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    How an offseason of spin helped Coby Mayo square up at the plate like never before
    When Mayo said he wanted to be ready for everything, he was talking about pitch shapes. He may as well have been talking about his entire baseball future.
    Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo, shown on opening day, had a pair of hits in Sunday’s series-clinching win over the Twins.
    Bats come alive as Orioles win series against Twins
    When Baltimore’s offense needed a spark in Sunday’s 8-6 series-ending win against the Twins, Pete Alonso came through both times.
    Shane Baz #34 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on March 29, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    A sudden dismissal has Waverly businesses wondering what’s become of their advocacy group
    A sudden change in Waverly Main Street leadership has organizers and residents questioning what's next.
    A mural painted across several currently-empty business fronts on Greenmount Avenue welcomes passersby to the Waverly neighborhood.
    Gunfire at Arundel Mills Mall sparks multicounty chase, ends with crash and 3 arrests
    The incident began with an altercation “in the vestibule area near Burlington Coat Factory," according to a post from Anne Arundel County Police. During the fight, a shot was fired.
    Police stand in the doorway of Burlington Coat Factory after an altercation occurred inside Arundel Mills Mall on Saturday, leading to a gun being fired, officials said.
    Orioles drop second game of the season to Twins with little run support for Kyle Bradish
    A leadoff walk and a home run in the fifth cost Bradish in his first appearance this season.
    Orioles starter Kyle Bradish allowed two runs and two hits over 4 2/3 innings of Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Twins.
    Thousands rally across Maryland as ‘No Kings’ protests sweep the nation
    From shopping center sidewalks in Hunt Valley to the amphitheater lawn at The Chrysalis in Columbia and the gates of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Marylanders flooded public spaces Saturday with homemade signs, inflatable crowns and chants of “No Kings.”
    “No Kings” protesters march up Fayette Street in downtown Baltimore.
    After extending Shane Baz, Orioles hope other players see the team is ‘open for business’
    Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Baltimore is “turning into a place that players really want to be, and that’s hugely important for us and we want to keep that going.”
    Pitcher Shane Baz called it a no-brainer to sign a contract extension with the Orioles.
    Jon Meoli: By doubling down on Shane Baz, the Orioles can turn their rotation into a long-term strength
    With Baz’s five-year, $68 million deal, the Orioles have bet on him to be a meaningful part of their rotation for the rest of this decade — and having him in place will help them build that out however they see fit.
    Shane Baz’s contract extension could keep him with the Orioles through the 2030 season.
    Kyle Goon: The Orioles need to sign big extensions. Shane Baz’s deal could be a stepping stone.
    COLUMN | While there are bigger fish for the Orioles to nail down extensions with, Shane Baz is a great early entry who keeps the organization pointed in the right direction to lock down more players.
    Shane Baz is scheduled to make his first start for the Orioles on Sunday against the Twins.
    Why Maryland spends tens of millions each year cleaning road debris
    This week, Maryland State Highway Administration crews kicked off an all-hands-on-deck, weeklong litter cleaning mission called “Operation Clean Sweep.” So far, crews have picked up everything from fast-food containers to mattresses.
    Operation Clean Sweep is an intensive week of roadside cleaning courtesy of Maryland State Highway Administration. Tires ditched off the side of Maryland Route 32 in Howard County.
    Orioles and pitcher Shane Baz agree to 5-year contract extension
    Baz was under team control through arbitration until after the 2028 season. This deal buys out two years of free agency.
    Orioles pitcher Shane Baz has an ERA of 4.25 in 286 major league innings.
    Virginia tags cost Maryland millions. Is a crackdown finally coming?
    A reciprocity agreement with Virginia would mean their DMV would help enforce fines and fees for traffic citations issued by Maryland.
    A white and red banner advertising Virginia license plates is hung up on a blue building wall. A truck bed is in the foreground and a city intersection in the background.
    How to navigate Maryland airport lines and high gas prices during spring break
    With spring break starting for many in Maryland, here’s advice from experts on how to navigate airport disruptions and high gas prices.
    Travelers walk to catch flights at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Thursday morning.
    A healthy Kyle Bradish? The Orioles can hardly wait.
    The Orioles hope for two things. One, that Bradish is healthy for an entire season. And, two, that he mirrors the success he has already found in the majors.
    Kyle Bradish finished fourth in American League Cy Young Award voting in 2023, but injuries have limited him to 14 starts over the last two seasons.
    Kyle Goon: Orioles fans have missed home batting practice for years. Finally, they get their wish to see it again.
    COLUMN | When COVID-19 hit, the Orioles ended the long-standing practice of letting fans in early to watch the home team take batting practice. The opportunity finally returned for early arrivals.
    Gary Mangold, center, from Allentown, Penn., attends his first opening day at Camden Yards. He got to the park early to watch batting practice, something the Orioles hadn’t opened to fans since before the pandemic.
    BWI security lines snake through airport as TSA funding remains stalled
    BWI officials warned travelers to arrive at least three hours ahead of their scheduled departure times due to “very long” security lines.
    A line for Southwest at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport passengers extends outside the building on Thursday morning.
    Trevor Rogers dazzles as Orioles open season full of high hopes with a win over Twins
    Starting pitcher Trevor Rogers was masterful, and right-handers Tyler Wells and Ryan Helsley closed out the 2-1 victory.
    Starting pitcher Trevor Rogers allowed three hits and no runs over seven innings to lead the Orioles over the Twins on opening day.
    Nationals usher in a new era with a 10-4 victory over the Cubs
    The Nationals came into Wrigley Field on a windy, chilly afternoon against the Chicago Cubs, trotted out an unorthodox lineup and left with a 10-4 victory.
    Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson tags out CJ Abrams of the Nationals during the fourth inning Thursday at Wrigley Field.
    An up-close look at the Key Bridge rebuild 2 years after the collapse
    Two years after the old Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, remnants remain even as construction crews set the foundation for its replacement.
    Crane barges are idle at sunrise at the Francis Scott Key Bridge site on the second anniversary of its catastrophic collapse.
    Gov. Wes Moore discusses Camden Yards upgrades, envisions development around ballpark
    If a ground lease to develop the area around the ballpark isn’t agreed by the end of 2027, the Orioles have the option to end the lease after 15 years rather than seeing out the full 30 years.
    Gov. Wes Moore takes part in the pregame portion of opening day Thursday at Camden Yards.
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