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Armed with a kitchen scale, a ruler, butcher’s twine and a serious commitment to the bit, The Banner analyzed every hot dog configuration at Camden Yards.

COLUMN | High-priced contracts for Pete Alonso and Shane Baz have yet to pay dividends. Both struggled in a 6-3 loss to the Giants, highlighting how huge investments the Orioles made over the offseason haven’t helped much so far.

Washington (17-64) has lost nine in a row and 25 of 26 to tumble to the bottom of the standings.

After a spring of analyzing how Adley Rutschman should set up behind the plate, manager Craig Albernaz, catching coach Joe Singley and Rutschman settled on his right knee being in the dirt for the first time ever.

COLUMN | The absence of calamity was notable as this club looks to find its footing under new manager Craig Albernaz. And there were plenty of opportunities for disaster to strike.

The Ravens cannot afford to be wasteful this year. They have Super Bowl hopes, little salary cap flexibility and an NFL-high eight Day 3 picks in the draft.

Could Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq be the Ravens’ first-round pick?

Paying homage to the team’s iconic ballpark, the Orioles’ new City Connect uniforms feature the colors and distinct traditions of Camden Yards.

COLUMN | With the issues on the offensive line, many observers assume the Ravens’ No. 14 pick will go toward a blocker. But, behind Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews, there's no proven receiving depth. Using a draft pick for a pass catcher would be just as prudent.

Dylan Strome and Martin Fehervary, with a goal and an assist each, Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson scored for Washington, which sits three points back of the Eastern Conference’s final wild-card spot with three games left.

The Nationals (4-8) will head to Milwaukee for a weekend series after an uncharacteristically quiet day.

Kevin Durant, NBA superstar and Prince George’s County native, is part of a group acquiring 515 acres of Six Flags America in Bowie. It's unclear what the parcel’s future is.

Eflin left his first start of the season after 3 2/3 innings with right elbow discomfort, and he quickly landed on the 15-day injured list

Bradish’s lack of attention in the fifth inning Wednesday led to a two-error sequence.

Ward finished with four hits for the second time in his career — and second time this season — and became the first Orioles player to record nine doubles in an eight-game span.

“He cares a lot about the process, the learning process, especially,” Kyle Hamilton said of new head coach Jesse Minter. “... He explains it in a very elementary way that kind of can become a master’s level once we get to camp and the beginning of the season.”

Ovechkin said his biggest consideration is health. He turns 41 in September.

After Nathan Church’s two-out, two-run homer off Nationals reliever Gus Varland tied the game in the eighth, an announced crowd of 20,036 offered mostly groans.