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Brandon Hyde Is Gone. The Orioles Are Still in Trouble
The manager’s firing may reboot this season (at best), but significant questions about the O’s path forward remain.
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Photos: The People and Pageantry of Preakness 150
At a sunny sendoff for Pimlico, photojournalist J.M. Giordano spent the day capturing Preakness's many personalities.
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As the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum Turns 50, It’s Looking to Grow Again
A skinny three-story brick rowhouse can only showcase so much—especially when the independent nonprofit that operates it has grown to include duties as the Orioles’ official museum, the Colts’ archives, and essentially a repository of all Maryland sports.
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Where to Find Ravens Food and Drink Deals in Baltimore
Our annual roundup of game-day discounts and flock festivities.
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Orioles’ Linda Warehime Butcher, MLB’s First Ball Girl, Looks Back on Her Time at Memorial Stadium
From 1968 to 1974, the blonde schoolgirl was a fixture along with Brooks and Boog, American League pennants, Earl Weaver’s tantrums, and PA announcer Rex Barney calling out, “Give that fan a contract.”
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Volo Kids Foundation Emphasizes the Power of Play
The now-national organization has grown from a small free flag football league in Herring Run to over 45,000 kids playing multiple sports under the guidance of almost 10,000 volunteers.
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Why Are So Many Pitchers Getting Hurt? Orioles Ace Corbin Burnes Has Thoughts
His theory? The pitch clock. Here's what Burnes wants MLB to change:
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Tom Himes Has Coached Countless Swimmers to the Peak of Their Potential
The renowned North Baltimore Aquatic Club launched the careers of Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps and Beth Botsford—both of whom Himes coached when they were kids.
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Get to Know the GameChanger: Brett Hollander
How the Orioles broadcaster is supporting kids who are struggling with dyslexia.
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Looking for the best schools in Baltimore? Here’s our guide to finding the right fit for your child.
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Rites of Spring: Why Amateur Sports Still Matter in Baltimore
Doesn’t matter if there’s a trophy at stake or a Natty Boh—the joy of playing adult sports is in the doing. Here's our ultimate guide to getting out there this season:
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Ten Things That Make Camden Yards The Best in MLB
Our list of insider tips, can't-miss attractions, and perennial favorites at Oriole Park this season.
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Preakness Weekend Recap: Faces on Film
Rain and mud couldn’t dampen the energy at Pimlico. Contributing photographer J.M. Giordano captures the spirit of those attending:
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Celebrate Preakness!
The 150th running of the Triple Crown Jewel now features a week-long festival.
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How Grayson Rodriguez Quickly Became One of the Top Pitchers in Baseball
The Texas native—a bowhunter who grew up practicing on a ball field his family built on their property—is now a bona fide big leaguer.
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Rites of Spring: Baltimore is Finally Embracing Its Skateboarding Community
Throughout the past two decades, local leaders like Stephanie Murdock have successfully advocated for public skating spaces.
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Rites of Spring: Sheehan Stanwick Burch on Why Local Lacrosse Culture Matters
Lacrosse and Maryland go hand-in-hand, as it does with the Stanwick family—eight college lax-playing siblings raised in Roland Park.
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Rites of Spring: Adult Baseball Leagues to Join This Season
Childhood dreams never die for rec players on these Baltimore ballfields.
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Rites of Spring: Pickup Basketball Has a Storied History in Baltimore. Is it Fading?
"We linked up together and formed bonds with people we would never talk to under any other circumstance," reflects author D. Watkins, "and then from park to park, we balled harder than the sun shined."
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Rites of Spring: The Baltimore Flamingos Make Rugby Inclusive to All
The first LGBTQ-friendly rugby club in Maryland welcomes everyone over the age of 17, with just one caveat: You must have fun.
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Rites of Spring: Little Italy’s Bocce Courts Host Popular Evening Leagues
While preparing for the upcoming season, longtime players reflect on the culture of the Old World sport.
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Rites of Spring: Cricket is Growing in Baltimore
Baltimore County is expected to complete construction of its first-ever cricket field at Cloverland Park this year, which will serve, among others, the Saathi Baltimore Cricket Club.
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Rites of Spring: Beach Volleyball Makes Rash Field One of the City’s Busiest Public Spaces
Thanks to Baltimore Beach Volleyball, the Inner Harbor courts host between 1,000 and 1,500 people weekly during the spring, summer, and fall.
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Rites of Spring: Six Great Spots to Get Your Pickleball On
Pickleball courts range from fancy state-of-the-art indoor facilities to free outdoor courts, some that may even require you to BYON (bring your own net). That’s the beauty of it.
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Seize the Grey Wins Soggy 149th Preakness Stakes
Middle jewel of the Triple Crown happens in the midst of plans to redevelop Pimlico (again.) Here’s what you need to know:
