HOUSTON — The Baltimore Orioles are playing their best baseball of the 2026 season. Behind another outstanding performance from Brandon Young, timely hitting throughout the lineup, and a towering home run from Coby Mayo, the Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at Daikin Park to complete a three-game sweep. Baltimore has now won a season-high seven consecutive games and heads into the next series with plenty of…

The Baltimore Orioles made three roster moves before Sunday’s series finale against the Houston Astros, moves that immediately impacted the game while also creating new questions about the health of one of the club’s veteran relievers. Baltimore selected the contract of catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Norfolk, optioned right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders back to the Tides, and transferred right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley to the 60-day injured list because of right…

Bowie Baysox Rally from Four Runs Down to Clinch Series Finale Against Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Bowie Baysox Rally from Four Runs Down to Clinch Series Finale Against Kannapolis Cannon Ballers The Bowie Baysox rallied from a four-run deficit to win the series finale against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on June 9, 2024, demonstrating resilience and offensive power that could set the tone for the remainder of their 2024 Eastern League…

Bowie Baysox Score Season-High 14 Runs in First Game Out of the All-Star Break Bowie Baysox Score Season-High 14 Runs in First Game Out of the All-Star Break The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, erupted offensively in their first game following the Minor League Baseball All-Star break, posting a season-high 14 runs in a dominant showing. This offensive explosion marked a significant point in their 2024…

Delmarva Shorebirds Drop Game 2 to Fredericksburg Nationals in Competitive Matchup Delmarva Shorebirds Drop Game 2 to Fredericksburg Nationals in Competitive Matchup The Delmarva Shorebirds, the Low-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, dropped Game 2 against the Fredericksburg Nationals on Thursday in a hard-fought matchup. The Shorebirds could not overcome the Nationals’ pitching dominance and ended the contest on the losing side, signaling the need to adjust ahead of their…

The Baltimore Orioles continue to play their best baseball of the season. Baltimore extended its winning streak to six games Saturday night with a gritty 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros in 11 innings at Daikin Park. It was another complete team effort as the Orioles relied on outstanding pitching, timely defense, and late-inning execution to earn another road win against a quality opponent. The victory also secured the series…

The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest statements of the 2026 season on Saturday, agreeing to a five-year, $90 million contract extension with ace right-hander Kyle Bradish. The deal keeps one of baseball’s premier starting pitchers in Baltimore through the 2031 season and buys out three of his potential free-agent years. For a franchise that has spent years building through the draft, player development, and smart trades, this move…

The Baltimore Orioles have officially secured the signature of their top selection from the 2026 MLB Draft, agreeing to terms with first-round pick Eric Booth Jr., the No. 7 overall selection. The deal is reportedly worth $7,324,700, just $2,500 below the assigned slot value, allowing Baltimore to sign one of the nation’s premier high school prospects while maintaining maximum flexibility for the remainder of its draft class. For Orioles fans,…

The Baltimore Orioles opened the second half of the season with another dramatic victory, defeating the Houston Astros 3-2 on Friday night at Daikin Park. Trailing entering the eighth inning, Baltimore rallied behind Taylor Ward’s go-ahead two-run home run to extend its winning streak to five games. For much of the evening, the Orioles had difficulty generating offense against Houston starter Peter Lambert, who struck out 10 batters over six…

The Baltimore Orioles continued reshaping their bullpen Friday by recalling right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of the opening game of their series against the Houston Astros. Sanders, who will wear No. 73, is the latest addition to an Orioles pitching staff searching for consistency as the club begins the second half of the season. The move comes just days after Baltimore acquired Sanders from the Pittsburgh Pirates…

The Baltimore Orioles return from the All-Star break on Friday night as they begin the second half of the 2026 season with a three-game series against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Baltimore enters the series at 46-51, while Houston sits at 47-51, putting two clubs with nearly identical records against each other in an important weekend series. For the Orioles, the trip to Houston represents an opportunity to build…

The Baltimore Orioles received another difficult injury update during the All-Star break as veteran left-handed reliever Keegan Akin underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. The procedure was performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, one of baseball’s leading elbow specialists. The surgery officially ends Akin’s 2026 season and likely sidelines him for the majority, if not all, of the 2027 campaign. It is another significant…

The Baltimore Orioles made a necessary roster move on Thursday, recalling infielder/first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand from Triple-A Norfolk after placing versatile infielder Blaze Alexander on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hand. The move is retroactive to July 13 and comes after Alexander suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch during Sunday’s victory over the Kansas City Royals. Alexander’s injury is a difficult blow for…

The Orioles will face a balanced schedule in 2027, but each month presents its own challenges. From an Opening Day trip to Tampa Bay to a September finish against the Yankees, Baltimore will be tested throughout the season. March / April – Fast Start Is Critical The Orioles begin the season with a road trip to Tampa Bay before returning home for Opening Day. Key series include: What to watch:…

