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    Kyle Goon: The Orioles need to sign big extensions. Shane Baz’s deal could be a stepping stone.
    COLUMN | While there are bigger fish for the Orioles to nail down extensions with, Shane Baz is a great early entry who keeps the organization pointed in the right direction to lock down more players.
    Shane Baz is scheduled to make his first start for the Orioles on Sunday against the Twins.
    Why Maryland spends tens of millions each year cleaning road debris
    This week, Maryland State Highway Administration crews kicked off an all-hands-on-deck, weeklong litter cleaning mission called “Operation Clean Sweep.” So far, crews have picked up everything from fast-food containers to mattresses.
    Operation Clean Sweep is an intensive week of roadside cleaning courtesy of Maryland State Highway Administration. Tires ditched off the side of Maryland Route 32 in Howard County.
    Orioles and pitcher Shane Baz agree to 5-year contract extension
    Baz was under team control through arbitration until after the 2028 season. This deal buys out two years of free agency.
    Orioles pitcher Shane Baz has an ERA of 4.25 in 286 major league innings.
    Virginia tags cost Maryland millions. Is a crackdown finally coming?
    A reciprocity agreement with Virginia would mean their DMV would help enforce fines and fees for traffic citations issued by Maryland.
    A white and red banner advertising Virginia license plates is hung up on a blue building wall. A truck bed is in the foreground and a city intersection in the background.
    How to navigate Maryland airport lines and high gas prices during spring break
    With spring break starting for many in Maryland, here’s advice from experts on how to navigate airport disruptions and high gas prices.
    Travelers walk to catch flights at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Thursday morning.
    A healthy Kyle Bradish? The Orioles can hardly wait.
    The Orioles hope for two things. One, that Bradish is healthy for an entire season. And, two, that he mirrors the success he has already found in the majors.
    Kyle Bradish finished fourth in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2023, but injuries have limited him to 14 starts over the last two seasons.
    Kyle Goon: Orioles fans have missed home batting practice for years. Finally, they get their wish to see it again.
    COLUMN | When COVID-19 hit, the Orioles ended the long-standing practice of letting fans in early to watch the home team take batting practice. The opportunity finally returned for early arrivals.
    Gary Mangold, center, from Allentown, Penn., attends his first opening day at Camden Yards. He got to the park early to watch batting practice, something the Orioles hadn’t opened to fans since before the pandemic.
    BWI security lines snake through airport as TSA funding remains stalled
    BWI officials warned travelers to arrive at least three hours ahead of their scheduled departure times due to “very long” security lines.
    A line for Southwest at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport passengers extends outside the building on Thursday morning.
    Trevor Rogers dazzles as Orioles open season full of high hopes with a win over Twins
    Starting pitcher Trevor Rogers was masterful, and right-handers Tyler Wells and Ryan Helsley closed out the 2-1 victory.
    Starting pitcher Trevor Rogers allowed three hits and no runs over seven innings to lead the Orioles over the Twins on opening day.
    Nationals usher in a new era with a 10-4 victory over the Cubs
    The Nationals came into Wrigley Field on a windy, chilly afternoon against the Chicago Cubs, trotted out an unorthodox lineup and left with a 10-4 victory.
    Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson tags out CJ Abrams of the Nationals during the fourth inning Thursday at Wrigley Field.
    An up-close look at the Key Bridge rebuild 2 years after the collapse
    Two years after the old Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, remnants remain even as construction crews set the foundation for its replacement.
    Crane barges are idle at sunrise at the Francis Scott Key Bridge site on the second anniversary of its catastrophic collapse.
    Gov. Wes Moore discusses Camden Yards upgrades, envisions development around ballpark
    If a ground lease to develop the area around the ballpark isn’t agreed by the end of 2027, the Orioles have the option to end the lease after 15 years rather than seeing out the full 30 years.
    Gov. Wes Moore takes part in the pregame portion of opening day Thursday at Camden Yards.
    Kyle Goon: After ticketing brouhaha, Orioles Birdland Members have mostly returned
    COLUMN | The Orioles caused a stir within their fan base last season by changing the Birdland membership tiers and displacing a number of members from their seats. After a few months, most fans who spoke to The Banner remain season ticket holders, but they are cynical about the direction of the program.
    Fans rally for the Orioles on Opening Day at Camden Yards on March 28, 2024.
    Jon Meoli: It’s uncomfortable believing the Orioles will be good again. I think I do anyway.
    COLUMN | It’s strange when you stack up just how many facets of the Orioles are better — the lineup mix, the rotation, the manager — to still feel uneasy about their chances. A lot of that has to do with how last year went.
    Orioles players watch as pitchers throw during a simulated game during Spring Training in Florida earlier this year.
    Orioles slugger Pete Alonso is always working to get better. It starts with writing.
    The Orioles first baseman has documented his drive to improve since he played at the University of Florida.
    Baltimore Orioles first-baseman Pete Alonso poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles media day on Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
    Orioles 2026 predictions: Will the team bounce back to make the playoffs?
    Can the Orioles return to winning after a 2025 debacle? How will the team look under new manager Craig Albernaz?
    Craig Albernaz came from the Cleveland Guardians to take over as Orioles manager.
    Uncertainty at center among offseason’s lingering questions | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Baltimore still has problems that can't all be fixed in the draft.
    Orioles set 26-man opening day roster, giving final bullpen spots to Anthony Nunez and Yaramil Hiraldo
    The Orioles finalized their opening day roster by deciding the final bullpen spots, the outfield configuration and the infield depth.
    Craig Albernaz will manage his first game with the Orioles at 3:05 p.m. Thursday against the Twins at Camden Yards.
    New retirement community coming to former convent in Towson
    Villa Assumpta in Towson served as a convent for the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Roland Park Place, the owner and operator of a senior living community in Baltimore City, will renovate the facilities in a move to expand.
    Villa Assumpta, the historic Catholic convent at Charles Street and Bellona Avenue in Towson, will be renovated in the coming years.
    The Ravens’ mysterious collab with Elon Musk’s tunnel company ends before it begins
    A tunnel project called “Ravens Loop” is one of three selected Tuesday by Elon Musk’s The Boring Co. to be eligible for construction on the company’s dime.
    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attends a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump convened the meeting as reports released today say the U.S. economy contracted 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, the first negative reading in three years, fueled by a massive surge in imports ahead of the administration's expected tariffs. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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