Blue Crabs to Become Bleu Cheeses on Thursdays

PRESS RELEASE – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced on Friday afternoon that they will change their name to the Bleu Cheeses every Thursday as part of their Wing Wars promotion including all you can eat chicken wings and all you can drink beer.

Blue Crabs Replace Ballpark Videoboard

One of the major additions to the start of the 2019 Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (Independent Professional, Atlantic League) season at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf (MD) is the brand-new LED video board from Brookings (SD)-based Daktronics out in right-center field.  Read more here.

GM Talks About Climbing the Blue Crabs Ladder, Her Love of the Business

General Manager Courtney Knichel stood on the concourse along the third base line, right behind the season-ticket holders, her favorite place to watch the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (Independent Professional, Atlantic League).  Read more here.

Muckdogs to Waldorf: Not So Fast?

Initial reports about the latest rumor said a minority-led group purchased the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League) and wants it to move to Waldorf (MD).  And that’s where a sort of spider web of overlapping baseball intrigue begins to occur for the potential move.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

More on Muckdogs Move to Waldorf

The slow-but-sure demise of the Batavia Muckdogs (Single-A, New York-Penn League) franchise might soon open the door to a new chapter of Minor League Baseball history.  If all goes according to plan, the Muckdogs will soon become the only majority black-owned team in baseball.  Read more from Baseball America here.

Team ‘Hermit Crabs’ and Special Jerseys for Opening Day, Plan to Give Away 1,000 Live Hermit Crabs Goes Plastic

PRESS RELEASE – Once again Crustacean Nation has spoken, and the Blue Crabs listened! Recently the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Maryland’s premier minor league baseball team, announced that on Opening Day the team would present the first 1,000 fans with live hermit crabs and terrariums.

Blue Crabs Break Attendance Record

PRESS RELEASE – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and Regency Furniture Stadium broke a new attendance record. Thursday’s July 4 paid attendance of 8,213 at the ballpark surpassed the previous record held on April 30, 2010’s Opening Day when 8,126 fans filled the stadium.

Blue Crabs Appoint New General Manager

PRESS RELEASE – Fresh off their 5th anniversary season and fourth consecutive playoff appearance, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced the appointment of Patrick Day as new general manager of the franchise. Day will focus on providing strategic direction and assist the Blue Crabs in maintaining their status as a community leader, as well as focus on the day-to-day operations

Blue Crabs to Host 2013 Atlantic League All-Star Game

PRESS RELEASE – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced that Regency Furniture Stadium will host the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star Game. Some of professional baseball’s most accomplished stars, will descend upon Regency Furniture Stadium on July 10, 2013, as the Liberty Division and the Freedom

ODP Putting Customers First

BusinessNewsDaily staff writer David Meilach takes a look at Peter Kirk, chairman of Opening Day Partners, and ODP’s focus on customer service at the ballpark.  The group, which includes Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, owns four teams in the indy pro Atlantic League.  Honestly, there isn’t much profound here, but you might find the article interesting.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Top 25 Promotions for 2012

PRESS RELEASE – For the past four Monday’s, we have announced the top 25 promotions. We’ve announced things such as giveaways, appearances, theme nights, and much more! Today is the day that we release #1 of the top 25 promotions.

Lupton Promoted to President, Seiden Named GM

PRESS RELEASE – Fresh off of winning his 5th career general manager of the year award, Keith Lupton was promoted to President of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and minor league baseball veteran Joel Seiden was named General Manager of the team in announcement today. Lupton will focus on providing strategic direction and continue to lead the Blue Crabs in its community

Regency Furniture Stadium to Host Willie Nelson Country Throwdown

PRESS RELEASE – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Professional Baseball Club has announced the Calvert Marine Museum as the club’s newest partner. As part of the partnership, the Blue Crabs and the museum will offer cross promotional marketing strategies designed to comingle the two customer bases and the two will collaborate by promoting and hosting concerts at

Blue Crabs Introduce ‘Crabs for a Cause’ Fundraising Plan

PRESS RELEASE – After experiencing considerable success in the inaugural run of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs fundraising program last season, the organization is aiming to take the next step in 2010. The front office has introduced the “Crabs For A Cause” program, rife with added incentives for groups to bolster their financial situation and charitable efforts.

Press Release: Blue Crabs Launch Flag Football League at Ballpark

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced the organization is launching a four-on-four men’s flag football league at the team’s home, Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf.