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Ravens observations: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore get better of Commanders in joint practice
If the third joint practice of the Ravens’ preseason was indeed coach Jesse Minter’s final look at how his starters measured up to another NFL team, he should enter Week 1 confident.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jay Higgins IV, left, and Washington Commanders running back Craig Reynolds (24) work out during the teams' NFL football joint training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Washington’s offensive line struggles again vs. Baltimore. Jayden Daniels says he can only worry about his own job.
The Commanders went to Baltimore, and their offense was outplayed for the better part of two hours. Washington struggled to run the ball and watched at least four would-be sacks get home
Commanders left tackle Brandon Coleman works against the Lions during Saturday’s preseason game.
How Jacob Young’s offseason raised his offensive value for the Nationals
“I always believed I was a better hitter than I was showing in the big leagues,” Jacob Young said in May. “I’ve hit my whole life, so getting to the big leagues and struggling was really hard.”
Jacob Young has an OPS over .700 this season after it was .583 in 2025.
Ravens rookie Ja’Kobi Lane invests in Baltimore-based cleat company
Ja'Kobi Lane joins three Ravens legends trying to build a company attempting to upend the cleat market.
Ja'Kobi Lane joins three Ravens legends trying to build a company attempting to upend the cleat market.
Jon Meoli: Once Pete Alonso adjusted to fatherhood, he started slugging again
What matters now, for him and the Orioles, is that he figured things out relatively quickly.
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso takes his at-bat in the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Baltimore last month.
Pete Alonso’s 4-hit night drives Orioles to blowout victory over Cardinals
The torrent of runs supported right-hander Chris Bassitt, who produced his best start as an Oriole.
Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso, left, is congratulated by first base coach Jason Bourgeois after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
Andrew Alvarez struggles with command in Nationals’ loss to Rockies
The Nationals’ offense scored one run on Daylen Lile’s second homer in as many days. Washington has scored four runs or fewer in nine of their last 11 games.
Nationals left-hander Andrew Alvarez pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning Tuesday.
In St. Louis, Matt Holliday watches Jackson play at the ballpark his son ‘grew up at’
"Most of my memories from my dad’s career are here," Jackson Holliday said. "And to be able to go out there tonight will be really cool.”
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday slides into third base against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning Tuesday.
Odafe Oweh felt trapped in Baltimore. He’s found freedom in D.C.
Oweh grew frustrated with a Ravens scheme he felt was holding him back.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) crosses a practice field to join teammates during the team’s training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
The Commanders got a reality check in Detroit. Can they fix their O-line?
A walk-through on Monday became a full-blown practice. Dan Quinn said it wasn’t a punishment. But he used words like “disarray” to describe what he saw on tape.
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn watches from the sidelines during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins in Landover earlier this month.
Nationals’ offense taps into small ball, breaks out of slump in big win over Rockies
The Nationals’ lineup resembled its first-half ways for the first time in a long time, drawing eight walks and recording 13 hits.
Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, right, slides into second base for a steal during against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning.
Kyle Goon: Taulia Tagovailoa set records for the Terps. His next dream? Going to the Olympics.
COLUMN | After a quick decision to join American Samoa’s flag football team, the former Terp is now setting out to make history by playing the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Taulia Tagovailoa signs autographs for fans at the Flag Football World Championships in Dusseldorf, Germany, in August 2026. Tagovailoa, a former Terps quarterback, helped lead American Samoa to a 38-32 upset of Team USA on Aug. 14. American Samoa finished fifth in the the tournament after entering as the lowest-ranked team.
Ravens media poll: The biggest surprise, the biggest area of concern and more
After 17 practices and two preseason games, we asked the reporters covering the Ravens how they feel about the state of the team and what they see as the most pressing concerns.
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter watches from the sidelines in the fourth quarter of the team’s preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
More details emerge in domestic violence case against Ravens’ Rashod Bateman
The mother of Bateman’s daughter said the wide receiver woke her up in the middle of the night, called her a liar and pushed her into the wall, likely causing “one or more” of the bruises on her face, according to police.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman during a football game against the New England Patriots in Baltimore last year.
The Nationals are making ‘Triple-A as close to big leagues as possible.’ It’s paying off.
“Even down to the Dominican Summer League, we want each level to have some similarities,” said assistant general manager and farm director Devin Pearson. “It’s impossible to make them completely the same, but [it’s] definitely intentional.”
Nationals outfielder Andrew Pinckney watches his triple on Saturday against the Mets.
Jon Meoli: After struggling, Dylan Beavers is back to hitting fastballs for the Orioles. Here’s how.
On the home stand that just ended, something clicked for the Orioles’ rookie outfielder, who homered on fastballs in three straight games after entering the week with three home runs total.
Dylan Beavers drives in a run against the Tigers in July.
Can the Orioles succeed with this version of Gunnar Henderson? | Banner Baseball Show
Henderson's 2026 has brought career lows in batting average and OPS.
How ‘Clash of Clans,’ a phone game, brought together a minor league pitcher and these Orioles fans
Before he became a member of the Orioles organization, Brock Moore met some fans through the online phone game “Clash of Clans.”
Brock Moore
Childs Walker: 5 things we learned from the Ravens-Vikings game
The Ravens are 2-0 in coach Jesse Minter’s first preseason after a smothering 13-3 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Here are five things we learned from a game that featured few starters and even fewer offensive fireworks.
Quarterback Joe Fagnano has seized on his opportunities to prove he can slot in behind Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on the Ravens’ depth chart.
Nationals’ Jackson Kent makes strides in third major league start: ‘I think it’s only up from here’
Kent threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits with five strikeouts and three walks, in the Nationals’ 6-2 loss.
Jackson Kent allowed three runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings of the Nationals’ 6-2 loss at Miami.
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