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    Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli agree to 4-year extension
    The deal is worth $47 million, according to a source, and the club option can increase it to $70 million.
    Cade Cavalli has a 3.12 ERA and 194 strikeouts in 164 2/3 innings this season.
    Sig Mejdal changing roles in Orioles front office, will no longer oversee analytics
    Mejdal, one of president of baseball operations Mike Elias’ trusted lieutenants, will oversee emerging technologies and innovative practices.
    The Orioles have made another change in their front office.
    Ravens’ Zay Flowers doubtful for Saints game; 3 starters questionable
    The Ravens ruled out linebacker Teddye Buchanan, who is coming back from an ACL tear, and defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike, who is recovering from a neck injury.
    Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers suffered a hamstring injury last week and is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Saints.
    Ravens vs. Saints: 5 things to watch, including Rashod Bateman, Chris Olave and home field advantage
    After an impressive season-opening road win over the Indianapolis Colts, the Ravens and coach Jesse Minter are looking for a happy homecoming Sunday against the Saints.
    After an impressive season-opening road win over the Indianapolis Colts, the Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) is expected to step up Sunday.
    Kyle Goon: The Orioles were right to pick Pete Alonso as their star. He’s already one of us.
    COLUMN | His production as a hitter and a solid-fielding first baseman is one thing. But Pete Alonso’s acceptance of being a face of the franchise and off-field philanthropist cements how right the Orioles were to sign him.
    Orioles first base coach Jason Bourgeois (36) and first baseman Pete Alonso (25) confer at the end of the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 31.
    In a game of routines, Orioles relievers turn little things into fun moments
    The Orioles' bullpen pitchers like to keep things loose. They snake through the outfield in a single-file line. They play bocce. Those light moments help with what can be a high-intensity job.
    The Orioles’ bullpen pitchers like to keep things loose. Orioles relief pitcher Yennier Cano tosses a signed baseball to Caleb Guarnera, 11, from the bullpen ahead of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians last week.
    What’s stopping Marylanders from buying or selling their homes right now
    Now Maryland residents are feeling squeezed by a market that’s straining them on all sides. Increased costs for home repairs, homeowners association fees, insurance and utility bills have made buyers and sellers warier — and able to afford less.
    Pat and David Vorel have lived in their Ellicott City home for 34 years, and they say trading it for something smaller and more expensive doesn't make sense.
    Declan Doyle never stopped learning. Now he’s the Ravens’ hot-shot offensive coordinator.
    Doyle was determined to coach, eager to learn. He landed jobs with some of the brightest minds in football. At each stop, he impressed with his desire to grow as a coach and process information.
    Declan Doyle is the youngest offensive coordinator in the NFL. At each stop of his career, he has impressed with his desire to grow as a coach and process information.
    Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Saints: Will Baltimore win home opener?
    The Ravens will face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in their home opener. Here are game predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.
    Tyler Shough of the Saints passes with Aidan Hutchinson of Detroit at his feet. The Ravens would do well to replicate that pressure on Shough.
    Judge weighs new calls to prevent overcrowding at Baltimore ICE facility
    The hearing is part of a class-action case filed last year. It is one of multiple legal battles entangling ICE’s Baltimore field office that could have lasting consequences on its local operations.
    The hearing is part of a class-action case filed last year. It is one of multiple legal battles entangling ICE’s Baltimore field office that could have lasting consequences on its local operations.
    Alex Ovechkin says he’s ‘for peace and love’ after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party
    Ovechkin said he did not hesitate to participate in the ad. “They asked me to do that. I say yes,” he said. ”So it’s as simple as that.”
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating his 894th career NHL goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Washington.
    Can the Ravens offense produce without Zay Flowers? | Banner Ravens Podcast
    If Flowers is unavailable Sunday, who will step up?
    What to know about the Luminis Health cyberattack
    It’s been more than two weeks since Luminis Health, which operates hospitals in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties, said it was the target of a cyberattack. Here’s what we know.
    A cyberattack has affected Luminis Health and its hospitals, Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, shown here, and Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham, for more than two weeks.
    ICE sent her 2,000 miles from her Maryland home. She’s far from alone.
    A Banner analysis of ICE records found that people first detained in Maryland are typically transferred more than 1,200 miles.
    D.N.N. in her kitchen in the Frederick area. She spent 10 months in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention at four different facilities.
    7 things to do in the capital region, including Theatre Week and a Taylor Swift tribute
    Here’s your guide to weekend plans in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, including shows during Theatre Week and a Taylor Swift tribute concert.
    Nicole Michelle Haskins stars in the titular role of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” at the Round House Theatre.
    Kyle Goon: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark teamed up for gold. Can the racist narratives finally end?
    COLUMN | Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have long been proxies for racial tensions bubbling in women’s basketball. After they joined forces to help Team USA win gold, it’s time for fans to start listening to what they have to say about their rivalry.
    Angel Reese, of the United States, left, and United States' Caitlin Clark warm up for the Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinal match between the United States and Hungary in Berlin, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
    How The Banner tracked thousands of immigrants held by ICE
    The Banner set out to measure how much the surge in activity by ICE under President Donald Trump has changed immigration detention in Maryland.
    Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents escort a detained immigrant into an elevator after he exited an immigration courtroom.
    3 Orioles hit homers in back-to-back games, leading to win vs. Mets
    A power display helped the Orioles complete a three-game sweep in New York.
    Pete Alonso celebrates his first-inning solo home run with Gunnar Henderson on Wednesday night during the Orioles’ 7-1 win over the Mets.
    For Nationals, ‘a good problem to have’ as injured pitchers near return
    Washington is getting encouraging reports on DJ Herz, Josiah Gray and Connelly Early, all of whom are nearing a return to the majors.
    Daylen Lile beats the throw for an infield hit Wednesday night during the third inning of the Nationals’ 3-0 loss to the Phillies.
    Orioles’ Kyle Bradish diagnosed with sports hernia; Jackson Holliday hits IL
    Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday went on the injured list with inflammation in his left wrist.
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