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    Ravens sign undrafted QB Joe Fagnano and OLB Ethan Burke, waive OLB Adisa Isaac
    Isaac was the Ravens’ 2024 third-round pick from Penn State.
    Ravens linebacker Adisa Isaac battles Commanders offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere during Friday night’s preseason game.
    CJ Abrams makes long-anticipated debut at second base for Nationals
    Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards, right, is out at second base as Washington Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams, left, throws to first base to put out Marlins' Javier Sanoja for a double-play during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    Childs Walker: 5 things we learned from the Ravens-Commanders game
    The Ravens obliterated the Washington Commanders, 41-3, to complete an undefeated preseason. Here are five things we learned from the final audition for players hoping to make the team.
    Joe Fagnano at least has the Ravens thinking about placing him on the 53-man roster as a third quarterback.
    Orioles dodge trouble on the way to 5-3 win over the Athletics
    With this victory, and because of the Cleveland Guardians’ loss earlier in the day, the Orioles moved to one game back of the final American League wild-card place.
    Leody Taveras had two hits and three RBIs Saturday night in the Orioles’ 5-3 victory.
    Nationals beat Marlins in 10 innings after Cade Cavalli’s start is cut short by an injury
    With two outs in the fourth, Miami third baseman Javier Sanoja hit a 93-mph grounder that caromed off Cavalli, who had not allowed a hit. He recovered quickly enough to throw out Sanoja but limped to the dugout and into the tunnel.
    Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli reacts after the top of the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    Kyle Goon: The Ravens shouldn’t have let it get this uncomfortable with kicker Tyler Loop
    COLUMN | The Ravens' delay in bringing in a competitor to challenge kicker Tyler Loop has left them feeling uncertain about an important position after he's gone 5-for-8 in the preseason. They should have been more proactive, because it's getting too late for a position battle.
    Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed two field goals of 50-plus yards Friday night against the Commanders.
    This Renaissance Festival dress is a walking Maryland flag
    Natalie Hanrion, a costume designer and maker, spent more than 100 hours on a handmade Italian Renaissance-inspired dress that pays homage to the Maryland flag.
    Natalie Hanrion dressed up as a pirate in 2025 to match the festival’s theme, but she still used the Maryland flag’s colors and had a matching fan.
    Orioles open series against Athletics with weird win in 10 innings
    Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand drove in runs in the 10th inning, and Alex Hoppe earned his first save in the major leagues.
    Dylan Beavers is out on a tag by Athletics catcher Jonah Heim during the second inning Friday night.
    The Nationals have starting rotation needs for 2027. Jackson Kent could fill one of those slots.
    The left-hander, who threw a career-high seven innings with three strikeouts and four walks in Friday’s 9-2 win over the Marlins, could be one option.
    Jackson Kent pitched seven innings, allowing three hits and one run, as the Nationals beat the Marlins 9-2.
    Ravens roster projection: Who makes the 53-man roster after perfect preseason?
    Figuring out the Ravens’ roster, which will be finalized by 6 p.m. Sunday, will be a challenge for GM Eric DeCosta. Here’s a look at how he could set the team’s initial 53-man squad.
    Ravens cornerbacks Keyon Martin (38) and Chandler Rivers (29) and linebacker Jay Higgins IV (49) celebrate a first-quarter play Friday night against the Commanders.
    Preseason finale offers clarity on roster choices | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Baltimore has until 6 p.m. Sunday to get down to 53 players.
    Blaze Alexander returns to Orioles from injured list
    The utilityman has recovered from a broken hand and was activated Friday, the team announced.
    Blaze Alexander is hitting .312 with an .807 OPS.
    Trey Mancini will retire as an Oriole, signing a 1-day contract
    The beloved first baseman and the Orioles announced Friday that Mancini will sign a one-day contract Sept. 19 to conclude his career in Baltimore.
    Trey Mancini and the Orioles announced Friday that the beloved first baseman will sign a one-day contract Sept. 19 to conclude his career in Baltimore.
    Lawyers accuse ICE of overcrowding holding rooms, violating court-mandated limits
    Lawyers for several detainees accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of overcrowding temporary holding rooms in Baltimore and denying access to medical care, in violation of a federal court order from March 6.
    George H. Fallon Federal Building at 31 Hopkins Plaza in downtown Baltimore.
    Why does Albert Suárez keep re-signing with the Orioles? ‘I like it here.’
    The Orioles have designated Suárez for assignment four times. Three times, he elected free agency, only to re-sign shortly after — a roster-rule work-around.
    Albert Suárez pitched 4 1/3 innings and surrendered six earned runs against the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 4.
    Kyle Goon: For Shawne Merriman’s QB son and Saint Frances football, it’s about to be Lights On
    COLUMN | The sophomore starting quarterback at Saint Frances is about to start stepping out from the formidable legacy of his father.
    Justin Merriman, the son of Terps and NFL star Shawne Merriman, will make his first start for the nationally ranked Saint Frances football team this weekend. Justin is already considered one of Maryland's top 2029 recruits and has been getting college attention from several schools including the University of Maryland.
    Ravens move into Commanders country as NFL marketing change sets up Maryland turf war
    As of April, Prince George’s and Montgomery counties — the most populous counties in Maryland and longtime bastions for fans of Washington’s NFL franchise — are now home for the Ravens. Kind of.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) signs autographs for fans during the team's NFL football training camp at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
    5 storylines to watch in the Ravens-Commanders preseason finale
    Players chasing NFL dreams will have one last chance to earn a spot.
    Commanders guard Brandon Coleman warms up ahead of a preseason game against the Dolphins.
    The popular Sandlot will soon plop down in Prince George’s County
    Sandlot, a popular event and community space that began in Washington, D.C., will be the first sign of life for a larger development of downtown Largo, the Promenade at Lottsford, which will break ground in summer 2027.
    Renderings for Sandlot Largo, a community and events space that began in Washington, D.C., will open at the planned development site of the Promenade at Lottsford.
    Hyattsville’s latest general fund balance is 71% lower than previously thought, audit shows
    Hyattsville has a thinner financial cushion than previously thought, including a general fund balance that dropped 71% from fiscal year 2023 to 2024, according to a recent audit.
    Hyattsville Municipal Building
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