This weekend at the Yard

This weekend at the Yard.

July 27th, 2018

FRIDAY, JULY 27
ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS TO VISIT ORIOLE PARK
The Orioles will host media availability with several of the club's newly-acquired prospects on Friday when INF RYLAN BANNON, OF YUSNIEL DÍAZ, RHP DEAN KREMER, RHP ZACH POP, and RHP DILLON TATE visit Oriole Park. The five Bowie Baysox players will be available in the auxiliary clubhouse from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. ET. Díaz ranks as the No. 57 overall prospect in baseball according to MLB.com, and is the number one Orioles prospect. Tate ranks sixth among Orioles prospects, while Bannon, Kremer, and Pop each rank in the Orioles top 30. 
FRIDAY FIREWORKS & MUSIC AT AMERICA'S BALLPARK 
The Orioles will host "Friday Fireworks & Music at America's Ballpark," presented by Maryland EXCELS, featuring a postgame, on-field musical performance from country music singer and songwriter JENAE CHERRY BRACH. Cherry Brach, who is the wife of Orioles pitcher BRAD BRACH, released her seven song EP titled "Around" in 2015, and her four-song EP "Spinning" in 2016. During the 2016 season, Cherry Brach debuted an original, Orioles-inspired song entitled "Don't Miss the Magic" at Oriole Park. She will also perform the national anthem prior to the game and will be available for interviews upon request. Media interested in speaking with Cherry Brach should contact Kailey Adams ([email protected]). 
BIRDLAND COMMUNITY HERO: Dr. Bobbie Mammato 
Director of Veterinary Medicine at the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS), DR. BOBBIE MAMMATO will be recognized as Friday's Birdland Community Hero. Dr. Mammato, who was the first-ever veterinarian to work at the shelter, has helped to treat more than 100,000 homeless animals over her 11-year tenure with BARCS. In addition to the nearly 250 animals directly under her team's care at the shelter on any given day, she is also responsible for up to 600 animals in BARCS' Foster Care Program. The Orioles will make a $2,500 donation to BARCS as part of the Birdland Community Heroes Program. 
MIKE WRIGHT, JR. AT DUNKIN' DONUTS
This morning, Orioles pitcher MIKE WRIGHT, JR. appeared at Dunkin' Donuts at McHenry Row (1615 Whetstone Way, Baltimore, Md., 21230) from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., helping to serve coffee and donuts, and meeting with fans. 
SATURDAY, JULY 28
"STATE OF THE ORIOLES" FOR SEASON PLAN MEMBERS
The Orioles will host the annual "State of the Orioles" event open only to Orioles Season Plan Members prior to Saturday's game. Full Season and 29-Game Plan Members will be invited into the ballpark for a special autograph session with Orioles players from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations DAN DUQUETTE and Manager BUCK SHOWALTER, will participate in a Q&A session for all Season Plan Members. 

TREY MANCINI BOBBLEHEAD 
On Saturday, the first 25,000 fans, 15 and over will receive a TREY MANCINI bobblehead. 
BIRDLAND COMMUNITY HERO: Jeff Smith
JEFF SMITH will be honored as Saturday's Birdland Community Hero, for dedicating his time and energy to give young people an opportunity to play baseball and learn life-long lessons. Smith served for 10 years as the President of Arbutus Little League, and established the Challenger Baseball program at Arbutus. Now in its fifth year, the program annually gives over 25 children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. Smith recently received the John Salony Award given by Oriole Advocates Challenger Baseball for his contributions in support of Challenger Baseball. The Orioles will make a $2,500 donation to Oriole Advocates Charitable Foundation to benefit the Challenger League.
SUNDAY, JULY 29
BIKE TO THE BALLPARK DAY 
As part of the Maryland Department of Transportation's Bike and Pedestrian Safety Awareness campaign, fans are encouraged to bike to the ballpark for Sunday's game. The first 200 fans who arrive by bike will receive a free ticket to the game, along with free light installation on the front and back of their bikes. Free bike parking will be available in a special secure bicycle parking area in Maryland Square by Gate C, where fans can also pick up their tickets. 
BIRDLAND SUMMER GARDEN GNOME
On Sunday, the first 25,000 fans, 15 and over will receive a Birdland Summer Garden Gnome, presented by Ocean City, Maryland. 
BIRDLAND COMMUNITY HERO: Kimberly O'Brien
The Orioles will recognize KIMBERLY O'BRIEN, of KidsPeace, as Sunday's Birdland Community Hero. O'Brien has provided therapeutic foster care services with KidsPeace for the past two years, committing her time, energy, and passion to youth in need. Because of her dedication, O'Brien is nominated for the 2018 KidsPeace Maryland Foster Parent of the Year Award. The Orioles will make a $2,500 donation to KidsPeace Foster Care as part of the Birdland Community Heroes Program.
MILITARY APPRECIATION PROGRAM
Military members from Marine Corps League Detachment will enjoy the game in a suite, experience a meet-and-greet with ALEX COBB and CHRIS DAVIS, and receive a t-shirt and cap as part of the Orioles' Military Appreciation Sunday Suite Program, presented by GEICO.
KIDS RUN THE BASES EVERY SUNDAY
Sundays are family days at the ballpark, when all fans ages 4-14 will be able to participate in a postgame Kids Run the Bases Every Sunday, presented by Weis Markets.