Minor League Travel Guide

Bowie Baysox

The Baysox are the Double-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.

Stadium: Prince George’s Stadium
4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD

Website: baysox.com

Season: April 6 – Sept. 17

Promotion Highlights: Bobblehead Series featuring Gunnar Henderson June 4, Connor Norby July 14 and Colton Cowser Aug. 6; Coby Mayo Squish Pillow July 16; Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway July 22; and Navy Night Aug. 4.

New For 2023: The Baysox have a new light system and an incredible new inflatable slide in the Kids Park. Plus, all Bowie games will be on the radio on 1430 AM and 99.9 FM WNAV for the first time in more than 20 years.

Concession Item To Try: There’s a new soft pretzel in the park this season that we hear is outstanding.

Did you know? Many minor league stadiums replicate the dimensions of their current major league affiliate’s park. But the dimensions of Prince George’s Stadium are an ode to the past — they are the same as Memorial Stadium, home of the Orioles from 1954-1991 and the Baysox in 1993.

Delmarva Shorebirds

The Shorebirds are the Class-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.

Stadium: Arthur W. Perdue Stadium
6400 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, MD

Website: theshorebirds.com

Season: April 6 – Sept. 10

Promotion Highlights: Fourteen fireworks shows, three bobblehead giveaways including Jackson Holliday June 23, Grayson Rodriguez July 20 and Gunnar Henderson Aug. 18, Star Wars Night May 6, Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond Night with Special Guest Captain America May 26, Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway July 8, Margaritaville Night July 22, Adley Rutschman Jersey Giveaway Aug. 17

New For 2023: Adam Bleday enters his first season as the Shorebirds’ pitching coach in 2023 after spending last season as a Orioles pitching coach in the Florida Complex League.

Concession Item To Try: The Margaritaville Pig Roast Special Ticket Offer for the July 22 game includes an all-you-can-eat buffet with a pig roast and more.

Did you know? The Shorebirds’ 2023 break camp roster featured three of the Orioles’ top 30 prospects according to MLB Pipeline — Jackson Holliday (No. 3), Samuel Basallo (No. 12) and Carter Young (No. 30).

Aberdeen IronBirds

The IronBirds are the Class A-Advanced Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.

Stadium: Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium
873 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD

Website: ironbirdsbaseball.com

Season: April 6 – Sept. 10

Promotion Highlights: Bark in the Park May 12, Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond May 26, Ferrous’ Birthday June 10, Military Appreciation Night June 30, Harford County’s 250th Birthday Aug. 19, Fan Appreciation Day Sept. 10

Concession Items To Try: Don’s Dogs on the first base side and the Aberdeen Deli on the third base side

Did you know? The IronBirds finished second in the South Atlantic League last year and have lots of returning players for 2023, including Dylan Beavers, Frederick Bencosme, Jud Fabian, Jean Pinto and Max Wagner.

Norfolk Tides

The Tides are the Triple-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.

Stadium: Harbor Park
150 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA

Website: norfolktides.com

Season: March 31 – Sept. 24

Promotion Highlights: Thirteen postgame fireworks nights, plus 12:05 Business Special matinees for every Thursday home game, Bark in the Park (April 23, May 30, June 13, July 16, Aug. 1, Sept. 17), Turn-Back-The-Clock Night (June 28, Aug. 22), Copa de la Diversión nights (May 5, June 4, Sept. 15), Star Wars Night April 22, Armed Forces Night May 20

New For 2023: Negro League Tribute on June 30, honoring the Negro League history in Norfolk

Concession Item To Try: Boathouse BBQ on the third base side

Did you know? Six players on the Tides’ opening roster for 2023 were ranked among Baseball America’s top 100 prospects prior to the season — Grayson Rodriguez (No. 6), Colton Cowser (No. 41), DL Hall (No. 75), Jordan Westburg (No. 76), Connor Norby (No. 93) and Joey Ortiz (No. 95).

Frederick Keys

The Keys are a member of the MLB Draft League.

Stadium: Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Drive, Frederick, MD

Website: frederickkeys.com

Season: June 1 – Sept. 2

Promotion Highlights: Fifteen postgame fireworks nights, plus Star Wars Night June 17, Scout Night and 90’s Night July 8, Outer Banks Night with Charles Esten Appearance July 28, Wrestling Night with Billy Gunn Appearance Aug. 4, Cancer Awareness Night Aug. 5, Ben McDonald Bobblehead Aug. 12, Art in the Park Sept. 1

New For 2023: New playing surface, new sound system and upgraded hospitality areas

Concession Items To Try: Sliders (choose from grilled chicken, cheeseburger and black bean), plus new value-priced hot dog

Did you know? The MLB Draft League season is split into two halves. The first half features amateur, draft-eligible players. The second half features professional players who have exhausted their amateur eligibility or otherwise wish to begin their professional careers.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

The Blue Crabs play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, MLB’s Premiere Partner League.

Stadium: Regency Furniture Stadium
11765 Saint Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD

Website: somdbluecrabs.com

Season: April 28 – Sept. 17

Promotion Highlights: Postgame fireworks every Saturday, plus 15th Anniversary Shell-ebration and Baseball Cap Giveaway April 29, Youth Sports Night May 6, Halfway to Halloween featuring a Postgame Candy Drop June 24, Star Wars Night July 7, Paint the Park Pink Aug. 5, Fan Appreciation Day Sept. 10

New For 2023: New food and beverage company with tons of SoMD favorites

Concession Item To Try: Maryland Crab Cake Sliders

Did you know? Hall of Famer and Orioles World Series champion Brooks Robinson was one of the original owners of the Blue Crabs.