at the Baseball Winter Meetings on Monday, December 3 in Nashville, Tennessee. “This logo represents a new era of IronBirds baseball in […]
IronBirds Fall to Staten Island, 7-2, in Series Opener Monday Night
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: STATEN ISLAND, NY – The IronBirds began their six-game roadtrip on Monday with a loss to the Staten Island Yankees, 7-2. The Yankees plated three runs in the second inning and never looked back on the night. Following a scoreless first inning, the IronBirds took an early lead. With 1B Doug […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Recall Memorable Moments from 2011 Campaign
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Despite a losing record, the 2011 Aberdeen IronBirds brought plenty of highlights and excitement to Ripken Stadium this year. Here’s a look back at some of the memorable moments from the 10th season of professional baseball in Aberdeen… Opening Night June 17, 2011 The IronBirds started off the season with an […]
Aberdeen Ironbirds Release Preliminary 2011 Opening Day Roster
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The Aberdeen Ironbirds on Monday released their preliminary opening day roster, following a media day at Ripken Stadium. The team will begin play on Friday with a three-game homestand against the Hudson Valley Renegades. For more information, go to www.ironbirdsbaseball.com.
Gomez Named IronBirds Manager for 2011 Season
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Aberdeen, MD – The Baltimore Orioles announced today that Leo Gomez will manage the Aberdeen IronBirds (Class-A Short-Season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) in 2011. This will be Gomez’s second summer in Aberdeen, after serving as a coach for the club last season. Gomez takes over for Gary Kendall, who skippered […]
UPDATED w/AUDIO: Orioles’ Top Draft Pick Machado Joins IronBirds, 1-for-3 in 11-5 Loss
The 18-year-old hope of the Orioles, wearing his second pro team uniform in four days, joined the Aberdeen IronBirds on the field Monday for their last week of play this season. Manny Machado was selected by the Orioles with the third overall pick in this year’s draft, and continued a whirlwind two weeks with a […]
Givens Shines in Debut as IronBirds Beat Lake Monsters, 7-2
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Vermont (Runs-Hits-Errors): 2-5-2 Aberdeen (Runs-Hits-Errors):7-10-1 WP: Dan Klein (1-0) LP: Christian Meza (0-1) SV: (none) HR: Kevin Keyes (2. 2nd inning off Sexton, 0 on, 0 out), Mychal Givens (1, 3rd inning off Jordan, 0 on, 0 out) Aberdeen, MD – 2009 second-round draft pick Mychal Givens homered, scored three runs […]