Orioles and Nationals swap prospects before trade deadline
The Orioles will need to add Franklin to their 40-man roster, but that should not be an issue. The Nationals are receiving Glassey, a 25-year-old reliever in Double-A.
The Baltimore Orioles logo is seen on a lectern in the team’s press conference room.
Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes to be part of new Thoroughbred Championship Series. Missing: The Preakness.
Maryland finds itself the odd man out as Kentucky and New York racing officials attempt to reshape the racing calendar to highlight their biggest events.
Napoleon Solo ridden by Paco Lopez and owned by Chad Summers wins the 151st Running of The Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park Racetrack on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Kyle Goon: Mike Elias just traded away the symbol of his own rebuild. Why should Orioles fans trust him anymore?
COLUMN | We’ve reached a stage where Mike Elias is now dealing away his own first-round picks to get the Orioles out of the hole he helped dig. Why should he get any more trust to fix this team?
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias takes questions from reporters in the Orioles dugout on July 31.
Orioles deal Tyler Wells to Rays, getting pitcher they traded in the offseason
Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells delivers in the 11th inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 25.
Dwayne Ledford is rebuilding the Ravens’ offensive line on three principles
Speed off the ball, toughness and finishing are the core principles behind the offensive line that first-year offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford is trying to build.
Baltimore Ravens run game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford speaks during a press conference following the team's NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Reacting to Adley Rutschman trade, more Orioles deadline deals | Banner Baseball Show
Baltimore dealt their franchise face to an American League East foe.
Adley Rutschman, once the face of the Orioles’ rebuild, is being traded to Boston
Rutschman’s arrival in the majors in 2022 coincided with an upswing for the Orioles, and they went on to win 192 games in 2023 and 2024. But Baltimore has failed to build on that.
Adley Rutschman joined the Orioles organization as the first overall pick of the 2019 draft.
Jon Meoli: Adley Rutschman helped Baltimore fall in love with the Orioles again. Trading him is devastating.
COLUMN | Players like Adley Rutschman helped Baltimore fall back in love with this team. And it’s devastating that his time here ended this way.
Catcher Adley Rutschman poses for a portrait during Baltimore Orioles media day at spring training in 2026.
Ravens observations: Defense has upper hand vs. Lamar Jackson in camp’s first padded practice
As the pads came on Monday in Owings Mills, the accuracy fell off for Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) shakes hands with wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) during the team's practice Monday.
Orioles trade Taylor Ward to Mariners for 3 pitchers
Ward has walked a career-high 87 times, but has notched only seven homers.
Outfielder Taylor Ward has seen his home run total drop significantly after he hit 36 for the Angels last season, but he has set a career high in walks.
Kyle Hamilton is a pillar of the Ravens’ defense — but he can’t be the only one
What do you get a safety who can do everything? In Kyle Hamilton’s case, start with the reassurance that he doesn’t need to be everywhere.
Linebacker Roquan Smith, left, talks to safety Kyle Hamilton during training camp Thursday in Owings Mills.
Nationals lose key clubhouse presence in trading Luis García Jr.
García’s tenure with the Nationals began in 2016, when he signed as a 16-year-old international free agent.
Luis García Jr. was known for taking pressure off Nationals teammates because of his upbeat attitude.
Orioles fall to Phillies in rain-shortened game, dropping series before trade deadline
The game turned over to the bullpens after a rain delay, and it immediately fell apart for the Orioles. Philadelphia scored in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings.
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, third from left, talks with umpires as Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies is delayed for the second time due to rain.
Nationals dealing Luis García Jr. to Yankees for 4 pitchers
The Nationals will receive four right-handed pitchers.
Washington Nationals infielder Luis García Jr., bats in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves on July 30.
Orioles strand bases loaded twice, bullpen falters in loss to Phillies
Baltimore (54-57) struggled to break through against left-hander Cristopher Sánchez despite twice loading the bases, and Philadelphia pulled away with four eighth-inning runs against the bullpen.
Shane Baz allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings against the Phillies on Saturday night.
Nationals going through a funk before trade deadline: ‘Guys are frustrated’
The Nationals seem to be pressing with the trade deadline looming and knowing where they are in the National League wild-card hunt.
Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. watches the Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. round the bases on his home run in the first inning.
What we know about Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman’s trade market
According to three sources teams remain interested in Rutschman, and two say the Orioles are listening to offers.
Adley Rutschman is on the injured list but could begin a rehab assignment next week.
What the Dean Kremer trade tells us about the Orioles’ deadline plans | Banner Baseball Show
How many players will the Orioles deal in the next two days?
The Commanders haven’t signed another star receiver. Jayden Daniels might have his new favorite target anyway.
Chig Okonkwo was the talk of the Commanders offense. Daniels couldn’t stop targeting him. Coaches and players couldn’t stop raving about him.
Former Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo secures a catch against the Chiefs last season.
Ravens observations: Training camp travels to College Park; padded practices to start Monday
The Ravens’ practice in College Park was the first NFL practice ever held at Maryland’s SECU Stadium, and it represented a new era of marketing possibilities.
Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson poses for a selfie with a fan during the team's NFL football training camp at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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