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Orioles deal reliever Kade Strowd, 2 prospects to Arizona for utilityman Blaze Alexander
Baltimore’s bullpen depth remains a question mark with less than a week before pitchers and catchers report to spring training, and losing Kade Strowd from the mix doesn’t help.
Analysis: By missing out on Framber Valdez, the Orioles risk sullying a productive offseason
Two sources said Baltimore has been engaged with Zac Gallen this winter, and Gallen could be a strong bounce-back candidate after posting the worst season of his career.
Some of Maryland’s brightest immigrant students can’t go to college
Some undocumented immigrants can’t get in-state tuition in Maryland, making college unaffordable.
Jon Meoli: FanGraphs’ projections for the 2026 Orioles make one thing clear
COLUMN | Jon Meoli dug into FanGraphs’ projections for the 2026 Orioles, and came away thinking the team needs one more piece.
Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand
The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge.
The biggest storylines heading into Orioles spring training | Banner Baseball Show
From Craig Albernaz's first spring as manager to the O's logjam at first base.
7 things to do in Baltimore County: Bob Marley’s birthday and a Valentine’s book fair
Check out a new Nepali art exhibit at Towson University or test your memory of the ’90s at a Nickelodeon trivia night in Baltimore County events.
Gunnar Henderson is one of the fastest players in MLB. He spent the offseason working to get faster.
At Tinsley Performance this winter, Gunnar Henderson set a goal with owner and trainer Cal Tinsley. He wanted to add speed.
Kyle Bradish wins arbitration case against Orioles
Bradish is poised to be a major piece of Baltimore’s rotation this season.
Maryland House, Senate vote to ban local ICE enforcement agreements
The bills would prohibit local governments and police departments from partnering with ICE through a program known as 287(g).
Jesse Minter is taking an unorthodox approach to building his staff | Banner Ravens Podcast
The hirings of Declan Doyle and Anthony Weaver show Minter is comfortable working with new faces.
Baltimore County pauses data center development
The County Council unanimously passed a bill that could pause development of data centers into 2027.
Baltimore riders demand faster buses, more funding in Annapolis
Some lawmakers joined Baltimore City students and transit advocates in Annapolis on Monday to advocate for funding for a plan to improve bus service.
From the locker room to the sidelines, what it’s like to be next to Jesse Minter
Jesse Minter was a rising coaching star, but he never turned that ego toward his team.
‘Stretch’ runs, eye candy, trick plays: What Declan Doyle’s Ravens offense could look like
Under new Ravens coach Jesse Minter, Declan Doyle’s offensive schemes could be anything. Here are some clues.
Ravens hire Bears’ Declan Doyle as NFL’s youngest offensive coordinator
Bears coach Ben Johnson, who serves as the team’s offensive play-caller, made Doyle the NFL’s youngest offensive coordinator at age 28 last January.
Anthony Weaver returns to Baltimore as defensive coordinator
Anthony Weaver is back.
Kyle Goon: How Jesse Minter made the most of an ugly season at Vanderbilt
COLUMN: On an otherwise spectacular résumé, Jesse Minter’s one-year tenure as defensive coordinator of a 2-10 Vanderbilt team stands out.
As the Framber Valdez saga drags on, these are alternatives for the Orioles
The Orioles could benefit from another addition to their rotation.
Letter: Banner coverage of MICA missed the college’s positive trajectory
The Banner’s coverage of MICA’s Bicentennial Opening Celebration missed indications that the art institute is on a positive trajectory, the college’s president, Cecilia M. McCormick, writes.
