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Columns

    Kyle Goon: Sam Koch’s son couldn’t escape the family business — and he’s fine with that
    Longtime Ravens punter Sam Koch changed punting in the NFL. Now his son, a punter for Winters Mill who is committed to Nebraska, aims to carry on the family tradition.
    Punter Kamdyn Koch, left, a Winters Mill senior, will attend Nebraska, his father's alma mater. Sam Koch, right, was one of the NFL's best punters when he played for the Ravens. (Photo courtesy of Sam Koch)
    ‘The doors of the church are open’: How one local pastor changed my views on faith forever
    Rev. Grady A. Yeargin Jr., a local pastor who died in October, left a legacy of kindness and openness to those raised in the City Temple of Baltimore (Baptist) church.
    Reverend Grady A. Yeargin with his daughters Adia, left, and Candace, during the Ravens-themed party that City Temple of Baltimore (Baptist) church threw in 2015 for his 65th birthday.
    Jon Meoli: Can the Orioles improve this winter and still honor the beliefs that got them this far?
    Mike Elias said the Orioles’ swift playoff exit would inform how he and the front office think about improving this winter. But then he offered a caveat.
    Orioles general manager Mike Elias told MLB Network at this week’s general managers meetings that he was seeking one new face in the rotation and one in the bullpen.
    Into the valley of doubt: Talking with RFK Jr.’s 600
    I stopped by a rally in Annapolis on Monday night for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is seeking to get on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate. I went to hear from those primed to absorb his dubious opinions about vaccines and media cabals.
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks to a crowded room of supporters in Annapolis during the kickoff of his campaign to get on the ballot as an independent candidate for president in 2024.
    Kyle Goon: Wes Moore promised everybody a ‘win’ in Orioles lease. Then why are we still in the dark?
    Aside from a few outlines, the state and the Orioles haven’t presented much in the way of concrete plans. When exactly are we supposed to pop the champagne again?
    The exterior of Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday, April 16.
    Congress is a train wreck. These Marylanders want the job anyway
    Candidates for Maryland's 3rd District are starting to enter the race for an open seat now that U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes isn’t seeking reelection.
    State Sen. Sarah Elfreth listens as the MC at the Eastport Democratic Club tells the crowd she is running for House of Representatives, a day before she officials announced her candidacy.
    Ravens Reality Check: Another Lamar Jackson MVP campaign has strong legs
    After crushing Seattle at home, the Ravens and their quarterback are gaining a ton of buzz.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) smiles during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.
    Jon Meoli: How Jordan Westburg’s rookie season is a unique lesson for other Orioles prospects
    Westburg played steady defense, took on a different role than he’d ever taken before and produced enough at the plate to justify his role.
    Jordan Westburg had a .260 batting average, a .715 OPS and three home runs in 68 games with the Orioles.
    I’m a veteran of Harborplace. I’m not sure the new designs are for me.
    If you didn’t grow up here, those old, faded green buildings at Pratt and Light streets might seem useless, an empty shell of yesteryear. But back in the day, they were the town square.
    MCB Real Estate released renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace on Oct. 30 that show new buildings with residential units and new park spaces.
    Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ defense is ‘a bunch of a-holes’ chasing perfection
    The pursuit of perfection has driven the group to one of the NFL's best starts and could propel them all the way to playoff success.
    Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy sacks Seattle's Geno Smith during the second quarter. Van Noy had two of the team's four sacks.
    Want more juice in Annapolis? That will be $85,000, please
    Lisa Consiglio Ryan believes in the power of juice, but it’s not enough to get around sewer regulations in Annapolis. She may have to pay $85,000 to comply before starting to squeeze juice in the back of her new store.
    Lisa Consiglio Ryan sells juices and offers classes on wellness at her shop Rasa on Maryland Avenue in Annapolis. She can't expand because of the city interpretation of a law requiring a grease interceptor.
    Kyle Goon: ‘Balling off the couch’? Kyle Van Noy stayed ready for the Ravens’ call.
    Kyle Van Noy has teased that he came off the couch in his supporting role for the Ravens. But that belies the amount of work the linebacker has done to make it 10 years in the NFL.
    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy celebrates after sacking the Lions' Jared Goff last month.
    Jon Meoli: For Orioles, Texas’ World Series win will provide little solace, few lessons
    The Rangers' victory serves as validation of the Orioles' belief that they need to be the best team at identifying and developing talent internally to keep up with teams who spend more.
    World Series MVP Corey Seager joined the Rangers by signing a 10-year, $325 million contract in December 2021.
    ‘I can’t breathe’: Melding the last words of Black men with Brahms
    The Baltimore Choral Arts Society will present "Human Requiem," a stirring musical offering that combines classical music and current events surrounding the tragic loss of Black lives.
    From left, Kadiatou Diallo, mother of Amadou Diallo; Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin; Samaira Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice; Lesley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown Jr; Esaw Garner, the widow of Eric Garner; and Rev. Al Sharpton address the crowd at a "Justice For All" march and rally in Washington, D.C., in December 2014.
    Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ decision to stand pat at the trade deadline better be the right one
    Games against Seattle and San Francisco, teams that made moves at the deadline, could leave fans wondering if doing nothing was actually the right decision.
    Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions during a press conference at the Under Armour Performance Center on Thursday, May 4.
    10 things that scare me: An illustrated Halloween list
    Halloween is a day to celebrate what scares you. Dress it up, give it some candy and hope it leaves you alone for the rest of the year in return. Here’s my list of personal frights.
    Halloween is a time to celebrate what scares you and hope it leaves you alone the rest of the year in return.
    Ravens Reality Check: It’s Trade Take Season. Should Baltimore make a move?
    Here are some of the takes that are haunting the Ravens ahead of a possible blockbuster Halloween trade deadline.
    GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 29: Justice Hill #43 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball while Zay Flowers #4 blocks Josh Woods #10 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium on Oct. 29, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.
    Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Try these Baltimore-themed suggestions
    Have trash bags and a box? You've got magic. Where there’s a will, there’s an Old Bay (costume) and other quick Halloween outfits you can throw together.
    Old Bay Seasoning can.
    Jon Meoli: How the Orioles’ pending coaching changes could impact the pitching program
    Chris Holt removing major league responsibilities from his plate will allow further organizational alignment and likely allow him to split his time between Baltimore and the club’s affiliates.
    Chris Holt has helped turn the Orioles' pitching from a weakness to a strength.
    He told an NPR audience Baltimore is the greatest city in America. They laughed.
    The live crowd at NPR’s “Wait Wait
 Don’t Tell Me” scoffed at Baltimore resident Jeremy Henry’s proclamation, but he wasn’t wrong.
    Jeremy Henry found himself defending Baltimore when he called into “Wait Wait 
 Don’t Tell Me” last week.
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