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    Commentary: Former Orioles owner Peter Angelos was loved, hated and never one to back down
    Far more than Edward Bennett Williams and Eli Jacobs, the Orioles owners who preceded him, he ran the team on instinct and often with clenched fists.
    Baltimore Orioles majority owner Peter Angelos, shown here testifying before the House Government Reform Committee in 2006, died Saturday — days before a new season that is expected to be the first in which his family does not control the team since 1992.
    Jon Meoli: There’s a cynicism to the Orioles’ Jackson Holliday decision that’s hard to accept
    This is a team that in many ways embodies joy, excitement and hope for the future, with championship aspirations and a young, talented core. This decision embodies precisely none of that.
    Jackson Holliday high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring a run during a spring training game.
    Shohei Ohtani scandal shows how dangerous sports’ embrace of gambling can be
    As leagues have invited the revenues from the vast legal gambling market, they've introduced new threats to their credibility.
    Shohei Ohtani, the most recognizable name in baseball, is already the subject of rumors because of his adviser and friend's involvement in gambling.
    First female Naval Academy superintendent says curbing sexual harassment is her top priority
    Vice Adm. Yvette Davids is the first woman and first Hispanic American to serve as Naval Academy superintendent, and as she laid out her top three priorities to the Board of Visitors for the first time, she even found good news in the Washington political maelstrom that delayed her arrival by six months.
    Vice Adm. Yvette Davids talks with U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin on Tuesday, March 19 at the Naval Academy Board of Visitors meeting in Annapolis. Davids is the first woman academy superintendent.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ offseason additions were exactly what they needed. Will they be enough?
    The team acquired a No. 1 starter in a splashy trade and a fill-in closer with a major free agent signing.
    The Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes, who will start opening day, in their biggest trade during the tenure of general manager Mike Elias.
    How not to handle the case of a missing princess
    I don’t know where Princess Catherine is. But as a reporter, I know the royals are handling the PR around this hot mess express all wrong. Just ask Jack Ryan.
    A selection of front pages from U.K. daily national newspaper coverage on the health news about King Charles and Catherine, the Princess of Wales.
    Jon Meoli: How the Orioles hope to improve hitters’ transitions to the majors
    The Orioles’ ability to manage the transition from the minors to the majors will be paramount to sustaining and building on the success they’ve had.
    Orioles left fielder Colton Cowser strikes against the Houston Astros on Aug. 9, 2023. Cowser hit .115 in 26 games with Baltimore last season.
    Spring is here. So is fighting over outdoor dining in Annapolis
    The equinox is here. But the real sign of spring in Annapolis is a sudden urge to find a table outside, sip a lovely beverage and watch winter lose its grip. It’s a poetic moment, and because this is America, that’s good for business. If only the city could figure out how to make them permanent.
    Tables at Market Space in Annapolis, operated by five downtown restaurants, were filled with people celebrating St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2024.
    In Sarasota, there’s buzz around the Orioles. It might be a preview of 2024 at Camden Yards.
    The attendance and merchandise sales at Ed Smith Stadium are up this spring, and fervor for the Orioles seems to be riding high. It’s adding to the anticipation that attendance could spike this year at the Yard.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) runs to first base during the team’s home opener against the Boston Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 24.
    Why friendships can — and should — be as important as romantic relationships
    Rhaina Cohen's “The Other Significant Others” explores the power of nonsexual friendships in a society that prioritizes romantic partners.
    Rhaina Cohen is the author of "The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center."
    Fans didn’t get to see Lionel Messi in D.C. this weekend. They were still stuck with inflated ticket prices.
    With the promise of the international soccer superstar, fans paid premiums for tickets to D.C. United's match against Inter Miami. But Messi's hamstring injury left those hoping to see him in person disappointed and with little recourse to recoup the bucks they shelled out.
    Julian Alvarez celebrates with Lionel Messi of Argentina after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between Argentina and Croatia at Lusail Stadium on December 13, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.
    Jon Meoli: Years before Spring Breakout, an Orioles prospect game offered a glimpse of the team’s future
    The 2021 Orioles prospects have graduated to the major leagues, and another stellar group is coming up behind them.
    Former No. 1 overall prospect Adley Rutschman was one of the stars when the Orioles staged an unbranded Spring Breakout game against the Pirates in 2021.
    What a deal. Maryland acquires storied Chesapeake Bay farm for $1, creating a new nature area
    The Board of Public Works on March 13, 2024 approved the state's acquisition for $1 of Holly Beach Farm, almost 300 acres of marshes and coves, coastal woodlands and wide bay views.
    An aerial view of Holly Beach Farm near Annapolis shows the unusual freshwater pond and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in on the horizon.
    Free: 300 pristine acres on the Chesapeake Bay
    The Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Wednesday posted a notice calling for letters of interest in taking over the 300-acre site just across the Severn River from Annapolis.
    The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has posted a call for letters of interest in taking over Holly Beach Farm, a 300 acre nature preserve just outside Annapolis.
    Reader memories: In its heyday, Harborplace was ‘the hub of the universe’
    Former employees, buskers and regular visitors to Harborplace tell The Banner why it was such a pivotal place to be in Baltimore.
    More than 100,000 people attended the dedication of Harborplace on July 3, 1980.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ plan for solving roster crunch seems clear. The only question is when they do it.
    We know how Orioles vice president and general manager Mike Elias operates and what he values. Trust that he’s already shown how he’ll chart a path forward.
    Baltimore Orioles left fielder Kyle Stowers throws the ball to another player during the team’s spring training session at Ed Smith Stadium on Feb. 22, 2024.
    Commentary: The Ravens know how good Derrick Henry was. Betting that he’ll stay at that level is a huge risk.
    The investment of big money to get running back Derrick Henry feels surprising for the salary cap-strapped Ravens.
    Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    ‘Direct, raw and sometimes unconventional’: The story Steuart Pittman wants to tells
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman’s weekly newsletters have offered a glimpse into his mind, a few hundred words at a time. Somewhere along the way, the essays evolved from an official message to a letter from a friend.
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman talks about his support for Fair Share Maryland's tax reform plan during a press conference held at the Maryland State Education Association's office in Annapolis on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
    Sunshine Week: Maryland’s best and worst agencies for open records and government transparency
    It’s Sunshine Week, a time to emphasize the need for open records and government transparency, and we thought we’d highlight some local winners and losers.
    Fighting for access to public records is part of The Baltimore Banner’s mission. In honor of Sunshine Week, we decided to tell you the agencies that are the most transparent — and the ones that need improvement.
    A stacked pipeline is paying off for the Orioles, even as pressure builds for prospects to break through
    The top-ranked farm system in baseball has helped the Orioles showcase how much talent they have in spring training, but being so loaded can create pressure and test the patience of their rising players.
    Jackson Holliday throws as Jordan Westburg waits his turn during spring training in Sarasota, Florida.
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