Regional

The Orioles have thrived against lesser competition, but tougher games start today in Atlanta. We’ll learn a lot about the team — but even more about the overall plan, based on how Mike Elias responds to the outcome of these games.

Ramon Urias hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning, then added a two-run double in the ninth, helping the Orioles overcome a blown seven-run lead.

Jackson’s news conference with John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta offered few bombshells, but it did help fill in the gaps. Some of them, anyway.

As other teams and agents tried unsuccessfully to crack Lamar Jackson, Raven GM Eric DeCosta’s familiarity and patience with the mercurial QB helped keep him in Baltimore.

Likely favorite Forte has looked like the clear top contender since the fall. If last year taught us anything, however, it’s that anyone can fly under the radar and be a contender in this 20-horse field.

Eric DeCosta acknowledged Thursday that there were some “dark days” during the Ravens’ contract talks with Jackson.

The death of four horses at Churchill Downs over a span of five days has overshadowed preparations for the Kentucky Derby.

Whether you’re interested in the Baltimore Flower Mart, a jazz show at Keystone Korner or a congress of jugglers in College Park, we’ve got you covered.

Ravens director of college scouting David Blackburn said Flowers is “explosive, fast, sudden, dangerous. He can hurt you on all three levels.”

Kyle Gibson allowed six runs and 10 hits over 6 2/3 innings, with no walks or strikeouts.

Ya-Sin, a former second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts, could reportedly earn up to $6 million on the deal.

Praise for the racing surface was nearly universal after consultant John Passero made adjustments to the track.

The numbers suggest Henderson’s inability to get hits is probably the byproduct of a careful hitter working to adjust to more sophisticated pitchers.

Adley Rutschman also had four hits and drove in a run while starting pitcher Tyler Wells recovered after a difficult start.

With the pro cycling road race coming back to Baltimore for a second year, local leaders tout the region as a destination for sporting events.

Tides hitting coach Brink Ambler knows these prospects well, having worked with many of them for years. He explains what’s working — and what’s not — for the organizations next wave of talent.

The Ravens had until 4 p.m. Tuesday to pick up Queen’s fully guaranteed $12.7 million option for 2024.

You shouldn’t read too much into April — and the projections have not, as they still have the O’s missing the playoffs — but a 19-9 start built on homegrown talent is undeniably worth getting excited about.

There's still work to do, but general manager Eric DeCosta addressed the biggest question marks and prevented a drag-out scenario with Lamar Jackson that would have hung over the franchise and bled into the fall.

“We don’t see a lot of big, glaring holes,” Eric DeCosta said Saturday, “and we have solutions as well still out there."