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As the races prepare to leave Laurel Park, the community worries that a fund for local nonprofits may leave with it.

Rutschman finished last season with a .220 average and .673 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in a career-low 90 games. During the first half this year, Rutschman is hitting .253 with a .763 OPS. A trip to Philadelphia was his reward.

For Griffin, each stellar start this season was followed by doubts. Is his production sustainable? The left-hander has quieted the chatter as he takes his place among the game’s best.

Look at all the big trades and big contracts the Orioles have handed out. Look at all the high school draftees they’re about to sign. There’s a risk tolerance here that we haven’t seen before.

Harper crushed nine home runs in a span of 10 swings in the final minute, then went on to win the Home Run Derby at Nationals Park.

Blaze Alexander responded to a postgame comment from a Royals player, calling Vinnie Pasquantino’s statement a “weird take.”

The Nationals stars are staying later than ever to get treatment on their bodies.

COLUMN | The Orioles are sending just Adley Rutschman to the All-Star Game this year, but in 2027 Samuel Basallo will be in the Midsummer Classic. His talent hints at his superstar trajectory.

Here’s what you need to know about every player the Orioles selected in the draft Sunday.

As slot values declined with each successive pick, making it increasingly difficult to ensure a high school prospect will agree to a contract rather than going to college, the Nationals opted to mostly draft from the collegiate talent pool.

After going 2-for-2 Sunday, Alexander is batting .312 with an .807 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.

The nature of this wide-open (read: subpar) American League is that there are many teams that can feel good about their general mediocrity.

The Nationals end the first half on a sour note after being swept in a series in which they should have won at least one game.

Bradish did not allow a hit until the seventh inning as the Orioles won their third straight game.

The rookie will replace Pittsburgh’s Braxton Ashcraft for Tuesday night’s game in Philadelphia.

There are not many levers left for manager Blake Butera to pull with the bullpen. He just needs the guys he puts on the mound to record outs.

The Orioles added elite speed to their farm system with an 18-year-old who hits left-handed and plays center field.

The Orioles enter this year’s MLB Draft with four Day 1 selections, headlined by the No. 7 overall pick. It is the first time Baltimore has held a top-10 pick since selecting Jackson Holliday first overall in 2022.

The 2026 draft marks the first under president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and general manager Anirudh Kilambi. The Nationals have four Day One picks.

Helsley has inflammation around his ulnar collateral ligament, but manager Craig Albernaz said he doesn’t have a tear of the ligament and will go through rehab rather than surgery.