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    Grayson Rodriguez sees more fastballs, maybe even the 2-seam variety, in his future
    Rodriguez, who is spending the offseason analyzing every pitch he threw during his rookie season, is tinkering with adding another fastball to his repertoire.
    Grayson Rodriguez says he was "trying to throw a ball through a brick wall" during Game 2 of the playoff series against the Texas Rangers. He says that approach likely worked to his detriment.
    As Baltimore rethinks ‘Highway to Nowhere,’ the clock is ticking for federal grants
    Community groups wonder why it’s taking so long to make progress in reimagining U.S. 40 in West Baltimore — aka the Highway to Nowhere.
    Baltimore's “Highway to Nowhere” reflects bad decision making and disregard for the neighborhoods it harmed, says E. Evans Paull, a retired city planner and the author of “Stop the Road: Stories from the Trenches of Baltimore’s Road Wars.”
    Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Texans: Will Lamar Jackson lead a playoff breakthrough?
    The Ravens will face the Texans in the AFC’s divisional round at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Baltimore. Here's how it'll go down.
    Running back Justice Hill scores one of his two 2-yard touchdowns during the third quarter of the Ravens’ 25-9 win over the Texans in the season opener.
    Ravens vs. Texans: 5 things to watch, including Lamar Jackson’s resilience, Houston’s pass rush and the weather
    With a win, the Ravens would advance to the AFC championship game for the first time since 2012.
    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) raises his fist in celebration of a third down defensive stop in the opening game of the season against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
    Angel Reese, Morrow lead No. 10 LSU to 78-58 win over Alabama
    LSU, which trailed by a point at halftime, bounced back from a 67-62 loss at Auburn that snapped a 16-game winning streak.
    Angel Reese, pictured against Coppin State, had 20 points and 17 rebounds Thursday night in LSU's 78-58 win over Alabama.
    Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey ruled out vs. Texans, but TE Mark Andrews is questionable
    Coach John Harbaugh said after practice Thursday that Andrews’ status is “still up in the air.”
    Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (right) will miss Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans because of a calf injury.
    Jim Palmer accuses former friend of defrauding him of $1 million
    The defendant, Warren Michael Holmes, befriended Palmer’s stepson, who has autism, and convinced the family to fund several hairstyling businesses, according to a complaint filed in November.
    Jim Palmer (center) pitched for the Orioles from 1965 to 1984. He won three Cy Young Awards and was elected to the Hall of Fame on the first ballot.
    Ravens add RB Dalvin Cook to roster after waiving Melvin Gordon III
    Speaking with reporters, Cook said he’s ready to give “everything I got in the tank. It’s the playoffs, man.”
    Dalvin Cook made 67 carries for 214 yards in 15 games for the Jets.
    Winter tightens its grip on Maryland: More snow, bitter cold on the way
    Friday will see a cold front moving through the area, bringing widespread snow.
    Snow covers Broadway Square in Fells Point on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.
    Divisional round: How concerning are the Texans? | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer are joined by Giana Han to preview the Ravens' divisional round game.
    The Orioles are increasing their international efforts. Have they been successful?
    Here’s a look at where the top Orioles international signings are — and how successful they’ve been.
    Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo snares a pitch while playing for the Delmarva Shorebirds.
    Ravens star Roquan Smith’s budding legacy is helping victims of domestic violence
    The 26-year-old linebacker is the Ravens' nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year, but those who have worked with him say his contributions go far beyond the usual.
    Linebacker Roquan Smith is a finalist for the NFL’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
    Benigni scores 32 as Navy defeats Lehigh 71-69
    Benigni shot 11-for-18 and 8-for-10 from the free throw line for the Midshipmen (7-9, 3-2 Patriot League).
    Ravens TE Mark Andrews ‘feeling good’ about recovery but uncertain when he might return
    "If I feel like I’m going to be helpful to the team, I’m going to go," Andrews said Wednesday.
    Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (left) is pleased with his recovery but not ready to say if he will play Saturday against the Houston Texans.
    OLB Jadeveon Clowney misses practice with illness, but other Ravens ramp up ahead of playoffs
    Three days before the divisional-round playoff game against the Houston Texans, the Ravens cleared the snow to prepare for Saturday’s forecasted high of 24 degrees.
    Ravens outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney sacks the Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson in November. Clowney had 9.5 sacks during the regular season.
    Banner analysis: Pedestrian deaths rise in Maryland, drop in Baltimore
    Maryland roadways grew more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists in 2023, threatening to undo the state’s progress prior to the pandemic.
    A cyclist heads south in bike lanes on Maryland Ave. in Baltimore. While the rate of pedestrian or bicyclist crashes rose in most of Maryland’s large counties, it dropped in the city.
    Lamar Jackson needs a playoff breakthrough. His teammates hope he’ll get one: ‘It’d mean everything.’
    “He keeps talking about his goal, his goal, his goal, and that’s the team’s goal as well,” center Tyler Linderbaum said.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during pregame warmup in a game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.
    Who will make the Orioles Opening Day roster? An early look
    Pitchers and catchers report in about a month, with position players following shortly after. That means nights at Camden Yards will be here before you know it.
    Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson homers during Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series against the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.
    The Ravens have stayed powered up to dominate the NFL this year with ... snacks. So many snacks.
    You know those small peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that have no crust and come packaged in purple? The Ravens ate 7,500 of them this season.
    Sarah Snyder consults with Ravens players on their dietary needs through the day. (Photo courtesy of Shawn Hubbard/Baltimore Ravens)
    ‘Antsy’ after long layoff, Lamar Jackson dives into preparations for the Texans
    Having sat out the Ravens’ season finale, Jackson will be at the end of a 20-day break by the time the Ravens play in the divisional round against the Houston Texans on Saturday.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) smiles between plays during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
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