Columns

COLUMN | There’s little doubt the rookie head coach has the field know-how required to succeed. But his authenticity and vulnerability will be big tests of his aptitude.

COLUMN | Matt Blood’s departure shows the Orioles may be more willing than ever to shake things up at the highest levels of baseball operations if it means improving the product at the major league level.

COLUMN | In the chaos of America on the 25th anniversary of those attacks, I can’t help but ask if 9/11 could happen again. Are we safe?

With Chesapeake wrapping up its season this week in Richmond, here’s how the rotation is faring.

COLUMN | It’s hard keeping up with an NFL team’s offseason, especially when so many things change. For the casual fan who is just tuning in, here’s a primer on the Ravens, their new coach, their new offense and much more.

COLUMN | Baltimore’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation approved a mural calling attention to the plight of Palestinians over a neighborhood association’s objections. It’s a good thing.

COLUMN | After a shaky preseason from second-year kicker Tyler Loop, the Ravens signed veteran Jake Moody to their practice squad.

COLUMN | Carol’s Western Wear was the place to outfit yourself for a square dance or riding the beltway range in your suburban pickup truck. Now, seven years after it closed, there’s a final auction set.

COLUMN | Baltimore City Public Schools is part of a nationwide pilot program that will integrate ChatGPT into teachers’ lives in a yet-to-be determined way. As a parent, and as an AI skeptic, I have concerns. Also I’m afraid of robots.

COLUMN | Places like 49 West in Annapolis are shared living spaces where ordinary people spend significant hours away from home and work. When they change, even if the new owners say they’ll keep it the same, it breaks your heart.

COLUMN | If you closed your eyes, you could imagine the world in which the Orioles had never traded Rutschman at all.

COLUMN | The trade that had a seismic impact on the Orioles’ season is a month old. The more we learn about what the Orioles yielded in return, the rosier the outlook gets.

COLUMN | Liris Crosse, an accomplished plus-sized model and Randallstown High School graduate, found herself at the center of a "Project Runway" controversy that she fears doesn't honor fierce, full women like her. But in this world that wants us all to be the same, Crosse is walking on.

The ability to use his sinker inside to righties set De León on the course for Coors Field on Tuesday, where he made a major league debut that a few months ago would have seemed very unlikely.

COLUMN | Is Malik Washington ready to elevate the Terps back into a bowl? Or is his 2026 season an audition tape for a higher-level program to poach him?

COLUMN | If Maryland loses its redistricting lawsuit appeal this week, you can almost hear the explanation already — it was “The Hogan Court’s” fault. That would be wrong.

It’s Year 4 of Arms on the Farm, which uses observation, data, pitcher and coach insights, and scout opinions to assess the Orioles’ prospects.

COLUMN | Having watched several newcasts of WMAR-2’s new format, I can say it’s sort of like an anchorless boat — floating all over the place.

COLUMN | Maryland is filled with people, places and foods unique to this quirky little state. It takes years to add them to your essential checklist, but the process is what makes life here special.

COLUMN | The Ravens' delay in bringing in a competitor to challenge kicker Tyler Loop has left them feeling uncertain about an important position after he's gone 5-for-8 in the preseason. They should have been more proactive, because it's getting too late for a position battle.