The Baltimore Orioles are dropping the Frederick Keys as a High-A affiliate and adding the Aberdeen IronBirds in the same slot, as the team preps for the 2021 season. (more…)
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Winds Pose Challenge at Harbor Park
Harbor Park‘s riverfront location often puts in the middle of strong winds, posing some challenges for the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) and their opponents. (more…)
Tides Win Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award
The Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) have won Minor League Baseball‘s third annual Charles K. Murphy Patriot Award. The Tides will receive the award at the Baseball Winter Meetings Banquet on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (more…)
Baltimore Orioles Extend PDCs With Five Affiliates
The Baltimore Orioles have announced two-year player development contract (PDC) extensions with five affiliates, with all of the agreements now running through the 2020 season. (more…)
2018 Harbor Park Upgrades On the Way
2018 Harbor Park upgrades are on the way, as fans of the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) will enjoy a new four-tiered picnic area past the left-field fences and an upgraded ticket office. (more…)
Harbor Park Naming Rights Up For Grabs
The City of Norfolk is looking to sell the naming rights to Harbor Park, the home of the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League). (more…)
In Memoriam: Dave Rosenfield
Longtime Norfolk Tides General Manager Dave Rosenfield, who spend his entire career in Minor League Baseball, passed away yesterday. He was 87. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MiLB History Nights
Around Minor League Baseball this season, many teams will honor their history through throwback or turn back the clock nights. This has been a trend for years—in fact, we did a roundup of similar promotions in 2015—but 2016 will be a particularly busy year. This edition of Promotions Watch looks at the most notable throwback […]
Promotions Watch: College vs. MiLB
Within a matter of days before starting the season, several Minor League Baseball teams will face off against local colleges in exhibition matches. This year features an interesting slate of minor league vs. college matchups, prompting a closer look in the latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
Personnel news in Delmarva, Norfolk, Wisconsin Rapids
We have personnel news today from the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League), the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
New logos, branding for Norfolk Tides
Another offseason makeover, as the Norfolk Tides (Class AAA; International League) unveiled new logos, branding, uniforms, colors, caps and more for the 2016 season. (more…)
AHL, ECHL realignment big sports-biz news of the week
Normally we don’t promote coverage on our other sites, but this is a huge story: Intervention from NHL parents will see five AHL teams shift to an all-Cal division, with three ECHL teams moving east. (more…)
Sal Maglie Stadium management up for grabs again
An attempt to outsource management of Sal Maglie Stadium, home of the Niagara Power (summer collegiate; NYCBL) and a former pro venue, fell through after concerns were raised about the only vendor to submit a bid. (more…)