Delmarva Shorebirds News

Mountcastle Blasts Way to IL MVP

Former Shorebird added to 40-man roster after mammoth '19

By Will DeBoer | December 5, 2019 9:11 AM ET

In 2019, a fresh-faced first baseman took the National League by storm, smashing home runs at a record pace and ultimately cakewalking to Rookie of the Year. The baseball world sat up and noticed as the Mets' Pete Alonso obliterated the rookie home run record and led the majors with 53 round-trippers. While Alonso made headlines in the Senior Circuit, the Orioles hope that their own soon-to-be major-league first baseman will do the same in the Junior Circuit in 2020.

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New Field Staff to Lead 2020 Shorebirds

Anderson to become 16th manager in franchise history

By Delmarva Shorebirds | November 25, 2019 2:58 PM ET

SALISBURY, MD - The Delmarva Shorebirds, in conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles, have announced the field staff for their 2020 silver anniversary team. Leading Delmarva in its 25th season is longtime minor league coach and veteran skipper Dave Anderson, joined by Robbie Aviles, Ryan Fuller, Jeff Kunkel, Matt Packer, and Adam Sparks.

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McKenna Takes Final Strides to Show

Center fielder first 2017 Shorebird on Orioles' 40-man

(Joey Gardner)

By Will DeBoer | November 21, 2019 11:30 AM ET

While nobody from the 2017 Delmarva Shorebirds has made it to the major leagues as of the end of 2019, one of that team's youngest members has taken perhaps his most important step yet in making it all the way to Baltimore. And in the relative calm of the offseason, no less.

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Three '19 SHOREBIRDS Players Jerseys up for Auction

Adley Rutschman, Adam Hall, & Grayson Rodriguez jerseys up for auction until DEC. 2

By Ben Vigliarolo | November 15, 2019 10:22 AM ET

SALISBURY, MD. - The Delmarva Shorebirds are auctioning off game-worn jerseys of Adley Rutschman, Adam Hall, and Grayson Rodriguez until December 2, 2019. Each player will have their road gray and alternate black jersey available and bidding will take place ONLINE ONLY.

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Newlywed Means Celebrates Milestone Year

Top Orioles rookie threw no-hitter with Shorebirds in 2015

John Means twirls the most recent individual Shorebirds no-hitter on July 31, 2015 (Delmarva Shorebirds)

By Will DeBoer | November 14, 2019 9:12 AM ET

John Means may not have won American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, but after the week he had he likely doesn't mind.

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Shorebirds Named MiLB Team of the Year

Delmarva led minors with franchise-record 90 wins

By Will DeBoer | November 12, 2019 12:44 PM ET

SALISBURY, MD - Delmarva's best baseball summer ever has earned one last cherry on top. On Tuesday afternoon, MiLB.com named the Shorebirds as their Team of the Year for 2019, a first in franchise history.

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Mike Elias Keynotes Shorebirds Hot Stove Banquet

Orioles general manager to take stage January 23 at Wicomico Civic Center

By Will DeBoer | November 8, 2019 11:30 AM ET

SALISBURY, MD - Baltimore Orioles Executive Vice President & General Manager Mike Elias will serve as the featured guest speaker at the Delmarva Shorebirds' 19th annual Hot Stove Banquet, set to be held at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury on Thursday, January 23, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Shorebirds Add to 2020 Front Office Staff

By Delmarva Shorebirds | November 7, 2019 11:44 AM ET

SALISBURY, MD. - As the Delmarva Shorebirds gear up for the 25th season in franchise history, the team welcomes in some new staff members. The Shorebirds are pleased to introduce Billy Blackwell, Chris Borysewicz, Nikki Meredith, and Ben Vigliarolo, to their 2020 front office staff, as well as reintroduce Will DeBoer and Chip Woytowitz into new front office roles.

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2019 Game-Used Jerseys For Sale

By Bobby Coon | October 24, 2019 9:31 AM ET

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Shorebirds Release 2020 Fireworks Dates

By Bobby Coon | October 14, 2019 11:28 AM ET

The Delmarva Shorebirds will once again host 14 fireworks nights throughout the 2020 season.

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