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Ravens agree to $140 million contract extension with ‘foundational’ WR Zay Flowers
Flowers was the Ravens’ highest-rated wide receiver prospect in the 2023 NFL draft.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 27, 2025.
Bullpen issues (what else?) sink Nationals in loss to Phillies
Entering Monday, the Nationals’ bullpen had the fourth-lowest bullpen ERA, worst strikeout rate and the 10th-highest walk rate.
Philadelphia Phillies' Derek Hill, left, reacts after hitting a grand slam against Washington Nationals pitcher Tom Cosgrove during the seventh inning.
Nationals outfielder James Wood to get MRI after leaving Monday’s game
Losing Wood for an extended stretch would be a tremendous blow to the team’s playoff hopes.
Washington Nationals' James Wood runs during Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Paul Toboni ‘trying to thread the needle’ with Nationals’ pitching-heavy trade deadline
“We’re going to continue to make the push and do everything we can to support them, and hopefully we’re playing really meaningful games late into next month, and then we’ll just see how it all shakes out,” the Nationals’ president of baseball operations said.
Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni speaks during a press conference on Nov. 17, 2025.
Liftoff 2.0? After sell-off, Mike Elias says Orioles’ ‘future is strong,’ starting now.
“It’s very hard. I have a lot of personal affection for Adley,” said Elias, who declined to get into specifics of whether the Orioles felt a contract extension was possible.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters in the Orioles dugout on July 31.
Nationals trading All-Star lefty Foster Griffin to Guardians for prospects
Griffin is 12-3 with a 3.06 ERA in 22 starts. He doesn’t overwhelm hitters with a high-velocity fastball, but instead flummoxes them with seven pitches and a tremendous cutter.
Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin throws a pitch during the fifth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
Everything you need to know about the Orioles and the MLB trade deadline
The Banner breaks down the possibilities based on discussions with industry sources.
President of baseball operations Mike Elias said the Orioles are prepared to buy and sell as the trade deadline nears.
Orioles and Nationals swap prospects before trade deadline
The Orioles will need to add Franklin to their 40-man roster, but that should not be an issue. The Nationals are receiving Glassey, a 25-year-old reliever in Double-A.
The Baltimore Orioles logo is seen on a lectern in the team’s press conference room.
Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes to be part of new Thoroughbred Championship Series. Missing: The Preakness.
Maryland finds itself the odd man out as Kentucky and New York racing officials attempt to reshape the racing calendar to highlight their biggest events.
Napoleon Solo ridden by Paco Lopez and owned by Chad Summers wins the 151st Running of The Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Kyle Goon: Mike Elias just traded away the symbol of his own rebuild. Why should Orioles fans trust him anymore?
COLUMN | We’ve reached a stage where Mike Elias is now dealing away his own first-round picks to get the Orioles out of the hole he helped dig. Why should he get any more trust to fix this team?
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters in the Orioles dugout on July 31.
Orioles deal Tyler Wells to Rays, getting pitcher they traded in the offseason
Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells delivers in the 11th inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 25.
Dwayne Ledford is rebuilding the Ravens’ offensive line on three principles
Speed off the ball, toughness and finishing are the core principles behind the offensive line that first-year offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford is trying to build.
Baltimore Ravens run game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford speaks during a press conference following the team's NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Reacting to Adley Rutschman trade, more Orioles deadline deals | Banner Baseball Show
Baltimore dealt their franchise face to an American League East foe.
Adley Rutschman, once the face of the Orioles’ rebuild, is being traded to Boston
Rutschman’s arrival in the majors in 2022 coincided with an upswing for the Orioles, and they went on to win 192 games in 2023 and 2024. But Baltimore has failed to build on that.
Adley Rutschman joined the Orioles organization as the first overall pick of the 2019 draft.
Jon Meoli: Adley Rutschman helped Baltimore fall in love with the Orioles again. Trading him is devastating.
COLUMN | Players like Adley Rutschman helped Baltimore fall back in love with this team. And it’s devastating that his time here ended this way.
Catcher Adley Rutschman poses for a portrait during Baltimore Orioles media day at spring training in 2026.
Ravens observations: Defense has upper hand vs. Lamar Jackson in camp’s first padded practice
As the pads came on Monday in Owings Mills, the accuracy fell off for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) shakes hands with wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) during the team's practice Monday.
Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for 3 pitchers
Ward has walked a career-high 87 times, but has notched only seven homers.
Outfielder Taylor Ward has seen his home run total drop significantly after he hit 36 for the Angels last season, but he has set a career high in walks.
Kyle Hamilton is a pillar of the Ravens’ defense — but he can’t be the only one
What do you get a safety who can do everything? In Kyle Hamilton’s case, start with the reassurance that he doesn’t need to be everywhere.
Linebacker Roquan Smith, left, talks to safety Kyle Hamilton during training camp Thursday in Owings Mills.
Nationals lose key clubhouse presence in trading Luis García Jr.
García’s tenure with the Nationals began in 2016, when he signed as a 16-year-old international free agent.
Luis García Jr. was known for taking pressure off Nationals teammates because of his upbeat attitude.
Orioles fall to Phillies in rain-shortened game, dropping series before trade deadline
The game turned over to the bullpens after a rain delay, and it immediately fell apart for the Orioles. Philadelphia scored in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings.
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, third from left, talks with umpires as Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies is delayed for the second time due to rain.
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