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Tides Announce 2027 Schedule

2027 Home Opener Slated For March 26 vs. Lehigh Valley
August 10, 2026

The Norfolk Tides today announced their 2027 schedule. The 2027 campaign will begin versus the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies affiliate, on Friday, March 26th. It will be a fourth straight season the Tides host home games in the month of March to open the year, with the 26th

Butterworth Walks Off For Tides in Extras

Norfolk Wins Extra Inning Thriller
September 3, 2026

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (23-34 | 51-81) defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (25-34 | 67-66), 10-9, in 10 innings on Thursday at Harbor Park. The Tides would take the series lead after winning a shootout in extra innings.

José Barrero led the offense today, going 4-for-5 with a home run and

Jackson Home Run Lifts Tides to Series Win

Norfolk Heads Home Tuesday to Host Jacksonville
August 31, 2026

DURHAM, NC --- The Norfolk Tides (21-33 | 49-80) defeated the Durham Bulls (32-24 | 60-71), 7-4, on Sunday at Durham Bulls. The win gave Norfolk a 4-2 series victory on the road.

Norfolk hit three home runs in the victory. Payton Eeles cracked the scoring open with a two-run homer in the fourth

Saturday Night's Doubleheader vs. Nashville Postponed

Friday’s Game Canceled, Saturday’s Game Continues at 12:05 p.m. on Sunday to Begin Doubleheader
August 22, 2026

Tonight’s Saturday, August 22 doubleheader between the Nashville Sounds and Norfolk Tides has been postponed due to inclement weather. The Friday, August 21 game has been cancelled. The regularly scheduled August 22 game will resume tomorrow as part of a single admission doubleheader tomorrow, Sunday, August 23, with the resumption

Friday Night's Game vs. Nashville Postponed

Game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday, with first pitch of game one at 4:35 p.m.
August 12, 2026

Tonight’s Friday, August 21 game between the Nashville Sounds and Norfolk Tides has been postponed due to field conditions and impending weather. It will be made up as part of a single admission doubleheader tomorrow, Saturday, August 22, with the first game starting at 4:35 pm, gates will open at

All 2026 Tides Home Games to Be Televised Regionally or Locally

MASN, The Spot Norfolk 27, MyTVZ to Televise Tides Home Games
March 31, 2026

The Norfolk Tides today announced all 75 home games in 2026 will be televised between three stations. The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) will air 19 select games, The Spot Norfolk 27 will air Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday home games, and MyTVZ will air Saturday and Sunday home games. All game

Tides to Volunteer at St. Paul Mobile Pantry

Norfolk Participates In America250 Initiative
July 24, 2026

The Norfolk Tides today announced their participation in MLB’s America250 Initiative. On Tuesday, July 28, the Tides will volunteer from 9 am to 1 pm at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore's St. Paul Mobile Pantry to help those in need. Tides catcher Creed Willems and other

Basallo Begins MLB Rehab Assignment With Norfolk

2025 International League All-Star Returns To Harbor Park
August 15, 2026

In conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles, the Norfolk Tides today announced that Samuel Basallo is scheduled to join the Tides on a Major League Rehab Assignment beginning on Sunday, August 16 at Harbor Park. This marks one day short of a year when the Orioles originally selected his contract.

SAMUEL BASALLO

Norfolk Drops Final Game of Road Trip at Buffalo

Tides Return to Harbor Park for Two-Week Homestand
August 10, 2026

BUFFALO, NY --- The Norfolk Tides (11-26 | 39-73) fell to the Buffalo Bisons (21-18 | 56-58), 9-3, on Sunday at Sahlen Field. The Tides lose their road trip to the Bisons, 2-4.

Michael Forret made his first start for the Tides after being acquired in the trade with Tampa Bay

Bassitt, Watts-Brown Combine For Gem

Willems Leads Offense in Win
July 29, 2026

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (9-17 | 36-64) defeated the Worcester Red Sox (15-12 | 51-47), 4-3, on Tuesday night at Harbor Park. Norfolk takes game one in the series vs. the Red Sox, the first time the two teams have faced since the 2024 season.

Chris Bassitt began his MLB

Sunday's Game vs. Syracuse Canceled

Norfolk Finishes Series With 3-2 Win
July 12, 2026

Today’s game between the Syracuse Mets and Norfolk Tides has been cancelled due to unplayable field conditions, due to a significant amount of rain overnight and continued wet field conditions today. The game will not be made up.

Fans who pre-purchased Bluey and Bingo will have the opportunity to take their

Vázquez Gets Walk-off Win For Norfolk

Tides Take Series Lead vs. Syracuse
July 10, 2026

The Norfolk Tides (4-10 | 32-57) defeated the Syracuse Mets (7-8 | 45-45), 5-4, in 10 innings on Thursday night at Harbor Park. The Tides take a series lead and win back-to-back games for the first time since June 3 - 4.

