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    Inside the Dugout: What the fun vibe in Sarasota says about the Orioles’ culture
    This team is uniquely charming and charmingly unique.
    Young Baltimore Orioles fans beg for autographs ahead of a Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla., last week.
    Ravens call ‘hurtful’ allegations against Justin Tucker ‘concerning,’ say team will await NFL investigation
    “We’ll wait as patiently as we can for as much information as we can, and we’ll make our decisions based on that,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said at the NFL scouting combine.
    INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: General manager Eric DeCosta of the Baltimore Ravens speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
    Vatican says Pope Francis remains critical but stable as he works from hospital
    The Vatican’s evening update said the 88-year-old pope underwent a follow-up CAT scan in Tuesday evening to check the lung infection.
    Catholic faithful carry images of Pope Francis at an outdoor mass to pray for him on February 24, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
    Ravens GM Eric DeCosta ‘optimistic’ the team can sign Ronnie Stanley to contract extension
    “You never want to say 100%,” DeCosta said of the negotiations with Stanley, “but I feel good that we’ll have a good, healthy debate, a good process.”
    Left tackle Ronnie Stanley, 30, who started all 17 games in 2024.
    Baltimore native Kevin Braswell, a former Georgetown basketball player, dies at 46
    Braswell played 128 times for the Hoyas between 1998 and 2002, averaging 13.6 points.
    NEW YORK - MARCH 6:  Kevin Braswell #12 of the Georgetown Hoyas drives around Ryan Gomes #3 of the Providence Friars during the first round of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on March 6, 2002.  The Hoyas won 68-67.
    Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups
    A federal judge on Monday blocked immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations in houses of worship for Quakers and a handful of other religious groups.
    The now-closed St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church.
    As allegations against Justin Tucker mount, the Ravens embrace silence
    Ravens officials will face questions about Justin Tucker at the scouting combine, but experts say the team’s silence has been wise.
    Baltimore Ravens general manager and Executive Vice President Eric DeCosta, right, and coach John Harbaugh hold a season review press conference at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills.
    Who’s up? Standouts at Orioles’ spring training so far
    There’s still a few spots up for grabs, and a strong performance in workouts and exhibition games can give someone an edge. Here's which Orioles players have looked good in early spring training action.
    Baltimore Orioles players walk together to the backfields during spring training in Sarasota.
    Trump funding freeze shakes Maryland farmers’ trust in government
    Farmers don’t know if promised USDA funding will materialize for projects ranging from solar panels to windbreaks to online marketing.
    Farm manager Sophia Fast cuts spinach at One Acre Farm in Dickerson.
    With Tomoyuki Sugano, the Orioles now have an audience in Japan
    There’s interest in Baltimore to see how the 35-year-old will transition to Major League Baseball. But there could be even more eyes coming from abroad, as Japanese baseball fans focus on the Orioles more than ever before.
    Journalists with several Japanese news outlets document newly signed Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, right, as he warms up with the team during spring training.
    Judge does not restore AP’s White House access but urges reconsideration
    The judge urged the Trump administration to reconsider its two-week-old ban, saying that case law “is uniformly unhelpful to the White House.”
    U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing Interior Secretary Doug Burghum's commission in the Oval Office on January 31, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke to reporters about tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico and how Burghum will coordinate with the Energy Department and the Environmental Protection Agency. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
    Federal workers sue over Musk’s threat to fire them if they don’t explain their accomplishments
    Lawmakers in both parties said that Elon Musk’s mandate may be illegal, while unions are threatening to sue.
    Elon Musk, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, and his son X Musk, speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles protected 3 unique pitchers this winter. Here’s their catcher’s perspective.
    Catcher Maverick Handley, right, during spring training last season, likes what he sees from three pitchers the Orioles protected over the offseason.
    Need a movie recommendation? Ask Orioles closer Félix Bautista.
    Bautista was away from his teammates for the entirety of the 2024 season, and that meant free evenings with no one to spend them with.
    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Félix Bautista (74) throws a bullpen session during Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
    Kyle Goon: Baseball’s pitch challenge system is the future, and it’s fantastic
    Although ABS is not yet a regular-season feature, the future is coming — and the players who have gotten to challenge pitches know how exciting it is.
    The Automated Ball-Strike System shows a replay of a challenged strike call against Los Angeles Dodgers' Eddie Rosario during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Phoenix.
    Trump administration firing 2,000 USAID workers, putting thousands of others on leave
    President Donald Trump and his chief cost cutter, Elon Musk, contend the aid and development work is wasteful and furthers a liberal agenda.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Protestors gather outside of USAID headquarters on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said in a social media post that he and U.S. President Donald Trump will shut down the foreign assistance agency.
    Pope Francis in critical condition with early kidney failure but remains alert
    Pope Francis was conscious but receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen Sunday following a respiratory crisis.
    Pope Francis speaks during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, on Oct. 18, 2023.
    Officer killed in shootout after a gunman took staff members hostage at a Pennsylvania hospital
    A police officer was killed Saturday after responding to a shooting at a central Pennsylvania hospital where the suspected gunman also was killed, officials said.
    Law enforcement arrive at the scene of a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pa. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.  (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)
    Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday shows improved defense in spring opener
    Holliday was told after the 2023 season that the Orioles wanted him to learn second base, a position Holliday had only played 25 times. Now he has the basics down and can focus on being crisper.
    Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday attempts to tag out Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis during Saturday’s game.
    Jimmy’s Famous Seafood will not return to Oriole Park at Camden Yards this season
    Jimmy’s was a popular choice for Orioles fans on game day, with long lines stretching in the concourse near Section 72.
    In a post on X, Jimmy’s wrote that the restaurant “enjoyed our time” at Camden Yards and will continue to focus on serving customers at other locations, including M&T Bank Stadium.
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