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    Kyle Bradish continues Tommy John rehab, says he has no regrets about trying to pitch in ‘24
    "I think if I were have gotten surgery in January there kind of would have been a little regret and questioning if maybe I didn’t have to get surgery because it didn’t feel that bad at that moment," Bradish said.
    Injured Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish does sprints on the backfields during Spring Training in Sarasota, Florida.
    Nearly 40,000 BGE customers still without power after windstorm
    BGE says staffing has been increased to help restore power. However, trees and debris will have to be cleaned up before the damaged equipment can be repaired.
    Heavy rain and high winds swept through the Baltimore area on Sunday, knocking out power for 118,000 BGE customers.
    Adley Rutschman spent the offseason stewing on disappointment. It has lit a fire in him.
    The Orioles catcher suffered through a slump in the second half of the season that was compounded the team’s second straight failure to win a playoff game.
    Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman stands in the on-deck circle before taking live batting practice at Ed Smith Stadium (Feb. 16, 2025).
    Letter: Trump order prohibiting gender-affirming care for youths is cruel, harmful
    President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibiting any hospital receiving federal funds from practicing gender-affirming care for youths callously disregards the needs of children who are both gender- and neurodiverse, a letter writer says.
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
    Justin Tucker’s accusers: 16 massage therapists from 8 spas
    The women, most of whom do not know each other, detailed similar experiences at Baltimore-area spas. They told people close to them around the time the incidents occurred.
    7 more massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior
    The new accusers provided similar details about Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker that The Baltimore Banner had not previously reported.
    Gusts could reach 60 mph on Sunday with most of Maryland facing wind warning
    Winds could cause damage to trees and power lines, which may result in power outages.
    Residents of South Baltimore brave the downpour on December 11, 2024.
    A mini hitting camp gives Orioles’ prospects a chance to take the training wheels off
    Eight players got a chance for one-on-one training with the major league staff and to get acclimated before the madness begins.
    Third baseman Coby Mayo said he valued the feedback he got during a mincamp for prospects before spring training started.
    Letter: Maryland needs a constitutional amendment to protect workers' rights
    A proposed bill to allow Marylanders to vote on a constitutional amendment to allow workers to collectively bargain would protect them against anti-union actions, both locally and nationally.
    A Union member with the International Longshoremen’s Association and Local 333 leads chants outside the Dundalk Marine Terminal during a strike on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. Chants included, “What are we gonna do? Shut it down!” And “We want our money!”
    Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputation injuries
    Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations.
    This photo provided by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows an Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler that has been recalled across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a dozen fingertip injuries, including some amputations. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
    Tomoyuki Sugano arrives to camp eager to help Orioles win a championship
    “He’s all about winning,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “That was clear in our two Zooms that we had with him this offseason, that he’s coming over here to win.”
    Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano prepares to throw for the first time at spring training.
    ‘Saturday Night Live’ plans a massive 50th anniversary special. Who’s coming and how to watch
    Airing Sunday and spanning three hours, the, yes, live “SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration” will assemble a dream team of stars who have helped the show become an enduring pop culture force.
    FILE - "Saturday Night Live" host Bill Murray, a former cast member, is pictured with producer Lorne Michaels, left, during rehearsals on March 19, 1987, in New York. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett, File)
    New Orioles hitting coach Cody Asche heard the critiques from fans: ‘We’re all trying to hit line drives’
    “But fans at home, I promise you, we’re preaching sound baseball philosophy and things that have worked in this game for 200 years, from Ted Williams to Pete Rose to Tony Gwynn,” Asche said.
    Orioles hitting coach Code Asche watches batting practice at spring training (Feb. 15, 2025).
    Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs under new Trump administration
    Federal workers are responding with anger and confusion as they grapple with the Trump administration’s latest effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 14: Protesters demonstrate in support of federal workers outside of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on February 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Organizers held the protest to speak on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
    Naval Academy faculty told to avoid ‘divisive concepts’ like ‘systemic racism’
    After President Trump's recent DEI-focused executive order, Naval Academy faculty were told to stop teaching about systematic racism and sexism.
    The Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez is tinkering with a new(ish) breaking ball for his repertoire
    In 2023, Rodriguez threw a slower slider with similar characteristics to the new sweeper he’s employing. Batters hit just .145 against the offering.
    “We’re going to mess around with it, for sure,” Grayson Rodriguez said of his sweeper. “It’s something we’ve been kind of trying over the last couple weeks.”
    Live coverage: Trump backers support cutting Maryland’s federal jobs
    Now in the sixth week of the legislative session, lawmakers face several lengthy bill hearings as they consider policy changes large and small.
    Members of the Maryland Freedom Caucus hold a press conference in Annapolis to discuss their proposed energy legislation on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.
    Orioles closer Félix Bautista is confident he’ll be ready for opening day
    “I’m not 100%, but I would say about 85%, and I do think for opening day I would be at 100%,” Bautista said Friday through team interpreter Brandon Quinones.
    Félix Bautista was one of the most dominant relievers in baseball in 2023, recording a 1.48 ERA and 33 saves. He missed 2024 after Tommy John surgery.
    Jackson Holliday spent his offseason adding strength. And eating lots of ground beef.
    “He still looks really young,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “But physically? Physically, his strength is impressive.”
    THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2025 — Orioles’ Jackson Holliday warms up at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
    Impress your Baltimore bae with these 11 quirky Valentine’s Day cards
    Wow your sweetheart with these Baltimore-themed Valentine’s Day cards.
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