Orioles minor league affiliates conclude seasons with mixed results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

As minor league baseball seasons approach completion, the Orioles' four affiliates exhibit varied performance levels. The Frederick Keys and Chesapeake Baysox currently maintain strong late-season surges, with the Keys moving toward league playoffs. In contrast, the Norfolk Tides and Delmarva Shorebirds face challenging conclusions to their schedules. Norfolk recently finished a 4-2 series against the Durham Bulls, featuring an 11-strikeout performance from Cade Povich before his promotion to the major leagues. Meanwhile, the Chesapeake Baysox posted a 4-2 record against the Harrisburg Senators, with infielder Aron Estrada and first baseman Victor Figueroa contributing offensive production. The Chesapeake Baysox now prepare for their final home series before finishing the season in Richmond.
- •Cade Povich recorded 11 strikeouts in 5.2 innings before receiving a major league promotion.
- •The Norfolk Tides hold a 49-80 overall record and sit in last place in the International League East.
- •Aron Estrada has maintained an OPS of.850 or better monthly since April for the Chesapeake Baysox.
- •The Chesapeake Baysox will play their final home series of the year against the Portland Sea Dogs.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — This week in the Orioles minors: Baysox, Keys continue late surges
"Two Orioles affiliates are finishing the season strong. The other two, not so much.
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