Frederick Keys Announce 2026 Firework Nights

February 6, 2026 - FREDERICK, MD - The Frederick Keys are entering affiliation with a bang including fireworks shows following 18 games during the 2026 season! Thanks to their partnership with Mr. Pyro, Keys fans can watch top Orioles prospects followed by awe-inspiring fireworks on select dates throughout the season. The 18 shows are the most in a single season since 2019 and will happen following most Friday and Saturday home games. In celebration of the Key's reaffiliation with the Orioles, the first postgam... Full Story


February 3, 2026 - Bowie, MD - The Baltimore Orioles and Chesapeake Baysox have announced the coaching staff for the 2026 season, highlighted by managerRoberto Mercado, who returns to lead the Baysox for his third season. In Mercado's first two seasons with the Baysox, his staffs have overseen 32 players who were promoted to Triple-A and eight players make their major league debut, including six this past season. Notable Baysox alumni that played under Mercado include Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers, and Jeremiah... Full Story

February 3, 2026 - SALISBURY, Md. -- The Delmarva Shorebirds, in conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles, have announced the coaching staff for the 2026 season of Shorebirds baseball led by new Manager, Adonis Smith! Joining Smith in his first season as Shorebirds skipper are some familiar faces including Casey Buckley, Maggie Hunt, and Will Reichel along with fellow newcomers Bailey Vuylsteke, Collin McBride, and Artiz Garcia Goñi. Adonis Smith enters his first season as Manager of the Delmarva Shorebirds ... Full Story

February 3, 2026 - The Norfolk Tides and Baltimore Orioles today announced Norfolk's field staff for the 2026 season. Tim Federowicz returns as manager, along with Fundamentals Coach Felipe Rojas and Development Coach Billy Facteau. Hampton Roads native and Old Dominion alumnus Jeff Ware joins as Pitching Coach, while Rick Strickland is added as Hitting Coach. Along with the coaching staff are Head Athletic Trainer Alan Rail and Assistant Athletic Trainer Tori Atencio lead the training staff. Scott Smith joins the... Full Story

• Tides Coaching Staff Announced for 2026 Season - Norfolk Tides (IL) February 3
• Frederick Keys Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Frederick Keys (SAL) February 3
• Keys Launch Brand-New FUNdraiser Program - Frederick Keys (SAL) February 2
• Tides Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - Norfolk Tides (IL) February 2
• Frederick Keys Relaunch Keys to Reading Program - Frederick Keys (SAL) January 15
• Tides Open Application Period for Youth Field Makeover Project - Norfolk Tides (IL) January 13
• 2025 Winter Meetings Charity Auction to Support Little League Disaster Relief Fund - Frederick Keys (SAL) December 8
• Second Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour Date Added - Norfolk Tides (IL) December 3
• Frederick Keys Announce 2026 Game Times for Return to Affiliated Baseball - Frederick Keys (SAL) December 3
• Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Ken Singleton Highlights 2026 Shorebirds Hot Stove Banquet - Delmarva Shorebirds (CarL) December 3
• Keys Holiday Party: December 6th ðźŽ?Toys for Tots Donation Drive - Frederick Keys (SAL) November 18
• Toys for Tots Drive Is Underway - Frederick Keys (SAL) November 4
• Frederick Keys Launch 2025 Toys for Tots Drive - Frederick Keys (SAL) November 4
• Tides Announce 2026 Home Game Times - Norfolk Tides (IL) October 23
• Frederick Keys Unveil Refreshed Brand Ahead of 2026 Return to Affiliated Baseball - Frederick Keys (SAL) October 23
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• Collin Woody returns to Keys, this time as manager for Frederick's first season back in affiliation - SAL Frederick News-Post (February 4)
• Keys' owner applies to city to add electrical worker union signage at Harry Grove Stadium - SAL Frederick News-Post (February 4)
• Delmarva Shorebirds name new manager Adonis Smith for 2026 season - CarL Salisbury Daily Times (February 3)
• Tim Federowicz, joined by ex-ODU star Jeff Ware, to return as Norfolk Tides’ manager - IL Newport News Daily Press (February 3)
• Many new promotions on Norfolk Tides’ card for 2026 - IL Newport News Daily Press (February 3)
• Poquoson grad Chad Pinder named manager of White Sox’s Triple-A team in Charlotte - IL Newport News Daily Press (January 23)
• Fareed, Moore, Verrett gain spots in Hampton Roads Sports Media Hall of Fame - IL Newport News Daily Press (January 4)
• What was the top local sports story of 2025? Help decide the winner by voting online - SAL Frederick News-Post (December 27)
• Delmarva Shorebirds looking for new Sherman the Shorebird for 2026 season - CarL Salisbury Daily Times (October 31)
• Frederick Keys commemorate return to affiliated ball with new look - SAL Sports Logos Net News (October 26)
• Savannah Bananas will skip Norfolk's Harbor Park in 2026 - IL Newport News Daily Press (October 13)
• Tides’ Dylan Beavers named International League MVP - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 29)
• Tides finish occasionally trying season by beating Jacksonville - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 21)
• Fan Appreciation Night sellout crowd sees Tides fall to Jumbo Shrimp - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 21)
• Despite poor record, Tides achieve season’s goal of prepping players for MLB - IL Newport News Daily Press (September 20)
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