Jon Meoli: Samuel Basallo is the first Orioles’ international product in the big leagues. Who’s next?
The majority of talent that has advanced the farthest in the system is at the plate. Here are some prospects to follow.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at spring training.
Aeneas ‘Fub’ Peebles may look undersized for a lineman, but the Ravens like what they see
“He gives us a little bit of a change-of-speed pitch,” coach John Harbaugh said. “I don’t know, maybe it’s a fastball, maybe it’s with movement.”
Ravens defensive lineman Aeneas Peebles (93) smiles after completing a drill during the team’s training camp on Aug. 19.
Fatal shooting in Columbia was targeted, Howard County Police say
Howard County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Tuesday night in Columbia.
The Howard County Police logo seen outside their headquarters on January 25, 2024.
As Cedric Mullins gets used to being a Met, he reflects on what could have been with the Orioles
“It just didn’t work out, that’s kind of the nature of the game in that sense," Mullins said of the 2025 Orioles. "Very talented group and I see it happen amongst other sports, really good group of guys can’t quite put it together when they need to.”
Cedric Mullins catches a fly ball against the Cleveland Guardians during the Mets' game at Citi Field on August 6.
Seven things to do in Baltimore County, from the state fair to Music City Maryland
Our weekly listing of things to do in Baltimore County ranges from the Maryland State Fair to a conversation with author Erik Larsen.
A double exposure of bull riding at the Maryland State Fair on Labor Day September 2, 2024.
Why wasn’t Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell arrested after endangering police?
While the Dundalk Republican has publicly acknowledged his struggles with alcoholism, the altercation with police only came to light after Crandell’s wife filed a protection order.
Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell during a council meeting in January.
Baltimore seeks at least $30M from store accused of profiting off ghost guns
The city filed the lawsuit in 2022 and previously reached a settlement with Polymer80, one of the largest manufacturers of ghost gun parts.
Polymer80 80% frames for Glock Inc. pistols for sale at Hiram's Guns / Firearms Unknown store in El Cajon, California, U.S., on Monday, April 26, 2021.
Abrego Garcia’s lawyers want smuggling charges dismissed on grounds of ‘vindictive prosecution’
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a federal judge on Tuesday to dismiss a human smuggling case against him.
A rally sign is seen during a news conference outside the federal courthouse before a hearing for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Letter: Maryland needs an immigration system that protects crab pickers
The workers who pick crabs for Maryland’s seafood industry deserve an immigration system that respects their rights, says Rachel Micah-Jones, executive director of Centro los Derechos del Migrante.
Crab pickers process Blue Crabs at J.M. Clayton Seafood Company on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Cambridge.
Samuel Basallo’s swinging bunt pushes Orioles past Red Sox in wild 11-inning game
Baltimore continued its run of strong pitching performances behind right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano at Fenway Park
Samuel Basallo hits an RBI groundout during the eleventh inning
I’m ready to quit TikTok, but my job won’t let me
I spend four to six hours a day, or just shy of 40 hours a week, scrolling through short-form videos of dogs, a stranger’s marital drama and far too many advertisements.
The Dish: Have jury duty in Baltimore? Here’s where to grab lunch.
Jurors in Baltimore City get $30 per day for their service. Spend it on lunch at one of these 15 restaurants.
The Reuben sandwich at. B&O American Brasserie. B&O offers a discount to jurors who present their badge.
As back-to-school approaches, here’s the latest about kids and vaccinations in Maryland
Confusion and hesitancy over vaccines is growing nationwide and public health officials worry about what that means for fall when viruses abound in Maryland.
Brianna Taylor, 11, receives a vaccination at a clinic offered at New Town High School on Sunday.
When an Ellicott City preschool fell apart, its teachers rebuilt 15 minutes away
The faces behind Little Oak Nursery School mostly come from the once beloved, now shuttered Mt. Hebron in Ellicott City where they all worked.
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 — Sarah Willey assembles a play kitchen set in her classroom for 2-year-olds at the new Little Oak Nursery School in Sykesville.
Tensions brew over alleged antisemitism in city schools — and who defines it
In an Aug. 12 letter to the Anti-Defamation League, the parties seek to call attention to their own experiences as Jewish families in Baltimore City Public Schools.
Dozens of Jewish parents, students and teachers of Baltimore City Public Schools co-signed a letter addressed to the Anti-Defamation League, pushing back against allegations of pervasive antisemitism in city schools.
Ravens training camp highlights: Lamar Jackson, passing game look outside the numbers in practice
Here’s a look at the highlights from the Ravens’ padded practice Tuesday.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass during the team’s training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Orioles once more face injury uncertainty with Jordan Westburg, Adley Rutschman
Rutschman was scheduled to catch Tuesday, but it will be Alex Jackson behind the dish instead.
Adley Rutschman and Jordan Westburg are dealing with injuries.
Ravens training camp battle tracker: Adisa Isaac suffers elbow injury in win vs. Cowboys
As camp unfolds, The Baltimore Banner will keep track of each prominent positional battle. Here’s where things stand.
The Ravens began training camp in July in Owings Mills, and it features a handful of key positional competitions.
Body of 36-year-old man recovered at Beaver Dam Swimming Club quarry
Authorities recovered the body of a swimmer who drowned after searching since Sunday at the former quarry at Beaver Dam Swimming Club, a Baltimore County Police spokesperson said.
A search and rescue team navigates around Beaver Dam on August 18, 2025. Rescuers on Monday morning resumed searching for a man who disappeared in the waters at Beaver Dam Swimming Club in Cockeysville on Sunday evening.
Fells Point restaurant Bunny’s fires at least 6 employees after pro-Palestine protest
Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles fired several of its employees who participated in a pro-Palestine protest outside the Fells Point restaurant.
The exterior of Bunny's Buckets & Bubbles at 801 S. Ann St. in Fells Point on Aug. 18, 2025.
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