Friday Five: Preakness, NBA Playoffs & Brian Roberts
In case you missed it, here are the top five sports stories of the week.
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In case you missed it, here are the top five sports stories of the week.
Daniel Nava and Kelly Shoppach hit sixth-inning homers to turn a tie game in Boston's favor, and the Red Sox withstood two home runs by Nick Johnson in a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday, a significant step in his bid to return from a concussion that has kept him sidelined for more than a year.
Brian Matusz allowed two hits and struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings, Steve Tolleson and Wilson Betemit both hit two-run homers, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Award winning sportscaster Craig Heist talks Orioles on 105.7 The Fan
The Baltimore Orioles knocked starter Clay Buchholz out of the game in the sixth inning, put up six runs and hit their major league-leading 65th home run of the season. That would be enough to win most games -- except this one against the hard-hitting Boston Red Sox.
Wei-Yin Chen wasn't fooling anyone with his breaking ball, least of all Stephen Strasburg.
Adam Jones and Nick Markakis hit two-run homers and the Baltimore Orioles matched a season high with their fifth straight win, 6-5 over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
A Maryland toddler nearly drowns in the family bathtub. She might have died if not for a calm 911 operator who talked the child's grandmother through CPR. And now, WJZ learns the life-saving voice on the other end of the line was none other than 'The Voice of the Baltimore Orioles'.
Nick Markakis homered into the second deck in right field to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win in 11 innings over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
As the Baltimore Orioles sport a 25-14 record, many will look with doubt, wondering whether or not this team will be able to sustain this pace.
Tack the Kansas City Royals onto the list of teams that are sick of seeing Adam Jones.
Kevin Hickey, who pitched in six major league seasons with the White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles before taking a coaching job with Chicago, has died. He was 56.
Adam Jones turned his night around with a swing of the bat. Jones homered with one out in the 15th inning, lifting the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
Pitching well as a rookie in the big leagues is difficult enough. Dominating the New York Yankees is something else entirely.
Former first-round draft pick Billy Rowell, selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the ninth overall pick in 2006, has been suspended for 50 games for a second violation for a drug of abuse under the minor league drug program.
Twice the Baltimore Orioles provided Jason Hammel with a two-run cushion. Each time, he gave it back. Throw in a costly error by first baseman Chris Davis and a timely home run by New York's Mark Teixiera, and the explanation for the Orioles' 8-5 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday night becomes crystal clear.
David Ginsburg covers the Ravens, Orioles, Nationals and Capitals for the Associated Press.
Quite a Mother's Day surprise at Sunday's Orioles game. Imagine not seeing your son for almost a year and then, he's there, larger than life.
Get to a game, support the Orioles. Worst case they lose again, you are an expert in dealing with that.
The Baltimore Orioles were already assured a series victory and sole possession of first place, so no one would have blamed them if they coasted to the finish after falling behind Tampa Bay by six runs.
The Baltimore Orioles selected outfielder Xavier Avery's contract from the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.
The Baltimore Orioles capitalized on five errors by the Tampa Bay Rays and got two hits and two RBIs from Adam Jones in a 5-3 victory Saturday night.
The Baltimore Orioles have placed third baseman Mark Reynolds on the team's rapidly expanding 15-day disabled list.
The Orioles announced that they have acquired minor leaguer LHP Mike Belfiore from the Arizona Diamondbacks to complete the trade that sent INF Josh Bell to Arizona.
A D.C. police sergeant was arrested on New Year's Eve after brandishing two weapons at someone during a road rage incident in mid-December.
While no major weather impacts are expected, it won't be the prettiest weekend in Maryland.
Tommy Bahama, Banana Republic, and Wockenfuss Candies all recently closed or will close later this month at Towson's mall.
"A hundred percent," the star quarterback said. "I'm going to be out there."
Not only have the Midshipmen won three straight games, but they have everyone on board on Friday when they play Cincinnati.
Tommy Bahama, Banana Republic, and Wockenfuss Candies all recently closed or will close later this month at Towson's mall.
While no major weather impacts are expected, it won't be the prettiest weekend in Maryland.
The report includes an extensive look at a September 2024 underground fire and explosion on North Charles Street that took more than four hours to bring under control.
Maryland ushered in some new laws when the calendar changed to 2026.
Baltimore leaders say that the city's historic decline in violent crime is a reason to be encouraged, but their work is not complete.
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.
Corporate Executive Chef Zuri Coles demonstrates how easy it is to eat healthy while dining out without sacrificing flavor or calories.
Spice Kitchen West African Grill is now open in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood.
Ring in 2026 at Rusty Scupper’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Guests welcome to enjoy an elevated, all-inclusive celebration with premium dining, cocktails and fireworks.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
Marty Bass is at Handcrafted Happy Hour in Clipper Mill to talk about the many arts and crafts you can do this winter.
"A hundred percent," the star quarterback said. "I'm going to be out there."
Not only have the Midshipmen won three straight games, but they have everyone on board on Friday when they play Cincinnati.
Lamar Jackson's return to practice gave the Baltimore Ravens some additional hope for this weekend's showdown at Pittsburgh for the AFC North title.
Former Baltimore Ravens stars Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda are finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
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.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Tim Williams has your latest weather forecast.
While no major weather impacts are expected, it won't be the prettiest weekend in Maryland.
Frigid temperatures, snow chances in Maryland
Flurries possible, temperatures dip in Maryland
Cold weather, chances of light snow continue in Maryland
Corporate Executive Chef Zuri Coles demonstrates how easy it is to eat healthy while dining out without sacrificing flavor or calories.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Tim Williams has your latest weather forecast.
Maryland hospitals said they are seeing more people heading to the emergency department as cases of the flu surge.
Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.
Health insurance premiums are set to soar in Maryland and nationwide. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.