Press release: This Week At The Yard: September 17-22, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

VS. SF | 6:35 p.m. | Gates: 5:30 p.m. | MASN 2

THE YARD SALE

All ticket holders are invited to attend The Yard Sale, featuring free overstock giveaways, located on the lower concourse outside of section 50 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Items are available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. All items are subject to availability.

HEROES CORNER, presented by The Good Feet Store: Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 3
The Orioles will donate tickets to the BALTIMORE CITY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, LODGE 3 as part of their Heroes Corner program, presented by The Good Feet Store. The Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 3 is a union representing 4,000 active and retired Baltimore City police officers. Founded in 2021, the Heroes Corner program serves as a way for the Orioles to say thank you and show appreciation for frontline workers and volunteers in the community.

UNIVERSITY NIGHT

The Orioles will invite over 500 students and alumni from the MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART, STEVENSON UNIVERSITY, TOWSON UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE, and WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY to Tuesday’s game against the Giants.

FIRST PITCH: University Night

A representative from the MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.

PREGAME CEREMONY: Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

The Orioles will recognize the DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP OF BALTIMORE team in an on-field ceremony before the game as a way to thank them for their relentless dedication to making Downtown Baltimore a destination of choice for everyone. Downtown Partnership of Baltimore is a non-profit that aims to grow Baltimore’s economic and residential base.

FIRST PITCH: Downtown Partnership of Baltimore

President of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore SHELONDA STOKES will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.

ORIOLES IN THE COMMUNITY: Hispanic Heritage Month Visit

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Orioles will host youth baseball players and coaches from Baltimore’s Highlandtown community. As part of the visit, the team will have a visit from Orioles interpreter Brandon “Q” Quinones, attend batting practice, and receive an Orioles cap and concession card.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Taylor Zimmerman

ZIMMERMAN will perform her rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game.

HONOR GUARD: La Plata Police Department

The LA PLATA POLICE DEPARTMENT will present the colors from the field during the national anthem.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

VS. SF | 6:35 p.m. | Gates: 5:30 p.m. | MASN 2

THE YARD SALE

FIRST PITCH: Stavros Halkias

Baltimore native and nationally recognized comedian STAVROS HALKIAS will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game. Fans can find him on the comedy series, Tires, and watch his second comedy special Stavros Halkias: Fat Rascal, both streaming on Netflix. As part of his “Home for the Holidays” tour, Stavros will perform at The Lyric in Baltimore on November 29 and 30.

BARK AT ORIOLE PARK, presented by Zesty Paws

Fans who purchased the now sold-out ticket package are invited to bring their dogs with them to the ballpark as part of Bark at Oriole Park. The special ticket package includes the opportunity to walk around the warning track prior to the game, receive a custom caricature, and take home a pet supply gift bag. A portion of sales from Bark at Oriole Park tickets will benefit the BALTIMORE HUMANE SOCIETY.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Lois Ellise of & Juliet

ELLISE, a cast member from the coming-of-age jukebox musical & JULIET, will perform her rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game.

PREGAME CEREMONY: Maryland Olympians and Paralympians

In recognition of their outstanding representation of the state of Maryland this summer, the Orioles will honor local Olympians and Paralympians in an on-field ceremony prior to the game.

PREGAME CEREMONY: Back to School Night

As part of Back to School Night, the Orioles will recognize teachers and staff members who are making a difference as part of a special on-field ceremony.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

VS. SF | 1:05 p.m. | Gates: 12 p.m. | MASN

THE YARD SALE

FIRST PITCH: Mitchell Tenpenny

Platinum-selling recording artist and Nashville, Tenn. native MITCHELL TENPENNY will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game. Tenpenny’s upcoming studio album, “The 3rd,” will be released on September 20. Fans can see Tenpenny perform at Rams Head Live! for his “Woke Up in a Dream Tour” on September 19.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: KSTONE4U

Baltimore-based R&B and Soul musical group KSTONE4U will perform their rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

VS. DET | 7:05 p.m. | Gates: 5 p.m. | Apple TV+

FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND

FRIDAY FIREWORKS

All fans are invited to stay postgame for FRIDAY FIREWORKS, presented by SeatGeek.

HOT DOG DISCO

Fans are invited to attend a pregame disco party on the Legends Park Stage featuring music by DJ CHRIS STYLES and special guest appearances by the Camden Franks.

