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    Jon Meoli: Tyler O’Neill raises the Orioles’ offensive ceiling by strengthening a strength
    O’Neill is a hard-contact merchant who walks a decent amount but also has some swing and miss to his game.
    Tyler O’Neill had a 1.026 OPS against lefties with a .425 weighted on-base average in 2021, his breakout season.
    Orioles find backup catcher in Gary Sánchez, according to reports
    Sánchez was a two-time All-Star with the New York Yankees, in 2017 and 2019.
    Gary Sánchez hit .220 with a .699 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in 89 games for the Brewers in 2024.
    Reacting to Orioles’ signing of outfielder Tyler O’Neill | Banner Baseball Show
    Paul Mancano and Danielle Allentuck break down the O’s free agent addition.
    Orioles make first major offseason move by agreeing to 3-year deal with Tyler O’Neill
    The three-year deal is worth $49.5 million over three years, according to a source, although there’s an opt-out after the 2025 season.
    Tyler O’Neil hit .241 with 31 home runs and an .847 on-base-plus-slugging percentage for the Red Sox in 2024.
    Maryland lands commitment of 5-star edge rusher Zion Elee from St. Frances Academy
    According to 247Sports, Elee is the top-ranked player in Maryland and the second-ranked player nationally.
    Maryland coach Michael Locksley received a commitment from the highest-ranked recruit in program history.
    Kyle Goon: Assessing the best and worst moves by Ravens GM Eric DeCosta
    A shrinking margin for error is the biggest problem for a well-respected Baltimore front office. Although its wins have been big, its mistakes have loomed large, too.
    The Ravens have taken steps forward, especially on the offensive side. But the vaunted defense has lost its luster and the special teams are no longer a strength.
    Jon Meoli: What if the Orioles have to get creative to add the right-handed bat they covet?
    The Orioles have a number of routes to choose from if they don’t land one of the top free agents.
    If the Orioles don’t sign a free agent outfielder, they could add Alex Bregman to the infield mix and figure out the best fit later.
    What you need to know as the Orioles head to the MLB winter meetings
    There’s a lot riding on this winter for the Orioles. They have made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1997 but have failed to win a game in either series.
    Orioles general manager Mike Elias talks to reporters at the 2023 winter meetings. What will he do in 2024?
    From Brazil to Australia: How a Maryland man’s message in a bottle defied the odds
    Joe Johnson, a Baltimore County native and retired lawyer, is amazed as anyone that a message in a bottle he tossed from a cruise ship turned up in Australia.
    University of Maryland may halt raises next year amid state budget deficit
    The state’s billion-dollar deficit is expected to hit public colleges, said University of Maryland President Darryll Pines.
    Library and campus of the University of Maryland located in College Park, MD.
    John Elway trolls the Colts on his first baseball rookie card
    Elway’s inscription on one of the hand-signed cards gives us a pretty good idea of how he feels about the way everything went down after the 1983 NFL draft.
    Stanford quarterback John Elway announces he'll play baseball for the New York Yankees rather than signing with the Baltimore Colts, as his father, Jack, looks on, on April 26, 1983.
    Kyle Goon: Derik Queen isn’t the only promising part of Terps basketball. Maryland looks legit.
    If you think the Baltimore native five-star recruit is the only thing to be excited about, think again.
    Derik Queen is the primary reason the Terps looks like a contender — but there's also evidence that Kevin Willard can thrive in the new NIL era if Maryland can keep pace financially.
    Max Fried, anyone? 4 left-handed starters the Orioles could sign.
    Cade Povich and Trevor Rogers are the only left-handed starters on Baltimore's 40-man roster at the moment.
    Max Fried is one of the top left-handed starting pitchers available in free agency.
    Mike Elias’ road map for an important Orioles offseason | Banner Baseball Show
    Acquiring rotational depth and a right-handed bat should be at the top of Baltimore’s list of priorities.
    Gervonta Davis, ‘fed up’ with boxing, says he’ll retire next year and seek therapy
    “I want everything out of me where so I don’t never think about fighting again, I don’t think about even getting angry,” Davis said. “Because I have two girls, two daughters. I want to be much softer.”
    Gervonta Davis expressed frustration with boxing and said he wants to leave the sport to focus on therapy and his daughters.
    Ravens suspend WR Diontae Johnson 1 game for refusing to enter game vs. Eagles
    In four games with the Ravens, Johnson has just one catch on five targets for 6 yards this season.
    Wide receiver Diontae Johnson has made only one catch for 6 yards since joining the Ravens.
    4 things to know about the new Anne Arundel County school ratings
    Anne Arundel County is home to the No. 1-ranked middle school in the state.
    A corner of the library can be seen at Nottingham Middle School on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Rosedale, MD.
    Role-playing the front office at the bye | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Paul Mancano, Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han act out a theoretical meeting between Steve Bisciotti, John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta.
    Q&A: Colton Cowser discusses his rookie year and what he wants to improve
    The Baltimore Banner asked Cowser to reflect on his first full season, from his 24 home runs to his elevated strikeout numbers.
    Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser finished a close second in voting for American League Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for a Gold Glove.
    The Baltimore Banner launches reader comments
    Starting Dec. 4, Banner subscribers can comment on select stories.
    The Baltimore Banner is launching comments on its website.
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