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    Quadruple amputee cornhole champion arrested in Charles County murder
    A professional cornhole champion who is a quadruple amputee awaits extradition to Maryland after he was accused of killing a friend in Charles County late Sunday, authorities say.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    Why the Orioles optioned Dean Kremer | Banner Baseball Show
    Baltimore's rotation will look a lot different in 2026.
    This guy tracks gas prices for a living. Here are his tips for saving.
    In Maryland, the average gas price is trending slightly above the national average at about $3.49 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, according to a press release from AAA.
    Gas prices in Maryland are a couple of cents higher than the national average, AAA said.
    When Orioles star Gunnar Henderson is on a baseball field, his grandpa will always be close
    Henderson’s grandfather died Feb. 10 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. He was 79.
    From left, Allen and Gunnar Henderson, TJ Etheridge at center, and Gunnar's uncle, Sam Brown, and his cousin, Brayton Brown.
    Craig Albernaz and Blake Butera begin their major league managing careers with honest talk — and razzing
    The two first-time major league managers have been close friends since 2015.
    Nationals manager Blake Butera, left, and Orioles manager Craig Albernaz.
    Mock draft 2.0: Ravens get first-rounder back, address interior offensive line
    Considering the free agent-additions and losses, here is a second stab at a mock draft with help from PFF’s mock draft simulator.
    Guard Olaivavega Ioane of Penn State could fill a glaring need for the Ravens in the first round of the draft.
    Ryan Mountcastle, Zach Eflin and other takeaways from Orioles president Mike Elias’ end-of-spring comments
    These are the major takeaways from president of baseball operations Mike Elias’ end-of-spring news conference.
    Orioles president Mike Elias, above, said he expects Ryan Mountcastle to be more than a bench bat and pitcher Zach Eflin has recovered well from surgery.
    Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports as shutdown strains TSA security lines
    President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to give federal immigration officers a role in airport security unless congressional Democrats agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
    Passengers wait outside a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, March, 21, 2026, (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)
    In a surprise, Orioles option Dean Kremer to minors ahead of opening day
    The Orioles made the surprise move to option right-hander Dean Kremer to the minors at the beginning of the season rather than carrying six starting pitchers.
    Dean Kremer made 29 starts and had a 4.19 ERA for the Orioles last season.
    Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies at 81
    Robert Mueller, former FBI director who reshaped the bureau after 9/11 and later led the Trump-Russia investigation as special counsel, has died at 81, his family said.
    FILE - Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington,  July 24, 2019. Mueller, a former FBI director, died on Friday, March 20, 2026.  He was 81.
    Former coworker charged in fatal shooting of Pikesville man outside his home
    The suspect, 44-year-old Michael Eggleston, was arrested Thursday night after detectives tracked him down through phone and license plate records, the charging documents show.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    180-degree water tank rupture causes partial collapse at Carroll County greenhouse, injures 3
    Three employees at a Carroll County greenhouse were injured, including a 65-year-old man who sustained severe injuries, after a hot water tank ruptured, fire officials said.
    MARCH 21, 2026 - Catoctin Mountain Growers, a greenhouse in Carroll County that was set to have its opening day, exploded and partially collapsed Friday leaving one injured.
    It’s Luigi: Meet the Italian immigrant leading Amtrak’s Baltimore tunnel project
    Luigi Rosa is leading the largest capital project in Amtrak history, even as immigrants and the national passenger railroad are in the Trump administration’s crosshairs.
    Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 — Amtrak's project director Luigi Rosa gives a tour of the construction site for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel in West Baltimore.
    Meet the Orioles minor leaguer who struck out Roman Anthony and Cal Raleigh in WBC
    Micah Ashman is a 23-year-old left-handed reliever who arrived midway through 2025 as the other half of the trade that sent right-hander Charlie Morton to the Detroit Tigers.
    Orioles prospect Micah Ashman pitches for Team Canada against Team USA on March 13.
    The Nationals option outfielder Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester
    The Nationals also optioned 2019 first-round pick Jackson Rutledge to Rochester.
    Outfielder Dylan Crews hit .103 with a .309 OPS this spring.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles kept their ‘elite’ pitching coaches for a reason. They think there’s a lot to build on.
    Manager Craig Albernaz said the pitching coaches were “studs” at December’s winter meetings and called them “elite” both then and at the start of camp.
    From left, Baltimore Orioles assistant pitching coach Mitch Plassmeyer, pitching coach Drew French, and pitching strategy coach Ryan Klimek.
    George Solomon: Remembering Ray Schoenke, a Washington football great who stood by his beliefs
    Ray Schoenke, former offensive lineman for the now-named Washington Commanders.
    Our favorite pictures from photo day at Orioles spring training
    Opening day is just around the corner (Thursday at Camden Yards against the Minnesota Twins).
    Colton Cowser is channeling the mentality needed to be the Orioles’ leader in center field
    Of all the Orioles players this spring, there may be none with a larger range of possibilities entering 2026 than Cowser.
    Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles media day on Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
    The Ravens’ salary cap is tight in 2026. Wait until you see 2027.
    Restructuring quarterback Lamar Jackson’s contract cleared about $40 million in cap space. The Ravens used some of that to continue adding free agents after offensive lineman John Simpson, quarterback Tyler Huntley and pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.
    General manager Eric DeCosta will have plenty of work to do before the 2027 season as the Ravens manage the salary cap.
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