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A Look Back At the Tides 2023 Championship Season

Highlights, Notes and Accolades from the 2023 campaign
December 2, 2023

Season In Review: The Tides finished the season with a 90-59 regular season record, which was the best in the International League and the second-best in all of Triple-A (Oklahoma City, 90-58). The 90 wins set the record for the most in Triple-A franchise history, and the second-best winning percentage

Tides Announce 2024 Home Game Times

Norfolk to Host First March Games in Franchise History
November 7, 2023

The 2023 Triple-A National Champion Norfolk Tides today announced their home game start times for the 2024 game schedule. The 2024 International League campaign is slated to begin on Friday, March 29th with the Tides hosting the Durham Bulls. It will be the first time in Triple-A franchise history the

Norfolk Tides Look Forward to Continued Success with New Owner Diamond Baseball Holdings

Staff Remains in Place; Club Continues as Triple-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles
October 17, 2023

NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Tides today announced its new ownership partner Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select Minor League clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). The Tides will remain in Norfolk as the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, under the leadership of

Savannah Bananas to Play at Harbor Park in 2024

Bananas Set to Play From August 16 – 18, 2024 in Norfolk
October 5, 2023

In conjunction with the Savannah Bananas, the Norfolk Tides today announced the Bananas will play three games at Harbor Park in 2024 from Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18. The Bananas are bringing “The Greatest Show in Sports” (ESPN) to one million fans and six Major League Baseball stadiums

Britton, Cowser Win International League Awards

Buck Takes Manager of the Year, Cowser Named Postseason All-Star
October 4, 2023

Minor League Baseball today announced the league awards and All-Star teams for the two leagues that make up the Triple-A classification. Votes were cast by league managers, and final decisions were determined by the Commissioner’s Office. Tides Manager Buck Britton was named International League Manager of the Year while Colton

Cowser Grand Slam Lifts Tides to Triple-A National Championship

Norfolk Wins Second Triple-A Title in Franchise History
October 1, 2023

LAS VEGAS, NV --- The Norfolk Tides (3-1) defeated the Oklahoma City Dodgers (2-1), 7-6, on Saturday night at Las Vegas Ballpark. The Triple-A Championship win caps a tremendous season, and the second Triple-A title in franchise history. Oklahoma City started Yency Almonte, who made his first Minor League appearance

Norfolk Tides Win International League Championship

Tides Blank Durham To Win Governors’ Cup, Advance To Triple-A Championship
September 28, 2023

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (2-1) defeated the Durham Bulls (1-2), 7-0, on Thursday night at Harbor Park. The Tides win their sixth Governors’ Cup in franchise history, their first since 1985, to advance to the Triple-A Championship. The Tides struck first this evening as Colton Cowser and Coby

Tides Win to Even Series, Force Game Three

Norby Multi-Hit Game, Go-Ahead Homer Not Enough In Series Opening Loss
September 27, 2023

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (1-1) defeated the Durham Bulls (1-1), 7-2, on Wednesday night at Harbor Park. Stellar outings from the Norfolk arms keep the Durham bats at bay while the Tides put together a strong day at the plate to even the series The scoring kicked off

Late Innings Doom Tides in Game One of Playoffs

Norby Multi-Hit Game, Go-Ahead Homer Not Enough In Series Opening Loss
September 26, 2023

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (0-1) fell to the Durham Bulls (1-0), 10-5, on Tuesday night at Harbor Park. The Bulls take the series advantage with a pair of productive innings late in the game to tag Norfolk with the loss to open postseason play. The opening frame of

Tides Set to Host Durham For International League Championship Series

Bulls Come to Norfolk to Face Tides in Best-of-Three Championship Series
September 25, 2023

The Norfolk Tides (90-59) are set to host the Durham Bulls (88-62) in a best-of-three playoff series from September 26 – 28 for the International League Championship Series. Norfolk clinched the playoff series by winning the First Half (48-26) of the International League season, making them the host to the

Tides Announce 2023 Playoff Ticket Sale

Playoff Tickets Available to General Public on July 18
July 13, 2023

The Norfolk Tides today announced that playoff tickets for the International League Championship Series are going on sale. The games will be played at Harbor Park from September 26 – 28, with each starting at 6:35 p.m. and gates opening at 5 p.m. Season ticket holders, 18-game plan and Sunday

"Protect the Harbor" Campaign Kicks Off With 30-Year All-Harbor Park Team Fan Vote

Tides Playoff Series 36 Days Away Including Three Homestands, While Still Fielding Top Prospects
August 21, 2023

The Norfolk Tides today announced the start of the “Protect the Harbor” campaign. The Tides host a best-of-three playoff series from September 26 – 28, 36 days from now. Norfolk clinched the playoff series by winning the First Half of the International League season and will host the best of

Norfolk Clinches Best Record in International League With Win

Tides Hit Four Home Runs in Back-And-Forth Thriller
September 23, 2023

BUFFALO, NY --- The Norfolk Tides (90-58) defeated the Buffalo Bisons (75-72), 15-10, on Saturday night at Sahlen Field. With the win, the Tides reach 90 wins and clinch the best full season International League record of 2023. To lead off the game, Jackson Holliday blasted his second Triple-A home

