Pinch Me – It’s Fan Fest! Blue Crabs Kick Off 2026 with Free Baseball and Behind-the-Scenes Access

Pinch Me – It’s Fan Fest! Blue Crabs Kick Off 2026 with Free Baseball and Behind-the-Scenes Access

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Keith Noonan, Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations

Phone Number: (301)-638-9788.

Email: knoonan@bluecrabsbaseball.com

     

Pinch Me – It’s Fan Fest! Blue Crabs Kick Off 2026 with Free Baseball and Behind-the-Scenes Access

Exclusive Fan Q&A with General Manager Christian Heimall and Manager Brett Jodie at 2:30 PM Followed by Batting Practice on the Field at 3:30 PM

Waldorf, MD (April 2, 2026) – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are inviting fans to the 2026 Fan Fest, offering Crustacean Nation their very first opportunity to experience a full ballgame and the team’s exciting new fan enhancements at Blue Crabs Stadium.

This special event features free admission, but fans must claim their tickets in advance online at www.bluecrabsbaseball.com/individualgametickets.  All season ticket plans, including Silver Slugger, 14-game, and half-season plans, have already had tickets for this event loaded into their account. Gates open at 2:00 PM, with the first pitch scheduled for 5:30 PM.

Highlights of the day include:

  • A Q&A session at 2:30 PM with General Manager Christian Heimall and Manager Brett Jodie. Fans can submit questions in advance through the team’s “Fan First Friday” on April 10th on Instagram or Facebook @somdbluecrabs. 

  • Batting practice on the field begins at 3:30 PM, giving fans a unique up-close view of the action.

  • A special exhibition game pitting the Blue Crabs against a select team of players from Indy Ball Jobs, providing an exciting competitive showcase.

“I’m so excited to welcome everyone to get their first glimpse of Blue Crabs baseball on April18th,” Blue Crabs General Manager Christian Heimall said. “This is not just about the guys on the field but a chance to really experience what coming to a game in 2026 will be about.”

The event serves as a perfect preview of the 2026 Blue Crabs season, allowing fans to enjoy baseball, great NEW concessions, and memorable moments with family and friends.

For more information on Fan Fest, season tickets, or the full 2026 promotional schedule, visit the team’s official website or follow the Blue Crabs on social media.

Fans can purchase single game tickets including fanfest once again at www.bluecrabsbaseball.com/individualgametickets. Fans can also contact an account representative or reach out via email anytime at info@bluecrabsbaseball.com. 

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About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

The Blue Crabs play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, MLB’s Premiere Partner League. The Blue Crabs are set to kick off their 18th season of baseball in Waldorf, Maryland. For more information on the Blue Crabs, please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.bluecrabsbaseball.com  for more information. For media requests, contact Keith Noonan at 301-638-9788.

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its third decade, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. Over its 27-year history, the ALPB has sent over 1,450 players to MLB organizations while drawing over 48 million fans to its 10 state-of-the-art ballparks that stretch from New York to North Carolina. Follow the action at AtlanticLeague.com.