Aberdeen Loses Orioles-Affiliated Team to Another Maryland City

Frederick Keys are an Orioles affiliate once again, starting in 2026

Major League Baseball renewed its affiliation with the Frederick Keys, making it a High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles once again starting in the 2026 season. It will mark the return of affiliated baseball back in Frederick County, Maryland, for the first time since 2020. The Keys will play in the South Atlantic League, and will once again be a part of the Orioles farm system, meaning fans watching players in Frederick could end up seeing …

Aberdeen loses Orioles-affiliated team to another Maryland city

Baseball will live on in Aberdeen with another MLB-linked league starting its home season there in 2026.

Orioles receive new High-A affiliate for 2026

The Frederick Keys will return as an Orioles minor league affiliate starting next season.

Frederick Keys return as Orioles affiliate, replacing Aberdeen IronBirds

Affiliated baseball is returning to Frederick.The Frederick Keys will become the Orioles’ High-A affiliate again beginning in the 2026 season, Attain Sports CEO

Frederick Keys to return as Orioles' High-A affiliate

With this move, the Frederick Keys are returning to affiliated baseball for the first time since 2020.

Frederick Keys hint towards major announcement during annual Splash Day

Thursday was the Frederick Keys' annual Splash Day at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium.