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Previewing Ravens vs. Seahawks: 5 things to watch, including Odell Beckham Jr., Lamar Jackson’s patience and LB excellence
Expectations are high for the Ravens. Sunday’s game against the Seahawks should help clarify just how high they need to be.
Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has only 14 catches this season, but he has drawn more than his share of defensive penalties.
Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Seahawks: Will Lamar Jackson continue his NFC dominance?
The Ravens (6-2) will face the Seattle Seahawks (5-2) at 1 p.m. Sunday in Baltimore. Here are predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.
The Seahawks' Tyler Lockett has 35 catches for 370 yards and three touchdowns.
Week 9: Scary 2nd-half schedule starts with Seahawks | The Banner Ravens Podcast
Hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer rate how frightened they are by the upcoming opponents on the Ravens’ schedule in the second half of the season.
3 designated hitters — including Shohei Ohtani — the Orioles could sign
Can Mike Elias pull of a miracle and sign the two-way superstar?
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani led the league in home runs, total bases, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS in 2023.
Kyle Goon: ‘Balling off the couch’? Kyle Van Noy stayed ready for the Ravens’ call.
Kyle Van Noy has teased that he came off the couch in his supporting role for the Ravens. But that belies the amount of work the linebacker has done to make it 10 years in the NFL.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy celebrates after sacking the Lions' Jared Goff last month.
Commentary: Acquiring the Orioles is Baltimore’s best solution
Baltimore should move to acquire the Orioles so that public officials won’t have to bow to owner demands for additional funding, say Bill Marker and Andy Ellis, two fans who are leading a campaign to move the city in that direction.
Andy Ellis, left, and Bill Marker are Orioles fans and civic activists who have mounted a campaign to convince Baltimore leaders to consider using eminent domain to seize ownership of the baseball team and either sell the team or turn it into a publicly-owned organization.
A quiet junior’s ferocious play helps St. Frances football get its swagger back
Mild-mannered and reserved St. Frances junior linebacker Carlton Smith leads a dominant unit that has surrendered only one offensive touchdown since Sept. 22.
St. Frances junior linebacker Carlton “CJ” Smith combines from a military family with a strong athletic background.
4 Ravens starters return to practice; CB Kevon Seymour released
Gus Edwards, Odell Beckham Jr., Ronnie Stanley and Odafe Oweh were back after missing Wednesday’s workout.
Running back Gus Edwards' five rushing touchdowns this season are one away from his career high.
Photos: Maryland’s first girls flag football championship draws praise from Ravens players
Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholor wanted to show support for girls flag football because he wishes his family members had been able to play the sport. He came away impressed: “A lot of skill.”
Urbana’s Ava Duerr (22) attempts to jump past Thomas Johnson’s Naima Thomas (28) during the girls flag semifinals at Under Armour’s “The Stadium at the House” in Baltimore on Wednesday.
Jon Meoli: For Orioles, Texas’ World Series win will provide little solace, few lessons
The Rangers' victory serves as validation of the Orioles' belief that they need to be the best team at identifying and developing talent internally to keep up with teams who spend more.
World Series MVP Corey Seager joined the Rangers by signing a 10-year, $325 million contract in December 2021.
3 Orioles players named Silver Slugger finalists
The Silver Slugger Award is given to the best offensive player at each position.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) gets ready to take his at-bat while shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) takes his spot in the on-deck circle during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.
6 left-handed starting pitchers the Orioles might sign in free agency
The Orioles are in need of a lefty to fill out the rotation. Who might make sense?
The Orioles could be in the market for a left-handed starting pitcher via free agency.
Now that the World Series is over, here are key dates in the Orioles’ offseason
The question becomes: How does Baltimore build from here?
The Ravens look like one of the NFL’s best teams. Here comes one of the NFL’s toughest schedules.
There is no easy way to describe what awaits the Ravens over the next 10 weeks.
The health of quarterback Lamar Jackson will be one of the determining factors for the remainder of the season.
Nelson Cruz on retiring from winter ball and playing for ‘Dominican fans one more time’ | The Adam Jones Podcast
Designated hitter Nelson Cruz discusses his plan to retire from winter ball and watching the Rangers in the World Series.
Safety Marcus Williams returns, feels ‘great’; 6 Ravens missing from practice
Williams, who started 10 games last season and three this season, has suffered two injuries in the past eight weeks.
Ravens safety Marcus Williams has been set back by two injuries this year.
6 right-handed starting pitchers the Orioles could target in free agency
Are there any aces on the market that would interest the Orioles?
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde and general manager Mike Elias observe an open practice at Camden Yards on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Baltimore Orioles are preparing for their first postseason game in the ALDS against the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
Ravens star Roquan Smith has always been special — but he had to learn how to harness his ability and intellect
After just one year in Baltimore, he’s being likened to legends. The players closest to him don't gush about his incredible athleticism or toughness, though, pointing instead to his ability as a leader.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) walks the field before the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023.
Janet Marie Smith, a key figure in Camden Yards development, opening Baltimore office for design firm
The Baltimore office is for the Canopy Team, the planning and development firm specializing in the design of professional sports venues and their neighborhood surroundings she founded in Los Angeles.
Janet Marie Smith, a key figure in the design and development of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, is opening a Baltimore office for her development company.
Ravens film study: Screen passes were supposed to help Lamar Jackson. So far, they’ve been a hindrance.
There is no easy fix for coordinator Todd Monken. The Ravens’ issues on screen plays have been widespread.
Lamar Jackson, #8 of the Baltimore Ravens, passes during the first quarter in a game against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on Oct. 11, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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