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he Baltimore Orioles still own a comfortable lead in the AL East, but they haven't been playing their best of late.
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he Baltimore Orioles still own a comfortable lead in the AL East, but they haven't been playing their best of late.
Mike Bordick joined Ed and Steve to talk about what the Orioles have to do to stay in first place in the AL East.
Drew Smyly allowed two hits over seven innings in his second straight overpowering performance, and the Tampa Bay Rays jumped to an early lead against rookie Kevin Gausman in a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
Although the Orioles do have somewhat of a stronghold on first place, the AL central is much closer than Baltimore's division. "It could still go either way," said Todd. "The Royals have a game and half on them, and Detroit has the better roster and they could still pull away with the division. But their rotation is shallow now. They might lose a couple due to that and it could be the difference."
This Orioles bullpen is really something special and the defense has been nothing short of spectacular.
It's tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here's your power rankings for the week ending on August 27th.
The Baltimore Orioles look for some more consistency tonight on offense against the Tampa Bay Rays in game 3 of a 4 game series.
Rob Long talks about the Orioles bouncing back from a sweep in Chicago after finding out about losing their Platinum Glove 3rd baseman.
During a season in which the Baltimore Orioles have made a habit of slugging the opposition into submission, there have been times when they have been forced to patiently carve out a victory one out at a time.
Apparently, all it took for the Baltimore Orioles to get back in the win column and rediscover their offense was a return home.
Delmon Young, J.J. Hardy and Chris Davis homered in succession during a six-run fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles cruised past the Tampa Bay Rays 9-1 Monday night to end a three-game losing streak.
"Davis has had a very up and down career," said Szymborski. "He's hitting .200 or less of late, and it's not really sustainable." Though many in Baltimore are a bit panicked after Machado's injury, Szymborski points out that every team has injuries, and many also have far worse scenarios as a road to the playoffs.
The AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles are looking forward to getting back home after suffering their first road sweep of the year.
Jonathon Schaech joined Ed and Steve to talk about his new book 'Caught Stealing' about Rick Dempsey and a manger who was also a thief.
Dr Ken Tepper joined Ed and Steve to talk about Manny Machado's knee injury and the recovery time ahead.
Brittany Ghiroli joined Ed and Steve to talk about the Orioles getting swept in Chicago and Manny Machado's season ending injury.
Baltimore third baseman Manny Machado has decided to have season-ending surgery on his ailing right knee, leaving the Orioles without one of their best players as they try for their first division title in 17 years.
Former Oriole executive and current MASN Baseball Analyst Jim Duquette joined Glenn and Bob on Sports Rehab to discuss the news of Manny Machado possibly needing season ending knee surgery.
The aforementioned outfield changes in Boston are a direct reflection of the team's issues offensively in 2014. After acquiring Cespedes from Oakland in exchange for SP Jon Lester, Boston made their goals clear. "I know everyone in Boston is wondering who's going to pitch, but I thought when they traded Lester for Cespedes, they were really smart to cut bait," said Miller.
While Baltimore's 161 homers lead the majors by a comfortable margin, that power has overshadowed an outstanding run by the pitching staff.
While the Birds soar, the rest of the division as been mediocre. As a matter of fact, the Orioles are the only team in the East playing above .500 this month.
Orioles Manager Buck Showalter joined Ed and Steve to talk about his first place team.
After the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 Wednesday night, Nelson Cruz said he was more focused on the team than any personal accomplishments.
The family of Diamond Rice, a Baltimore native killed in a shooting in Cincinnati, held a vigil to remember her life.
A 79-year-old man has died from the injuries he received during a burn barrel fire in Dundalk, Maryland.
As more water main breaks occur in Baltimore City and County, WJZ-TV got an inside look at how officials respond to the incidents.
A man was hospitalized following a shooting in Southeast Baltimore early Saturday morning, police said.
Anne Arundel County police say a woman was taking out her trash in Glen Burnie Thursday night when a man sexually assaulted her and tried to kidnap her.
The family of Diamond Rice, a Baltimore native killed in a shooting in Cincinnati, held a vigil to remember her life.
Due to the risk of extreme cold in Maryland, First Alert Weather Days continue Sunday.
A 79-year-old man has died from the injuries he received during a burn barrel fire in Dundalk, Maryland.
As more water main breaks occur in Baltimore City and County, WJZ-TV got an inside look at how officials respond to the incidents.
A man was hospitalized following a shooting in Southeast Baltimore early Saturday morning, police said.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Coach Tre shares a few beginner-friendly workout moves for those who are looking for a fresh start. He focuses on nutrition, physical, and mental heath in all his clients.
Marty Bass is with Chef Antoine Thomas learning how he uses his special Chef's Blend seasoning to create the ultimate game day spread.
WJZ visited the special Valentine's Day edition of the haunted attraction. Cupid's Revenge, presented by Bennett's Curse, is open February 6th and 7th.
The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show returns to Maryland for its 5th year.
Maryland's biggest flag distributor, CRW Flags, gets ready for Fourth of July.
The Maryland No. 1 has symbolized dominance for decades. It's one of the most coveted jerseys in college lacrosse.
Buzz Williams' first season at Maryland is producing the wrong kind of history.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia.
Doyle takes over a unit that was phenomenal in 2024 before regressing this season as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson dealt with injury problems.
Jesse Minter has the job, and with it the task of replacing John Harbaugh at the helm of a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago.
Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies lapsed until the House takes it up.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Dangerously cold conditions continue in Maryland on Sunday
Strong wind gusts and frigid temperatures are expected in Maryland this weekend.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 2/6/2026
Parts of Maryland will see some light snowfall on Friday before frigid temperatures set in for the weekend.
Due to the risk of extreme cold in Maryland, First Alert Weather Days continue Sunday.
The family of Diamond Rice, a Baltimore native killed in a shooting in Cincinnati, remembered her life at an emotional vigil.
Dangerously cold conditions continue in Maryland on Sunday
A 79-year-old man has died from his injuries after a burn barrel fire in Dundalk, Maryland.
Maryland residents should bundle up as the state is set to be hit by extreme cold.
Baltimore native 33-year-old Diamond Rice is being remembering after being shot and killed in Cincinnati, Ohio earlier this month,