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Look No Further For Your Blue Rocks Stocking Stuffers!
November 25, 2024

Our popular holiday packages are back for the 2024 holiday season! Choose from four packages to place under the Christmas tree for the Blue Rocks fan in your life to enjoy! Package items range from certificates that can be used for tickets and throwing out a First Pitch to a

Washington Nationals Farm Report - 2024 Season Recap

With the 2024 regular season coming to a close, let’s take a look at how the year panned out for the Nationals’ farm teams.
September 11, 2024

Hundreds of games were played this season throughout the entirety of the Washington Nationals organization. While the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ season is over, all three of the Nationals’ other affiliates are continuing to play into the second half of September. Double-A Harrisburg Senators and Triple-A Rochester Red Wings are wrapping

Fireworks, Fans, Fun - The Final 2024 Series at Frawley Stadium

The Wilmington Blue Rocks went 3-3 in their final homestand of the series of the season against the Aberdeen Ironbirds.
September 4, 2024

The past week marked the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ final home series of the 2024 season. They hosted the Aberdeen Ironbirds in the teams’ fifth and last meeting of the year and split the series 3-3. Ahead of the homestand, the Blue Rocks still had a slim chance to make the

Friday Night Lights to Frawley Stadium Strikes

How Seth Shuman went from varsity and collegiate quarterback to a rising pitcher prospect in the Washington Nationals organization.
August 26, 2024

Seth Shuman, one of many talented starting pitchers that worked their way from the Wilmington Blue Rocks to the Harrisburg Senators this season, grew up in Valdosta, Georgia. The southern Georgia town is known for its rich sports culture, specifically when it comes to football, so it’s no surprise that

Wilmington Falls 3-9 to BlueClaws and Cyclones in Back-to-Back Home Series

The Wilmington Blue Rocks struggled in their 12-game homestand against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws and Brooklyn Cyclones.
August 20, 2024

Now back on the road, the Wilmington Blue Rocks just completed their back-to-back home series. In the 12 total games against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws and Brooklyn Cyclones, Wilmington fell 3-9 and holds the bottom spot in the South Atlantic League North heading into the final two weeks of the

Washington Nationals Farm Report - August 2024

With the regular season conclusion on the horizon, let's check in on the Washington Nationals farm system to see how they're wrapping up their 2024 regular seasons.
August 14, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks started August just above .500 with a second-half record of 16-15. With their current spot in the South Atlantic League North, the Blue Rocks are very much in the position to make a postseason run, but how are the other teams within the Washington Nationals’ organization

Opponent Preview: Jersey Shore BlueClaws And Brooklyn Cyclones

The Wilmington Blue Rocks’ 12-game homestand against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws and Brooklyn Cyclones could be their ticket to the postseason.
August 6, 2024

After a six-game road trip to take on the Greenville Drive, the Wilmington Blue Rocks are back in Delaware for their longest home stint of the season. They are set to host the Jersey Shore BlueClaws and Brooklyn Cyclones in back-to-back six-game series. At this point in the season, the

The Blue Rocks Triumph in Final Homestand vs Hudson Valley

The Wilmington Blue Rocks won four of six games in their final homestand against the Hudson Valley Renegades this season.
July 30, 2024

Fans gathered at Frawley Stadium for the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ third and final homestand against the Hudson Valley Renegades this season. The Blue Rocks were 6-11 against Hudson Valley heading into the series, and managed to improve their record against their South Atlantic Division rivals to 10-13 by winning the

Third Time’s A Charm: The Hudson Valley Renegades Are Coming Back to Wilmington

Hudson Valley returns to Wilmington for a final time this season, and the Renegades and Blue Rocks are neck-and-neck in the South Atlantic League North.
July 22, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks are set to host the Hudson Valley Renegades for the third and final time of the 2024 season. In their two homestands and one road trip against the Renegades so far, the Blue Rocks are 6-11.

Fueled by Determination and Doubt

Phillip Glasser’s persistent work ethic and laser-focused career goals have allowed him to exceed others’ expectations.
July 19, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks have had a lot of roster changes throughout the 2024 season, including players coming and going from injuries, promotions, and rehabilitation assignments.

Washington Nationals Farm Report - July 2024

With the All-Star break beyond us, let's check in on the Washington Nationals farm system to see hope things are shaping up.
July 19, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks are hovering just around .500 heading into the middle of July and are fifth in the South Atlantic League North. There have been a lot of roster moves throughout the organization since the start of June. With so much shifting since we last checked in with

Wilmington Wins Four of Six vs Cyclones

The Wilmington Blue Rocks picked up their second homestand win against the Brooklyn Cyclones in an impressive six-game series.
July 16, 2024

The last time the Brooklyn Cyclones came to Wilmington was Opening Weekend. The Wilmington Blue Rocks put on quite the show to kick off the season and swept the New York Mets’ High-A affiliate in the three-game series. Brooklyn returned to Delaware for the first time since then, and the

Celery-brating the Holiday at Home

The Wilmington Blue Rocks secured three wins in their three-game homestand against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
July 4, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks hosted the first three games of their six-game split series against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. In the short homestand, the Blue Rocks took two of three to jump ahead before heading on the road to Lakewood. Sunny skies, 33 hits, 19 runs, and one sold-out game

