Jon Meoli: Will Robertson coded in the clubhouse as a minor leaguer. Now he’s running the Orioles’ draft.
“With his former playing background and his intelligence, that’s a really strong combination, and it helped him have a feel for players on day one,” Orioles vice president of pro scouting Mike Snyder said.
Orioles vice president of domestic scouting Will Robertson.
Jeremiah Jackson’s clutch hit and Pete Alonso’s hustle help Orioles beat Cubs to avoid sweep
Still, the Orioles (43-51) are in a precarious position. They are in last place in the American League East, and their wild-card chances are tepid.
Pete Alonso scores the deciding run on a two-RBI double by Jeremiah Jackson in the eighth inning Thursday at Camden Yards.
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Baltimore is 42-51 with four games left until the All-Star break.
John Riggins set to have his No. 44 retired by the Commanders
Riggins, 76, will be the seventh player to have his number retired by the franchise.
Washington Redskins running back John Riggins is pursued by Los Angeles Raiders defenders as he carries the ball during the Super Bowl XVIII in 1984.
Youth soccer in the US is ‘pay to play.’ One DC program is trying to change that.
Following the World Cup, DCFC co-founder Amir Lowery hopes the rise in popularity of soccer will make the sport more accessible.
Members of the DCFC U10 boy’s team accompany Cote D’Ivoire onto the field ahead of its Group A World Cup fixture against Ecuador. The club was one of 32 local community partners selected by Common Goal to participate in World walkouts.
What a World Cup bid tells us about Baltimore as a potential MLB All-Star Game host
Baltimore’s unsuccessful World Cup application, a 55-page document submitted in 2017 and obtained by The Banner in an open records request, offers information that could be relevant for any large sporting event.
Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants chases down a ball that got stuck in the pads in left field during the 1993 All-Star Game at Camden Yards.
The Nationals beat the Astros 8-2 as 3 players continue to have career years
CJ Abrams, Luis García Jr. and Foster Griffin spearheaded the Nationals’ 8-2 victory.
Luis García Jr. went 3-for-4 with his 20th home run as the Nationals beat the Astros 8-2 Wednesday night.
Cubs outslug Orioles, club 4 solo homers off Dean Kremer
Despite clubbing four homers of their own, the Orioles (42-51) couldn’t overcome a rough night from Kremer and the bullpen.
Dean Kremer allowed four runs on six hits in five innings Wednesday night against the Cubs.
Phil Regan, former Orioles manager and MLB pitcher, dies at 89
Regan succeeded Johnny Oates for the strike-shortened 1995 season with the Orioles, managing three future Hall of Fame players — Cal Ripken Jr., Mike Mussina and Harold Baines — while posting a 71-73 record.
Maryland football player gets probation after death threats, 92 calls to girlfriend
University of Maryland cornerback Dontay Joyner was sentenced to three years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to telephone misuse and electronic communications harassment.
Maryland defensive back Dontay Joyner celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Oct. 11, 2025.
Jon Meoli: Breaking down the prospects who make the Orioles’ 2025 draft class its most encouraging in years
The 2025 class is a group that, as it stands now, is generating a lot of enthusiasm within the Orioles organization. Here’s how their seasons have gone so far.
Frederick Keys outfielder Ike Irish stands in the box for his at-bat.
Maryland-affiliated players show out at PLL and WLL All-Star Weekend
Over two dozen players who have either played lacrosse in Maryland at the youth, collegiate or professional levels took the field for the 2026 PLL and WLL All-Star Games.
Attackman Marcus Holman of the Boston Cannons in action during the Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game in Annapolis on July 5.
Colton Cowser has ‘anchored’ the otherwise shaky Orioles outfield defense
Halfway through the Baltimore Orioles season, Colton Cowser owns center field most nights of the week, having taken over for Leody Taveras.
Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser robs  Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas of a home run on June 29.
Ex-Maryland bank CEO sued in NFL player lending, identity theft scam
A former bank CEO known for running lending services that expedite loans to wealthy clients is being sued after wiring millions to someone impersonating an NFL player.
A former bank CEO known for running lending services that expedite loans to wealthy clients is being sued after wiring millions to an impersonator, according to the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for Maryland.
Orioles lineup bedeviled again by left-handed starter in loss to Cubs
Through 92 games, the Orioles' record (42-50) is the same as last season.
Orioles right-hander Shane Baz in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs.
Manager Blake Butera says Nationals ‘don’t deserve to win if we’re going to walk that many guys’
Trailing 6-2 in the ninth, the Nationals made a late rally that fell short.
Washington Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez throws during the second inning against the Houston Astros.
Kyle Goon: Embarrassing loss to Belgium proves US men’s soccer has stagnated
COLUMN | We need to stop the blatant homerism around U.S. men’s soccer and be realistic about changing the culture.
Matt Freese #24 of the United States shows dejection after the team’s 1-4 defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gave the Red Devils a third early in the second half.
United States goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) reacts after Belgium scores their third goal.
James Wood’s monster grand slam lifts the Nationals in a game they nearly let slip away
Washington scored 11 unanswered runs between the third and fifth innings, capped off by Wood’s homer.
Washington Nationals' James Wood runs the bases after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning.
Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
Ovechkin is focused on showing he can still be effective — he’ll be 41 — and help the team win.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes the ice to warm up with teammates ahead of an NHL match against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
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