From the Aberdeen IronBirds: As the second half of the season gets underway, Minor League Baseball and Esurance today unveiled the first annual Esurance Home Field Advantage Award. One Minor League Baseball team in each of the 14 leagues will receive the award based on the highest percentage capacity of the ballpark during the 2016 […]
Hickory Hornets to Represent Team Harford County and Bel Air Braves to Represent Team Maryland at 2016 Cal Ripken World Series
From Ripken Baseball: Ripken Baseball, the host organization for the 17th annual Cal Ripken World Series (CRWS), today announced the Hickory Hornets from Harford County, Maryland, and Bel Air Braves from Bel Air, Maryland, will represent Harford County and Team Maryland, respectively, at the 2016 Cal Ripken World Series. Ripken Baseball will host the Babe […]
Baltimore Orioles Name Kevin Bradshaw Manager of Aberdeen IronBirds
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The Baltimore Orioles have announced that Kevin Bradshaw will manage the Aberdeen IronBirds for the remainder of the 2016 season. Bradshaw will report to Aberdeen after beginning the 2016 season as the field coach for the Gulf Coast League Orioles. NOTES ON BRADSHAW: Bradshaw enters his first year as the field […]
Aberdeen IronBirds to Pay Tribute to Fallen Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies and Those Who Serve During Home Opener
From Aberdeen IronBirds: Aberdeen IronBirds Opening Night on June 22 will pay tribute to two fallen Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies, followed by Military Appreciation Night presented by Leidos on June 23. Wednesday, June 22 | Opening Night Thursday, June 23 | Military Appreciation Night presented by Leidos • 6:00 p.m. – Gates Open • […]
Harford Community College Sophomore and Freshman Selected by Padres and Yankees in MLB Draft
From Harford Community College: DISABATINO DRAFTED BY SAN DIEGO PADRES Harford sophomore shortstop/pitcher Dominic DiSabatino was selected in the 20th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft Saturday afternoon by the San Diego Padres. The native of Middletown, Delaware, becomes the seventh Fighting Owl drafted in school history and the first […]
Company Helps Edgewood Rec Baseball and Softball Teams Buy New Safety Equipment for Young Players
From One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: This year the children who play with the Edgewood Rec Baseball and Softball league may have more than just a home field advantage. When they play their opponents, they will also be safer. Recently, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® based in Aberdeen, donated $5000 to the local […]
Cal Ripken, Jr. Headlines Abingdon Library Event
From the Harford County Public Library: Join Hall of Fame baseball player Cal Ripken, Jr., at a book discussion and signing on Monday, March 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Road in Abingdon. He will discuss and sign copies of “The Closer,” his newest children’s book. Joining Ripken will be the […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Unveil Promotional Schedule for 2016 Season
From IronBirds Baseball: Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium to host 19 themed promotional nights including Anniversary celebrations of iconic 80’s film Ferris Bueller to the 1966 World Series Champion Orioles and, of course, over a dozen fireworks nights! Aberdeen, Md. – The Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A short season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, today announced […]