Battle Of Blue Returns To Wilmington

The Wilmington Blue Rocks host the Jersey Shore BlueClaws for the first time this season in the first half of a split-series Independence Day celebration.
July 1, 2024

After a six-game away series against the Hudson Valley Renegades, the Wilmington Blue Rocks are back in Delaware to host the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. This marks the first time the BlueClaws, the High-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, visit Wilmington this season. In the two trips the Blue Rocks have

Sink or Swim - Brendan Collins

A tenacious mentally and drive to play the game allowed Brendan Collins to fight through numerous obstacles and defy disbelievers to chase his professional baseball career.
June 27, 2024

If you were to look at Brendan Collins’ player biography, you’d find that the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ pitcher played for UNC Greensboro before being drafted. However, as he admits and has come to appreciate, his journey to his professional baseball career is a lot more complicated than it appears on

It’s Heating Up in Wilmington - Homestand Recap vs Aberdeen IronBirds

The Wilmington Blue Rocks and Aberdeen IronBirds split the teams’ third series matchup of the season three games apiece.
June 25, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks hosted the Baltimore Orioles’ High-A affiliate Aberdeen IronBirds at Frawley Stadium for the second time this season. Although Wilmington won three of the first four games, they spit the homestand matchup 3-3. It was an extremely hot start to the summer that came with a lot

The IronBirds Fly Back to Wilmington

How do the Wilmington Blue Rocks match up against the Aberdeen IronBirds at this point in the season? Here are the latest updates on the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate.
June 18, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks and Aberdeen IronBirds have met in two six-game series so far this year. In the first in Aberdeen, they split the series 3-3, and the Blue Rocks won their second series 4-2 in mid-May at Frawley Stadium. A month later, the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore

Washington Nationals Farm Report - June 2024

As the conclusion of the first half of the MiLB season fast approaches, let's check in on the rest of the Nationals farm system to see how they're faring.
June 12, 2024

With May behind them and June gearing up, the Wilmington Blue Rocks are just below .500 and currently last in the South Atlantic League North. After starting the season at the top, the team has faced everything from multiple rainouts and concurring doubleheaders to injuries and resulting roster changes. How

Hudson Valley Betters Wilmington in Rare Eight-Game Series

The Wilmington Blue Rocks fell to the Hudson Valley Renegades 3-5 in their eight-game series.
June 12, 2024

After being on the road for two weeks, the Blue Rocks returned to Frawley Stadium to host the Hudson Valley Renegades in a rare, eight-game series. The homestand included two double-headers, a washout storm, and the return of familiar faces. Sammy Infante and Elijah Nunez suited up for Wilmington for

The Return of the Renegades

After splitting their shortened series at the beginning of May, the Wilmington Blue Rocks host the Hudson Valley Renegades for the second time this season.
June 3, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks are finally coming home after a two-week road trip. They went 2-4 in their series against the Rome Emperors, and 3-3 against the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The Blue Rocks look to get back above .500 with their second homestand against the New York Yankees affiliate

Confidence And Conviction

How Marquis Grissom Jr went from visiting his dad in major league clubhouses to building a professional baseball career of his own.
May 28, 2024

Many kids aspire to be professional athletes when they grow up, and many others dream of following the career path of their parents. In the rare case of Marquis Grissom Jr, he got to do both. After watching his father live out his dream in the MLB, he paved his

Getting Back On Track

After skidding into a large losing streak, the Wilmington Blue Rocks pushed themselves back above .500 in their homestand against the Aberdeen IronBirds.
May 21, 2024

The Wilmington Blue Rocks sat at the top of the South Atlantic League North for the first few weeks of the season. The team’s fall from grace came quickly after getting swept in their recent six-game road trip against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

The IronBirds are Flying Northeast to Wilmington

The Wilmington Blue Rocks split their first series against the Aberdeen IronBirds on the road, but how will things play out this week at Frawley Stadium? There are a few key players for Aberdeen to keep an eye on this upcoming homestand.
May 14, 2024

After a difficult road trip to Lakewood, the Blue Rocks look forward to playing where they play best – Frawley Stadium. Wilmington hosts the Aberdeen IronBirds, the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, this homestand, marking the second time the two teams have met this year. They split their first

Washington Nationals Farm Report - May 2024

All of the Nationals’ farm teams, including the Blue Rocks, are above .500 and look sharp to start the season.
May 10, 2024

Through a little over a month of baseball, the Wilmington Blue Rocks are above .500 and hold the 2nd spot in the South Atlantic League North. They have held their own as one of the Washington Nationals minor league affiliates, but how are the rest of the organization’s teams doing

April Wins Bring May Washouts in Wilmington

The Wilmington Blue Rocks hosted the Hudson Valley Renegades in their third homestand of the season, and it was a series comprised of offense, rain, and even more rain.
May 7, 2024

The saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers;” but that isn’t the case regarding the start of the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ 2024 season. After going 13-8 and losing only one of eight home games, April was a massive success for the Blue Rocks, and their out-of-the-gate performance put the team