The overall champion of the home run derby was the Maryland Mutual Mortgage team, bringing in a combined yardage of 2,305. Joe Harbach, baseball coach at Stevenson University, was a member of the Maryland Mutual team, and won The Silver Slugger Award with an astounding eight home runs that earned a total of 1,025 points. […]
Team Southeast Wins U.S. Championship, Will Play in World Championship at 2014 Cal Ripken World Series
From Ripken Baseball: The 15th annual Cal Ripken World Series (CRWS) will host the World Championship game on Saturday, August 16 at the Ripken Experience powered by Under Armour complex in Aberdeen, Md. The CRWS is where the world comes to play, the Ripken Way, and is the culminating tournament of the Babe Ruth League’s […]
Ripken Baseball to Sell Naming Rights to Aberdeen Stadium
Ripken Stadium’s name may soon be a little longer, but it will still bear the name of the Orioles legend, Ripken Baseball officials said this week. The organization said it plans to sell naming rights to the ballpark over the next few months, the latest move in what representatives called an ongoing re-branding of the […]
Cal Ripken World Series Opening Ceremony Set, World Record Attempt Set for Friday
From Ripken Baseball: WHAT: Opening Ceremonies for 2014 Cal Ripken World Series (CRWS) & GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for Most People Blowing a Bubble Gum Bubble Simultaneously. WHO: 10 Domestic Teams 8 International Teams WHEN: Friday, August 8, 2014 – 5:00 p.m. – GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for Most People Blowing a Bubble Gum Bubble […]
Aberdeen IronBirds to Hold Annual IronFest May 17 at Ripken Stadium
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Aberdeen, MD – The Aberdeen IronBirds announced plans to host their annual ‘IronFest’ event on May 17th at Ripken Stadium. This free event will celebrate the upcoming season of IronBirds baseball, as the team looks to defend its McNamara Division title. There will also be several other events to mark the […]
Hilker’s Dominant Start Highlights 7-1 Win for Patterson Mill Huskies at Ripken Stadium
By Paul Taylor The Patterson Mill Huskies celebrated Senior Night in style at Ripken Stadium Friday night, defeating the Kent Island Buccaneers, 7-1. The Huskies used a big third inning and a terrific start from senior pitcher Kyle Hilker. The Huskies got on the board right away in the first inning. With two outs and […]
Aberdeen IronBirds to Host First-Ever Playoff Game Friday Night
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 […]
Harford Mutual Home Runs for the Homeless Event Raises $20,000 to Help Homeless Families in Harford County
From Harford Family House: On August 14th, Harford Family House hosted its 4th Annual Home Runs for the Homeless event at Ripken Stadium. The event began with Mayor Michael Bennett of Aberdeen throwing out the first pitch which was caught by HFH’s Board Chairman, Scott Elliott. Twenty -two teams representing various individuals, businesses and corporations […]