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    Pete Alonso’s career milestone, Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer propel Orioles to wild win
    The Orioles needed needed longtime Mets favorite Pete Alonso to hit his 300th career homer — earning a curtain call in the process — before Coby Mayo belted a three-run, inside-the park homer.
    Orioles designated hitter Coby Mayo reacts after crossing home plate on his inside-the-park three-run home run against the New York Mets in the eleventh inning.
    Orioles’ Pete Alonso hits his 300th career home run at Citi Field — and gets a curtain call
    Fans cheered then chanted Alonso’s name until he exited the dugout and waved his hand to his longtime home crowd.
    Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso hits a game-tying home run in the ninth inning — and the 300th of his career — against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
    Nationals rookie pitcher Jackson Kent bounces back in win over Phillies
    In Tuesday’s 6-3 win against the Phillies, Jackson Kent improved as the outing progressed and pitched at least five innings for the third time in his young career.
    Washington Nationals left-hander Jackson Kent pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning.
    More Maryland hospitals are removing fallopian tubes to prevent cancer
    Area hospitals have begun offering to remove fallopian tubes during other procedures after researchers, including one from Johns Hopkins, found that many cases of deadly ovarian cancer begin in the tubes.
    Christine Maple enjoys a lacrosse game with her family knowing she’s got one less thing to worry about. She opted to have her tubes removed after her last child was born to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer.
    Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
    Ovechkin is seen in the commercial standing behind Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin stands on the ice before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 12.
    Wearing Roberto Clemente’s number, Rico Garcia honors Puerto Rican icon: ‘A special opportunity’
    “To see highlights of Clemente, and just everything he’s done off the field, I just kind of fell in love with him as a player, as a person, his whole character,” Garcia said.
    Orioles pitcher Rico Garcia crosses his arms to the sky, a gesture in honor of his grandfather, after throwing a scoreless 10th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 25.
    Council members unenthused about options for county’s trash
    While most council members seemed inclined to close the incinerator for environmental reasons, they expressed skepticism about alternatives.
    A giant claw moves garbage around the room where the waste is held at the Montgomery County resource recovery facility on Wednesday September 17th. Waste needs to be periodically moved around in order to keep the organic material that is decomposing and generating heat from creating a fire in the facility.
    Ravens release kicker Jake Moody to make room for wide receiver depth
    An undrafted free agent, Larvadain played 13 games for the Cleveland Browns last season with seven catches for 71 yards.
    Place kicker Jake Moody kicks a field goal for the Washington Commanders ahead of the team's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 14.
    Pete Alonso is serenaded in return to Citi Field, then Orioles go on to beat Mets
    As soon as Pete Alonso rose the dugout steps to warm up, chants of his name began from Mets fans with early field access. They continued throughout his return to Citi Field.
    Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso acknowledges the crowd in his first at-bat during the first inning against the New York Mets.
    How 2 political outsiders led the push for Maryland’s first data center ban
    Harford is the only county in Maryland to have permanently banned data centers.
    FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 - Bryan Cornell and Krissy Flatau pose along a fence at Cornell’s 17-acre Harford County property, which abuts a golf course where the owner has proposed building a hyperscale data center campus. Cornell and Flatau's grassroots movement pushed local lawmakers to enact Maryland’s most restrictive data center ban to date.
    Ravens’ Zay Flowers day-to-day with hamstring injury, Ja’Kobi Lane being evaluated
    “Feel pretty good about where that’s at,” head coach Jesse Minter said of Flowers’ injury. “We’ll see how the week goes, though.”
    Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers scores a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter on Sunday.
    How the Nationals are finally getting the full Cade Cavalli experience
    Cade Cavalli leads Nationals starters in just about every category. His recovery routine has played a big role in his ascent.
    Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli throws during the second inning
    5 things we learned: Ravens’ new regime passes first test
    Jesse Minter’s team began its new chapter by answering some of the very questions that haunted its previous one.
    INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 13: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
    Are more changes coming to Orioles’ front office? | Banner Baseball Show
    The Orioles and vice president of player and staff development Matt Blood parted ways Thursday.
    ICE agents clashed violently with Frederick. Where does the city go from here?
    Frederick is home to more than 90,000 residents. Many said in interviews it still felt before this month like an unlikely place for such a violent episode between ICE agents and protesters that only appeared to strike bigger cities.
    ICE agents staked out the Tasker’s Chance neighborhood in Frederick, MD for nearly two days.
    New Baltimore agency would divert more 911 calls away from police
    Baltimore lawmakers are considering a new Department of Neighborhood Safety that would incorporate the city’s existing crime diversion office and bolster 911 responses that don’t include traditional law enforcement, according to a city official.
    Zeke Cohen, Baltimore City Council President, speaks during a press conference addressing rising BGE costs and legislation aimed at lower heating costs and improving public safety held outside of Baltimore City Hall on February 4, 2025 in Baltimore, MD.
    In dominant debut win, Ravens ‘take the vision’ of Jesse Minter — and look like contenders
    “The opener obviously sort of feels like that first real opportunity to be the type of team we want to be,” Ravens coach Jesse Minter said after a 41-23 over Indianapolis.
    Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter shakes hands with Lamar Jackson after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Indianapolis.
    Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field: ‘It will always feel like a homecoming’
    The former Mets star returns needing one home run to reach 300 in his career.
    Pete Alonso returns to New York, where he became a star with the Mets, on the cusp of 300 career home runs.
    Ravens lose 2 key receivers, reserve corner vs. Colts
    Zay Flowers caught five passes for 150 yards and a touchdown before he injured a hamstring. Rookie Ja’Kobi Lane hurt his wrist.
    Ravens receiver Zay Flowers runs for a touchdown after catching a pass in the second quarter Sunday in Indianapolis.
    Ravens’ offense explodes for 41 points in Declan Doyle’s first game in charge
    When Doyle arrived, he said he wanted the offense to focus on explosive plays. He delivered.
    Ravens receiver Chris Moore outruns Cam Bynum of the Colts on a 53-yard reception during the fourth quarter.
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