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Cameron hits two homers, drives in six, but Tides settle for doubleheader split against Gwinnett

Cameron's big game was more than enough offense for Tides starting pitcher Cole Irvin, who picked up his sixth win with six strong innings.

Norfolk Tides hit three home runs, including a walk-off blast by Ben DeLuzio, to open series against Gwinnett

The Tides (36-15) trailed 7-6 after the first five innings, but Lewin Díaz led off the ninth with a solo home run, and DeLuzio hit a one-out homer to give Norfolk its third walk-off victory of the season.

Tides fall at Memphis in finale of trip

The Redbirds take the lead and hold on against the Tides, who finish 4-2 in the series.

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This week at Harbor Park: Norfolk Tides return home to face Gwinnett as pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez returns

Rodriguez, one of the Baltimore Orioles’ top prospects, headed back to Norfolk over the weekend after an up-and-down stint in the major leagues.

Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez sent down to Norfolk Tides after third rough May start

After his third rough start in May and a 7.35 ERA in 10 appearances this season, top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez has been sent down to Triple-A Norfolk, the Orioles announced Saturday.

Tides belt three home runs in first inning, go on to clinch series victory at Memphis

Three hits apiece from Jordan Westburg, Josh Lester and Joseph Rosa spark Norfolk past the Redbirds.

Connor Norby, Bruce Zimmermann help first-place Tides improve to 34-14

Norby's four hits and Zimmermann's six shutout innings guide the Tides in Memphis.

Memphis offense surges early, hands Tides lopsided defeat

After winning the series' first two games, the Tides fall victim to a Redbirds offense that produces 16 hits.

Tides survive Memphis comeback, improve to 33-13

Lewin Diaz drives in three runs for the Tides, who build an eight-run lead and hang on to down the Redbirds.

First-place Tides win wild series opener at Memphis in 11th inning

Daz Cameron scores his third run of the game on a wild pitch in the 11th, and reliever Reed Garrett makes the lead stand.

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Syracuse Mets defeat Norfolk Tides 5-4

Norfolk Tides infield prospect Jordan Westburg welcomes outfield work, hopes versatility will pave path to major leagues

One of the parent Baltimore Orioles’ top prospects, Westburg has played just four games in the outfield this season. But he hopes the extra skill can help boost his career.

Peterson’s dominant pitching for Syracuse Mets forces Tides into series split

A left-hander who has struggled with the New York Mets this season shuts down Norfolk, which next will head to Memphis for a six-game series,

Tides erase six-run deficit, end skid at two by rocking Syracuse

Behind the power of Josh Lester and his teammates, first-place Norfolk moves ahead in the series against the Mets before a Harbor Park crowd of 8,798.

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Syracuse deals first-place Tides just their second shutout defeat of season

Drew Rom takes a hard-luck defeat to starter Joey Lucchesi and Syracuse, which levels the series at Harbor Park.

Norfolk Tides prospects are playing well and ready for the major leagues. But there’s no room in Baltimore Orioles’ dugout.

Jordan Westburg is one of many Norfolk players who find themselves stuck in a logjam behind a big league club stacked with prospects who are seeing their vast potential come to fruition.

Syracuse Mets defeat Norfolk Tides 5-4

The Syracuse Mets defeated the Norfolk Tides 5-4 at Harbor Park Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 18, 2023.

Chris Vallimont’s strong start, Josh Lester’s 11th home run carry league-leading Norfolk Tides past Syracuse

Three relievers combined to preserve the shutout for the Tides, who own the best record (30-10) along with the lowest ERA in the International League (3.64).

This week at Harbor Park: Norfolk Tides welcome back prospect Kyle Stowers, return home with best record in baseball

Stowers, the Baltimore organization’s No. 8 prospect according to Baseball America, was optioned back to Norfolk by the Orioles on Monday.

How long will the Norfolk Tides be at Harbor Park? New lease provides insights on casino concerns.

The new lease keeps the Tides in Harbor Park through the 2023 season, with an option for 2024.

Tides clinch road series victory by outslugging Jacksonville

Colton Cowser, Connor Norby, Josh Lester and Jordan Westburg continue to torment Triple-A pitchers as first-place Norfolk turns back the Jumbo Shrimp to clinch a series victory.

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Six-run third inning propels Tides to another victory at Jacksonville

Ryan Watson's stellar relief outing preserves first-place Norfolk's margin against the Jumbo Shrimp in Floida.

Colton Cowser’s home runs, Cole Irvin’s pitching lead first-place Tides to win in Jacksonville

Norfolk improves to 2-1 in a six-game series in Florida.

Jacksonville snaps Tides’ 3-game win streak on a walk-off balk

The loss spoiled a strong start by Norfolk's DL Hall, who gave up both runs on four hits in six innings with a season-high nine strikeouts and one walk.

Tides’ offense erupts again, scores seven runs in first inning to roll in series opener at Jacksonville

Jordan Westburg hits a three-run homer and the first nine batters reach base for Norfolk, which extends its division lead to seven games.

The Norfolk Tides are the best in the minors. The Orioles who were there say the club’s Triple-A team is ‘loaded.’

With a 24-8 record, the Norfolk Tides have the distinction as the best team in the minor leagues. Orioles players who came through Norfolk this season use the words “loaded,” “legit” and “talented" to describe the club's Triple-A affiliate.

Norfolk Tides coaches keep hitters on their toes in batting practice. The days of grooving fastballs are over.

Pregame junk is now commonplace from top to bottom in the Orioles organization, from Baltimore down to the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League.

League-leading Tides score late to overcome Durham in 10-inning series finale

Connor Norby's home run in the ninth inning ties the game, and Terrin Vavra's single in the 10th wins it.

Tides clinch series victory over Durham before huge crowd, extend division lead to 6 games

Ryan Watson and two relievers combine on a five-hitter as the Tides blank the Bulls before a Fireworks Night crowd of 10,161.

Tides’ winning streak ends at six against rehabbing pitcher Tyler Glasnow, Durham

Missed opportunities halt the "Pajaritos" against the Bulls.

Tides’ early reviews of new Automated Balls and Strikes challenge system are positive

Since the International League implemented the ABS technology last week, the Tides experienced the challenge system for the first time during their series at Charlotte. They will get their first taste of it at Harbor Park starting with Friday night's game.