The Norfolk Tides staff may not have been perfect Friday night, but they were pretty darn close. The club spun a three-man combined no-hitter, fanning a whopping 13 batters in the process. The 2-0 win over Nashville at First Horizon Park marked the Orioles affiliate's first no-no since Chris Tillman’s

How long will the Orioles let Coby Mayo keep mashing in the Minors? Baltimore's No. 3 prospect has long established himself as one of the best power hitting prospects in the game. With every big swing this season, he seems to be inching closer to Baltimore. Mayo homered in his

RICHMOND, Va. -- Coming off a strong performance in his first full pro ball season in 2023, Samuel Basallo was ready to put the same energy into his development over the winter. Everything was going well -- until he felt his arm give while throwing a ball in a Dominican

Samuel Basallo gave a glimpse of how much damage he can do in the batter’s box on Sunday. The Orioles' No. 2 prospect launched two home runs during a three-hit afternoon to lead Double-A Bowie’s 4-2 win over Richmond at The Diamond. It marked the fourth time Basallo posted a

Few people are having more fun right now playing the game of baseball than Heston Kjerstad, who has found a way to stand out among a team of standouts on the Norfolk Tides. So what's the key to his success? Just being himself. Kjerstad was named Minor League Player of

Following last Friday’s second Opening Day, all four full-season levels of Minor League Baseball are officially playing their 2024 regular seasons. That has given us a few days to take in and digest rosters across Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Single-A to determine the best of the best. Some are loaded

The Jackson Holliday era is set to begin in Baltimore. The Orioles called up the 20-year-old infielder, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 overall prospect, from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. To make room on the roster for Holliday, infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp was designated for assignment. Holliday, who will be the first O's

A lot of Baltimore talent has come through Triple-A Norfolk over the past four years. Three overall No. 1s, among a dozen Top 100 prospects, have played for the Tides -- by far the most in the Minors. But no previous team or game went quite like this one.

Jackson Holliday felt good entering Triple-A Norfolk’s series against Charlotte on Tuesday. It was a balmy 79 degrees at first pitch with the wind blowing out, and MLB’s No. 1 prospect had a fun batting practice at Truist Field, one of the best hitters' ballparks in the Minors. He had

That's No. 1 for No. 1. Jackson Holliday served notice his torrid Spring Training with the Orioles was no mirage. MLB's top overall prospect needed just four pitches to make an impact, leading off the bottom of the first inning with a 103 mph homer that ignited an offensive onslaught.

The Baltimore Orioles and the Norfolk Tides today announced the organization’s Triple-A “break camp” roster. The roster is subject to change before Norfolk’s first regular season game on March 29 vs. Durham. Three players on the break camp roster are ranked in the Top 100 prospects in baseball by Baseball

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Samuel Basallo represents something both uncommon and familiar for

Through the fourth Sunday of 2024 Spring Training, the Orioles lead Major League Baseball with a 18-5-2 record, edging the Dodgers (13-5-1). SOARING THROUGH SPRING COBY MAYO continued his hot spring last week, going 5-for-11 at the plate with a run, two doubles, two RBI and two walks through six

Through the third Sunday of 2024 Spring Training, the Orioles lead Major League Baseball with a 14-2-1 record, edging the Dodgers (12-3-1). The Orioles have not lost since March 4, going 5-1-1 last week. TAKING FLIGHT COBY MAYO stayed atop MLB Spring Training leaderboards following a six-game stretch in the

Through the second Sunday of 2024 Spring Training, the Orioles lead Major League Baseball with a 9-1 record, edging the Dodgers (9-2-1). The lone loss came from a split squad game vs. Tampa Bay on February 26. The Orioles have won six games in a row since that split squad

The Norfolk Tides today announced the 2024 promotional schedule. Individual game tickets will go on sale Monday, March 4 at 10 am, with fans able to purchase tickets in person at the Harbor Park Box Office, online at NorfolkTides.com or TicketMaster.com. The 2024 promotional schedule features thirteen postgame fireworks shows

The Norfolk Tides and Baltimore Orioles today announced Norfolk’s field staff for the 2024 season. Manager Buck Britton and Pitching Coach Justin Ramsey will return for their third seasons with the Tides. Hitting Coach Mike Montville is entering his first season with the club. Ramón Sambo is returning to the

When you're the No. 1 prospect in baseball, what's a day in your life like during the offseason? Well, Jackson Holliday is no regular prospect -- even in the storied history of top prospects. Holliday, the first pick in the 2022 Draft by the Orioles, is the son of seven-time

Baseball America today announced the Norfolk Tides as their 2023 Minor League Team of the Year. The Tides had the best record in the International League at 90-59 and won the league championship series in three games vs. the Durham Bulls for their first International League Championship since 1983. Norfolk

Season In Review: The Tides finished the season with a 90-59 regular season record, which was the best in the International League and the second-best in all of Triple-A (Oklahoma City, 90-58). The 90 wins set the record for the most in Triple-A franchise history, and the second-best winning percentage

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Baltimore Orioles.

The 2023 Triple-A National Champion Norfolk Tides today announced their home game start times for the 2024 game schedule. The 2024 International League campaign is slated to begin on Friday, March 29th with the Tides hosting the Durham Bulls. It will be the first time in Triple-A franchise history the

Jerseys can be gateways. And in the Minor Leagues, there’s plenty to explore. The kit can represent the town, a favorite food, the local culture, an important issue. And with longer affiliation partnerships, more teams have used them to connect with their parent clubs. Not to mention, they’re nice to

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NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Tides today announced its new ownership partner Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). The Tides will remain in Norfolk as the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, under the leadership of