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Taylor Ward’s eighth-inning home run lifts Orioles over Astros 3-2 for fifth straight win
The Orioles’ bullpen pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits, in the series opener at Houston.
Taylor Ward crosses home plate after hitting the two-run, eighth-inning home run that lifted the Orioles over the Astros on Friday night.
Ravens training camp battles to watch: With Tyler Linderbaum gone, who’s next at center?
Here’s a look at the most intriguing roster battles on the Ravens’ 90-man roster, from offense to defense to special teams.
Former Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic (55) lines up for a play during a game against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 7, 2025.
Ravens signing former Browns center Ethan Pocic to 1-year deal, adding potential starter
Ethan Pocic, 30, started 57 games over four years with the Cleveland Browns, but he tore his Achilles tendon in December.
Former Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic plays against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1.
Jon Meoli: The 4 factors that will decide the Orioles’ second-half fate
The clustered American League playoff race almost ensures the Orioles are going to play meaningful baseball into September, and it’s up to them to take advantage of that.
The Orioles will need somebody to supply some of what Blaze Alexander has produced lately during the time he is out with a broken hand.
These are the Commanders’ most intriguing position battles in training camp
There will be more than a positions up for grabs as Washington readies for its season opener in Philadelphia.
Former Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh hits Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Oweh signed as a free agent with the Commanders during the offseason.
Jon Meoli: Jackson Holliday is on the cusp of 1,000 plate appearances. Can he still develop into a star?
Since 1995, 22 players have made at least 1,000 major league plate appearances by the end of their age 22 seasons.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday has a .665 OPS in 895 career at-bats.
5 things to know about the Nationals’ 2027 schedule — if there’s no lockout
A potential lockout looms over the sport as the league and MLBPA negotiate the next collective bargaining agreement.
5 things to know about the Orioles’ 2027 schedule — assuming the season starts on time
Assuming no games are impacted because of the prolonged negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, the Orioles would begin the season on the road.
Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) fist bumps catcher Adley Rutschman (35) as the crowd cheers them on opening day at Camden Yards.
The tunnel that wasn’t: Inside the Baltimore Ravens’ proposal for ‘Ravens Loop’
In March, a tunnel-boring company founded by Elon Musk announced winners for a contest in which cities, organizations and individuals could pitch tunnel projects to be built on the company’s dime. Among the winners was a mysterious Baltimore project called Ravens Loop.
“WE’RE READY, ARE YOU? LET’S DIG,” reads a slide from the Ravens’ submission to the Tunnel Vision Challenge.
Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the World Cup final.
Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Nationals to call up top catching prospect Harry Ford after All-Star break
After struggling in April and May, the 23-year-old posted an .841 OPS in June.
Washington Nationals catching prospect Harry Ford poses with a bat on his shoulder.
Teammates again for one out, Adley Rutschman and Bryan Baker soak in All-Star Game
"It’s just a special, special moment to be embraced. Love Bake,” Rutschman said. “And to be able to catch him again is awesome.”
Bryan Baker of the Tampa Bay Rays and Adley Rutschman of the Baltimore Orioles embrace after the ninth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
All-Star week was a dream for baseball fans. The labor debate is their looming nightmare.
On Dec. 1, the current collective bargaining agreement will expire, and a lockout is expected to ensue.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions during a news conference at the winter meetings last December.
Nationals’ Foster Griffin records clean inning in All-Star debut: ‘It’s unbelievable’
“I just wanted to more than anything go out there, throw strikes, let them swing the bat,” Griffin said of his All-Star experience.
Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin throws a pitch during the fifth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
All-Star Game is a reminder of how much the Nationals are still benefiting from the Juan Soto trade
CJ Abrams and James Wood have been the driving forces behind the Nationals’ high-powered offense.
Nationals' James Wood, right, celebrates with teammate CJ Abrams, left, after scoring during the third inning of a game against the Orioles on June 28.
3 big questions the Commanders must answer in training camp
The Washington Commanders are hoping for a major course correction in 2026.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels looks on from the sidelines after leaving a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in December.
3 big questions the Ravens must answer in training camp
The Ravens’ offseason has been quiet. Perhaps too quiet. Can they get a deal done with a center? Re-sign Lamar Jackson? And what about Nnamdi Madubuike?
Will star quarterback Lamar Jackson sign a contract extension?
Dylan Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single and Ben Rice followed with an RBI single in the first against Cristopher SĂĄnchez of the host Philadelphia Phillies.
Fireworks explode during the MLB baseball All-Star Game between the American League and National League on July 14.
Adley Rutschman coy on Orioles extension talks, but makes one thing clear: ‘I love Baltimore’
Rutschman said he did not know if his agent and the Orioles have had talks around a new contract.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) is due to become a free agent after the 2027 season unless he reaches a new deal.
Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal scores the opening goal from the penalty spot past France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during the World Cup semifinal soccer match.
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