A Deeper Look at How the Orioles Reached 46-51 Baltimore’s four-game winning streak entering the All-Star break created a more optimistic feeling around the club, but it should not obscure the inconsistency that defined the first 97 games. The Orioles reached the break at 46-51, five games below .500 and in fourth place in the American League East. Baltimore remained only two games outside the final Wild Card position, which…

Absolutely. Here’s the article with embedded hyperlinks that will work well in WordPress. The Baltimore Orioles continued to reshape their pitching depth Monday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, Baltimore transferred left-handed reliever Keegan Akin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left elbow discomfort. Shortly after the trade, the Orioles…

The Baltimore Orioles finally have some momentum. Baltimore closed out the first half of the 2026 season with an emphatic 8-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon at Camden Yards, completing a three-game sweep and carrying their first four-game winning streak of the season into the All-Star break. It was exactly the kind of stretch the Orioles had been searching for all year. Unfortunately, the celebration was…

The Baltimore Ravens have added another experienced option to the middle of their offensive line, agreeing to a one-year contract with veteran center Ethan Pocic as the team continues to reshape its interior line heading into training camp. The signing was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and later confirmed by The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec. The move gives Baltimore a proven NFL starter at a position that has been one…

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton has established himself as more than one of the best young defensive players in football. According to the people inside the NFL, Hamilton is the best player at his position. Hamilton was voted the No. 1 safety in the NFL for the second consecutive year in ESPN’s annual survey of league executives, coaches and scouts. It marks the third straight year that the Ravens star…

The NFL Top 100 Players list — voted on by the players themselves — reliably generates debate every offseason. While intended to honor the league’s elite, certain placements consistently leave fans shaking their heads. Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton checking in at No. 63 on the 2026 list is one of those head-scratching rankings. Coming shortly after Lamar Jackson’s lower-than-expected placement, another cornerstone of the Ravens roster appears to have…

By Brian Hradsky The NFL’s annual Top 100 Players countdown continued Wednesday, and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith checked in at No. 65 after another outstanding season. The ranking, voted on by current NFL players, is another testament to Smith’s consistency and leadership as the centerpiece of Baltimore’s defense. While Smith absolutely deserves recognition as one of the league’s elite linebackers, his placement has already sparked debate among Ravens fans…

When the NFL released players 70-61 on its annual NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 countdown, one name immediately stood out—and not in a good way. Lamar Jackson came in at No. 69. Nice number. Terrible ranking. The two-time NFL MVP, arguably the most electrifying player in football, somehow dropped nearly 70 spots from last year’s list after battling injuries during the 2025 season. While Jackson admittedly didn’t have his…

Washington Capitals 2026-27 NHL Regular Season Schedule Released: Road Opener at Carolina Hurricanes, Home Opener Against Pittsburgh Penguins ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have officially announced their 2026-27 NHL regular season schedule, opening the campaign on the road against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. The 82-game schedule includes multiple lengthy homestands, significant road trips, and several high-profile matchups at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. The…

By Brian Hradsky The Hershey Bears continued reshaping their roster for the 2026-27 American Hockey League season on Tuesday by signing forwards Cam Morrison and Landon McCallum along with defenseman Noah Beck to AHL contracts. The moves, announced by Vice President of Hockey Operations Bryan Helmer, provide the three-time defending Calder Cup champions with experienced depth after an offseason that saw several key veterans depart in free agency. While none…

The Washington Capitals have officially taken the next step in the development of one of the organization’s most exciting young prospects, signing 2026 first-round pick Oliver Suvanto to a three-year, entry-level contract. The move comes less than three weeks after Washington selected the 17-year-old Finnish center with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, making him the franchise’s first Finnish first-round selection since Miika Elomo in 1995 and…

The Washington Capitals are keeping a key piece of their player development pipeline intact. The organization announced it has signed a multi-year extension of its ECHL affiliation agreement with the South Carolina Stingrays, ensuring one of the NHL’s longest-running and most successful developmental partnerships will continue into the future. The agreement keeps the Capitals, the AHL’s Hershey Bears, and the Stingrays working together as a three-tier system that has consistently…

The Washington Capitals made another depth move on Monday, continuing what has been an active offseason under general manager Chris Patrick. Washington acquired forward Tyler Kopff from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forward Zac Funk in what is best described as a hockey trade between two organizations swapping young prospects who may benefit from a change of scenery. This isn’t a move that will grab national headlines, but it…

EMMITSBURG, Md. — Championships and postseason appearances often define a basketball program, but the most successful teams also pride themselves on developing leaders away from the court. Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball demonstrated that commitment once again as Xavier Lipscomb, John Miller IV, Patrick Haigh, and Mason So were named to the 2025-26 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court. The recognition honors student-athletes who have excelled academically while…

Coppin State University will make history during the 2026-27 academic year as the Eagles begin the inaugural season of their NCAA Division I women’s golf program. Head men’s and women’s golf coach Elam Ruff unveiled a nine-tournament schedule that will take Coppin State to six states during its first year of competition. The Eagles will play four fall tournaments before returning for five events during the spring portion of the…

