From the Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation: The Fourth Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk raised $125,000 for Cancer LifeNet the morning of June 3 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. One thousand participants and community partners walked the Ripken Mile–four laps along the warning track–on Leidos Field. Since the walk’s inception in 2014, more than $500,000 […]
Aberdeen Police Seek Suspect in Burglary at Ripken Stadium; $5,000 in Equipment and Merchandise Stolen
From the Aberdeen Police Department: The Aberdeen Police Department fielded a report of burglary at Ripken Stadium on March 2, 2017. Officials from Ripken Baseball reported that someone broke into a detached stadium garage and several temporary storage containers during the overnight hours, stealing merchandise from those locations. Detectives responded, conducted an investigation, and processed […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Announce New HD Video Board and Live Score Line Display at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A short-season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, today announced plans for installation of a new 1,500 square foot high-definition video board and live score line display at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. Funded by Ripken Baseball, the new additions will be fully installed and operational in time […]
Rep. Cummings to Visit Aberdeen; “A Message for Democrats in the Era of Donald Trump”
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Congressman Elijah Cummings, who represents Maryland’s 7th District, will be the guest speaker at a special event Saturday, January 21 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, where he will present his message on what to expect from a Trump presidency and what Democrats need to do in response. Congressman Cummings […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Give Back to Nearly 300 Local Nonprofits Throughout 2016
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Today, in honor of National Philanthropy Day, the Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A short-season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, announced its 2016 philanthropic efforts throughout the Baltimore and Harford County region. The IronBirds organization donated to nearly 300 charitable organizations and more than $5,000 in donations through a variety of fundraising efforts, […]
Team Harford County Defeats Team Middle Atlantic in Opening Night of 2016 Cal Ripken World Series
From Ripken Baseball: Ripken Baseball today celebrated the start of the 17th annual Cal Ripken World Series (CRWS) at The Ripken Experience Aberdeen Powered By Under Armour complex in Aberdeen, Maryland. The CRWS is where the world comes to play, The Ripken Way, and is the culminating tournament of the elite baseball talent in the […]
Aberdeen IronBirds to Compete for Esurance Home Field Advantage Award
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 […]
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 […]