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    Orioles acquire right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami from Athletics
    Fujinami started his season in the A's rotation but moved to the bullpen after four starts.
    Shintaro Fujinami was 5-8 with an 8.57 ERA in 49 1/3 innings with the Athletics this season.
    Is LSU star Angel Reese from Baltimore City or County? It’s not that complicated.
    “I go to LSU, but Baltimore, Randallstown, is always home for me,” Reese said Monday — and that got some people (OK, a politician) talking: Where is she really from?
    LSU star Angel Reese was born and raised in Baltimore County. She attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore City.
    Orioles avoid sweep, move into tie for first in AL East
    The Orioles head to Tampa tied with the Rays for first place and have not been swept in 70 consecutive series — making them one of only eight teams to have a streak that long.
    Orioles designated hitter Gunnar Henderson hit the first home run against a left-handed pitcher of his career and scored three times as Baltimore beat the Dodgers 8-5.
    Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins returns to injured list with groin strain
    It’s a similar injury to what Mullins dealt with when a groin strain landed him on the injured list from May 30 to June 24.
    Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins has nine home runs, 14 stolen bases and 47 RBIs in 69 games this season.
    Orioles series finale against Dodgers delayed due to field condition
    There was a clear, blue sky and the last rain left the region hours earlier. But the field took a beating overnight.
    Exterior details of Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on 2/2/23.
    Grayson Rodriguez went to Norfolk to figure things out. But what did he actually change?
    Grayson Rodriguez clearly had things to work through after an up-and-down start to his season. He went to Norfolk to put work in away from the bright MLB spotlight. But what adjustments did he make, and how are they supposed to make him better? We asked and he explained.
    Grayson Rodriguez, No. 30 of the Baltimore Orioles, pitches in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 17, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Dodgers’ veterans dismantle Orioles in 10-3 drubbing
    A veteran Dodgers lineup got to Tyler Wells early and the young Orioles had an uncharacteristically rough defensive effort. The Orioles must now try to win Wednesday to avoid being swept for the first time in more than a calendar year.
    Tyler Wells #68 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the fist inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 18, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Why you’ll have to travel 100 miles for the ‘gold standard’ ‘Oppenheimer’ theater experience
    The Maryland Science Center is not showing Christopher Nolan’s latest film on its five-story screen. Even if it were, you’d still have to travel to watch the 70mm film print.
    “Oppenheimer,” courtesy of Universal Pictures.
    Luke Brockway can’t play baseball anymore. But the 17-year-old experienced the next best thing: A day as Orioles manager.
    Luke Brockway, a 17-year-old from Catonsville with a heart condition that ended his baseball playing days, lived out his dream Tuesday when he was named Orioles manager of the day.
    Luke Brockway, 17, from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is manager for a day on July 18, 2023. He holds a press conference before the game with Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
    Kyle Goon: Letting Grayson Rodriguez develop through his struggles is a risk worth taking for the Orioles. But it is a risk.
    The Orioles felt the highs and lows of Grayson Rodriguez’s development again on Monday night against the veteran Dodgers. There’s no way forward but to live with the failure but given the high stakes of the season, that might be difficult to weather.
    Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez pitches at the first game of the series against the Dodgers on July 17, 2023 at Camden Yards.
    Breaking down the Ravens’ training camp roster, from locks to long shots
    With training camp approaching, here’s a look at the Ravens who are roster locks, near locks, on the bubble, and long shots.
    J.K. Dobbins, No. 27 of the Baltimore Ravens, celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 2, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Grayson Rodriguez leaves big questions unanswered in O’s loss to Dodgers
    Baltimore’s most talented young pitcher worked through five innings before allowing the first three batters to reach base in the sixth.
    Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez pitches during the first game of the series against the Dodgers on July 17, 2023, at Camden Yards.
    Angel Reese greets fans, raises money for scholarships at DTLR event
    “I want to be remembered as the one that gave back, the one that all the little girls can look up to,” said the St. Frances graduate, who won a national title with the LSU Tigers.
    LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese takes a photo with Erin, 8, at the DTLR apparel store near Morgan State University on July 17, 2023. The college women’s basketball star formerly played at St. Frances Academy high school in Baltimore before playing for the Maryland Terrapins and later transferring to Louisiana State University.
    Angel Reese hopes Randallstown court named in her honor will inspire the next generation of hoopers
    The LSU star and national champion returned to her native Randallstown Monday morning to the cut the ribbon on a renovated court at the Scotts Branch Recreation Activity Center. “I go to LSU but Baltimore, Randallstown is always home for me,” Reese said.
    Louisiana State University Tigers forward and ESPY best breakthrough athlete Angel Reese attends an event where the Scotts Branch Elementary School basketball court was named in her honor on July 17, 2023.
    Atlantic League founder Frank Boulton brings Hagerstown into his baseball ‘Petri dish’
    Frank Boulton has been involved with ownership of so many minor league franchises that he declined to even give an exact number. His independent Atlantic League — which will add a team in Hagerstown — has become influential because of an agreement with MLB to test new rules and regulations.
    Frank Boulton, owner of the Long Island Ducks and founder and chairman of the Atlantic League, is also a minority owner of the new Hagerstown team. (Photo courtesy of Michael Polak/Long Island Ducks)
    Does Copa Airlines’ new direct flight from BWI to Panama City soar or sink?
    Copa Airlines’ nonstop flights from BWI to Panama City are just OK — and that’s great.
    U.S. and Panamanian flags are held from the windows of the cockpit on a Copa Airlines plane.
    Big dreams for small-town baseball: Owners of new team have deep roots in Hagerstown
    The group’s long history in Hagerstown, substantial wealth and political connections propelled it to bring baseball back to the city. But will its plan for revitalizing the city work?
    The construction site of the new Hagerstown baseball stadium, pictured in February, sits in the heart of the city. (Mark Hyman/The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism)
    Hagerstown hopes baseball stadium revitalizes city center
    The ballpark — a project sought by local leaders for two decades — will serve as the home to a new minor league baseball team that will be a member of the Atlantic League. The stadium will host other sporting and cultural events.
    Construction is underway on the Updegraff Building next to the new baseball stadium. (Taylor McLaughlin/Capital News Service)
    For Hagerstown’s Black community, ties to city’s baseball traditions are complicated
    Legendary outfielder Willie Mays made his minor league debut in Hagerstown, but the relationship between baseball and the city's Black community has long been fraught.
    The Doleman Black Heritage Museum will commemorate the Black community’s legacy in Western Maryland, one which extends to baseball. (Mark Hyman/The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism)
    Orioles’ Adam Frazier is showing power like never before. Here’s how he’s done it.
    Even Frazier's teammates have wondered how he's hit so many long balls this year. The answer has to do with changes he's made to his swing as the season has progressed.
    Adam Frazier hits a home run against the Marlins on Friday. This is the first season in which Frazier has hit more than 10 homers in his career.
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