Listening to Black Voices

World Series Champ John 'T-Bone' Shelby on His Passion for Baseball and Never Giving Up

Shelby, who's now retired and lives in Sarasota, won two World Series championships with the Baltimore Orioles and the L.A. Dodgers, and coached for many years.

03/18/2024 By Heather Dunhill

Listening to Black Voices

Former MLB Player Jeremy Shelby on Identity, Opportunity and Giving Yourself Grace

Shelby is the founder, president and head of directors at Sarasota's Elite Life Management, a wealth advisory company.

09/11/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Play Ball!

Longtime Sarasota Resident Hoyt Wilhelm Threw the Most Mystifying Pitch in Baseball

The unassuming pitcher was known for his knuckleball.

12/06/2022 By Clayton Trutor

Food Distribution

All Faiths Food Bank to Host Turkey Distribution Event on Wednesday

The event will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 4-6 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium.

11/07/2022 By Staff

Play Ball!

Orioles Announce 2023 Spring Training Schedule

Spring training kicks off Feb. 25, 2023, at Ed Smith Stadium against the Minnesota Twins.

09/07/2022 By Megan McDonald

Baseball

Orioles Economic Impact in Florida Tops $545 Million Since 2015

Sarasota County’s most recent analysis measures the total impact created by the Orioles’ year-round operations in Sarasota.

03/31/2022 By Staff

Sports

Orioles to Host Mayors Feed the Hungry Food Drive Today

The organization will collect donations for local families in need at the Orioles-Rays game at 1:05 p.m.

03/29/2022 By Staff

Empty seats

Spring Training Is Postponed—Again

As of today, spring training could begin on Saturday, March 12, at the earliest.

03/03/2022 By Samantha Lane

Spring Training

Orioles Announce 2022 Spring Training Schedule

Individual tickets go on sale Jan. 15.

01/12/2022 By Staff

Health News

Orioles to Host St. Patrick's Day Blood Drive

The blood drive will be held from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium.

03/17/2021 By Staff

Fast Track

Orioles Name Katie Krause Director of Public Relations

Krause will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Orioles’ public relations department and generate creative opportunities to publicize the club’s efforts on the field and in the community.

03/01/2021 By Staff

Economy

Orioles' Economic Impact in Florida Tops $511 Million Since 2015

The organization refocused its community efforts in 2020 to support Sarasota residents in the face of Covid-19.

02/23/2021 By Staff

Blood Drives

Baltimore Orioles Announce Blood Drives

Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood.

02/19/2021 By Staff

Sports

Orioles Unveil Spring Training Promotions

The team's home opener will take place on Saturday, Feb. 27.

12/18/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Orioles to Host Turkey Distribution at Ed Smith Stadium

The club has partnered with All Faiths Food Bank to serve the community during the Covid-19 crisis.

11/13/2020 By Staff

Baseball

Orioles Announce 2021 Spring Training Schedule

The 16-game home schedule will feature eight weekend games.

09/16/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Orioles to Host Food Distribution Drive at Ed Smith Stadium

The first event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 12, in the stadium's East Lot.

09/09/2020 By Staff

Coronavirus

Orioles to Host Blood Drive at Ed Smith Stadium

Attendees will also receive a free COVID-19 antibody test.

06/02/2020 By Staff

Good Deeds

Orioles to Host Blood Drive at Ed Smith Stadium

All fans who donate blood will receive an Orioles backpack cooler, OneBlood T-shirt and a wellness checkup.

05/03/2020 By Staff

Scouting Report

Eight Players to Watch This Spring Training Season

These players are going places.

03/01/2020 By Ilene Denton