BALTIMORE —

From new meals to a renovated group retailer, there’s loads new at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the 2023 season, and 11 Information has your preview.

The Orioles are set to ship an unforgettable expertise for followers within the upcoming season.

OPENING DAY: The Orioles will open the season at 2:10 p.m. Thursday in Boston. That is the third time in 4 years that the Orioles and Pink Sox open the season at Fenway Park.

The sport might be televised on MASN2. Orioles right-handed pitcher Kyle Gibson will make his second profession Opening Day begin, going through off towards Pink Sox right-handed pitcher Corey Kluber, a veteran two-time Cy Younger Award winner who has reinvented himself.

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HOME OPENER: The Orioles will return to Baltimore and have its dwelling opener at 3:05 p.m. on April 6, internet hosting the New York Yankees. Gates open an hour earlier than first pitch.

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There are a number of occasions deliberate forward of Opening Day, together with a watch social gathering on Thursday at MaGerk’s Pub in Federal Hill, a cheerful hour on April 5 at Hightopps Backstage Grille, and a trivia occasion April 2-8 at a number of areas throughout Baltimore.

What’s going to the climate be like on Opening Day?

WBAL-TV 11 Climate meteorologist Tony Pann stated Opening Day climate in Boston will really feel like winter — it ought to be dry, however wind chills might be within the 20s and 30s.

What’s new at Oriole Park in 2023? What’ll there be to eat?

As an alternative of peanuts and crackerjacks, Brick and Whistle Meals Co. stated it has many choices representing Attraction Metropolis, such because the “Bmore hen field.”

“Three hand-breaded jalapeno buttermilk hen tenders, Outdated Bay western fries, Hawaiian roll, sizzling sauce and actually cool, good signature packaging. I believe the followers are going to adore it,” stated Adam Carter, Brick and Whistle’s regional chef.

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This 12 months, the B&O Market will use digicam expertise to make the buying course of simpler for followers.

“You swipe your bank card, you undergo, it picks you up, the digicam picks you up all through, takes up your whole. If you come out, you hit your bank card and also you’re on the way in which,” stated Greg Costa, vice chairman of hospitality and technique at Levy Eating places.

Gallery Under: A few of what’s new in 2023

The group retailer has been revamped with a wider number of merchandise that may’t be discovered wherever else.

“A totally new feel and appear, buyer expertise is totally completely different. All of our shops bought a serious facelift and a brand-new renovation,” stated Dustin Morgan, basic supervisor of retail for Fanatics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. “All the pieces from the time they enter to the time they depart, from the interplay with associates, the product they’re getting their arms on, and what’s accessible to them and the supply and deepness of that product is all completely different.”

This 12 months, SuperBook Sports activities Bar and Restaurant replaces Dempsey’s Brew Pub.

“Whereas we pay homage to the nice historical past of Rick Dempsey and the park, it is form of the evolution of the fan expertise, and that is what we need to carry right here,” stated Kristin Mackey, with SuperBook Sports activities.

Mackey stated followers will have the ability to guess on their telephones whereas having fun with the sports activities bar ambiance.

“You are going to see state-of-the-art TV, we will have the Orioles on from the dwell feeds. You are additionally going to see the percentages board. So the identical factor in Vegas, you are going to see right here, and sports activities tickers,” Mackey stated.

And, if you’d like one thing a bit of completely different, take a look at the Pepsi Picnic Perch, which has a brand new menu, new TVs, and, officers stated, it will likely be extra household pleasant this 12 months.

“This can be a actually nice worth in the event you’re a household or a bunch searching for a terrific alternative and also you get a club-level seat to a sport as well as this all-inclusive expertise,” stated T.J. Brightman, senior vice chairman and chief income officer for the Orioles.

When followers head to their seats, they could discover that the gamers will set foot on a brand-new floor.

“We changed all the area. 5 inches of previous root materials got here out, and 5 inches of latest 100% sand went in, and brand-new Kentucky bluegrass was laid,” stated Nicole Sherry, the Orioles’ senior director of area operations.

It is one thing the Orioles hope will make for the perfect taking part in circumstances.

What is the safety/bag coverage at Oriole Park?

There are metallic detectors at every ballpark gate to display screen all followers. Preserve your belts, sneakers, jackets, watches, jewellery and caps on, and you may maintain onto your pockets. What it is best to take away and put within the bin to go by the metallic detector embrace keys, cellphones, cameras, computer systems and different bigger metallic objects.

CLEAR BAG POLICY: A transparent bag coverage might be in impact at Oriole Park for the 2023 season. One accredited bag is allowed per particular person, all baggage are topic to look, and medically mandatory gadgets — together with diaper baggage — should undergo a chosen search lane.

Acceptable clear baggage embrace:

• Clear plastic bag, no bigger than 12x6x12 inches
• One gallon plastic freezer bag
• Fanny pack or clutch purse no bigger than 5×7 inches
• Medically mandatory gadgets together with a diaper bag

What’s on the prohibited gadgets listing?

