For the second straight year, the Bowie Baysox will change their name to the Bowie Baysox (Double-A, Eastern League) to honor legendary rockstar David Bowie for one night only. This year’s David Bowie Tribute Event and 70th Birthday Celebration will be held on Friday, July 28 when the club hosts the Akron RubberDucks at 7:05 p.m. Read more here.
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Baysox Will Again Host ‘David Bowie Tribute Night’
Baysox Seeking Ballpark Naming Rights Partner
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today they are seeking a stadium naming rights partner for Prince George’s Stadium. The 2017 season with be the team’s 24th year playing at Prince George’s Stadium and the franchise will be celebrating its 25th season. Continue reading
The (David) Bowie Baysox for One Night
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox today announce that for one night only, the team has made the historic decision to change its name to the Bowie Baysox to honor legendary rock-star David Bowie, who passed away earlier this year. The Bowie Baysox David Bowie Tribute Event will be held Friday, July 22 as the team takes on the Erie SeaWolves at Prince George’s Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Continue reading
Baysox Release 2014 Promo Schedule, Charlie Chaplin and Jimmy Fallon Tributes Make the Lineup
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today the full promotional schedule for the 2014 season. The schedule includes 18 fireworks nights, a number of family-friendly events, multiple giveaways, recurring weekday events and a wide variety of fun theme nights. Continue reading
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Baysox Announce New Radio Broadcaster
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox are pleased to announce a pair of new additions to the team’s front office. Adam Pohl joins the Baysox as a Corporate Sponsorships Account Manager and Radio Broadcaster while Murray Waller joins the Group Sales staff. Continue reading
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Baysox Celebrated ‘A Night at the Races’ Last Night with ‘STUDS’ Jerseys and More
PRESS RELEASE – The Baysox will celebrate Bowie’s illustrious horse racing history during A Night at the Races Saturday, May 25 at Prince George’s Stadium, during a game against the Trenton Thunder at 6:35 p.m. Continue reading
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Baysox Announce New Front Office Hires
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox are pleased to announce several new additions to the team’s front office. Sean Foy, Matt McCann, Danielle White and Jake Seils have been added to the Group Sales staff, Josh VerStandig has joined the Sponsorship Department, Andrew Jackson and Mike Soper have joined the Operations Office and Ryan Barber has been promoted Continue reading
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Baysox Host Special Dads and Daughters Night, Give Away Brumbry Bobble
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today Daddy Daughter Date Night at Prince George’s Stadium Thursday, July 19, as the team takes on the Binghamton Mets at 7:05 p.m. The event features a special ticket for daddies and their little girls and the opportunity for fathers and daughters of all ages to run the bases together after the game. Continue reading
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Baysox Host First-Ever 1K Beer Run
The Double-A Bowie Baysox (Eastern League) hosted the inaugural 1K Beer Run at Prince George’s Stadium before Saturday night’s game against the Altoona Curve. Each participant received a 12 oz. beer (to chug-a-lug while running) for each of the three laps completed around the warning track circling the field. Read more here.
Baysox Unveil 2012 Promo Schedule
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today the promotional schedule for the 2012 season. The schedule includes 20 fireworks nights, a number of family-friendly events, multiple giveaways, recurring weekday events, a wide variety of theme nights and monkeys riding dogs around the field. Continue reading
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Ballpark Visit ALERT: Prince George’s Stadium (Bowie, MD)
MiLB.com reporter Benjamin Hill visits Prince George’s Stadium, home of the Double-A Bowie Baysox (Eastern League). Read more and view photos here.
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Celebrating ‘Festivus’ at Prince George’s Stadium
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today the Festivus Miracle at Prince George’s Stadium Thursday, July 7, as the team takes on the Reading Phillies at 7:05 p.m. The event is based on a holiday created in the hit show “Seinfeld” and features Festivus Poles, Feats of Strength, the Airing of the Grievances, “Seinfeld” video clips, a Kramer look-alike contest and a toy drive. Continue reading
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Ghostbusters Night at the Ballpark
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox challenge the paranormal during Ghostbusters Night at Prince George’s Stadium Friday, May 13, as the team takes on the Akron Aeros at 7:05 p.m. The event features costumed ghostbusters around the stadium, movie clips on the video board, on-field promotions based on the Ghostbusters movies and postgame fireworks. Continue reading
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The Return of Mustache Mania
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announced today the return of Mustache Mania, Wednesday, May 4, as the team takes on the Harrisburg Senators at 7:05 p.m. The event features a special ticket offer for mustachioed fans and mustache-themed contests and on-field promotions. Last year’s Mustache Mania attracted some of the most creative lipsweaters ever displayed in public. Continue reading
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Baysox React to Looming Government Shutdown
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today the team’s reaction to a potential federal government shutdown. If a new federal budget is not agreed upon and signed into law by President Obama by midnight Friday night, the Baysox will offer a government shutdown stimulus package. Continue reading
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Baysox to Honor Betty White
The Double-A Bowie (MD) Baysox will pay tribute to actress Betty White on April 16. The evening’s festivities will include a dress alike/look alike competition, contests based on her most famous characters, and a post-game fireworks show. Read more here.