Syracuse scored two runs in the first inning, but

Norfolk Splits Doubleheader With Syracuse

CES Has Go-Ahead Hit in Game Two
July 8, 2026

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (3-10 | 31-57) split a doubleheader with the Syracuse Mets (7-7 | 45-44) on Wednesday at Harbor Park. The Tides fell in game one, 9-3, but would take game two, 3-2.

In game one, it was all Syracuse, scoring two runs in the first inning, two in the third, and five in the fifth. The Tides managed just four hits in the game one loss.

In game two, it was a pitcher's duel in a quicker game. Chris Kachmar allowed the lone two runs as the starter, with Yaqui Rivera tossing 2.2 scoreless innings and Jose Espada getting the win with 1.1 scoreless innings and a strikeout. Down 2-1 in the sixth, Christian Encarnacion-Strand ripped a two-run double to give the Tides the late lead and the eventual win.

Mountcastle, Bassitt Begin MLB Rehab Assignment with Norfolk

Two Orioles Join Tides, Hosting Worcester Red Sox Through Sunday
July 28, 2026

In conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles, the Norfolk Tides today announced that Ryan Mountcastle and Chris Bassitt are scheduled to join the Tides on a Major League Rehab Assignment beginning on Tuesday, July 28 at Harbor Park. Bassitt is scheduled to pitch Tuesday’s series opener vs. Worcester.

RYAN MOUNTCASTLE, 29, has

Tuesday Night's Game vs. Syracuse Postponed

Game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday, with first pitch of game one at 4:35 p.m.
June 17, 2026

Tonight’s July 7, 2026 game between the Syracuse Mets and Norfolk Tides has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a single admission doubleheader tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8, with the first game starting at 4:35 pm, gates will open at 4:00 pm. The

Kremer Notches Stellar Rehab Start

Norfolk Loses Lead Late
June 26, 2026

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (0-4 | 28-51) fell to the Durham Bulls (4-0 | 32-47), 4-1, on Friday night at Harbor Park. Durham scored three runs in the eighth and one run in the ninth to beat Norfolk.

Dean Kremer tossed a quality start for the Tides in his second MLB Rehab

Tides Finish First Half With Loss

Norfolk Goes 28-47 in First Half
June 23, 2026

SYRACUSE, NY --- The Norfolk Tides (26-44) fell to the Syracuse Mets (35-35), 6-3, on Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium. This kicked off the final series of the First Half.

Norfolk scored all three run between two home runs. Christian Encarnacion-Strand blasted a two-run homer in the first inning, his 16th of the season. **Michael

German Quality Start Spoiled

Norfolk Drops Road Opener in Syracuse
June 17, 2026

SYRACUSE, NY --- The Norfolk Tides (26-44) fell to the Syracuse Mets (35-35), 6-3, on Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium. This kicked off the final series of the First Half.

Norfolk scored all three run between two home runs. Christian Encarnacion-Strand blasted a two-run homer in the first inning, his 16th of the season. **Michael

Beavers Begins MLB Rehab Assignment With Norfolk, Bobblecard Giveaway Friday

Beavers Bobblecard Given to First 2,500 Fans Friday, Ages 18+
June 23, 2026

In conjunction with the Baltimore Orioles, the Norfolk Tides today announced that Dylan Beavers is scheduled to join the Tides on a Major League Rehab Assignment beginning on Wednesday, June 24 at Harbor Park. Wednesday night features a doubleheader, with first pitch at 6:05 pm. Gates open at 5:30 pm.

Wednesday Night's Game vs. Memphis Postponed

Game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday, with first pitch of game one at 12:05 p.m.
June 10, 2026

Tonight’s June 10, 2026 game between the Memphis Redbirds and Norfolk Tides has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a single admission doubleheader tomorrow, Thursday, June 11, with the first game starting at 12:05 pm, gates will open at 11:00 am. The

Willems Hits 12th Home Run at Gwinnett

Norfolk Drops Road Trip Opener
June 3, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga --- The Norfolk Tides (22-36) fell to the Gwinnett Stripers (30-28), 6-4, on Tuesday night at Gwinnett Field. Norfolk launched two home runs in the road trip opener but couldn't keep up with the Stripers.

Creed Willems went 2-for-4, including his 12th home run of the season. He has now homered in

CES Records Four Hits in Series Finale Loss

Norfolk Splits Homestand 3-3 With Durham
May 31, 2026

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (22-35) fell to the Durham Bulls (24-33), 7-6, on Sunday at Harbor Park. Norfolk's comeback fell short in the series finale loss to Durham.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand led the Tides offense. He went 4-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. It was his 10th home run of

Willems Blasts Walk-Off Homer

Norfolk Clinches Series Split in Extras
May 31, 2026

NORFOLK, Va --- The Norfolk Tides (22-34) defeated the Durham Bulls (23-33), 8-5, in 10 innings on Saturday night at Harbor Park. The Tides would top the Bulls on an extra-innings walk-off three-run homer by Creed Willems to defeat Durham.

Willems would finish the night 2-for-5 with the walk-off home run and totaled