Gunnar Henderson delivers a vintage performance to boost Orioles past Twins
Henderson wasn’t alone in this offensive showcase. Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer in the first, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand added a jaw-dropping 460-foot home run in the third.
Gunnar Henderson celebrates his two-run home run with third base coach Buck Britton as he rounds the bases in the second inning.
Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins carted off the field with apparent leg injury
Wiggins is coming off a season where he finished with 57 solo tackles, three interceptions, and 14 passes defensed.
Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins celebrates after intercepting a Cleveland Browns pass in the second half on Nov. 16.
New Orioles reliever Alex Hoppe aims for the middle of the zone. He trusts his stuff to do the rest.
“To be honest, I can tell you, I’m aiming middle-middle, and probably eight out of 10, it’s not going to end up middle-middle,” Hoppe said.
Orioles pitcher Alex Hoppe delivers during the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 5.
Big Game Dean Kremer produces his best start, mowing down Orioles in matchup with former team
The Orioles have made many a pitcher look superb this year. This time, it was an old friend who was traded away 10 days ago.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Dean Kremer pitches against the Orioles in the first inning.
What is Washington’s plan to replace 5-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil?
“This is significant for us,” head coach Dan Quinn said of Laremy Tunsil’s injury.
Washington Commanders offensive lineman Brandon Coleman celebrates during halftime of the team's Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Khyree Jackson’s legacy lives on through his parents’ foundation
Khyree Jackson was killed in a July 2024 car crash months after being drafted into the NFL. His parents will host the second annual Khy Day on Tuesday at his alma mater, Upper Marlboro's Dr. Henry A. Wise High School.
Khyree Jackson, right, with his father, Raymond Jackson, mother, Ebbony Jackson, and brother, Kolston. Khyree was killed in a July 2024 vehicle collision in Upper Marlboro months after being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL Draft.
Nationals to call up pitching prospect Jackson Kent
​After designating Zack Littell for assignment and trading All-Star left-hander Foster Griffin, the Nationals had an open rotation spot.
Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jackson Kent pitches during a spring training game against the New York Mets on March 16.
Nationals offense continues humming with hitters stepping up to larger roles
Getting other contributors is critical for the Nationals (59-61) as they enter the remaining 42 games on their schedule.
Andrés Chaparro and Abimelec Ortiz have worked well as a first-base platoon after the Nationals gave them an opportunity.
The Orioles’ leadoff crisis: Outs and lost momentum
Entering Sunday, the Orioles were tied for 28th in slugging percentage with no outs (.363), tied for 26th in on-base-plus-slugging percentage (.676) and, since July 1, Baltimore’s 69 hits with no outs in the inning were the fewest in baseball.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is hitting .200 with no outs in the inning this season.
Kyle Goon: As Churchill Downs attempts to undermine the Preakness, Maryland racing is doing what it must to survive
COLUMN | Maryland’s decision to buy the Preakness’ IP rights and change the race date appears to have ruffled the feathers of its Triple Crown compatriots. But, given how hostile the most powerful bodies can be, the state’s self-interested moves are a sign of progress.
The Preakness is expected to return to a new Pimlico Race Course next year.
Ravens risers and fallers: A look at who’s trending early in training camp
The Ravens’ first 10 training camp practices under coach Jesse Minter have had something for almost everyone.
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (92) works out during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Plans for Commanders’ new stadium call for housing. Neighbors will believe it when they see it.
As D.C. unveils plans for the Commanders’ new stadium, some experts worry about housing and transit proposals.
RFK Stadium, the onetime home of the Washington Commanders football team, the Washington Senators and Washington Nationals baseball teams, and the D.C. United soccer team is being torn down, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Pete Alonso answers his own rallying call with his best Orioles game in win vs. Rangers
Alonso was only one piece of a vibrant offensive performance, but his first multi-home run game provided early cushion in what became Baltimore’s 10-3 victory against Texas.
Pete Alonso runs the bases on his two-run home run during the fourth inning Sunday in Texas.
Ravens observations: Penalties, Ja’Kobi Lane and Tyler Loop stand out in ‘physical’ practice
With their preseason opener less than a week away, the Ravens couldn’t help but get ahead of themselves Sunday at training camp.
Kyle Hamilton forced an apparent safety during training camp practice Sunday, when most of the highlights belonged to the defense.
Ravens rookie Ja’Kobi Lane has heard the hype. He’s trying to stay humble.
Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane has continued to shine at training camp, but the third-round pick has remained relatively humble.
Wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, right, returns to the locker room with fellow Ravens draft pick Vega Ioane during rookie minicamp in May.
Nationals notes: Washington returns to winning ways by sweeping Reds
Jake Bird is recalled, the Nationals win an early game and the bullpen is stabilizing.
Washington Nationals' Abimelec Ortiz celebrates his solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Breakdowns on defense compound Orioles’ lack of hitting in loss to Rangers
The two runs that crossed against right-hander Kyle Bradish in a 5-1 loss were unearned, bringing Baltimore’s tally to 73 this season.
Gunnar Henderson fails to field a ground ball during the second inning, when the Rangers scored two unearned runs Saturday night.
Andrew Alvarez delivers for pitching-needy Nationals in win over Reds
It’s imperative that Alvarez, 27, continue this string of performances. Given the pitching depth in the system that is nearly ready for the major leagues, this could be his best opportunity to show he can be a starter next season.
Andrew Alvarez allowed one run on three hits in 5 1/3 innings against the Reds on Saturday night.
Reports: Commanders’ Laremy Tunsil suffers injury, further complicating a reeling offensive line
Tunsil is expected to miss an extended period with a torn triceps muscle, according to multiple reports.
Laremy Tunsil is expected to miss an extended period with a torn triceps muscle, according to multiple reports.
Ravens WR Zay Flowers leaves practice early with quad injury, is considered day-to-day
Lamar Jackson connected with Flowers on an in-route but the receiver’s momentum took him right into safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who was unable to pull out of the contact.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers limped off the practice field Saturday with a bruised quadriceps.
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