Home run heroics and another shutout win highlight exciting final home series as IronBirds split with BlueClaws
Home run heroics and another shutout win highlight exciting final home series as IronBirds split with BlueClaws By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds wrapped up their 12-game homestand with a series split against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws this past week at Ripken Stadium. The IronBirds won the first two games,
Three comeback wins lift IronBirds to series victory over first-half champion Cyclones
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds won their second straight home series after they won four out of six games against the Brooklyn Cyclones this past week at Ripken Stadium. All six games were decided by three runs or less and the IronBirds rallied for three comeback wins. The Cyclones
De Leon’s 12-strikeout gem, Anderson’s 10-RBI week propel IronBirds to series win over Blue Rocks
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds won four of six games over the Wilmington Blue Rocks last week at Ripken Stadium en route to their first home series win of the season. The IronBirds won a season-best four straight games in the middle of the series and outscored the Blue
Attain Sports Announces Reorganization of Baseball Teams, Bringing High-A Affiliated Baseball Back to Frederick and MLB Draft League to Aberdeen Beginning in 2026
Frederick, MD (August 1, 2025) – Attain Sports announced today a reorganization within its baseball portfolio. Beginning with the 2026 season, the Baltimore Orioles' High-A affiliate will relocate to Frederick, while the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft League team will relocate to Aberdeen. The team names and identities—the Frederick Keys
IronBirds’ make noise with 15-run outburst, lights-out bullpen in tight series against Dash
The Aberdeen IronBirds and Winston-Salem Dash went back-and-forth in a highly competitive series this past week at Ripken Stadium. The IronBirds won two out of the five games, which included a 15-run outburst and another walkoff win. The last three games of the series were all decided by three runs
Estrada’s walkoff blast, Achen’s unhittable outing pave way for IronBirds in series split with BlueClaws
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds closed out their final series before the All-Star Break with a series split against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws this past Tuesday through Sunday at Ripken Stadium. The IronBirds rallied to win three of the last four games in the series and also clinched a
IronBirds bats come alive after perfect game in Fourth of July Weekend series against Grasshoppers
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds and Greensboro Grasshoppers finished off a six-game home-and-home series this past weekend with three games at Ripken Stadium that featured plenty of fireworks, both physically and metaphorically. As if there wasn’t enough history to celebrate for Independence Day on Friday, Greensboro pitchers Khristian Curtis
IronBirds gain fresh start in second half after series loss to Cyclones
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds lost five out of six games against the Brooklyn Cyclones this past week at Ripken Stadium, in a split series where the first three games counted for the first half standings and the last three counted for the second half. The IronBirds went 24-41
IronBirds’ dominant pitching, timely hitting secure series split vs. Renegades
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds earned a series split over the Hudson Valley Renegades this past week thanks to a handful of dominant pitching performances and a scrappy lineup manufacturing runs in key spots. The IronBirds won the series opener, then the Renegades took the next three, before the
IronBirds heating up after back-to-back walkoff wins in series split vs. Blue Rocks
In their most exciting homestand of the season to date, the Aberdeen IronBirds split a six-game series against the Wilmington Blue Rocks this past week at Ripken Stadium. The IronBirds dropped the first two games of the series each by one run, but rallied to win three of the last
IronBirds earn first walkoff win of 2025 in series against Hot Rods
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds lost five out of six games in last week’s home series against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, but their one win was their first walkoff victory of the 2025 season. Five of the six games were decided by three runs or less and three
Stellar starts from Bragg, Forret lead way for IronBirds in series with Cyclones
By: Michael Marcantonini In their first six-game homestand of the season last week, the Aberdeen IronBirds lost four out of six games to the Brooklyn Cyclones, the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets. After 15 games, the IronBirds are 7-8 with a +11 run differential and in 4th place
Strong Pitching Stands out for IronBirds on Opening Weekend against Hub City
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds began their 2025 season with a quick three-game home series against the Hub City Spartanburgers, the new High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. In a tight series featuring three games decided by either one or two runs, the Spartanburgers won two out of the
