Maryland closes deal with 1/ST Racing to buy Preakness name
The purchase comes six weeks after Gov. Wes Moore’s administration first sought to buy the branding — exercising its first right of refusal in matching an offer from racing industry giant Churchill Downs Inc.
A new barn is framed on the footprint of the former Stakes Barn at Pimlico Race Course.
Jon Meoli: The factors likely informing the Orioles’ trade deadline decision-making
I tried to identify the factors that might hold more influence over Mike Elias’ decision-making than we think.
The Orioles probably would miss Trevor Rogers most of any potential trade chip.
Ravens WR Zay Flowers is growing into an elite receiver. Are more touchdowns next?
Zay Flowers is the best receiver the Ravens have ever drafted, but there’s one area where he’s struggled.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has 237 catches for 3,128 yards and 14 touchdowns in a three-year career.
Where Mike Elias and the Orioles stand ahead of the trade deadline
Every game is important at this time of year. But with the Orioles on the fence between buying, selling or both, it’s all magnified.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias speaks prior to a ribbon cutting for the new Orioles Player Development Complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida in February.
Trading Foster Griffin makes sense on paper. But the Nationals shouldn’t.
COLUMN | Rebuilding teams trade valuable players because that’s what they are supposed to do. It makes sense. In some ways, it feels inevitable.
Foster Griffin pitches against the Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on Saturday during his most recent start.
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Baltimore might have to get creative to find reinforcements.
Nationals’ Brady House has a clear lane for the third base job. He has to take it.
“It means a lot that I’m back up here and they believe in me,” House said. “I’m not gonna put any pressure on myself in any type of way, but I am gonna keep trying to do my thing and just trust myself.”
Brady House was the Nationals’ first-round pick in the 2021 draft.
Kyle Goon: Lamar Jackson’s contract talks will loom. But in the meantime he’s embracing change.
COLUMN | It won’t be easy to overlook the massive shadow Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit has over the franchise in 2027. But the two-time MVP seems legitimately excited for a new coaching regime and another chance to prove himself.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson says he’s focused on his play instead of his contract.
Orioles overcome 7-run deficit to win crazy game against Tigers in extra innings
Entering the seventh inning, Baltimore found itself trailing by seven runs. The Orioles caught up with a five-run seventh and a two-run eighth to force extra innings.
Coby Mayo hits a two-run triple to center field to tie the game at 7 in the eighth inning.
Nationals lose winnable game to Blue Jays, drop series
Given the unreliability of starters not named Foster Griffin and Cade Cavalli, and most of the bullpen, the Nationals will be kicking themselves for losing Wednesday’s winnable game.
Jacob Young makes a diving attempt to catch a ball during the eighth inning. The play resulted in a two-run double for Toronto’s Kazuma Okamoto.
A look into Ravens head coach Jesse Minter’s first day of work
First-year Ravens head coach Jesse Minter spent much of his first day of training camp on the sidelines observing.
“I’m not going to micromanage every scheme on all three phases in the game,” Jesse Minter said after his first practice of training camp.
Why QB Jayden Daniels has a different feeling about the Commanders’ new offense after a trip to LA
“Some people around here would disagree,” Jayden Daniels quipped. “But there’s a lot to do out there. Great weather. So what better place to go than Southern California?”
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels talks to reporters following training camp practice on July 29.
Ravens observations: Training camp opens with a new look for Lamar Jackson
“He’s got a lot of intent right now,” Ravens coach Jesse Minter said of Lamar Jackson.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completed 12 of 16 passes in an unofficial count during the first practice session of training camp.
Nnamdi Madubuike returns to field for Ravens’ first training camp practice
The star defensive tackle has been activated after originally being placed on the physically unable to perform list.
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (92) runs out of the tunnel with his teammates before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Reacting to Nnamdi Madubuike’s return at training camp | Banner Ravens Podcast
Madubuike took the field for the first time since Week 2 of the 2025 season.
Cade Cavalli continues to do his part as Nationals push for wild-card spot
While the Nationals need to add pitching reinforcements at the deadline, they’ll also need Cavalli’s continued ascension.
Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Without an extension, the clock is ticking for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
Jackson has said he wants to remain in Baltimore, but as things stand, he is only signed through 2027.
Jackson has said he wants to remain in Baltimore, but as things stand, he is only signed through 2027.
Everything you need to know as the Commanders open training camp
Rookies to watch, big questions and position battles — this guide will help you catch up quickly with everything you need to know about the Commanders.
Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders during a game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis last year.
Ravens reset: The most interesting stars and storylines of training camp
Summer break is over for the Ravens. Training camp is finally here, kicking off Wednesday in Owings Mills.
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter takes questions from reporters following organized team activities on May 27.
Tigers thrash Dean Kremer in Orioles’ worst shutout loss since 2004
The Tigers became the first team to score in every inning against the Orioles since the team’s inaugural season in Baltimore in 1954.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.
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