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 • […]
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 […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Announce 2016 Regular Season Schedule; Opening Night on June 22
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A short season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, today announced its schedule for the 2016 regular season. The 38-game home schedule is highlighted by 14 post-game firework shows every Friday and Saturday evening, as well as a firework extravaganza on the Fourth of July. Season seat memberships […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Seek Local Host Families for Members of 2014 Team
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Dear IronBirds fan, Aberdeen IronBirds players begin arriving in Aberdeen this week. These players have the potential to become future Baltimore Orioles like Manny Machado, Matt Wieters, Nick Markakis and Kevin Gausman – all former IronBirds. Many of the players have stayed with a Host Family in the past, which created […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Lose First-Ever Playoff Game, 1-0, on Solo Homerun
As long as Sebastian Vader was on the mound, the Aberdeen IronBirds looked like the playoff team they had finally become, matching the Tri-City ValleyCats blow-for-blow in a fierce, scoreless pitcher’s duel. Vader finally exited to a standing ovation after earning the first out of the ninth. When he did, the ValleyCats drove reliever Donnie […]
Orioles First Round Pick Gausman Retires All Nine Batters Faced in Pro Debut with IronBirds
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: STATE COLLEGE, PA – Backed by stellar pitching, the IronBirds claimed the three-game series in State College with a 4-1 win over the Spikes on Monday night. 2012 fourth-overall pick, RHP Kevin Gausman, made his professional debut on the evening and did not disappoint. Gausman retired all nine batters he faced […]