Baysox To Air Game Broadcasts on WNAV Annapolis for 2026 Season

Bowie, MD (March 25, 2026) – The Chesapeake Baysox -– Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles -- are happy to announce the return of WNAV 1430 AM/92.7 FM Annapolis as the flagship station of Baysox baseball broadcasts for the 2026 season. For the fourth consecutive season, Baysox fans can tune in to all 138 regular season games on WNAV 1430 AM/92.7 FM locally in the Annapolis region or online at WNAV.com. Fans can also tune in at Baysox.com/Listen.

WNAV is also set to broadcast additional Baysox Radio Network programming, including the return of “Baysox Weekly” – a half-hour radio show each Saturday morning at 8 a.m. ET highlighting current and upcoming events, exclusive player and coach interviews, and behind- the-scenes stories surrounding the Baysox organization.

"Being able to showcase the Orioles of tomorrow on WNAV is really exciting for the station,” said WNAV Managing Member Todd Bartley. “Fans can see the Oriole roster is filled with former Baysox who have a huge impact on and off the field. The additional on-air programming in and around Baysox games, including Baysox Weekly, aligns with the Major League-level coverage fans have come to expect from WNAV."

WNAV and the Baysox are set to kick off their partnership this season by broadcasting the Friday, March 27 spring training exhibition game between the Baysox and Delmarva Shorebirds -- Single-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles – at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland. Fans can tune in on Friday as Chesapeake takes the field for the first time in 2026 in a seven-inning spring training-style exhibition. Pregame coverage is scheduled to begin at 5:50 p.m. ET on Friday, with first pitch set for 6:05 p.m. For more information on the Baysox/Shorebirds Spring Training Exhibition Series, click here.

Additionally, the Baysox will build up to their 2026 regular season opener on Thursday, April 2 in Hartford with a special season-preview edition of “Baysox Weekly” set to air at 6:20 p.m., leading up to Baysox Pregame at 6:55 p.m. First pitch between Chesapeake and the Hartford Yard Goats is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. next Thursday to officially kick off the 2026 campaign.

Andre Magaro returns as lead play-by-play broadcaster for the Baysox in 2026. Magaro enters his fourth season as a member of the Baysox broadcast team. He joined the Baysox just prior to the start of the 2023 season. Originally a native of Enola, Pennsylvania, Magaro graduated from the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University in 2022, where he covered a variety of sports as a student broadcaster. Magaro also spent two summers broadcasting collegiate summer baseball in the Northwoods League. He is set to serve as the primary play-by-play voice for all Baysox broadcasts with a rotating panel joining him for select home games.

Mark Your Calendar

The 2026 Baysox home opener is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 against the Erie SeaWolves – Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET.

Single game tickets are now on sale for the 2026 season. For promotional information, click here. To learn more about ticket packages and group outings, call our group sales team at 301.805.6000 or email us at [email protected].

Stay up to date with the latest team news and promotional info by following the Baysox on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Banana Ball is Coming to Prince George’s Stadium This Summer

Join us on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 as Banana Ball comes to Prince George’s Stadium for the very first time. Two of Banana Ball’s newest teams -- the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns – square off for an unforgettable night of family fun. Premium ticket options are now on sale. For more information, click here. You can also call 301.805.6000 or email [email protected].

###

About the Chesapeake Baysox

The Chesapeake Baysox are the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and compete in the Eastern League, one of Minor League Baseball’s most competitive circuits. The Baysox play their home games at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland, where fans enjoy exciting baseball, family-friendly entertainment, and the chance to see tomorrow’s Orioles stars before they reach Camden Yards.

For more information, please call 301.805.6000 or visit baysox.com.