Sports
‘Waterfront Wellness’ Free Outdoor Fitness Weekly Lineup Announced
New this season, Waterfront Wellness will host classes every day of the week across three locations – Rash Field Park, Wills Park and West Shore Park – led by Baltimore-based fitness and wellness professionals.
English Premier League Teams Arsenal and Everton to Play at M&T Bank Stadium this Summer
The Baltimore Ravens today announced they will host The Charm City Match, a pre-season match between English Premier League clubs, Arsenal and Everton.
Photo Tour of the Oriole Park at Camden Yards 30th Anniversary Exhibit
“In celebration of the 30th anniversary season of The Ballpark That Forever Changed Baseball™, fans can explore historic memorabilia and never-before-seen photos from the last three decades.”
New Baltimore Arena to Have an Approximately 15,000-Person Capacity
Oak View Group (OVG) is currently underway on its $150-plus million renovation of the Baltimore Arena which, when completed, will have a significantly higher capacity. The capacity will go from 12,289 for basketball games to approximately 15,000.
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.
Maryland Bill Lays Groundwork for Up to $1.2 Billion in Stadium Upgrades at Camden Yards Sports Complex Stadiums
MSA was pleased with the enthusiastic support HB 896 Maryland Stadium Authority – Increase of Bond Authorization – Camden Yards received from regional government and business leaders during its hearing before the House Appropriations committee.
Baltimore Arena Renovations Begin
Oak View Group’s (OVG) renovation of the Baltimore Arena has started. This $150-plus million project will take just under a year to complete. The goal is for the arena to reopen for the CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments on February 20, 2023.
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.
Orioles Opening Day and First Homestand Cancelled Due to MLB Lockout
The first two series of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season have been cancelled as a new collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association was not reached by Tuesday’s deadline. This impacts the Baltimore Orioles’ Opening Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards which was scheduled for March 31st vs. the Toronto Blue Jays, as well as the rest of the three-game home series.
Reports Suggest Washington’s World Cup Bid May Need to Include M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore is aiming to be one of the 10 United States host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by North America, however the bid from Washington, D.C. may now need to also include Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium
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.
Orioles Radio Network Returning to WBAL and 98 Rock in 2022
The Orioles today announced a multi-year partnership naming Hearst’s 98 Rock FM & WBAL NewsRadio AM/FM the new flagship stations of the Orioles Radio Network. The six-year deal also includes unique cross-promotion on WBAL-TV.
Director Emeritus of The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum Wins International Award
The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum’s Director Emeritus Mike Gibbons is the recipient of the W.R. “Bill” Schroeder Award, presented by the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA).
Skateboarding Interaction in South Baltimore Seen By Millions on TikTok
Last week, Asen Gyenyame, a lifeguard at Riverside Park Pool who can often be seen skateboarding around South Baltimore, posted a video to his TikTok page of local realtor Alyssia Essig giving him some words of encouragement. The video has now been viewed 8.8 million times and has garnered 2.3 million likes.
Monday Night Football Introduction Features Federal Hill Block Party
Last night’s Monday Night Football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens began with a block party scene filmed on Churchill St. in Federal Hill. The piece, which aired on ESPN, was co-produced by Morgan State professor, author, and filmmaker MK Asante.
South Baltimore Parks Eyed for Potential 2026 World Cup Fanfest
As Baltimore makes its bid to be one of the 10 United States host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by North America, several parks in South Baltimore are being eyed as sites for a World Cup fan fest if Baltimore is chosen. These sites include South Point in Port Covington, Federal Hill Park, the Inner Harbor promenade, and Fort McHenry in Locust Point. Harbor Point in Fells Point is also a potential fan fest site.
Negro League Baseball Mural Added to Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Last homestand, the Orioles unveiled the latest mural installation at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as part of the Birdland Murals series, powered by PNC Bank. The mural, created by local artist ERNEST SHAW in collaboration with Open Walls Baltimore Curator GAIA, pays tribute to Baltimore’s rich and storied Negro Leagues history.
