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Orioles pitching contains the American League’s best offense in win over Astros
Orioles right-hander Shane Baz delivered the best start of his limited time in Baltimore.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch in the first inning of Tuesday's game.
Kyle Goon: Orioles slugger Pete Alonso seeks a deeper connection to Baltimore. It’s not just for show.
COLUMN | He came from New York, but the Polar Bear might be an even better culture fit in Charm City. A look inside how Pete Alonso has tried to adapt to his new market, and how it has embraced him back.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 - Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso toured Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter on Tuesday, where he met Fletcher, a young dog. He and his wife donated $10,000 to the shelter.
Slumping Mets break out at the plate in 8-0 win over Nationals
Nationals starter Zack Littell permitted all eight runs, four earned, in 3 2/3 innings.
Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell delivers a pitch to Bo Bichette of the New York Mets in the first inning.
Jon Meoli: 5 factors that explain the Orioles’ uneven offense
The Orioles offense hasn’t been as consistent or productive as you might hope. There are five more months to change that, but this one is basically in the books.
Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso reacts after striking out to end the third inning against the San Francisco Giants on April 10.
Heisman Trophy finalist Diego Pavia will sign with Ravens after going undrafted
Former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia had initially accepted an invitation to the Ravens’ rookie minicamp, which will be held Saturday, but he was set to officially join the team’s rookie class Tuesday.
Diego Pavia of Vanderbilt, shown in the the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Florida, finished second in Heisman Trophy voting last season.
Kyle Goon: Navy’s ‘2 knuckleheads from Pittsburgh’ are chasing their hometown dream
COLUMN | Eli Heidenreich and Alex Tecza were high school teammates for state title champion Mt. Lebanon, then helped elevate Navy football 21 wins in their final two seasons. Now, they have a chance to fulfill a crazy dream of playing for their hometown NFL team.
Navy fullback Alex Tecza, (46) celebrates his touchdown run with running backs Eli Heidenreich (22) and Brandon Chatman (24) during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Best and worst value picks in Ravens’ draft class | Banner Ravens Podcast
Evaluating Baltimore’s 11-player draft class based on a consensus big board.
Preakness drawing a strong field at an unusually early juncture
Two Kentucky Derby qualifiers will skip the big Preakness race to run in Maryland.
Chip Honcho trains on the track during morning workouts ahead of the running of the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Jon Meoli: In Taylor Ward, Orioles rookie Dylan Beavers sees much worth emulating
Beavers, a 24-year-old rookie, is taking in everything he can from Ward to help him reach a higher level.
Outfielder Taylor Ward has a league-leading 11 doubles to go with an .843 OPS to start his first season with the Orioles.
Childs Walker: 5 things we learned from the Ravens’ draft
The Ravens made themselves bigger and nastier with their first two draft picks of the Jesse Minter era. From there, they addressed some needs but left a few holes to be filled by other means.
The Ravens’ selection of Vega Ioane with their first pick shows their first priority was to protect their quarterback.
Could Jordan Westburg solve the Orioles’ issues at DH? | Banner Baseball Show
Baltimore’s offense remains inconsistent.
Brady North immersed himself in Spanish. It gives him a leg up with Orioles hitters.
Little did North know his decision as a teenager to try and fail and try again with a new language would open many doors in his life.
Orioles assistant hitting coach Brady North started to learn Spanish when he was a teenager. It has opened doors for him as an adult.
Red Sox, fresh off firing their manager, finish a series win over the Orioles
The Orioles are off to a better start than the Red Sox (at least according to the win-loss record), and yet against a team in a tailspin, Baltimore lost the series to drop once again to two games below .500 (13-15).
Andruw Monasterio of the Red Sox throws to first base  to complete a double play after forcing out Samuel Basallo of the Orioles.
Abrams’ sacrifice fly, Tena’s pinch-hit HR in the 10th lift Nationals over White Sox 2-1
Washington starter Foster Griffin allowed two hits in seven scoreless innings and lowered his ERA to 2.67.
José Tena high-fives Luis García Jr. after Tena's solo home run in the 10th inning of the Nationals’ 2-1 win over the White Sox on Sunday.
Breaking down a massive Day 3 haul | Banner Ravens Podcast
How would you grade the Ravens' 2026 draft class?
Ravens draft superlatives: Safest pick, biggest roster hole, best nickname and more
The Ravens started the NFL draft Thursday night in perhaps the most predictable of ways. But, over the next two days and 10 picks, the front office both impressed and confused.
Elijah Sarratt of the Indiana Hoosiers speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Kyle Goon: Ravens GM Eric DeCosta still has to tackle his toughest task — replacing Tyler Linderbaum
COLUMN | After a run on centers in the second round, the Ravens were left with unattractive options to replace their Pro Bowl center. It’s not a mistake to get out of the draft without picking one, but that leaves the front office with a huge challenge even after the NFL draft.
Former Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, who left in free agency, had rapport with quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Nasim Nuñez drives in 4 as the Nationals beat the White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings
Washington starter Jake Irvin allowed four hits, struck out nine and walked none.
Jake Irvin struck out nine White Sox while pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings Saturday.
Ravens close out 2026 NFL draft, stack 8 picks on Day 3
The Ravens have closed out their 2026 NFL draft, using eight Day 3 picks to round out their roster and address remaining needs.
SMU tight end Matthew Hibner (88) plays during an NCAA college football game between Clemson and SMU, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Clemson, S.C.
Trevor Rogers experiences shortest Orioles start as Red Sox go on to win 17-1 blowout
Rogers’ last three starts have all been defined by one poor inning, and on Saturday, in his shortest outing since 2022, that poor inning struck in the second.
Trevor Rogers hands the ball to manager Craig Albernaz as he is removed from Saturday’s game during the second inning.
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