Undrafted rookies make roster case as Ravens rout Commanders | Banner Ravens Podcast
Jonas Shaffer and beat reporter Giana Han break down the game and discuss how the roster battles will play out.
ICE threatening to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda on Monday
The Trump administration is continuing its “vindictive and selective prosecution” of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, his defense attorney wrote Saturday in a court filing.
Kilmar Ábrego García, tercero de derecha a izquierda, sale de la cárcel del condado Putnam, el viernes 22 de agosto de 2025, en Cookeville, Tennessee. (AP Foto/Brett Carlsen)
‘It takes two to do deals’: Rubenstein says Orioles hoping for more contract extensions
These are some of the key statements from Basallo’s time with media Saturday.
Orioles announced the eight-year contract extension of catcher Samuel Basallo. Samuel Basallo, international scouting director Koby Perez, general manager Mike Elias and owner David Rubenstein on August 23, 2025 at Camden Yards.
Kyle Goon: Orioles owner David Rubenstein says he wants to sign more extensions. Is anyone ready to be next?
Orioles controlling owner David Rubenstein said he's “committed to doing more of these” long-term extensions “as soon as we can.” It shifts the onus from ownership to the players if anyone wants to lock up a long-term future in Baltimore.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein used Saturday’s press conference to announce Samuel Basallo’s contract extension to send a message to other players.
Maryland products fighting to stay at home on Ravens roster
With the preseason concluded and three days before the 53-man roster needs to be finalized, here’s where each Marylander stands.
Malik Hamm of the Ravens rushes Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman as he throws a pass Saturday in Landover.
Ravens roster projection: Will Rasheen Ali and Beau Brade make the final cut?
Who will seize the team’s last few open jobs? Here’s a look at how the Ravens could set their initial roster.
Rasheen Ali runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Ravens’ 30-3 preseason win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday in Landover.
Erin causes flooding in Annapolis, brings 5-foot waves to Ocean City as storm weakens
In Annapolis, some flooding was already causing road closures Saturday morning, according to the city’s Office of Emergency Management.
Surfers try to get in the water, past big waves bolstered by Hurricane Erin, at Rockaway Beach in the Queens borough of New York, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
National Guard troops on D.C. streets for Trump’s crackdown will start carrying guns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to start carrying firearms while patrolling the streets of Washington for President Donald Trump’s law enforcement crackdown, the Pentagon said Friday.
National Guardsmen patrol at the base of the Washington Monument, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
Many college students turn to ChatGPT for therapy. Is that OK?
Generative AI, which includes chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Microsoft Copilot, are large Internet-based systems trained by conversations with their users.
It took Adley Rutschman years to master game calling. Now Samuel Basallo will start that same process.
Rutschman didn’t arrive in the majors as an elite game caller. Basallo can’t be expected to become one without the experience of trial and error.
Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo warms up during the team’s spring training practice on February 20, 2024.
Digital do’s and don’ts on the job hunt: Tips for ex-federal workers
We spoke with experts who offered tips on how to spruce up your online presence as you search for new jobs.
On Samuel Basallo’s day, Orioles fall short of storybook ending against Astros
Baltimore lost to the Houston Astros 10-7 in a game full of big swings and few precise pitches.
Ramón Urías of the Astros forces out Gunnar Henderson to start a double play in the third inning Friday night at Camden Yards.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is ‘grateful to God’ after reuniting with his family in Maryland
Private security contracted by his attorneys is bringing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from Tennessee to Maryland, though his future in the United States remains uncertain.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, center, leaves the Putnam County Jail, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Cookeville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Central Marylander first to test positive for West Nile virus in the state this year
Someone in Central Maryland tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first confirmed case in the state this year, the Department of Health announced Friday.
Mosquitos at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Malaria Research Institute Insectary.
Erin spurs Baltimore-area coastal flood warnings as Ocean City declares no swimming at beaches
Weather officials placed Anne Arundel County under a coastal flood warning until 10 a.m. Sunday, suggesting 2-2.5 feet of flooding is possible. In Annapolis, sandbags are being provided as officials warn residents to take precautions.
Sebastian Kettner fishes on Jennette's Pier as waves from Hurricane Erin crash ashore in Nags Head, N.C., Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
Shoppers at Mondawmin Mall reopens after more than a week with no hot water
The Shoppers supermarket in Mondawmin Mall reopened Thursday after shuttering for eight days over health code violations.
Shoppers in Mondawmin Mall reopening following a health code violation
Johns Hopkins University loses two top diversity officers
Johns Hopkins University said goodbye to Katrina Caldwell, the vice provost for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, as well as Emil Cunningham, her deputy.
Empty lounge chairs sit on the quad at Johns Hopkins University on July 3, 2025.
Orioles, rookie catcher Samuel Basallo agree to 8-year contract extension
This is the first long-term deal for a homegrown star during the Mike Elias era.
The Orioles have signed rookie catcher Samuel Basallo for eight years.
Deadline looms for deal between Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare to keep patients in network
Tens of thousands of patients at Johns Hopkins Medicine could be out of network starting Monday if the hospital system and UnitedHealthcare don’t reach an agreement.
Johns Hopkins Hospital campus.
Ocean City surfers ‘stoked’ as Hurricane Erin leaves big waves in its wake
With Hurricane Erin out to sea — churning in the Atlantic Ocean but not battering the coast — “this is a very exciting time for surfers,” said Tommy Vach, president of Ocean City Surf Club.
Ocean City beach looking south from 84th Street.
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