• Alcoholic drinks
• Air jorns
• Aerosol cans (hairspray, mace, and so on.)
• Luggage
• Baseball bats
• Seaside balls and different inflatables
• Brooms
• Digital camera stands (tripods, monopods, and so on.)
• Cans
• Cowbells and different noise makers
• Fireworks
• Glass bottles
• Onerous-sided coolers
• Knives
• Laser pointers/pens
• Skateboards/rollerblades/hoverboards/scooters
• Sticks/golf equipment
• Toy weapons/knives (together with water weapons)
• Unmanned aerial automobiles (drones)
• Weapons
• Wheeled baggage

How do I get to Oriole Park?

Followers have a number of choices to get to the ballpark.

CAR PARKING: All Orioles parking heaps open two hours earlier than the scheduled first pitch. Normal parking on gamedays is on the market in Heaps F, G and H. Topic to availability, restricted parking could also be provided in Lot C on a first-come, first-served foundation. Followers are strongly inspired to purchase parking upfront on-line right here. Strategies of fee are restricted to Mastercard, Visa, American Specific and Uncover.

For extra data on parking, followers can name 888-848-BIRD.

BICYCLE PARKING: Oriole Park additionally affords about 200 bicycle parking spots across the exterior of the ballpark at Gate C, Gate H, alongside the Warehouse and on the MARC Camden Station.

MASS TRANSIT: Take the Maryland Transit Administration’s Mild Rail to both the Camden or Conference Heart stations. These taking Metro Subway can get off at both Lexington Market or Charles Heart. Full one-way fares are $2.

What’s anticipated from the group in 2023?

The O’s completed the 2022 season 83-79, its first season above .500 since 2016.

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WBAL-TV 11 Sports activities’ Pete Gilbert reported the Orioles have the No. 1-rated general prospect with Gunnar Henderson, the No. 1 pitching prospect in Grayson Rodriguez and the No. 1 overall-rated farm system. Mix that with some veterans which have delivered nicely on the Main League stage, and it is a roster development to envy.

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Adley Rutschman is a pure chief who additionally has his personal veteran chief from which to be taught in James McCann, who’s beginning his tenth 12 months backing up Rutschman at catcher on the sector and within the clubhouse.

The Orioles appear to have discovered the proper mix of expertise to compete within the American League East. If they’ve the management to match, they will do greater than compete — they will discover a strategy to the postseason.

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What are the 2023 Orioles promotional giveaways?

The O’s launched its promotional schedule for the 2023 season, beginning with schedule magnets for all followers on the dwelling opener.

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• April 6 NYY Residence Opener – Orioles Magnet Schedule All Followers
• April 9 NYY Oriole Chook Nickelodeon Bobblehead, introduced by Weis Markets First 10,000 followers, age 14 & beneath
• April 23 DET MLB Community Cap First 10,000 followers, age 15 & over
• Could 14 PIT Moms Day – Orioles Crossbody Bag First 15,000 followers, age 15 & over
• Could 27 TEX Ryan Mountcastle Bobblehead First 20,000 followers, age 15 & over
• Could 29 CLE Orioles T-Shirt, introduced by Ocean Metropolis Tourism First 15,000 followers, age 15 & over
• June 10 KC Adley Rutschman Bobblehead Impressed By Captain America First 25,000 followers, age 15 & over
• June 15 TOR Orioles Visor Sun shades, introduced by Go to Sarasota First 10,000 followers, age 15 & over
• June 23 SEA Orioles Cap First 15,000 followers, age 15 & over
• June 24 SEA Orioles Purple Satisfaction Jersey, introduced by Royal Farms First 25,000 followers, age 15 & over
• June 30 MIN Orioles Floppy Hat, introduced by Miller Lite First 20,000 followers, age 21 & over
• Friday Fireworks All Followers
• July 1 MIN Birdland Hawaiian Shirt First 30,000 followers, age 15 & over
• July 14 MIA Friday Fireworks All Followers
• July 15 MIA Orioles Soccer Jersey, introduced by Pepsi Zero Sugar First 25,000 followers, age 15 & over
• July 16 MIA Orioles T-Shirt First 15,000 followers, age 15 & over
• Aug. 4 NYM Friday Fireworks All Followers
• Aug. 5 NYM Eddie Murray 1983 World Collection Bobblehead, introduced by Royal Farms First 20,000 followers, age 15 & over
• Aug. 25 COL Orioles Wearable Flag First 15,000 followers, age 15 & over
• Aug. 26 COL Flix Bautista Bobblehead First 20,000 followers, age 15 & over
• Sept. 15 TB Orioles T-Shirt First 15,000 followers, age 15 & over
• Sept. 17 TB Orioles Cap, introduced by DAP First 20,000 followers, age 15 & over
• Sept. 30 BOS Orioles Light-weight Hoodie First 15,000 followers, age 15 & over

Under are the 2023 common season occasions, with further initiatives but to be introduced:

• April 9 NYY Children Opening Day, introduced by Weis Markets
• April 23 DET Youth Baseball and Softball Day
• Could 18 LAA Climate Day
• June 28 CIN LGBTQ+ Satisfaction Evening
• July 19 LAD Day Camp Day
• Sept. 29-Oct. 1 BOS Fan Appreciation Weekend