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Dylan Beavers’ pinch hit crucial as Orioles stop Rays’ winning streak at 9
Dylan Beavers’ comes through with pinch hit as Orioles beat Rays 6-5
Against right-hander Kevin Kelly, Beavers pulled a two-run single through the right side of the infield. Those runs gave Baltimore the edge in its eventual 6-5 victory against Tampa Bay
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Welcome to the Tampa Bay Orioles: ‘We just got Orioles 2.0 over here’
Welcome to the Tampa Bay Orioles: ‘We just got Orioles 2.0 over here’
Four players from the 2023 Orioles team that won 101 games are now with the Tampa Bay Rays. “That is kind of crazy,” Cedric Mullins said.
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In his 14 games as a rookie last year, Buchanan finished third on the Ravens in tackles (93) and tied for fourth in tackles for loss (five).
Ravens’ Teddye Buchanan activated off PUP list 8 months after ACL tear
In his 14 games as a rookie last year, Buchanan finished third on the Ravens in tackles (93) and tied for fourth in tackles for loss (five).
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For the first time in 18 seasons, the Ravens will begin a season without John Harbaugh at the head of the franchise. To start the Jesse Minter era, here are five storylines to watch in the preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
5 things to watch in the Ravens’ preseason opener
For the first time in 18 seasons, the Ravens will begin a season without John Harbaugh at the head of the franchise. To start the Jesse Minter era, here are five storylines to watch in the preseason opener...
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Meet the Orioles’ dogs: The furry friends who bring joy
Meet the Orioles’ dogs: The furry friends who bring joy
Meet the Orioles — or, rather, their dogs.
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Jon Meoli: Inside the Orioles’ midseason pinch-hitting surge and what’s fueling it
Jon Meoli: Inside the Orioles’ midseason pinch-hitting surge
ANALYSIS | The Orioles are benefiting from learning to pinch-hit on the fly, with the club’s pinch hitters batting .295 with a 1.077 on-base-plus-slugging percentage since July 1.
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Cornerbacks Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey are dealing with ‘a couple small things.’
Ravens get good news on injured cornerbacks
Cornerbacks Nate Wiggins and Marlon Humphrey are dealing with ‘a couple small things.’
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Saturday night will be most fans' first look at several Ravens rookies.
Who we’re most excited to watch in preseason opener | Banner Ravens Podcast
Saturday night will be most fans' first look at several Ravens rookies.
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As the Ravens prepare for their preseason opener Saturday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, Eric DeCosta and Jesse Minter have a roster bubble that might not budge much.
As Ravens prepare for preseason, is there room for a roster surprise?
As the Ravens prepare for their preseason opener Saturday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, Eric DeCosta and Jesse Minter have a roster bubble that might not budge much.
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For the first time in over 11 months, the Ravens’ Nnamdi Madubuike got back in the line for defensive line drills Wednesday.
Ravens observations: Nnamdi Madubuike progressing in recovery
For the first time in over 11 months, the Ravens’ Nnamdi Madubuike got back in the line for defensive line drills Wednesday.
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Shane Baz fades fast as Orioles’ struggles continue in Minnesota
Shane Baz fades fast as Orioles’ struggles continue in Minnesota
His shortest start of the year saw him waste the run support he so often lacked in previous appearances.
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The Ravens lost plenty from their tight end room this offseason. And they could replace only so much.
Will the Ravens get more from Mark Andrews and their tight ends in 2026?
The Ravens lost plenty from their tight end room this offseason. And they could replace only so much.
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Gunnar Henderson delivers a vintage performance to boost Orioles past Twins
Gunnar Henderson delivers a vintage performance to boost Orioles past Twins
Henderson wasn’t alone in this offensive showcase. Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer in the first, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand added a jaw-dropping 460-foot home run in the third.
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Catcher Adley Rutschman activated off injured list to make Red Sox debut at Toronto
Catcher Adley Rutschman activated off injured list to make Red Sox debut
Rutschman hasn’t played since July 18 because of left wrist inflammation.
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Wiggins is coming off a season where he finished with 57 solo tackles, three interceptions, and 14 passes defensed.
Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins carted off with apparent leg injury
Wiggins is coming off a season where he finished with 57 solo tackles, three interceptions, and 14 passes defensed.