Bowie State University Football Picked Ninth in CIAA Preseason Poll; Three Bulldogs Earn Preseason All-CIAA Honors Bowie State University Football Picked Ninth in CIAA Preseason Poll; Three Bulldogs Earn Preseason All-CIAA Honors DURHAM, N.C. – The Bowie State University football team was selected to finish ninth in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) preseason predicted order of finish, the conference announced on Wednesday during the 2026 CIAA Football Media Day…

Stevenson University Women's Volleyball Announces 2026 Schedule to Defend MAC Commonwealth Championship Stevenson University Women's Volleyball Announces 2026 Schedule to Defend MAC Commonwealth Championship Owings Mills, Md. — The Stevenson University women’s volleyball team, fresh from capturing its eighth Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth Championship and appearing in the NCAA Tournament, has unveiled its 2026 season schedule. The Stevenson Mustangs aim to build on their recent success as they prepare…

Loyola University Maryland Women’s Track & Field 2025-26 Season Recap: School Records and Championship Performances Highlight Strong Year The Loyola University Maryland women’s track and field program produced a 2025-26 season defined by individual breakthroughs, new school records, and impressive performances at the Patriot League Championship. Competing throughout both indoor and outdoor seasons, the Greyhounds developed a young roster while producing some of the best results in program history. The…

Frostburg State University Bobcats Women’s Tennis Earns ITA All-Academic Honors The Frostburg State University Bobcats women’s tennis team has earned significant academic recognition for the 2025-26 season, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). The Bobcats were named to the prestigious ITA All-Academic Team, reflecting the squad’s collective academic excellence. Additionally, several Frostburg State players received individual honors as ITA Scholar Athletes, signifying their achievements as top scholar-athletes among…

Salisbury University Sea Gull Sports Network Alumni Excelling in Local Media Salisbury University Sea Gull Sports Network Alumni Excelling in Local Media On the evening of February 11, 2026, Salisbury University hosted a high-profile basketball doubleheader against longtime rival Christopher Newport University inside the Maggs Physical Activities Center. The event drew significant attention from local sports fans, with more than 1,200 unique viewers tuning into the Sea Gull Sports Network…

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has found the next leader of one of its flagship athletic programs. UMBC Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation Tiffany D. Tucker announced Tuesday that James Purpura has been named the new head coach of the Retrievers men’s lacrosse program. Purpura arrives in Catonsville after serving as offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator at Ohio State and brings nearly two decades of coaching experience…

Jonathan Gonzalez Perez of University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Selected for HBCU Swingman Classic Jonathan Gonzalez Perez of University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Selected for HBCU Swingman Classic Jonathan Gonzalez Perez, an emerging talent from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks baseball program, has earned selection to the highly regarded HBCU Swingman Classic. This invitation highlights his impressive performance and growing reputation within the collegiate baseball community,…

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Bowling Team Earns Second-Highest Team GPA in NCAA, NTCA Honors Academic Excellence University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Bowling Team Earns Second-Highest Team GPA in NCAA, NTCA Honors Academic Excellence The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks women’s bowling team has earned national recognition for its outstanding academic performance in the 2025-26 academic year. The National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) announced that UMES secured…

The Washington Wizards wrapped up their 2026 NBA Summer League schedule on a winning note Saturday night, defeating the Atlanta Hawks 91-83 in Las Vegas. The victory gave Washington a 3-2 Summer League record, providing another encouraging step for one of the NBA’s youngest rebuilding teams. Although several of the Wizards’ top prospects, including AJ Dybantsa, Tre Johnson, and Will Riley, were held out for the finale, Washington still showcased…

The Washington Wizards dropped their second consecutive NBA Summer League game Wednesday night, falling 108-94 to the Los Angeles Clippers in Las Vegas. After opening Summer League with back-to-back victories, Washington has now slipped to 2-2 following losses to the Chicago Bulls and Clippers. Playing without No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa, the Wizards battled through a competitive first half before the Clippers took control after halftime. Washington matched Los…

Washington Mystics at Golden State Valkyries Game Recap Washington Mystics at Golden State Valkyries Game Recap The Washington Mystics fell to the Golden State Valkyries 74-60 on Saturday night, continuing to assert their league-leading defense but unable to overcome the Valkyries’ offensive effort. Despite the loss, the Mystics extended their WNBA-best streak to six consecutive games allowing 80 points or fewer, holding Golden State to 74 points. Defensive Stalwart Performance…

Washington Mystics News Archive: A Deep Dive into the Team’s WNBA History Washington Mystics News Archive: A Deep Dive into the Team’s WNBA History The Washington Mystics, one of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)’s prominent franchises, offer basketball fans a detailed and immersive experience through their comprehensive news archive. This extensive collection provides access to past articles, game highlights, and memorable moments that chronicle the franchise’s journey over more…

The Washington Nationals hit the All-Star break a game below .500, thanks to a typically shaky bullpen at home against the New York Yankees. Three late-inning comebacks by New York gave them a sweep of the series, but that disappointment doesn’t change the fact that Washington’s first-half record is far better than most “experts” predicted in March.   James Wood, CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin represented the Nationals in the…