Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s glasses are a distinctive feature on a distinctive player
Entering Tuesday, Christian Encarnacion-Strand is hitting .268 with 10 homers and an .817 OPS. His emergence has moved him into consideration for a large role in 2027.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand celebrates with Orioles teammates after hitting a sacrifice fly to score Tyler O'Neill against the Tampa Bay Rays on Aug. 14.
Mayor Scott appeals order to restore inspector general’s access to city records
The administration will ask an appeals court to stay the production of records.
Attorneys for Mayor Brandon Scott and Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming are due in court Friday for a hearing on a dispute over Cumming’s access to city records.
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada resigns after critical report
Marc Yamada has resigned as chief of Montgomery County Police. The resignation was accepted by County Executive Marc Elrich.
Marc Yamada has resigned as chief of Montgomery County Police. The resignation was accepted by County Executive Marc Elrich.
Pete Alonso reaches 40 home runs on son’s 1st birthday to help Orioles rally past Blue Jays
Baltimore's elimination number remains two, but that still means Baltimore could be eliminated as early as Tuesday should the Chicago White Sox win and the Orioles lose.
Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Why a Baltimore teacher spent the summer catching sharks with scientists
Moravia Park Elementary’s Cheyanne Vanderdonckt was one of 11 teachers who took part in this year’s Teacher at Sea program, which is funded by NOAA.
Special education teacher Cheyanne Vanderdonckt was originally scared to hold a tiger shark, but knew she had to do it before ending her journey aboard the Oregon II.
Scheduling ‘trick’ sends immigrants to DC for Baltimore hearings
The Washington location isn’t associated with any known immigration court.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: A view of the Federal Center Plaza complex is seen on May 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
Hutzell: Finding balance on Chesapeake menhaden, the most important fish in the bay
COLUMN | The autumnal equinox is at 8:05 p.m. The cree-cree, cree-ek of the osprey went silent in the skies above my house near Annapolis a month ago. I’m not the only one who noticed that the Chesapeake Bay is out of balance.
Reduction fishermen tend to their haul of menhaden on the Chesapeake Bay in 2023.
Tribes withdraw from Chesapeake Bay talks over lack of representation
The group representing seven Virginia tribes said in a statement Monday that state and federal officials are “unwilling to give the tribes a seat at the table.”
A boater heads out toward the Chesapeake Bay at the Susquehanna Flats.
Harborplace developer mum on demolition schedule
Less than a month before a proposed Oct. 15 construction start, the demolition timeline of Harborplace in downtown Baltimore appears to be up in the air.
The Baltimore skyline is seen above the Harborplace pavilions and the Inner Harbor.
Baltimore man convicted of kidnapping, murdering man whose body was found in Annapolis
A Baltimore man has been convicted of murder in the kidnapping and killing of 47-year-old David Winchester Jr., whose body was found in Annapolis in 2024 after his mother reported him missing from Baltimore.
The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
State officials release body camera footage of August fatal police shooting in Suitland
Body camera footage of a fatal police shooting in Suitland appears to show the officer placing himself in the path of the moving vehicle before backing up and firing his weapon at the driver.
State officials release body camera footage of August fatal police shooting in Suitland, Maryland. Body camera footage of a fatal police shooting appears to show the officer placing himself in the path of the moving vehicle before backing up and firing his weapon at the driver.
Gemma Hoskins, Baltimore teacher who investigated murder of nun in Netflix’s ‘The Keepers,’ dies
Gemma Hoskins, a former Maryland Teacher of the Year known for investigating the local murder of a nun in Netflix’s 2017 documentary series “The Keepers,” died Sunday.
Survivors of abuse in the Catholic church call for the unsealing of the case.  Gemma Hoskins, and advocate for the survivors, speaks during the presser.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is out against Seahawks, but timeline is still unknown
Jayden Daniels will see specialists on Tuesday and Wednesday to determine next steps.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels reacts after sustaining an elbow injury against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter.
Ravens have ‘good shot’ at getting injured stars back for Brazil; NFL expects field will be ready
NFL field director Nick Pappas said the league has “plenty of work to do” to prepare the grass field at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium for the Ravens’ game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, adding, “I have faith that it’ll all get done.”
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (92) works out during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Man charged in Baltimore cold case 40 years after woman’s body found in Druid Hill Park
David Williams, 67, was charged with first-degree murder and several other offenses earlier this month in connection with the fatal shooting of Teresa Ann Houck in October 1986.
Druid Hill Park. Teresa Ann Houck’s body was discovered in the park in 1986, according to police.
Jon Meoli: Brandon Young’s home finale shows how he’s grown into an ‘overall pitcher’ for the Orioles
Against one of the league’s best offenses, Brandon Young did everything a proven big league starter should.
Against one of the league’s best offenses, Brandon Young did everything a proven big league starter should. Young is seen her pitching against the Red Sox earlier this month.
Judge slams ex-Perry Hall High School teacher who sexually exploited 4 students: ‘You’re a predator’
Baltimore County Circuit Judge Dennis Robinson Jr. sentenced Sean Brooks, 41, of Bel Air, to serve 15 years in prison.
A Baltimore County judge slammed a former Perry Hall High School physical education and health teacher who sexually exploited four students before sentencing him to serve 15 years in prison.
Police arrest man in fatal hit-and-run in Poolesville
Montgomery County Police arrested Travis Edward Lowe on Monday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Sunday in Poolesville that killed Dakota Joseph Grimsby.
Montgomery County Police arrested a Frederick man for a hit-and-run that killed a 27-year-old man in Poolesville.
States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Paramount in a lawsuit his state led challenging the company’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward, with some new commitments.
The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
The Orioles are trusting Mike Elias to fix his own mistakes | Banner Baseball Show
Elias and manager Craig Albernaz are expected to return in 2027.
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