Orioles head groundskeeper Nicole Sherry to depart team for opportunity outside pro sports
Orioles groundskeeper Nicole Sherry answers questions from reporters during a media preview in Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday, March 29. For the first time in 23 years, Oriole Park has brand-new turf.
Washington Nationals team dog Natty to make major league debut Friday
The pup is set to appear at several games and community events throughout the season.
Natty, the Nationals' new team dog, poses for a picture at Nationals Park.
The Preakness used to be the people’s race. Can it become that again?
The 2026 Preakness will be something else entirely. This was always going to be a strange year, with Maryland’s signature race displaced to Laurel Park as a $400 million Pimlico rebuild rumbles forward.
People celebrate from the apron as Journalism, ridden by Umberto Rispoli, wins the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Wizards have reason to believe after winning NBA draft lottery
Having the No. 1 pick imbues a franchise with hope. In a loaded draft, the crown jewel is BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, who wowed in his lone collegiate season with his tough shot making and growth as an on-ball playmaker.
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa could bring tough shot making and on-ball playmaking to the Wizards with the No. 1 pick.
Ravens mock 2026 schedule: How many primetime games will Lamar Jackson, Jesse Minter get?
Ahead of the NFL’s schedule release Thursday night, here’s a reasonable wish list for the Ravens’ 2026 calendar.
The Baltimore Ravens defense prevents Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) from rushing for a touchdown in a divisional round playoff game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Kyle Goon: For Navy lacrosse, an overtime victory over Syracuse makes an unforgettable Mother’s Day
COLUMN | Ahead of the biggest game of her career, Alyssa Chung calmed her nerves the only way she knew how: by calling her mom. The pep talk helped the Severna Park native power Navy to an epic comeback over Syracuse in overtime in the NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament.
Sophomore attack Alyssa Chung takes a shot during Navy lacrosse's second-round NCAA tournament game against Syracuse at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Chung scored a team-best 4 goals including the game-winner in overtime as the Midshipmen prevailed in a comeback 11-10 victory.
Could Jackson Holliday solve the Orioles’ third base problem? | Banner Baseball Show
Holliday started at third base Sunday for Double-A Chesapeake.
Taylor Ward is slumping for the Orioles. His walks are how he’s ‘surviving.’
Taylor Ward has a .426 on-base percentage thanks to a combination of three factors behind his high walk rate.
Bassitt, Beavers and Taveras help the Orioles avoid a sweep with a 2-1 win over the Athletics
Fans celebrate after Gunnar Henderson’s RBI single during the third inning of the Orioles’ 2-1 win over the Athletics on Sunday.
Christopher Morel’s go-ahead single lifts Marlins past Nationals 5-2
Cade Cavalli allowed two runs and four hits with four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings for the Nationals.
Daylen Lile had two of the Nationals’ six hits Sunday, including a double in the fourth inning.
Washington Wizards win NBA draft lottery, chance to pick No. 1 overall June 23
Washington had a 14% chance of winning No. 1, tied with Brooklyn and Indiana for the best odds.
After winning the draft lottery, the Wizards will pick No. 1 overall for the first time in 16 years.
Orioles’ Tupac bobbleheads were free. Now they’re listed for hundreds.
After the Orioles gave out thousands of Tupac bobbleheads at their game Friday, the bandanna-wearing hit is resurfacing on the resale market as people try dumping them for quick cash.
March 24, 2026 - Tupac Shakur is a featured bobblehead giveaway this upcoming season on May 8 at Camden Yards.
Orioles hear some boos as they stumble to 6-2 loss to Athletics
In front of another strong crowd at Camden Yards, the Orioles slumped their way to a 6-2 loss to the Athletics.
Shane Baz allowed five runs, five hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings Saturday against the Athletics.
Orioles trying Jackson Holliday at third base during Sunday rehab start
Holliday is on a rehab assignment as he continues to work back from lingering discomfort after a February surgery to remove the broken hamate bone from his right hand.
Jackson Holliday will play third base Sunday during his rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake.
Jakob Marsee hits a 3-run home run as Marlins rally to beat Nationals 8-7
Mitchell Parker (2-1) allowed five hits and five runs in one inning of relief for the Nationals.
Xavier Edwards of the Marlins tags out CJ Abrams on an attempted stolen base in the first inning.
Gunnar Henderson has struggled with 2 strikes, but he feels he’s turning the corner
The Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson ranks 329th of 343 players in two-strike batting average.
Orioles fall to 0-9 against left-handed starters with 4-3 loss to Athletics
Adley Rutschman and Pete Alonso came through against Jacob Lopez with solo homers, but the Orioles managed only three other baserunners against a pitcher who averages almost two baserunners per inning.
Adley Rutschman was 2-for-3 with a home run as the Orioles lost 4-3 to the Athletics on Friday night.
Griffin strikes out season-high 9 and Young homers to lead Nationals past Marlins 3-2
Pitching dominated after the teams combined for all five runs in the first inning.
Foster Griffin lowered his ERA to 2.12 by allowing one earned run in seven innings Friday night in the Nationals’ 3-2 win.
Fans camp out at Camden Yards for hours to snag Orioles’ Tupac Shakur bobblehead
The Tupac bobblehead boasts the hip-hop star’s signature black bandanna and nose ring while rocking an Orioles jersey over a long-sleeved white shirt with jeans and sneakers.
Friday, May 8, 2026 - Chris Mansolf, 25 of Howard County, was among the first to secure his Tupac bobblehead after a more than five-hour wait in line.
Bob Baffert withdraws presumptive Preakness favorite Crude Velocity
“It’s a little close for him. He’s been running hard, he’s been running fast, and he’s such a brilliant racehorse that I just think it’d be doing too much too soon with him,” Baffert said.
Crude Velocity #6 ridden by Florent Geroux wins the Pat Day Mile.
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