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    A view of Texas Live! on Sept. 30, 2018, in Arlington, Texas.
    Kyle Goon: What fans think about Camden Yards following the Texas Live! model
    Orioles fans who have been to Texas Live! weigh in on what they’d like to see as state and team officials continue to discuss development.
    Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez reacts after one of the Texas Rangers connects with his pitch during Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series at Camden Yards on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ assessment of rotation will determine the course of the offseason
    The Orioles have a promising rotation, but you can never have enough pitching.
    The waterfront of downtown Annapolis would be changed by a proposed maritime welcome center, part of an $88 million plan to protect the historic heart of Maryland's state capital from sea level rise.
    The path to a new Annapolis City Dock starts with these 5 questions
    As the City of Annapolis begins deliberations of a massive, $88 million project to reinvent its waterfront center and save it from flooding, here are five questions likely to be a central part of the discussion.
    Lamar Jackson, #8 of the Baltimore Ravens, looks to pass in the third quarter during the 2023 NFL London Games match between Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 15, 2023 in London, England.
    Ravens Reality Check: Should the Ravens trade for Saquon Barkley?
    Examining the hot takes around the Ravens from Week 6.
    Leslie Gray Streeter and her son, Brooks, in 2019 at the Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.
    I was afraid of being called a single mother. Now I embrace it.
    I held stigmas about single mothers before I became one. The statistics and truths behind the descriptor tell a much more nuanced story.
    Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson had six hits in 12 at-bats during the series against the Texas Rangers.
    Kyle Goon: Gunnar Henderson’s splashy playoff debut is a huge silver lining for the Orioles
    The postseason crashed and burned, but at least now the Orioles know that next time Gunnar Henderson is ready for the playoff stage.
    U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, talks about the impasses in selecting a new speaker Thursday at his office on Capitol Hill.
    Catching up with Andy Harris, Maryland’s guy in the chaos Congress
    A conversation with the sole Maryland Republican in Congress, Andy Harris, over why he's not stressed by the House leadership impasse and why he thinks the GOP's slim majority has been effective.
    Orioles CEO John Angelos told the New York Times in August that long-term player contracts would result in large increases in ticket prices.
    Kyle Goon: John Angelos’ gloomy financial forecast still hangs over the Orioles’ offseason
    As exciting as the 101-win Orioles season bodes for a competitive future, the biggest questions looming over the offseason, from long-term contracts to impact free agents, are shadowed by the owner's buzz-killing comments to the New York Times.
    Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer looks on as Texas Rangers infielder Marcus Semien scores in the second inning of Game 3.
    Kyle Goon: A Texas sweep shows next time, the Orioles need to ‘Go and take it’
    Between two teams returning after long absences in the postseason, Texas’ mantra of “Go and take it” resonates with their approach. The Orioles’ “Soak it in” unfortunately reflects how they weren’t aggressive enough in their moves, especially at the trade deadline.
    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde checks in with his staff Tuesday during Game 3 of the ALDS in Texas.
    Jon Meoli: Breaking down the 4 most pressing questions the Orioles face for 2024
    The core of the Orioles will likely remain in place, but Mike Elias and his staff have several major decisions to make.
    Naval Academy midshipmen walk past a gate at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Saturday during a football game.
    Sarah Huckabee Sanders emailed me. I bet we disagree over the Naval Academy admissions suit.
    Some backing a lawsuit in federal court seeking to stop the Naval Academy from using race as an admissions factor want to define who gets to be a midshipman based on their experience. They don’t want a fair system, they want the same one that favored them.
    Steelers' #90m T.J. Watt sacked Ravens Lamar Jackson witn .15 second to play in thge game sealing a 17-10 Steeler victory Sunday Oct. 8th, 2023 at Arcisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.
    Ravens Reality Check: Lamar’s contract? Rugby balls? Talking heads have no idea what went wrong in Pittsburgh
    Lamar Jackson overpaid? Rugby balls caused the drops? The Ravens screwed up plenty on Sunday, but naturally a lot of people breaking it down fixated on very weird things.
    Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson points to the sky after homering in Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series against the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards on Sunday.
    Jon Meoli: Overcoming an 0-2 start is difficult, but here’s why there’s still a chance for the Orioles
    Only 10 MLB teams have ever recovered from losing the first two games of a five game series, but the Orioles have shown resiliency this year.
    Taylor Swift, center, flanked by actress Sophie Turner, left, and Antoni Porowski of “Queer Eye,” attends the Oct. 1 Kansas City Chiefs game. Actors Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Hugh Jackman were also seated with her.
    The powerful political, social and yes, NFL influence of Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift’s influence is unmistakable and undeniable, whether it’s on voter registration numbers or Travis Kelce’s merch sales.
    “Fired Up Guy” Merrill Heim pumps up the crowd during Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the Orioles and Texas Rangers on Sunday.
    Kyle Goon: What was the most miserable Baltimore sports moment this weekend? There are too many to chose from.
    The Orioles and the Ravens made us feel bad this weekend. Let's deal with it by ranking how bad each bad thing felt.
    Orioles pitcher Jacob Webb walks back to the mound after allowing Mitch Garver's grand slam in the third inning of the Rangers' 11-8 win in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ late comeback in Sunday’s loss just adds to the feeling they shouldn’t have been in that spot
    The Orioles’ plans have worked out so often this year. They didn’t in several ways on Sunday.
    Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) tries to steal second base but is tagged out by Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) during game one of the American League Divisional Series at Camden Yards on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles picked a strange time for ‘miscommunication’ with Gunnar Henderson’s ninth-inning steal attempt
    On Sunday, manager Brandon Hyde said it was a missed hit-and-run signal.
    Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez salutes the fans during an open practice at Camden Yards on Wednesday. He will start Game 2 Sunday.
    Jon Meoli: Grayson Rodriguez’s Orioles playoff debut will bring added pressure after Game 1 loss
    Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle’s helmet nearly falls off as he runs to first base.
    Kyle Goon: The playoffs are a different game. After Game 1 loss, the Orioles need to adapt quickly.
    The game is familiar, but the playoffs are amplified in almost every meaningful way. The Orioles need to get used to the new environment after failing to capitalize in a tense Game 1.
    Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) smiles after throwing a strike in a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards on Tuesday, April 11. The Orioles beat the Athletics, 12-8, in the second game of the series.
    Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ rotation has something to prove in October
    The starting pitchers will have an outsize role in the team’s fate this postseason, but the ramifications will extend far beyond that.
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