The Orioles and the Ravens made us feel bad this weekend. Let's deal with it by ranking how bad each bad thing felt.

The game is familiar, but the playoffs are amplified in almost every meaningful way. The Orioles need to get used to the new environment after failing to capitalize in a tense Game 1.

After learning LeBron James shouted him out on IG Live, Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen had to regather his composure. Plus, rookie Zay Flowers hopes for the one thing he hasn't done yet in the NFL.

In a survey from Goucher College Poll in partnership with The Banner, 37% of respondents said they “approved” or “strongly approved” of the job Angelos is doing.

Since day one, the linebacker has fit into Baltimore and asserted himself in invaluable ways.

The Hall of Famer weighs in on his thoughts about the Orioles’ postseason chances 40 years after he won the franchise’s last World Series.

So just because the Browns didn’t have Deshaun Watson means Lamar Jackson’s dissection of the NFL’s then-top defense doesn’t matter? Ahem.

After a longer-than-expected wait, Orioles CEO John Angelos finally did the right thing. He had plenty of incentive, with a team poised to dominate the big leagues for the next few years.

From his first game in 1955, the humble Robinson pioneered the work ethic that came to define “The Oriole Way” for a dynasty that won three World Series. Perhaps even more importantly, his grace off the field set an example for future stars.

Bringing a dose of perspective to the hot takes about the Ravens after their loss to the Colts.

The Ravens squandered golden opportunities to win a sloppy game late, and that loss could hurt down the stretch against a backloaded schedule.

Zeitler handed out baked goods and Simpson rushed to catch a Southwest plane after his son’s birth, but the sugar and stress were the perfect recipe for victory over the Bengals

O.J. and Chanda Brigance are celebrating the 15th year of their Brigance Brigade Foundation, dedicated to helping people like them who try to navigate an ALS diagnosis. On the cusp of his 54th birthday, O.J. says it's part of his nature to keep choosing to live.

The Orioles had made the playoffs before they finished Sunday's extra-inning game with the Rays. But winning on a walk-off allowed a full catharsis, closing the door on a rebuild and celebrating a postseason berth with style.

Baltimore's resurgence in the MLB standings has felt like playing with house money. But its wobbles this week, including two underwhelming games against Tampa Bay, underscore that the expectations have risen with the playoffs around the corner.

The Baltimore Orioles brought back fan favorite Adam Jones for a retirement ceremony, thawing what was a frosty relationship after the five-time All-Star left in 2019.

Mountcastle may return quickly from shoulder soreness, while Kjerstad's major league debut may be fleeting.

There’s good reason to value Ricard, who played a huge role in a rushing offense that was top five in yards and yards per attempt in each of the previous four seasons.

J.K. Dobbins agitated over the summer for a new contract. In the first game of the season, he was injured, illustrating why he wanted a deal in the first place.

After spending his whole career erasing doubts about his ability to play football’s most difficult position, Lamar Jackson will be entrusted to pass more and assert more control over the Ravens’ offense.