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Lamar Jackson is, once again, at the center of the Ravens’ offseason.

The Ravens have 24 players set to come off their books: 19 unrestricted free agents, four exclusive-rights free agents and one restricted free agent.

Keeping Sam Huff on the initial 26-man roster could help keep Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo healthy.

“There’s a lot of new things around here, but it’s exciting to learn it and see how it’s going to help us develop into better pitchers, better everything, and win a lot of ball games in the future,” left-hander Mitchell Parker said.

With multiple reports indicating Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark is expected to resign, Orioles right-hander Chris Bassitt expressed confidence in the strength of the union and its ability to negotiate the upcoming collective bargaining agreement.

The club said Chirinos will mainly support players, coaches and staff members across the lower levels of the minor leagues in a leadership and mentorship role, while also steering organizational philosophies.

Even after the best season of his career, the Orioles left-hander approached this winter as any other: a chance to analyze and to improve.

Albernaz walked from field to field throughout the day, and after leaving the situational field, turned back to ask, “Are we having fun yet?”

Holliday had the broken hamate bone in his right hand removed Thursday.

Wood impressed with an .825 OPS and 31 home runs. He competed in the Home Run Derby and launched balls that nearly left the stadium. He made fans flock to Nationals Park, eager to see this Olney native.

Rutschman enters spring training ahead of a critical year for himself and his team. As Rutschman goes, so do the Orioles.

Johnson’s wife, Irene, announced the death in a Facebook post, saying he died during a short family trip.

It was the Terrapins’ largest comeback since Nov. 13, 2019, when they were down 19 in the fourth quarter at James Madison before posting a 70-68 victory.

Kjestad hasn’t played since July 2025.

Maryland (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) had won its previous two games.

“It was a blow to the clubhouse in the sense of, yes, he was a really good pitcher who helped us win a lot of games, but then also he’s one of your boys, right?” Albernaz said of his former team. “You’re in it together.”

Pérez brings major league experience and has a strong chance to make the opening day roster if he can recapture some of his success with the Orioles earlier in his career.

Bassitt signed with the Orioles on a one-year, $18.5 million deal because he believes they can win the World Series.

The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina have plenty for Maryland sports fans to follow.

“I’m anxious to get back,” Westburg said. “I wouldn’t call it a goal, because I try not to set too many goals, [but it] is to be as healthy as I possibly can be and try to put together a full season.”