Regional

Nnamdi Madubuike is out of sight during the Ravens’ open organized team activities. But the Pro Bowl defensive lineman is almost never out of mind.

A week ago, at Tropicana Field, a late-game blowup meant the Orioles stumbled to a sweep and sat a season-low eight games below .500. A lot has changed.

Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is installing his system in Baltimore.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back in action Tuesday, participating in his first practice of organized team activities. On Wednesday, he was at the microphone.

It’s getting harder to ignore the Nationals’ quality play of late, which has included beating some impressive teams.

“I was thinking about how I was going to respond to this question if I got it, but, you know, I’m going to give you the same answer I always give,” Jackson said. “I just want to keep those conversations private.”

Blaze Alexander said he often deferred to veteran players during group hitting meetings rather than speak up for himself. In an individual setting, there is no hiding in the back of the classroom, so to speak.

Over six innings Cavalli allowed one run on five hits with seven strikeouts and two walks. He posted a 2.20 ERA in May after Tuesday’s start.

Baltimore beat Tampa Bay, 6-1, and sealed a series win against the American League East leader, just one week after suffering a dismal sweep in St. Petersburg

The right fielder has accounted for -0.5 wins above replacement.

COLUMN | The 26-year-old started the season as one of the Orioles’ most disappointing performers. Can a pair of walk-off homers be a launching pad?

The Nationals tied a season high for homers.

The university faces an $18 million deficit thanks in part to declining enrollment.

Cowser hit his second walk-off home run in as many days.

Everything about the Nationals’ series win over the Braves was unusual.

Cowser’s three-run homer allows the Orioles to overcome lackadaisical offense and a crucial error.

Irvin was pitching as well as he had all season. He threw five no-hit innings with seven strikeouts Saturday at Atlanta.

Starter Jake Irvin was dialed in, striking out seven and walking one batter over five no-hit innings.

Despite the 50-degree temperatures and the rain, collectors and artists are making the most of this year’s weekend-long Artscape in downtown Baltimore.