The NFL draft is expected to be unpredictable. The Ravens could add to the chaos. Here’s what reporters Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han and columnist Kyle Goon expect from a pivotal weekend.

COLUMN | Jeremiah Jackson has surprised Baltimore fans with his confidence and attacking mentality. After a laborious journey through the minors, the 25-year-old is seizing every moment with an unsure future when the club gets healthy, but he deserves more assurance that he’s earned a solid spot.

Baltimore hitters struck out 16 times. Pete Alonso and Colton Cowser both went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts.

The Orioles rallied in the eighth inning with six runs to flip a 4-0 deficit and snap a three-game losing streak.

Parker Messick nearly threw a no-no against the Orioles. But, despite a late rally, Baltimore couldn't muster enough in the ninth to avoid its third straight loss.

COLUMN | Craig Albernaz returned to Cleveland, where he spent the last two seasons on the staff of manager Stephen Vogt. His old club teased him but also showed him love.

COLUMN | The Orioles utilityman has played four positions this season in just 13 games. And you'll never meet someone happier to be thrown all over the field.

COLUMN | By simply showing his smiling, bruised face after getting nailed by a foul ball, Craig Albernaz helped set the tone for a fighting comeback — the kind the Orioles have had all too rarely for the past two seasons.

COLUMN | High-priced contracts for Pete Alonso and Shane Baz have yet to pay dividends. Both struggled in a 6-3 loss to the Giants, highlighting how huge investments the Orioles made over the offseason haven’t helped much so far.

COLUMN | With the issues on the offensive line, many observers assume the Ravens’ No. 14 pick will go toward a blocker. But, behind Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews, there's no proven receiving depth. Using a draft pick for a pass catcher would be just as prudent.

COLUMN | Jackson’s mere attendance speaks volumes to his personal buy-in. After he passed on a $750,000 contract stipulation last season, we know what Jackson is willing to trade for not coming to OTAs.

COLUMN | Julian Reese, Bub Carrington and Cam Whitmore grew up in the same basketball circles. Now their NBA dreams have become a reality — together.

COLUMN | While there are bigger fish for the Orioles to nail down extensions with, Shane Baz is a great early entry who keeps the organization pointed in the right direction to lock down more players.

COLUMN | When COVID-19 hit, the Orioles ended the long-standing practice of letting fans in early to watch the home team take batting practice. The opportunity finally returned for early arrivals.

COLUMN | The Orioles caused a stir within their fan base last season by changing the Birdland membership tiers and displacing a number of members from their seats. After a few months, most fans who spoke to The Banner remain season ticket holders, but they are cynical about the direction of the program.

Can the Orioles return to winning after a 2025 debacle? How will the team look under new manager Craig Albernaz?

COLUMN | For a first-year manager, Craig Albernaz has tremendous self-confidence, a combative personality and a motormouth. The Orioles have felt stagnant too often for the past season and a half. It’s hard to imagine Albernaz letting that happen.

COLUMN | The Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center is scheduled to close forever after this season with no plan to replace it with a new indoor ice rink. The Baltimore Banners hockey team, whose existence may hinge on the dome staying open, is hosting a weekend rally in an effort to extend its life for a few more years.

COLUMN | At 24, Coby Mayo has flipped positions a few times. Now back at third, he’s trying to see a new coaching staff and a return to an old position as a clean slate rather than just the latest plot twist.

COLUMN | This is an all-time screw-up that makes Baltimore look either overly timid, underinformed or both.