PREGAME CEREMONY: Most Valuable Oriole Award Presentation

Prior to the game, the Orioles will recognize this year’s recipient of the Most Valuable Oriole Award, as voted on by members of the local media. The Most Valuable Oriole Award is named in honor of the late Lou Hatter, a former sportswriter for The Baltimore Sun, who covered the Orioles for 27 years.

CITY CONNECT FRIDAY

The Orioles will wear their City Connect jerseys at each Friday home game throughout the regular season, and this year, every City Connect Friday will be dedicated to Harlem Park Elementary Middle School. As part of the Orioles’ Adopt-A-School campaign, Harlem Park staff will attend batting practice, and Orioles players and coaches will wear Harlem Park themed batting practice shirts.

“PLAY BALL” ANNOUNCEMENT: Harlem Park Elementary Middle School

Students from HARLEM PARK ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL will yell the ceremonial “play ball” prior to the game.

BERKS LIVE HOT DOG RACE

The Camden Franks will compete against one another live at Oriole Park. Ketchup, Mustard, and Relish will race around the right field warning track and down the first base line. For more information, visit Orioles.com/HotDogRace.

ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHS: Dave Ford, Glenn Gulliver, and Tippy Martinez

O’s alumni FORD, GULLIVER, and MARTINEZ will be on Eutaw Street near the New Era cap store from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to sign autographs for fans, free of cost.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Michelina DeVeas

DeVEAS will perform her rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game. She will also perform “This Land Is Your Land” from on top of the Orioles dugout during the seventh inning.

HONOR GUARD: Baltimore County Police Department

The BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT will present the colors from the field during the national anthem.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

VS. DET | 4:05 p.m. | Gates: 2 p.m. | MASN

FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND

As a thank you for their support this year, the Orioles are celebrating the best fans in baseball all weekend long. As part of Fan Appreciation Weekend, gates will open to fans two hours prior to first pitch, autographed items will be passed out to randomly selected fans throughout the game, and randomly selected fans will also have the opportunity to participate in pregame ceremonies. Fans will also be able to write notes to their favorite O’s players and coaches in Legends Park from when gates open until the sixth inning to wish them luck during their Postseason push.

GIVEAWAY: Gunnar Henderson T-Shirt

As part of Fan Appreciation Weekend, the first 20,000 fans ages 15 and over will receive a GUNNAR HENDERSON T-SHIRT.

PREGAME CEREMONY: Roberto Clemente Award Nominee Recognition

The Orioles will honor catcher JAMES McCANN as the team’s 2024 Roberto Clemente Award nominee during an on-field ceremony prior to the game. The Roberto Clemente Award is bestowed annually to the player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Since joining the Orioles prior to the 2023 season, McCann has been a cornerstone of community support in Baltimore, embodying leadership qualities that earned him a second nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award. To vote for McCann to win the Roberto Clemente Award, visit MLBTogether.com/ClementeAward.

PREGAME CEREMONY: Orioles Minor League Awards

Prior to the game, the Orioles will recognize this year’s recipients of the Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year Award, Cal Ripken, Sr. Player Development Award, Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award, and Jim Russo Scout of the Year Award.

FIRST PITCH: FedEx

A representative from FEDEX will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

BIRDLAND COMMUNITY HERO, presented by BGE: Sharon and Bill Reuter

The Orioles will recognize longtime Ridgely’s Delight community leaders SHARON and BILL as Birdland Community Heroes. They have been residents of the Ridgely's Delight neighborhood in Baltimore for more than 30 years, where they have mentored neighborhood youth, welcomed new immigrant families, and organized neighborhood cleanups. In honor of their recognition, the Orioles Charitable Foundation will make a $5,000 donation to NEXT ONE UP. Next One Up is a Baltimore-based non-profit focused on transforming the lives of young men in Baltimore City by supporting their academic, athletic, and social development.

EARLY BIRD SATURDAY, presented by Coors Light

Gates will open to fans two hours prior to the first pitch every Saturday home game this season. This Saturday**, KLEPTORADIO**, a local cover band, will perform for fans in Legends Park from 2-3:45 p.m. As part of Fan Appreciation Weekend, fans can also enjoy extended happy hour deals at Legends Park from 2-4 p.m., including select $5 16 oz. domestic beers as well as $2.50 soft pretzels and popcorn.

BERKS LIVE HOT DOG RACE

NATIONAL ANTHEM: ANDRE WILSON

WILSON will perform his rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game. He will also perform “America the Beautiful” from on top of the Orioles dugout during the seventh inning.

