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Frederick Keys Return to Baseball in 2026 with $40M Upgrade

8/4/2025

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The Frederick Keys are set to make a triumphant return to affiliated baseball in 2026 as a High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, following their departure in 2020. In a strategic franchise swap with the Aberdeen Ironbirds, who will join the MLB Draft League, Maryland has committed $40 million to enhance the stadium, paving the way for this exciting new chapter.

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The Frederick Keys are set to make a triumphant return to affiliated baseball in 2026 as a High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, following their departure in 2020. In a strategic franchise swap with the Aberdeen Ironbirds, who will join the MLB Draft League, Maryland has committed $40 million to enhance the stadium, paving the way for this exciting new chapter.