Sports
Orioles to Lift Attendance Restrictions in June
The Baltimore Orioles announced last week that the team will no longer operate with capacity restrictions at Oriole Park at Camden Yards starting on June 1st. The team has been operating at 25 percent capacity in the stadium since the season began in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ravens First-Ever 17-Game Schedule Released
The schedule for the Ravens first-ever 17-game season was released last night. It features three preseason games and nine home regular season games.
Orioles to Open Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 25% Capacity This Season
“We are pleased to announce that we will be welcoming fans back to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the 2021 season at 25 percent capacity with updated gameday policies and procedures. In partnership with Major League Baseball, the Baltimore City government, and Maryland state officials, the Orioles will also implement extensive gameday health and safety protocols, including social distancing, pod seating, a mask requirement, contactless digital ticketing and more.”
Orioles Plan to Have Fans at Oriole Park at Camden Yards This Season
This week, the Baltimore Orioles, which are already allowing fans at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota at 25 percent capacity, were given the go ahead by The State of Maryland to allow up to 50 percent capacity at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. But, since the ballpark is in Baltimore City, the team will also need an attendance plan approved by Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s office and Major League Baseball.
Orioles Announce 2021 Broadcast Team, Gary Thorne and Jim Hunter Not Returning
The Orioles today announced the club’s 2021 broadcast team, including on-air talent for the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and the Orioles Radio Network.
Ravens Will Not Have Fans This Sunday vs. the Titans
After consulting with the offices of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Baltimore Mayor Bernard “Jack” Young, in addition to public health officials – including MedStar Health – the decision has been made not to host fans for this Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.
Baltimore’s World Cup Bid Launches Promo Video Narrated by Mike Rowe
The video has shots of M&T Bank Stadium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Russell St., Fort McHenry, the M&T Bank Stadium Light Rail Station, the Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium, Domino Sugar, the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, the Edgar Allen Poe Grave, AVAM’s Kinetic Sculpture Race, Pier Six Pavilion, the Gwynns Falls Trail, Baltimore Water Taxi, and Sagamore Spirit, as well as different shots around the city. It focuses on the resilient spirit of Baltimore, portraying Baltimore as an underdog versus more glamorous cities looking to host the event.
Ravens Allowed to Have 4,300 Fans at Sunday’s Game Against the Steelers
The Baltimore Ravens will have a home field advantage this Sunday against AFC North rival the Pittsburgh Steelers, albeit a smaller one than they initially anticipated. The Ravens have come to an agreement with the State of Maryland and the City of Baltimore to allow up to 4,300 fans in the stands, which is 10 percent of the capacity of the lower bowl, club level, and suite level. The Ravens will not open the upper level
Ravens Hope to Have Fans in the Stands for the Next Home Game Against the Steelers
Like many football teams in the NFL and NCAA, the Ravens are hoping to start allowing fans back into the stadium. The Ravens have received approval from Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to limit the in-person stadium capacity to 10 percent or about 7,100 fans, however the organization is waiting on a decision by Baltimore City Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young.
Ravens Offering Cardboard Cutouts of Fans in Seats at M&T Bank Stadium
While fans can’t attend games at M&T Bank Stadium in person right now, that doesn’t mean your face can’t be seen in the seats. Purchase a cutout of yourself and be part of our Community of Fans, presented by M&T Bank, while you stay safe this season and watch from home.
SoBo Spotlight Podcast: Discussing Baltimore’s Bid to Host the 2026 World Cup
In this Episode of SoBo Spotlight Nathan and Kevin are joined by Terry Hasseltine, the Executive Director of Maryland’s Sports Commission. He is leading Baltimore’s efforts to be a host city in the 2026 FIFA World Cup which is taking place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We discuss Baltimore’s chances to be one of the 10 American hosts cities, why M&T Bank Stadium and the surrounding area are such an asset to the bid, what the festivities would be like if the World Cup came to Baltimore, and additional sporting events eyed for the City.
Ravens to Start 2020 Season Without Fans in the Stands
“After consulting with government officials and public health experts, we will not host fans at M&T Bank Stadium for at least the initial part of the 2020 season.”
The Orioles Will Play a Reschedule Four-Game Series vs. the Marlins This Week
he four-game series was originally scheduled from July 27-28 in Miami and July 29-30 in Baltimore, but was postponed due to COVID-19.
Baltimore Sports Super Fan Mo Gaba Dies From Cancer at the Age of 14
Baltimore Orioles and Ravens super fan and Orioles Hall of Famer Mossila “Mo” Gaba died yesterday at the age of 14 after a life-long battle with cancer. Gaba became well known from his calls into The Scott & Jeremy Show on 105.7 The Fan and went on to become a fixture in Baltimore sports. He got to know countless players and staff from the Orioles and Ravens organizations as well as fans, business owners, and media personalities around Baltimore.
The Baltimore Running Festival Will Be Virtual This Year
“This year countless heroes have helped the city and our great state battle the COVID 19 pandemic. After assessing the current status of the novel virus both at a local and national level, it’s apparent the situation remains fluid and a potential safety threat… we will run this year, but it will have to be apart.”
Orioles Schedule Reshuffled as Miami Marlins Face COVID-19 Outbreak
The Miami Marlins, who the Orioles were supposed to play this Monday through Thursday, are facing a COVID-19 outbreak as there are 17 positive cases on the team, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. All four games of the Marlins vs. Orioles series were postponed, and now the Orioles will instead play the New York Yankees on Wednesday and Thursday.
Baltimore Makes Its Pitch to FIFA to Host 2026 World Cup
Led by Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford and Maryland Sports Executive Director Terry Hasseltine, the Baltimore-Maryland 2026 World Cup Host Destination Delegation met virtually with representatives from FIFA and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Monday, July 20, to present their plans to secure and execute the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore