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New Orioles reliever Alex Hoppe aims for the middle of the zone. He trusts his stuff to do the rest.
Alex Hoppe aims for the middle of the zone. He trusts his stuff to do the rest.
“To be honest, I can tell you, I’m aiming middle-middle, and probably eight out of 10, it’s not going to end up middle-middle,” Hoppe said.
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Big Game Dean Kremer produces his best start, mowing down Orioles in matchup with former team
Dean Kremer mows down Orioles in matchup vs. his former team
The Orioles have made many a pitcher look superb this year. This time, it just happened to be an old friend who was traded away 10 days ago.
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The Orioles’ leadoff crisis: Outs and lost momentum
Orioles offense finds it hard to get started
Entering Sunday, the Orioles were tied for 28th in slugging percentage with no outs (.363), tied for 26th in on-base-plus-slugging percentage (.676) and, since July 1, Baltimore’s 69 hits with no outs...
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The Ravens’ first 10 training camp practices under coach Jesse Minter have had something for almost everyone.
Ravens risers and fallers: A look at who’s trending in training camp
The Ravens’ first 10 training camp practices under coach Jesse Minter have had something for almost everyone.
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To some, Maryland's state sport is no more than the answer to a trivia question. But to its participants, jousting is a connection to the past and a family tradition. How this ancient competition, which first took root in Maryland in the 17th century, has endured 🎥
Pete Alonso answers his own rallying call with his best Orioles game in win vs. Rangers
Pete Alonso answers his own rallying call as the Orioles beat the Rangers
Alonso was only one piece of a vibrant offensive performance, but his first multi-home run game provided early cushion in what became Baltimore’s 10-3 victory against Texas.
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With their preseason opener less than a week away, the Ravens couldn’t help but get ahead of themselves Sunday at training camp. www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
Ravens observations: Plenty of false starts in ‘physical’ practice
With their preseason opener less than a week away, the Ravens couldn’t help but get ahead of themselves Sunday at training camp.
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Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane has continued to shine at training camp, but the third-round pick has remained relatively humble.
Rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane stays humble amid training camp hype
Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane has continued to shine at training camp, but the third-round pick has remained relatively humble.
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Breakdowns on defense compound Orioles’ lack of hitting in loss to Rangers
Breakdowns on defense compound Orioles’ lack of hitting in loss to Rangers
The two runs that crossed against right-hander Kyle Bradish in a 5-1 loss were unearned, bringing Baltimore’s tally to 73 this season.
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Lamar Jackson connected with Flowers on an in-route but the receiver’s momentum took him right into safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who was unable to pull out of the contact.
Zay Flowers leaves Ravens practice early with quad injury, is day-to-day
Lamar Jackson connected with Flowers on an in-route but the receiver’s momentum took him right into safety Jaylinn Hawkins, who was unable to pull out of the contact.
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Shane Baz’s best Orioles start yet is wasted in loss to Rangers
Baz’s best Orioles start yet is wasted in loss to Rangers
The Orioles absolutely still could do “something cool,” such as making the postseason. But this road trip got off to a poor start despite Baz’s superb showing.
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Jon Meoli: The narrative of the Orioles’ rebuild changed with the trade deadline. It didn’t have to.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles did themselves a disservice by trading Adley Rutschman
COLUMN | The Orioles organization was well on its way to righting the wrongs of 2025 and 2026, and it did itself a disservice in trading Adley Rutschman.
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COLUMN | Eight practices into training camp, the Ravens have signed their top wide receiver to a mammoth contract extension, gained familiarity with an overhauled coaching staff and seen their newest additions don full pads for the first time.
Childs Walker: What we’ve learned at Ravens training camp
COLUMN | Eight practices into training camp, the Ravens have signed their top wide receiver to a mammoth contract extension, gained familiarity with an overhauled coaching staff and seen their newest...
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Adley Rutschman represented hope. That’s why these Orioles fans named loved ones after him.
Adley Rutschman represented hope. That’s why these Orioles fans named loved ones after him.
Adley Rutschman arrived in the darkest of days for the Orioles. When he was chosen first overall in 2019, Rutschman became the face of a rebuild that would be stuck in losing ways until 2022, when he...
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