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Baysox Unveil New Alternative Logo
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox unveiled a new alternate logo during the team’s Free Family FunFest Saturday. The logo features a teal fish throwing a baseball. The team will wear black jerseys featuring the new logo every Friday night this season. Continue reading
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Baysox to Unveil New Alternative Logo on Saturday
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox unveil a new alternate logo during the team’s Free Family FunFest Saturday, March 26, at Prince Geroge’s Stadium. Continue reading
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Baysox Unveil 2011 Promo Schedule
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today the promotional schedule for the 2011 season. The schedule includes 20 fireworks nights, a number of family-friendly events, multiple giveaways, recurring weekday events, a wide variety of theme nights and the first pie-baking competition in team history. Continue reading
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Baysox, Orioles Extend PDC
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox and the Baltimore Orioles announce today an extension of the organizations’ Player Development Contract. Under the agreement, the Baysox remain the Orioles class Double-A affiliate through the 2014 season. In addition to extending their agreement with the Baysox, the Orioles also reached agreement Continue reading
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Baysox Celebrate 11th Annual Navy Night
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today Navy Night Tuesday, Aug. 10, as the Baysox take on the Portland Sea Dogs at 7:05 p.m. The event features nautical-themed promotions between innings and a postgame fireworks extravaganza courtesy of Navy Federal Credit Union. Continue reading
Baysox Attempt to Break Three World Records
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox will attempt to set three world records Saturday, July 31, as the team takes on the New Britain Rock Cats at 6:35 p.m. The team will attempt to set records for most people sitting on whoopee cushions simultaneously, most people doing “The Twist” and largest air guitar ensemble. The first 1,000 fans ages three and up to register for the whoopee cushion attempt receive a free whoopee cushion. Continue reading
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Baysox Salute to ‘The Dude’ Night
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today the “Salute To The Dude” Big Lebowski Tribute Night, Thursday, July 29, as the team takes on the New Britain Rock Cats at 7:05 p.m. The event features discounted tickets for fans dressed like “The Dude” and Big Lebowski-themed between-inning promotions. Continue reading
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Baysox Family Campout on July 30
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today the annual Family Campout at Prince George’s Stadium Friday, July 30, after the Baysox take on the New Britain Rock Cats at 7:05 p.m. Kids are invited to wear their sleepwear to the game for the Kids Pajama Party and the campout features postgame fireworks, a family-friendly movie on the video board and Baysox prizes. Continue reading
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Baysox Summon All Caped Crusaders
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox take the field with a team of caped crusaders as part of Superhero Night Sunday, July 11, as the Baysox take on the New York Yankees (Evil Empire’s) class Double-A affiliate (underlings) Trenton Thunder at 6:05 p.m. Superhero Night includes special perks for members of Louie’s Kids Club, including discounted tickets, a meet-and-greet session with Continue reading
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Baysox Host Pillow Fight
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today the return of Bowie’s Largest Pillow Fight at Prince George’s Stadium Friday, July 9, after the Baysox take on the Trenton Thunder at 7:05 p.m. The pillow fight takes place in the outfield after the game. Continue reading
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‘Twilight’ Decends on Bowie
PRESS RELEASE – Twilight descends on Bowie Monday, June 28, as the Baysox take on the Erie SeaWolves in a doubleheader at Prince George’s Stadium starting at 5:35 p.m. The team celebrates its first ever Twilight Night with a fang giveaway, Team Edward and Team Jacob seating sections, Twilight trivia, a book giveaway, and a blood chugging competition. One lucky fan will also win a pair of Continue reading
Join the Baysox for a Week of Fun
PRESS RELEASE – The Baysox open an exciting six game home stand Tuesday, June 15, against the Reading Phillies and the Harrisburg Senators. The home stand features some of the most exciting events of the season at Prince George’s Stadium, including the Brad Bergesen Bobblehead giveaway, Scout Night Campout, Negro League Tribute, Father’s Day Barbecue and the Miss Utility Diamond Dig! Continue reading
Baysox Host Irish Beer Dinner
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today the Irish Beer Dinner on Salute to the Irish Night Thursday, June 17, as the team takes on the Reading Phillies at 7:05 p.m. The event takes place in the Diamond View Restaurant at Prince George’s Stadium and features a two-hour buffet and three-hour open bar with Irish themes. Continue reading
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Baysox Celebrate Girls of Summer
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox announce today A League of Their Own Night, honoring the players of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League on Saturday, May 22, before the Baysox take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 6:35 p.m. Seven former players Continue reading
It’s Time for Bark in the Park
PRESS RELEASE – The Bowie Baysox will howl at the SeaWolves during the annual Bark In The Park event on Sunday, May 16, as the Baysox take on the Erie SeaWolves at Prince George’s Stadium at 2:05 p.m. Fans are invited to bring their four-legged friends to the game for free. Continue reading
Baysox Free Family FunFest Returns Saturday March 27
PRESS RELEASE – The Baysox will hold their 11th annual Free Family FunFest on Saturday, March 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., presented by Entertainment Avenue. Join the Baysox lovable mascot Louie and his pal the Oriole Bird for a day of FREE fun at Prince George’s Stadium! Continue reading