2025 Crab Feast Dates ANNOUNCED!!
                                            The IronBirds most popular ticket package, Crab Feast, is on sale now! Tickets go fast so don't wait to get your Crab Feast Seat! Crab Feast dates are: May 25th | June 22nd | July 6th | July 27th | August 10th (PLEASE SELECT SECTION 303 ONLY) Included in the
Aberdeen IronBirds Announce COPA Identity
ABERDEEN, MD., The Aberdeen IronBirds are excited to announce their Copa de la Diversion alternate identity for the 2025 season. For one game, the IronBirds will play as Cencerros Increibles de Aberdeen!
Attain Sports partners with Cal and Bill Ripken in Aberdeen IronBirds
Attain Sports Partners with Cal and Bill Ripken in Aberdeen IronBirds October 1, 2024 (Aberdeen, MD) – Attain Sports, led by experienced minor league baseball operator and accomplished business leader Greg Baroni, today announced it has partnered with Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken and acquired controlling interest in IB
UPDATE: Harford Holidays Begin Friday, Dec 6
                                            UPDATE: We are so excited for our Harford Holidays event to get started soon, and appreciative of the excitement surrounding the event! Unfortunately, due to shipping delays on some of the wonderful items that will decorate the ballpark, the first weekend of the event will not be able to happen.
Stolen bases feat highlights IronBirds final series of season against BlueClaws
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds closed out their 2024 season by setting a high-mark for most stolen bases in a single Minor League season since 1974, when they did it this past Sunday, September 8, at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. It came down to the season finale, but
Fruit’s gem, two walkoffs carry IronBirds to five wins in six games over Dash
By: Michael Marcantonini Powered by two shutout wins and back-to-back walkoff wins to end the series, the Aberdeen IronBirds won five out of six games over the Winston-Salem Dash this past week at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. The IronBirds collected seven wins on their 12-game homestand and enter the
Pitching dominates, Cunningham breaks out for IronBirds in series loss to Greenville
By: Michael Marcantonini In a series dominated by pitching, the Aberdeen IronBirds picked up a couple big wins over the Greenville Drive this past week at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. The IronBirds started and finished strong by winning the first and last games of the series, and despite losing
Rebranded Fallpark Fan Fest set for Sat. Oct 19!
                                            Welcome to the Fallpark Fun Fest at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium on Saturday, October 19 from 4-7pm! Tickets start at only $15 and include all activities from tractor hay rides, to kids zone fun, trick or treating and other FREE activities at the Fallpark! Enjoy an evening of family
IronBirds fight through rain to split low-scoring series with Cyclones
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds powered through rain and thunderstorms to split a six-game series with the Brooklyn Cyclones this past week in Aberdeen, which was their first full homestand in over three weeks. All six games were decided by four runs or less, including three one-run games, and
4 Pitchers Combine for Third No-Hitter in IronBirds History and First in Aberdeen
The Aberdeen IronBirds made history with their 4-0 win over the Wilmington Blue Rocks this past Friday night when pitchers Zach Fruit, Deivy Cruz, Preston Johnson, and Kyle Virbitsky, along with catcher Adam Retzbach, teamed up for the third no-hitter in franchise history, and first at Leidos Field at Ripken
Josenberger, Tejada blast walkoff homers on IronBirds 9-game homestand
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds just wrapped up their longest homestand so far this season with five wins in nine games at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. The IronBirds won five of six over the rival Brooklyn Cyclones, before dropping all three games against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The IronBirds
Willems’ walkoff blast, Sunday’s 15-run outburst highlight IronBirds’ series win over Crawdads
By: Michael Marcantonini The Aberdeen IronBirds stayed hot at the plate on their way to four wins in six games over the Hickory Crawdads last week at Leidos Fields at Ripken Stadium. It’s the IronBirds’ third six-game series win of the season and they’re now 9-5 in June. Both team’s