This week at the Yard

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

1. HOU | 7:15 p.m. | Gates: 6:00 p.m. | FOX

ORANGE & BLACK GIVES BACK: Classroom Set Up at Harlem Park Elementary Middle School

As part of their Adopt-A-School initiative, members of Orange & Black Gives Back, the Orioles employee volunteer program, and current Orioles players, coaches, and their families will assist teachers at Harlem Park Elementary Middle School with setting up and decorating their classrooms in preparation for the upcoming school year. The Orioles also provided Harlem Park teachers with $7,000 in gift cards to Lakeshore Learning Store, a local educational supply store, to help purchase classroom necessities.

PITCH, HIT, AND RUN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Orioles will host Major League Baseball and RCX Sports for the Pitch, Hit, and Run regional championship. The championship, which will be held at Oriole Park, is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pitch, Hit, and Run serves as an opportunity for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, to showcase their baseball and softball skills, while also competing for a chance to attend the 2024 MLB World Series. The Orioles will provide all participants with tickets to that night’s game.

HEROES CORNER, presented by The Good Feet Store: United Way of Central Maryland

The Orioles will donate tickets to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND as part of their Heroes Corner program, presented by The Good Feet Store. The United Way of Central Maryland promotes equity, creates opportunity, and improves lives and communities by increasing access to basic needs like education, employment, health, and housing. Founded in 2021, the Heroes Corner program serves as a way for the Orioles to show their appreciation for frontline workers and volunteers in the community.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Emily Margevich

MARGEVICH, a performer at the Baltimore opera, will perform her rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game.

FIRST PITCH: Corona Sweepstakes Winner

The winner of the Corona Sweepstakes will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

BIRDLAND MEMBER REWARDS: Pregame On-Field Opportunity

Birdland Members will have exclusive on-field access prior to the game on the warning track behind home plate. To learn more about becoming a Birdland Member, visit Orioles.com/Members.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

1. HOU | 7:05 p.m. | Gates: 5:00 p.m. | MASN 2

CITY CONNECT FRIDAY

The Orioles will wear their City Connect jerseys at each Friday home game throughout the regular season, and this year, every City Connect Friday will be dedicated to Harlem Park Elementary Middle School. As part of the Orioles’ Adopt-A-School campaign, Harlem Park staff will attend batting practice, and Orioles players and coaches will wear Harlem Park themed batting practice shirts.

GIVEAWAY: Gunnar Henderson Bobblehead, presented by Royal Farms

The first 25,000 fans ages 15 and over will receive a GUNNAR HENDERSON BOBBLEHEAD, presented by Royal Farms.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: India Boone

BOONE will perform her rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game. She will also perform “This Land Is Your Land” from on top of the Orioles dugout during the seventh inning.

FIRST PITCH: Northop Gruman

A representative from NORTHOP GRUMAN will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.

HONOR GUARD: Baltimore County Fire Department

The BALTIMORE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT will present the colors from the field during the national anthem.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

1. HOU | 4:05 p.m. | Gates: 2:00 p.m. | MASN 2

EARLY BIRD SATURDAY, presented by Coors Light

Gates will open to fans two hours prior to the first pitch every Saturday home game this season. This Saturday, SKIES IN CHAOS, a local cover band, will perform for fans in Legends Park from 2-3:45 p.m. Fans can also enjoy special happy hour deals at Legends Park from 2-3 p.m., including select $5 16 oz. domestic beers as well as $2.50 soft pretzels and popcorn.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Matthew Moore

MOORE will perform his rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game. He will also perform “America the Beautiful” from on top of the Orioles dugout during the seventh inning.

PREGAME CEREMONY: 2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony

The Orioles will recognize former Orioles right fielder NICK MARKAKIS, former hitting coach and first baseman/designated hitter TERRY CROWLEY, and Herb Armstrong Award winning scout, the late DICK BOWIE as part of a special Hall of Fame induction ceremony prior to the game. The on-field ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. and will include speeches from Markakis, Crowley, and Bowie’s son, Randy Bowie. In celebration of their Hall of Fame induction, Markakis and Crowley will throw out the ceremonial first pitches. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats and tune into MASN2 by 3:25 p.m. to watch the festivities.

GIVEAWAY: Orioles Soccer Jersey, presented by Point Breeze Credit Union

The first 25,000 fans ages 15 and over will receive an ORIOLES SOCCER JERSEY, presented by Point Breeze Credit Union.

HONOR GUARD: Baltimore Police Department

The BALTIMORE POLICE DEPARTMENT will present the colors from the field during the national anthem.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

1. HOU | 7:10 p.m. | Gates: 5:30 p.m. | ESPN

BERKS LIVE HOT DOG RACE

The Camden Franks will compete against one another live at Oriole Park. Ketchup, Mustard, and Relish will race around the right field warning track and down the first base line. Fans will have the opportunity to see the Camden Franks in the Live Hot Dog Race at Oriole Park at Camden Yards during select home games this year. For more information and a full schedule of the races, visit Orioles.com/HotDogRace.