Multiple Franchise Records Broken in Tides Win

Hits In Abundance On Wednesday Night As Tides Add Milestones To Historic Season
September 23, 2023

BUFFALO, NY --- The Norfolk Tides (89-56) defeated the Buffalo Bisons (73-71), 11-8, on Wednesday night at Sahlen Field. The bats were hot tonight as the Tides continue to add a pair of milestones to a historic season with a win over the Bisons. It was Buffalo who would strike

Norby Grand Slam Seals Series Opening Win at Buffalo

Armbruester Spins Second Straight Quality Start To Lead Norfolk Staff
September 23, 2023

BUFFALO, NY --- The Norfolk Tides (88-56) defeated the Buffalo Bisons (70-61), 6-3, on Tuesday night at Sahlen Field. The Tides start their final road trip with a win after a five-run sixth inning that included two homers. Norfolk struck first in the top of the second, when Anthony Bemboom

Tides Fall in Final Home Game of Regular Season

Norfolk Bats Stifled on Sunday Afternoon As Loss Splits Series With Memphis
September 18, 2023

NORFOLK, VA --- The Norfolk Tides (87-56) fell to the Memphis Redbirds (68-76), 7-1, on Sunday afternoon at Harbor Park. In the final regular season game at Harbor Park this year, the Tides bats go silent, settling for a series split with the Redbirds. Following a scoreless first frame, Matt

Povich Twirls Gem in Historic Win

Tides Break Franchise Record With 87th Victory
September 16, 2023

NORFOLK, VA --- The Norfolk Tides (87-55) defeated the Memphis Redbirds (67-76), 5-2, on Saturday Night at Harbor Park. In front of a crowd of over 11,000 fans, the Tides showcased elite pitching and clutch hitting on their way to their 87th win of the year, setting a franchise record

Norfolk Falls to Memphis in One-Sided Affair

Norfolk Unable To Slow Down Hot Memphis Bats In Friday Night Rout
September 15, 2023

NORFOLK, VA --- The Norfolk Tides (86-55) fell to the Memphis Redbirds (67-75), 13-4, on Friday Night at Harbor Park. The visiting Redbirds got out to an early lead and didn’t look back, tagging the Norfolk squad with a loss to even the series at two apiece. A leadoff walk

Bemboom Grand Slam Completes Seven Run Comeback

Tides Swat Five Home Runs In Wednesday Afternoon Shootout
September 14, 2023

NORFOLK, VA --- The Norfolk Tides (86-54) defeated the Memphis Redbirds (66-75), 12-10, on Thursday afternoon at Harbor Park. The Tides torched the Redbirds for five home runs on the day, completing a seven-run comeback with an eight-run sixth inning. The Memphis bats were clicking early as they strung together

Cowser's Homer Lifts Tides to Victory

Stallings Holds Lead in Long Relief to Clinch Norfolk’s Win
September 14, 2023

NORFOLK, VA --- The Norfolk Tides (85-54) defeated the Memphis Redbirds (66-74), 3-2, on Wednesday night at Harbor Park. It was a pitcher’s duel where the main difference was a Tides home run to clinch the first win of the week for Norfolk. The first run crossed for Norfolk in

Tides Stifled In Series Opening Loss

Tuesday Night Pitcher’s Duel Favors The Redbirds As The Tides Drop The Series Opener
September 13, 2023

NORFOLK, VA --- The Norfolk Tides (84-54) fell to the Memphis Redbirds (66-73), 3-2, on Tuesday night at Harbor Park. A pitcher’s duel in the series opener favors the visitors as an early Memphis home run proves to be the difference in the game. Kicking off the final home series

#1 Top Prospect Holliday Promoted to Triple-A Norfolk

Baseball’s Number One Prospect Joins Norfolk During Late Season Playoff Push
September 5, 2023

In conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles, the Norfolk Tides today announced that Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday is being promoted from Double-A Bowie to Norfolk. According to MLB Pipeline and Baseball America, Holliday is ranked the #1 prospect in all of baseball. Holliday, 19, was born in Austin, Texas and grew

Povich Fans Nine in Sunday Win

Norfolk Starter Shines As Tides Bats Come Alive To Salvage Series Split With Jacksonville
September 11, 2023

NORFOLK, VA --- The Norfolk Tides (84-53) defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (67-70), 11-2, on Sunday afternoon at Harbor Park. A strong outing on the mound from the Norfolk starter and six-multi hit games from Tides batters paves the way to victory. The starter for the Tides this afternoon, Cade

Tides Announce 2024 Schedule

2024 Home Opener Slated For March 29 vs. Durham
September 6, 2023

The Norfolk Tides today announced their 2024 schedule. The 2024 campaign will begin versus the Durham Bulls, the Tampa Bay Rays affiliate, on Friday, March 29th. It will be the first time in franchise history the Tides will host home games in the month of March. In total, Norfolk will

Tides Fall in Extras in Saturday Night Pitcher's Duel

McDermott Turns In Another Strong Outing, Tides Outdueled By Jacksonville Bats
September 9, 2023

NORFOLK, VA --- The Norfolk Tides (83-53) fell to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (67-69), 4-3 in 11 innings on Saturday night at Harbor Park. Free baseball favored the visitors as the Jumbo Shrimp bats outdueled the Tides down the stretch. Entering tonight as one of the most effective pitchers in