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The Ravens have many more obvious roster holes than they started the season with. Reconstructing the choices the GM had to make shows how limited his options were to prevent a slide, but he still has to take some blame.

Even with Helsley having the ability to opt out of the second year of his two-year, $28 million deal after the 2026 season, we’re still talking about a significant investment in a reliever — and a very good one at that.

2025 has been terrible. Maybe December will be nicer?

Ask Maryland Democrats if they would support a president who breaks all the rules, behaves like a despot and uses America’s divides for personal and political gain — but did it to advance ideas they support — and they would say no. Yet here we are, on the precipice of an unwise change to congressional boundaries.

At its best, this collection of outfielders is a group you can win with.

I’ve talked to Gavin Buckley plenty of times. But, after eight years of interviews with the mayor, I asked for one more hour of his time. I wanted to talk about the day terror arrived in Annapolis.

This offense stinks. Isn't anyone else tired of this?

In a truly befuddling year, these are things I'm most sincerely, unironically thankful for — from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to Baltimore accents.

If you’ve spent any time around kids in the past year, you've probably heard them shout "6-7!" for no reason. Don't try to figure out why they're doing it.

Lamar Jackson hasn't played like himself since coming back from a hamstring injury. The offensive line is struggling. Pass pressure and open-field tackling are issues for the defense. Even in a 5-0 stretch, Baltimore hasn't built confidence.

Some performance and playing time trends suggest the Orioles could be ready to move on from Mountcastle and hand first base to Coby Mayo.

Since starting in July, athletic director Jim Smith has whipped up enthusiasm and filled seats for Terps sports. But building a more competitive budget will be a significantly tougher challenge.

President Trump called a female reporter “piggy” on camera and told her to be quiet. How did we get here, and what’s even the point anymore?

The Orioles traded Grayson Rodriguez. You can legitimately wonder if he’s even going to have a prime, but if he does, he’d be entering it the moment he dons an Angels uniform.

Teams have until 6 p.m. Tuesday to add players who signed as teenagers in 2021 or earlier, or as college players in 2022 or earlier.

Michelle Obama sparked controversy last week over comments on female presidential candidates and Black women's hair. I, for one, think she was absolutely right.

While many gymnastics careers stall in the early to mid-20s, the Baltimore native achieved his first World Championships gold medal at age 31.

The offensive line play, receiver routes and play calling can be better around Lamar Jackson, who will determine how far this team goes.

As criticism of Chuck Schumer’s leadership rises after Democrats’ collapse on the shutdown, you have to strain to hear anything but loyalty from Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks.

The club executive has never set such a high bar for the Orioles’ offseason plans.