HEROES CORNER, presented by The Good Feet Store: Baltimore Hunger Project

The Orioles will donate tickets to BALTIMORE HUNGER PROJECT as part of their Heroes Corner program, presented by The Good Feet Store. The Baltimore Hunger Project is committed to eliminating the growing problem of weekend childhood hunger by providing food packages to children identified as food insecure, helping to bridge the gap between Friday and Monday. Founded in 2021, the Heroes Corner program serves as a way for the Orioles to say thank you and show appreciation for frontline workers and volunteers in the community.

MILITARY SUITES, presented by RBR-Technologies: Fort George G. Meade

The Orioles will invite military members and their families from FORT GEORGE G. MEADE to the ballpark as part of their Military Suites Program, presented by RBR-Technologies. Fort George G. Meade supports the nation’s platform for intelligence, information, and cyber operations, providing services that enhance mission readiness and quality of life for their tenants, workforce, families, and the community. Together, the Orioles and RBR-Technologies will provide the group with a complimentary catered suite, O's themed military hats and t-shirts, and an in-game welcome.

PREGAME CEREMONY: Maryland Teacher of the Year Recognition

The Orioles will honor the 2024 Maryland Teacher of the Year nominees as part of a special pregame ceremony. The Maryland Teacher of the Year program is the state’s premiere teacher recognition program, representing each of the 24 local school systems throughout the state.

FIRST PITCH: Mary Kay Connerton

The Maryland Teacher of the Year, CONNERTON will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. A physical educator and wellness coordinator at Annapolis High School in Anne Arundel County, Connerton created the district’s first yoga course, which is offered at every high school with two subsequent courses and a defined teaching training program.  

HONOR GUARD: The Maryland Honor Guard

The MARYLAND HONOR GUARD will present the colors from the field during the national anthem.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Adam Hughes

HUGHES will perform his rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game. He will also perform “God Bless America” from on top of the Orioles dugout during the seventh inning.

ORIOLES IN THE COMMUNITY

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

ORANGE & BLACK GIVES BACK: First Day of School at Harlem Park Elementary Middle School

As part of the Orioles’ Adopt-A-School initiative, members of Orange & Black Gives Back, the Orioles employee volunteer project, will welcome Harlem Park Elementary Middle School students back to school. The back-to-school celebration will also feature local DJ Might Mark and a special appearance from the Oriole Birds. The Orioles provided each student with school supplies to help set them up for a successful school year.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

ORANGE & BLACK GIVES BACK: The Baltimore Station

Orange & Black Gives Back, the Orioles employee volunteer program, will prepare, serve, and have lunch with veterans living at The Baltimore Station. The Baltimore Station is an innovative therapeutic residential treatment program supporting veterans as they overcome obstacles to regain self-sufficiency.

ORIOLE PARK PROMOS

50/50 RAFFLE AT ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS

The Orioles will host a 50/50 Raffle at each regular season home game to benefit a charity in the Baltimore community and the Ted Williams Foundation, giving fans the opportunity to make a direct impact across Birdland while trying to hit the jackpot at Camden Yards. Raffle tickets may be purchased from uniformed raffle-ticket sellers and via QR codes throughout the ballpark until the end of the 7^th inning. The winning number will be announced in the bottom of the eighth inning. This homestand, the 50/50 Raffle will benefit The Movement Team. The Movement Team provides intensive mentoring, enrichment, and support to in-school and out-of-school youth and their families, as well as targeted resources to the greater Baltimore community.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS 

Fans can purchase single game tickets for all regular season home games, including when the O’s take on the Houston Astros from August 22-25, by visiting Orioles.com/Tickets.

UPPER DECK BUNDLE

The Upper Deck Bundle allows fans to purchase an upper-level seat and receive $15 in credit to be used on merchandise or concessions during the game. There are limited quantities available for select games. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Orioles.com/UpperDeckBundle.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PICNIC PERCH

Tickets to one of Oriole Park's best values, Picnic Perch, start as low as $48 and include a Left Field Club Seat, an unlimited food menu, and access to the exclusive club level. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit Orioles.com/PicnicPerch.

KIDS CHEER FREE, presented by Baltimore Area Chick-fil-A Restaurants

For each regularly priced individual game ticket purchased in the upper deck, adults may add up to two additional upper deck tickets for children ages nine and under free of charge. To purchase Kids Cheer Free tickets, visit Orioles.com/KidsFree.

THE HOME PLATE CLUB

The Orioles and Brick & Whistle will offer an elevated, all-inclusive experience on the Club Level at Oriole Park. The Home Plate Club provides the best gameday food and beverage experience at Camden Yards, including a full-service Chef’s Table featuring appetizers, ballpark classics, a carvery station, chilled seafood, a sauté station, and desserts. Ticket packages include Club Level access, a private dining area, and access to the Chef’s Table. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Orioles.com/HomePlateClub.

SPECIAL TICKET OFFER FOR MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS

The Orioles are honored to join GovX in offering exclusive gameday savings to those who serve the nation. Current and former military members, first responders, police, emergency medical, and government personnel will receive exclusive ticket pricing for Orioles home games. To purchase tickets, visit Orioles.com/Military.