Ridgely’s Delight

Demolition Begins on the The Baltimore Sun Building in Baltimore Peninsula
Work began on Wednesday to demolish the former 256,033 sq. ft. The Baltimore Sun building at the Baltimore Peninsula development. The former printing presses and offices located in the interior of the building were taken apart in recent months in preparation for demolition.

Babe Ruth Museum to Open a Brooks Robinson Exhibit
The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum today announced that it will open a new exhibit commemorating the career and legacy of Baltimore Oriole great Brooks Robinson, who passed away on September 26. The exhibit will open to the public on Saturday, October 7, the day the Orioles host the first game of the American League Division Series at Camden Yards.

The Orioles Can Win Division, Secure Top Seed in American League, and Reach 100 Wins Tonight
The Orioles magic number is now one, meaning that with a win tonight against the Boston Red Sox, the team could win the American League East. A win would also give the team 100 wins for the first time since 1980.

Public Memorial for Brooks Robinson Scheduled for Monday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The Orioles today announced that the club will host a public memorial for Orioles Legend and National Baseball Hall of Famer, BROOKS ROBINSON, this Monday, October 2, 2023, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards beginning at 10:00 a.m

Before and After Shots of South Baltimore Developments with Google Maps’ New Satellite View
Google Maps updated its ‘satellite’ view of Baltimore City in the winter. To show development progress that has taken place in different parts of South Baltimore over the recent years, SouthBMore.com took screenshots of overhead images from Apple Maps that appear to be from 2017.

Opinion: Ideas to Reimagine Oriole Park at Camden Yards
A Little League stadium honoring Memorial Stadium, a train exhibit, a pool club, a winter village, removed sections, Eutaw Street becoming a main street, and the Hilton becoming a resort hotel. These are just some of the ideas Kevin Lynch has for his favorite ballpark.

New Playing Surface Added at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
For the first time in 20 years, there is a new playing surface at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The team completely removed five inches of the previous surface which included sand and Kentucky Blue Grass and replaced it with new sand and Blue Grass from Tuckahoe Turf Farms in New Jersey.

A Look at the New Team Store at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The new store includes a large and eclectic selection of hats along with jerseys, t-shirts, toys, baseball gear, and the Orioles homerun chain.

Camden Yards Adds New Beer Markets that Track Purchases Using a Ceiling Camera
Levy, the new food and beverage partner at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, is using a new technology at the B&O Markets to charge customers.

A Look at the New Food Offerings at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Levy will have offerings at traditional concession stands and food kiosks; provide the food at the SuperBook Bar & Restaurant; have a roaming dessert cart; and open B&O Markets where patrons can grab beers, sodas, and pretzels. There will also be a revamped Pepsi Picnic Perch.

SuperBook Bar & Restaurant Replacing Dempsey’s at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
SuperBook Bar & Restaurant will make its debut next week when the Baltimore Orioles host the New York Yankees on April 6th for the home opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The mobile sports betting lounge will take the place of Dempsey’s Brew Pub in the warehouse at 333 W. Camden St.

Sliders Bar & Grille Sold to Alliance Restaurant Group
The Alliance Restaurant Group added to its portfolio last month by purchasing Sliders Bar & Grille at 504 Washington Blvd. in Ridgely’s Delight. The 4,300 sq. ft. sports bar, which is a popular pregame spot for Baltimore Orioles games, has been open across the street from Oriole Park at Camden Yards for almost 30 years. It goes by the tagline “771 feet away from home plate.”

Maryland Bill Laying Groundwork for Up to $1.2 Billion in Baltimore Stadium Upgrades Passes Overwhelmingly
A bill called HB896 that lays the groundwork for up to $1.2 billion in future renovations at Camden Yards Sports Complex stadiums Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium was passed by an overwhelming vote.

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood to Have a Location Inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Dundalk’s Jimmy’s Famous Seafood announced last week it will have a fixed location inside Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the upcoming Orioles season. The company will take over a concession stand near the Section 72 concourse on the lower deck in left field.

Orioles Home Opener Now on April 11th
The Orioles will now kick off the regular season on Friday, April 8th as part of a three-game series in Florida versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles will then begin a six-game homestead against the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees.

Paul McCartney to Perform at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in June
The Orioles today announced that legendary singer-songwriter PAUL McCARTNEY will perform the second-ever major concert at Camden Yards on Sunday, June 12, as part of his 2022 GOT BACK tour.

Left Field Dimensions Changing at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Additional Renovations Being Considered
The Baltimore Sun is reporting the Orioles are underway on a project to alter the left field dimensions at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. With its reputation as a hitters park, the team is hoping to keep more balls in the yard by moving the left field wall back and raising its height.