Around the Farm: Resilience is Key
The Washington Nationals have entered a new era and are looking to increase development at all levels. An important step towards this development process is additional pregame meetings to discuss the good and bad, as well as an overall mantra of finding lessons in mistakes. These markers of the new
Wilmington Drops Series Against Hub City 4-2
WILMINGTON, Del. — After a successful week on the road in which Wilmington picked up its first series win of the season, the Blue Rocks were ready to hit the field in front of their home crowd. “Anytime that you can have a really good week like last week for
Next on the Slate: Hub City Series Preview
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Wilmington Blue Rocks are preparing for their first cross-division matchup of the season. The Blue Rocks will face the Hub City Spartanburgers in a six-game series beginning Tuesday, April 14. The Hub City Spartanburgers are the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers who compete in the
Around the Farm: Recap of the Nationals’ Organization’s Opening Weekend
Baseball is back, and the Washington Nationals’ organization saw success at all levels during their opening weekend. Washington Nationals The Nationals celebrated a record-breaking opening day at Wrigley Field on Thursday, March 26. The Nationals scored the most runs on Opening Day in team history with a 10-4 victory over
The Wilmington Blue Rocks Open the Season with a Series Split
The Blue Rocks kicked off the 2026 season with a three-game series against Northern Division rivals the Jersey Shore Blue Claws. The teams split the series after the first two contests on Friday and Saturday and were positioned to compete in the series decider on Sunday. However, Sunday’s game was
Nationals Announce 2026 Blue Rocks’ Coaching Staff
WILMINGTON, DE- Former collegiate baseball coach, with over a decade of Division I experience, Ted Tom was named by the Washington Nationals as the manager of the Wilmington Blue Rocks for the 2026 season. Tom will serve as the 20th skipper in the franchise’s history. In addition to Tom, joining
Blue Rocks Announce Free Night At Frawley Stadium Will Be September 2nd
Wilmington, DE - Earlier this year, the Wilmington Blue Rocks announced that one of its beloved mascots, “Mr. Celery,” was voted the best minor league mascot in the eastern United States and the second-best mascot in all of Minor League Baseball by USA Today and 10Best.com. The team pledged to
Mr. Celery Voted #2 Mascot in all of Minor League Baseball
WILMINGTON, DE – The Wilmington Blue Rocks are thrilled to announce that one of their beloved mascots, “Mr. Celery,” has been voted the best minor league mascot in the eastern United States and the second-best mascot in all of Minor League Baseball by USA Today and 10Best.com in their fan
Blue Rocks Announce 2025 Promotional Schedule
WILMINGTON, DE – On Thursday, March 13 the Wilmington Blue Rocks released their 2025 promotional and theme night schedule. This season kicks off at Frawley Stadium on Tuesday, April 8, as the Blue Rocks welcome fans back to the ballpark for an exciting six-game series against the brand-new Hub City
2024 Holiday Packages On Sale Now
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mr. Celery Nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Minor League Mascots
After an incredible showing in last year’s competition — where Mr. Celery earned a second-place finish thanks to the passionate support of fans — our larger-than-life vegetable is back and ready to take the top spot. Known for his high-energy dance moves, playful antics, and unwavering dedication to entertaining fans,
BLUE ROCKS, DELAWARE TOURISM OFFICE PARTNER FOR BANANA BALL TOUR STOP
Wilmington, DE — Get ready, Delaware — the fastest, most entertaining game in baseball is coming to town! ESPN2 just announced that Banana Ball is headed to Judy Johnson Field at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium for a three-game series August 13–15, 2026, presented by The Delaware Tourism Office.
Blue Rocks Cede Final Game Against The Aberdeen Ironbirds 4-1
Wilmington, DE - In the final game of the regular season, the Wilmington Blue Rocks fell to the Aberdeen IronBirds by a score of 4-1.
Mother Nature Impacts Wilmington In A 7-2 Loss Against Aberdeen
Wilmington, DE - The Wilmington Blue Rocks (54-75) were defeated by the Aberdeen IronBirds (56-72) by a final score of 7-2 on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium.
Blue Rocks Falter In Relief, 9-2, Against Aberdeen
Wilmington, DE - The Wilmington Blue Rocks dropped their third-to-last game of the season to the Aberdeen IronBirds by a final score of 9-2.