HONOR GUARD: Ocean City Police Department

The OCEAN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT will present the colors from the field during the national anthem.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

VS. DET | 1:35 p.m. | Gates: 11:30 a.m. | MASN

FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND

As a thank you for their support this year, the Orioles are celebrating the best fans in baseball all weekend long. As part of Fan Appreciation Weekend, gates will open to fans two hours prior to first pitch, autographed items will be passed out to randomly selected fans throughout the game, and randomly selected fans will also have the opportunity to participate in pregame ceremonies. Fans can enjoy kid-friendly music from DJ MAYBACH in Legends Park during pregame when gates open. There will also be crafts, bracelet-making, and additional kids activities in the Bullpen Picnic Area for fans to enjoy.

GIVEAWAY: Orioles Crewneck Sweatshirt

The first 20,000 fans ages 15 and over will receive an ORIOLES CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT.

MILITARY SUITES, presented by RBR-Technologies: Military Member Patients of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

The Orioles will invite military members who are being treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as part of their Military Suites Program, presented by RBR-Technologies. Together, the Orioles and RBR-Technologies will provide the group with a complimentary catered suite, O's themed military hats and t-shirts, and an in-game welcome.

BIRDLAND MEMBER REWARDS: Mascot Meet Up with Oriole Bird and Orioles Affiliate Mascots

Select Birdland Members will have the chance to participate in a pregame meet and greet with the Oriole Bird and Orioles Affiliate mascots. To learn more about becoming a Birdland Member, visit Orioles.com/Members.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Miranda Soong

SOONG will perform her rendition of the national anthem from behind home plate prior to the game. She will also perform “God Bless America” from on top of the Orioles dugout during the seventh inning.

HONOR GUARD: Washington County Sheriff's Department

The WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERRIF’S DEPARTMENT will present the colors from the field during the national anthem.

BERKS LIVE HOT DOG RACE

KIDS RUN THE BASES, presented by Weis Markets

All fans ages 4 to 14 will have the opportunity to run the bases following the game.

ORIOLE PARK PROMOS

50/50 RAFFLE AT ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS

The Orioles will host a 50/50 Raffle at each regular season home game to benefit a charity in the Baltimore community and the Ted Williams Foundation, giving fans the opportunity to make a direct impact across Birdland while trying to hit the jackpot at Camden Yards. Raffle tickets may be purchased from uniformed raffle-ticket sellers and via QR codes throughout the ballpark until the end of the 7^th inning. The winning number will be announced in the bottom of the eighth inning. This homestand, the 50/50 Raffle will benefit the Fund for Educational Excellence from September 17-19 and the Orioles Charitable Foundation from September 20-22. The Fund for Educational Excellence provides Baltimore City Public Schools with resources and solutions to close opportunity gaps for all students. The Orioles Charitable Foundation supports local civic and charitable organizations with the goal of enriching the lives of fans throughout Birdland.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS

Fans can purchase single game tickets for all regular season home games, including when the O’s take on the San Francisco Giants from September 17-19 and the Detroit Tigers from September 20-22, by visiting Orioles.com/Tickets.

UPPER DECK BUNDLE

The Upper Deck Bundle allows fans to purchase an upper-level seat and receive $15 in credit to be used on merchandise or concessions during the game. There are limited quantities available for select games. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Orioles.com/UpperDeckBundle.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PICNIC PERCH

Tickets to one of Oriole Park's best values, Picnic Perch, start as low as $48 and include a Left Field Club Seat, an unlimited food menu, and access to the exclusive club level. To learn more and to purchase tickets, visit Orioles.com/PicnicPerch.

KIDS CHEER FREE, presented by Baltimore Area Chick-fil-A Restaurants

For each regularly priced individual game ticket purchased in the upper deck, adults may add up to two additional upper deck tickets for children ages nine and under free of charge. To purchase Kids Cheer Free tickets, visit Orioles.com/KidsFree.

THE HOME PLATE CLUB

The Orioles and Brick & Whistle will offer an elevated, all-inclusive experience on the Club Level at Oriole Park. The Home Plate Club provides the best gameday food and beverage experience at Camden Yards, including a full-service Chef’s Table featuring appetizers, ballpark classics, a carvery station, chilled seafood, a sauté station, and desserts. Ticket packages include Club Level access, a private dining area, and access to the Chef’s Table. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Orioles.com/HomePlateClub.

SPECIAL TICKET OFFER FOR MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS

The Orioles are honored to join GovX in offering exclusive gameday savings to those who serve the nation. Current and former military members, first responders, police, emergency medical, and government personnel will receive exclusive ticket pricing for Orioles home games. To purchase tickets, visit Orioles.com/Military.