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    6 decisions Eric DeCosta still has to make this offseason | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Decisions on Lamar Jackson’s contract, Justin Tucker’s status and Tyler Linderbaum’s fifth-year option loom.
    Orioles’ opening day roster: Jorge Mateo, Bryan Baker get last spots
    It’ll be the first opening day for five players — Cade Povich, Tomoyuki Sugano, Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad and Albert Suárez. Here’s the full 26-man crew.
    Infielder Jorge Mateo is on the Orioles’ opening day roster after he was limited in spring training.
    How to watch the Orioles’ season opener vs. the Blue Jays
    First pitch between the Orioles and Blue Jays is scheduled for 3:07 p.m., but the game might not start until well after that time.
    The Orioles’ season opener can be found on MASN2. The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will carry Orioles and Nationals games again this season.
    Letter: University presidents say funding research important even in tough times
    Darryll J. Pines, president of the University of Maryland, College Park, and Bruce E. Jarrell, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, says collaborations have created over 1,000 jobs.
    The new 4MLK building is located in the University of Maryland BioPark.
    Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers, background checks for ghost guns
    Ghost guns were found at crime scenes in soaring numbers across the U.S. before the regulation went into place.
    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.
    Jon Meoli: For the Orioles, expectations have redefined what’s considered ‘good enough’
    It feels worthless to write off this entire season as prologue and declare that all we’ll really be measuring the Orioles on is whether they fare better in the playoffs than they have the last two years.
    General manager Mike Elias and his front office have built the Orioles into a consistent contender. Fans will always want more.
    What to expect when you’re expecting to win: The Orioles have lofty goals — and added pressure
    “Let’s put it this way: They’re not sneaking up on anybody," former Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "They’re going to get everybody’s best shot. They’re not the little engine that could.”
    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde gives a speech in the locker ream after the team secured the division title in 2023.
    How Maryland basketball can upset Florida and move one step closer to the Final Four
    Florida is "as good a basketball team as I’ve seen on film all year,” Maryland coach Kevin Willard said Wednesday.
    A scouting report from Maryland’s analytics partner found that Florida star Walter Clayton Jr. “grades better than any player they’ve ever had analytically shooting the basketball off the dribble,” according to Terps coach Kevin Willard.
    Kyle Goon: Julian Reese is getting his moment in the spotlight. His mom has been waiting for it.
    Julian Reese's mom, Angel, once thought he should leave Maryland. But the senior's success with the Terps has alleviated her concerns and given her a chance to celebrate her more reserved child.
    Julian Reese, left, and DeShawn Harris-Smith celebrate during Maryland’s opening-round win over Grand Canyon in the NCAA tournament.
    Letter: Reject private-school vouchers; support public schools
    Stephanie C. Chupein says Marylanders should reject school vouchers and support public schools that serve all children, not just the wealthiest.
    Tidy tables and chairs arranged in school class room, ready for pupils to arrive, education, learning, organisation
    Vulture who appeared to mourn its mate has died
    A Maryland vulture that appeared to be mourning its long-time mate last month has also died, according to the property owner who has been observing the birds for years.
    Martha Midgette and her husband buried the two vultures in the forest, side-by-side.
    Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expects to raise $100B in revenue
    President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports.
    WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 13: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on March 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. The two leaders met as the Trump administration has once again put the military alliance between the United States and Western Europe in question.
    Anne Arundel Community College recognizes faculty union
    Next steps for the Anne Arundel Community College union, called Riverhawk Educators United, include bargaining for its first contract.
    Full-time faculty union organizers said 62% of professors and instructional staff at Anne Arundel Community College supported the efforts to form Riverhawk Educators United.
    Maryland basketball star Derik Queen hit a big shot. Now he’s becoming big business.
    One NIL educator said high-profile endorsement deals for stars like Queen can be worth “six figures, and sometimes a lot more.”
    Maryland center Derik Queen celebrates with teammates after making the winning basket for a 72-71 win over Colorado State in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
    Maryland basketball coach Kevin Willard dodges questions about uncertain future: ‘We’re playing Florida’
    A day after saying in a radio interview that, “as of right now,” he planned to remain in College Park, Willard was less forthcoming about his expectations for the program.
    Coach Kevin Willard conducts practice Wednesday as Maryland prepared for its regional semifinal game against Florida in San Francisco.
    How Orioles pitcher Félix Bautista became ‘The Mountain.’ And how he almost didn’t.
    The Mountain, as Bautista is known for his hulking 6-foot-8, 285-pound frame, is back after missing 2024 recovering from Tommy John surgery.
    Orioles reliever Félix Bautista will be in the bullpen on opening day in Toronto after he missed last season because of elbow surgery.
    Kermit the Frog to speak at University of Maryland commencement
    The beloved Muppet was created by College Park graduate Jim Henson.
    Kermit the Frog, created by University of Maryland, College Park, alumnus Jim Henson, will speak to  graduates in May.
    What the Orioles’ new uniforms have in common with that Lil’ Kim look
    The Orioles’ orange-on-orange combination will return in 2025. But is the monochromatic look considered fashionable?
    To Maryland Institute College of Art Fashion History professor Victoria Pass, the Orioles' all-orange uniforms conjure images of 1990s hip-hop star Lil’ Kim decked from head to toe in a singular color.
    Orioles roundtable: What are the biggest questions facing the team?
    Did the Orioles do enough in the offseason? What is the biggest area of concern heading into the season? Our experts weigh in.
    Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde watches his pitchers throw a bullpen session during Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., last month.
    The Orioles are better than you think | Banner Baseball Show
    Concerns about the O’s pitching staff may be overblown, while Baltimore’s offense looks ready to dominate.
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