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Kyle Goon

Kyle

Kyle Goon joined the staff of The Baltimore Banner in April 2023 as a sports columnist. He previously covered the Los Angeles Lakers for The Orange County Register, including a three-month stint in the NBA bubble for the team’s 2020 NBA championship. He started his career at The Salt Lake Tribune, where he covered high school sports, Utah State University, the University of Utah and the Utah Jazz. Kyle grew up in Ellicott City and is a Mt. Hebron High and University of Maryland grad.

The latest from Kyle Goon

Kyle Goon: Chris Davis’ Orioles career ended on a low. Only now can he appreciate the highs.
COLUMN | Chris Davis didn't expect to get into the Orioles Hall of Fame this soon. But he didn't appreciate his career achievements until stepping away from the game.
Former first baseman Chris Davis hit 253 home runs as a member of the Orioles.
Kyle Goon: Lamar Jackson’s contract talks will loom. But in the meantime he’s embracing change.
COLUMN | It won’t be easy to overlook the massive shadow Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit has over the franchise in 2027. But the two-time MVP seems legitimately excited for a new coaching regime and another chance to prove himself.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson says he’s focused on his play instead of his contract.
Ravens reset: The most interesting stars and storylines of training camp
Summer break is over for the Ravens. Training camp is finally here, kicking off Wednesday in Owings Mills.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter takes questions from reporters following organized team activities on May 27.
Kyle Goon: How can David Rubenstein be ‘very pleased’ when the Orioles are this disappointing?
COLUMN | As the Orioles sink in the standings, David Rubenstein's optimism about the team's playoff chances and his sunny appraisal of Mike Elias’ job performance feel tone-deaf.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein, left, pictured last year, had high praise for president of baseball operations Mike Elias last week.
Though Orioles fall to Braves late, Trevor Rogers makes his case for the next big contract
Trevor Rogers put forth a strong start in his latest effort against the Braves, giving weight to his case to be the next O’s starter to be paid.
Trevor Rogers has given up 11 earned runs over his last nine starts.
Orioles owner gives Mike Elias ringing endorsement: ‘We couldn’t be more pleased’
Mike Elias has gotten heat for the Orioles’ decline since a highlight 2023 season. But team owner David Rubenstein says he’s pleased with his performance as the team trails in the wild-card race.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein backed president of baseball operations Mike Elias at a news conference Friday.
Kyle Goon: Extending CJ Abrams makes the most sense for the Nationals. Think of the alternative.
COLUMN | There is low-level buzz about shortstop CJ Abrams’ trade value. The Nationals should quash the rumors by extending their 25-year-old star’s contract to give fans a healthy dose of hope.
Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has 24 home runs and a .904 OPS this season.
A trans ban came to rugby. Baltimore’s Ferals played on.
In February, USA Rugby banned transgender women from competing with other women at all levels. Something interesting happened: Many teams refused to listen.
Harper Ockert runs drills with teammates at Utz Field in Patterson Park during Ferals rugby practice, in Baltimore, Tuesday March 10, 2026.
Kyle Goon: Samuel Basallo will be an All-Star in 2027. I guarantee it.
COLUMN | The Orioles are sending just Adley Rutschman to the All-Star Game this year, but in 2027 Samuel Basallo will be in the Midsummer Classic. His talent hints at his superstar trajectory.
Samuel Basallo has 16 home runs, 46 RBIs and a .773 OPS.
Orioles lineup bedeviled again by left-handed starter in loss to Cubs
Through 92 games, the Orioles' record (42-50) is the same as last season.
Orioles right-hander Shane Baz in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs.
Kyle Goon: Embarrassing loss to Belgium proves US men’s soccer has stagnated
COLUMN | We need to stop the blatant homerism around U.S. men’s soccer and be realistic about changing the culture.
Matt Freese #24 of the United States shows dejection after the team’s 1-4 defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.
Kyle Goon: Do the Orioles’ owners care about winning? How they handle Mike Elias will leave no doubt.
COLUMN | David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti haven’t been tested on their commitment to winning. A slumping club and an embattled GM give them their first test to see if they’re willing to hold someone accountable.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias speaks prior to a ribbon cutting for the new Orioles Player Development Complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, FL earlier this year.
Kyle Goon: Orioles GM Mike Elias wants to hold on to Adley Rutschman. He’s actually right.
COLUMN | As long as Baltimore is competing for a playoff spot, Adley Rutschman should stay.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman throws out a San Diego Padres baserunner in the second inning at Camden Yards on June 12.
Kyle Goon: Gunnar Henderson’s greatest fault might be caring too much. It threatens the Orioles’ season.
COLUMN | Since the Orioles started taking off in 2023, there has been no player more central to their success than their All-Star shortstop. But, with his pronounced struggles to start the season, Gunnar Henderson is showing the perils of riding the emotions of every single play, and how bad ones can stack up.
The Orioles need a rebound from Gunnar Henderson to lift the team’s fortunes.
Gunnar Henderson hits 100th career homer as Orioles roll over Padres 7-3
Gunnar Henderson hit a capping homer in a 7-3 blistering of San Diego starter Griffin Canning, giving the Orioles their third straight win.
Gunnar Henderson gets high-fives in the dugout after scoring a run in the second inning. He hit a home run in the fourth.
Kyle Goon: Has Tyler Loop moved on from Pittsburgh? The Ravens need to test him with competition.
COLUMN | Tyler Loop may feel emotionally healed from a dramatic failure in Pittsburgh, but that’s not enough reassurance for the Ravens to make him the unquestioned starter.
Ravens kicker Tyler Loop could use competition for his job when training camp opens.
Orioles stage late rally against Mariners but fall short in extras for fourth straight loss
The Orioles tied it up in the ninth but ultimately couldn’t overcome a late Randy Arozarena homer in the 6-5 loss.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson reacts after striking out in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners.
Kyle Goon: Elijah Sarratt’s unlikely road to the Ravens started at Baltimore’s Saint Frances Academy
Saint Frances helped build the body Sarratt needed to eventually be an NFL receiver for the Baltimore Ravens. But to build his mental strength, the 23-year-old rookie lost a lot more than sweat.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Elijah Sarratt works out during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md.
Kyle Goon: What exactly does Tyler O’Neill do here? It’s time for the Orioles to move on.
COLUMN | The Canadian right-hander was brought in to mash left-handed pitching. He hasn’t held up his end of the bargain.
Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill returns to the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays last month.
Ravens OTAs takeaways: Lamar’s new offense, fixing the pass rush and more from the coordinators
“He got the same mentality as us,” wide receiver Zay Flowers said of new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. “Like, he ain’t playing, but he a dog, though. You can just get that vibe from him.”
Ravens defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver speaks to reporters during a February press conference.
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