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    Orioles avoid series sweep for 6th time this season, moving streak to 76 straight
    Baltimore salvages the third game of the series with the Astros before heading on a West Coast trip.
    Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman hits the first leadoff home run of his career Thursday during a 5-4 victory over the Astros.
    MASN broadcasts, now without Jim Palmer and Kevin Brown, reshuffled again
    Color analyst Jim Palmer has COVID and, with Kevin Brown out, Melanie Newman has returned to the TV booth for the first time since early June.
    Former Orioles Cal Ripken Jr. (left), Jim Palmer (center) and Eddie Murray throw out first pitches as part of the 40th World Series reunion at Camden Yards last week.
    What to do this weekend, from a wine festival to the Peale’s birthday bash
    We’ve also got you covered with several music event suggestions, whether you’re a fan of hip-hop, soul, jazz or EDM.
    Crete is like a wine ark carrying marvellous indigenous varieties as well as foreign ones which have adapted very well to the local terrain with very positive results. Local white varieties include Vilana, one of the island’s top white wine grapes, Vidiano, Dafni, Thrapsathiri, Malvazia di Candia (Malvazia of Chandakas), Muscat of Spina, and Plyto. Red varieties include Kotsifali, Mantilari, Liatiko, Tsardana and legendary Romeiko. Cretan varietals and blends made of local and foreign varieties (mostly French) are PGI Crete labels.
    PLL brings pro lacrosse back to Baltimore — and it could be here to stay
    The Premier Lacrosse League plans to give some of its teams — which have operated on a roving basis — home cities next year, and Baltimore is in the running.
    Fans pack Homewood Field on the Johns Hopkins campus to watch PLL games. The league, which has operated as a tour, could place a team here permanently next season. (Photo courtesy of Premier Lacrosse League)
    Baltimore’s best players return home for Premier Lacrosse League stop
    The PLL is a roving professional lacrosse tour that could bring a team to the region next year.
    This photo shoes a lacrosse player holding equipment and wearing and Orioles jersey walking along a brick-lined path.
    How the Salisbury Steaks picked such a rare — but juicy! — name
    The name was first suggested in jest — but then fans loved it.
    The Salisbury Steaks will begin play in the Major Arena Soccer League 3 later this year. (Logo courtesy of the Salisbury Steaks)
    Jack Flaherty gets through tense start, but Astros get the best of Orioles
    The Orioles fall 8-2, their second straight loss to Houston.
    Orioles starting pitcher Jack Flaherty allowed three runs, six hits and two walks in five innings of Wednesday night's 8-2 loss to the Astros at Camden Yards.
    Phillies’ Michael Lorenzen throws no-hitter in 7-0 victory over Nationals
    The pitcher, acquired at the trade deadline, was making his first home start for Philadelphia.
    Michael Lorenzen of the Phillies salutes the crowd at Citizens Bank Park after he no-hit the Nationals.
    Ravens risers and fallers: A look at who’s trending after the 2nd week of training camp
    The Ravens' play at practice has oscillated. There was a nine-interception day from the defense and a highlight-laden day for Odell Beckham Jr. And, of course, the Zay Flowers show has continued.
    Kyle Hamilton #14 of the Baltimore Ravens warms-up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Ravens camp: Roquan Smith sets a physical tone for the defense on Day 13
    The star linebacker brought the hits and physicality to Wednesday's training camp practice.
    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith speaks during a news conference after organized team activities Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Owings Mills. (Photo by Steve Ruark for the Baltimore Banner)
    Ravens DL Broderick Washington signs 3-year contract extension
    The deal for Washington, who was entering the final year of his rookie contract, is reportedly worth $15.8 million through 2026.
    Broderick Washington's three-year contract extension reportedly is worth $15.8 million to the defensive lineman.
    Ravens WR Rashod Bateman removed from PUP list, returns to practice
    Bateman missed the first 12 days of practice in training camp dealing with soreness.
    FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 25: Wide receiver Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens runs upfield while cornerback Jonathan Jones #31 of the New England Patriots pursues during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
    Jon Meoli: How Ryan Mountcastle became the Orioles’ hottest hitter since his return from vertigo
    Ryan Mountcastle had to step away from the game for an unexpected reason. He used the downtime to reset, and then worked his way back as a better hitter by focusing on the Orioles’ swing-decision philosophy.
    Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) high fives teammates after hitting a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Aug. 8, 2023.
    Watch: ‘Free Kevin Brown’ chant erupts at Camden Yards
    The steady chant could be heard clearly throughout the stadium.
    Exterior details of Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on 2/2/23.
    The Orioles want to keep Jorge Mateo for one reason: Speed.
    Mateo has his shortcomings, but he ranks in the 99th percentile and was tied for the sixth-fastest Sprint Speed in MLB entering Tuesday’s game.
    Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (3) successfully steals second base in a game against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards on Friday, June 9, 2023.
    Astros managed ninth-inning grand slam, O’s crumble as fans chant in support of Kevin Brown
    Félix Bautista gave up a grand slam in the ninth inning and Baltimore ended up wasting one of Grayson Rodriguez’s most impressive starts so far.
    Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista (74) is pulled from the game by acting manager bench coach Fredi González (57) in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Aug. 8, 2023.
    Orioles left-hander John Means set for Double-A Bowie rehab start Thursday, first since Tommy John
    Should this rehab assignment go well, Means could be in line for a return to the Orioles by the end of the month at the earliest.
    John Means (47) watches practice at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/22/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
    As Ravens await J.K. Dobbins’ return to training camp, a charm offensive takes shape
    Two weeks into camp, the Ravens are not hiding from any headlines about their erstwhile running back.
    Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks with reporters following a minicamp session at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
    Ravens observations: Odell Beckham Jr. returns to practice and stars on Day 12
    After leaving Monday’s practice early, Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. connected often with Lamar Jackson, including for a deep pass against cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
    Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. runs a pass route during the Ravens practice in Owings Mills on July 27, 2023.
    See photos from around the region of Monday’s storm
    To get a sense of what it was like around the region, we asked our staff and our readers to share photos and tell us a bit about what they experienced.
    Lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in Baltimore, Maryland, on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
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