New baseball rules mean "less dead time, more action"
Since the 1970s, the length of a baseball game has increased from just over two and a half hours to an average of three hours and seven minutes last season.
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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
MLB adopts pitch clock, shift limits, bigger bases for 2023
Until last winter, MLB needed one year advance notice to make on-field rules changes without approval of the players' association.
Orioles top Blue Jays 9-6 in heated matchup of contenders
This race between the Orioles and Blue Jays turned testy.
Padres have tentative deal in place for Juan Soto: AP Source
After contributing to the Nationals' first championship in franchise history in 2019, Soto hit .351 in 2020 to win the NL batting title. He has been walked more than any other player in major league baseball over the past two seasons.
Orioles trade All-Star closer López to Minnesota Twins
The Baltimore Orioles are trading All-Star closer Jorge López to the Minnesota Twins for four prospects.
Orioles, Ravens celebrate second annual Mo Gaba Day, honoring inspirational superfan
Gaba began calling into 105.7 The Fan in 2015 at the age of nine to share his knowledge of Baltimore sports with local radio listeners.
Orioles draft 7-foot pitcher, would be tallest ever in MLB
The O's see Jared Beck as more than an oddity, citing a fastball they clocked up to 95 mph.
Julio Rodríguez Hits 12th HR As Mariners Topple Orioles 9-3
The Mariners took two of three from Baltimore and continued a stretch of good baseball after a 5-1 road trip last week.
Wells, Rutschman Help Orioles Dominate Mariners 9-2
Tyler Wells pitched five nearly perfect innings, Adley Rutschman drove one of Baltimore's five home runs and the Orioles three-hit the Seattle Mariners in a 9-2 victory Monday night.
Voth, Bullpen Combine On 1-Hitter As Orioles Beat White Sox
Austin Voth and four relievers combined on a one-hitter, Jorge Mateo had a heated exchange with White Sox starter Michael Kopech after getting nailed by a pitch and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago 4-1 on Friday night.
Adley Rutschman Leads Orioles Past Hobbled White Sox 4-0
The switch-hitting Rutschman entered batting just .211 with one homer and four RBIs, but the 24-year-old catcher is hitting .341 (14 for 41) in his last 12 games.
Austin Hays Hits For Cycle To Help Orioles Beat Nationals 7-0
"Beyond unbelievable. An epic night," Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said after Austin Hays became the sixth player in Orioles history to hit for the cycle.
Orioles' Austin Hays Becomes Sixth In Franchise To Hit For The Cycle
To hit for the cycle is to hit a single, a double, a triple, and a home run in the same game.
Fedde Throws 6 Sharp Innings As Nationals Blank Orioles 3-0
This rivalry between neighboring teams was far more intense back when both were contenders.
Santander Homers, Points To Dad In The Stands, O's Edge Rays
Anthony Santander homered and pointed to his dad sitting in front of the press box as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Sunday.
Soto's Homer Helps Nats Slow Phillies, Avoid 5-Game Sweep
Juan Soto hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 Sunday to avoid a five-game sweep.
Rays Snap Skid, Outlast Orioles 7-6 After Blowing 4-Run Lead
Harold Ramirez hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Kremer, Orioles Win 1-0, Hand Rays 4th Straight Loss
Kremer allowed five hits and matched the six scoreless frames thrown by Tampa Bay's Shane Baz. Then Ryan Mountcastle hit a one-out double off Calvin Faucher (0-1), and Rutschman followed with a single to center.
Mullins Has 3 Hits As Orioles Pound Gausman, Beat Jays 10-2
Baltimore selected Gausman with the fourth overall pick in 2012 and he spent parts of six seasons with the Orioles, going 39-51 with a 4.22 ERA in 150 games before a deadline trade to Atlanta in 2018.
Guerrero Homers, Hits Winning Single In 10th, Jays Top O's
Orioles rookie Adley Rutschman hit his first career home run and got his first two RBIs. Ryan Mountcastle homered twice, but Baltimore lost for the eighth time in nine meetings against Toronto.
Top O's Prospect Adley Rutschman Hits First Major League Homer Against Blue Jays
The team did recover the baseball, so Rutschman will be able to take the keepsake with him back to Baltimore.
Mountcastle & Hays Homer As Orioles Beat Blue Jays 6-5
Ryan Mountcastle hit a two-run home run, Austin Hays had a solo shot and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Orioles Routed By Blue Jays 11-1 On The Road
The Orioles couldn't overcome six shutout innings pitched by Alek Manoah and three RBIs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Baltimore Orioles Chairman John Angelos Dismisses Speculation About Team's Future: 'The Orioles Will Remain In Baltimore'
Baltimore Orioles Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Angelos is pushing back against speculation about the Major League Baseball team's future in Baltimore.
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Orioles Cedric Mullins sidelined with groin strain; team prepares for his absence
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is sidelined with a right abductor groin strain
Guardians rookie Allen brilliant as Cleveland blanks Orioles 5-0
Logan Allen has joined some impressive company with this start to his career in Cleveland.
$4000 reward offered for info on persons of interest in Eutaw Street shooting
Detectives are seeking to identify three persons of interest in a shooting on Eutaw Street that left five victims injured.
At least 9 shot in Hollywood Beach, Florida
At least 9 people were taken to area hospitals after being shot, police said.
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Memorial Day weekend sees surge in travel as Marylander's return home
This holiday weekend, has been pegged as the busiest Memorial Day weekend in years.
First Alert Forecast: Summer-like weather ahead
Temperatures will begin to soar by week's end
Orioles Cedric Mullins sidelined with groin strain; team prepares for his absence
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is sidelined with a right abductor groin strain
$4000 reward offered for info on persons of interest in Eutaw Street shooting
Detectives are seeking to identify three persons of interest in a shooting on Eutaw Street that left five victims injured.
Guardians rookie Allen brilliant as Cleveland blanks Orioles 5-0
Logan Allen has joined some impressive company with this start to his career in Cleveland.
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Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
Woman shot near Parkville shopping center
The victim was hospitalized but is expected to survive, police said.
Rush of travelers expected Monday as Memorial Day weekend wraps up
The Transportation Security Administration tweeted that roughly over 2.7 million passengers were screened at airports nationwide Friday.
Memorial Day travel: The best times to cross the Bay Bridge this holiday weekend
AAA predicts that 39 million Americans will be traveling Thursday through Monday, up more than 8% from last year, including 814,000 Marylanders.
Maryland's most popular baby names in 2022 revealed
The Social Security Administration has been releasing lists of the top U.S. baby names since 1997.
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Pool Manager Jennifer Rafiq on the opening of Pools in Anne Arundel County
The City of Annapolis Recreation and Parks Department announced the Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxtun Park opened over the weekend
CBS Mornings co-anchor and Maryland-native Tony Dokoupil discusses coming home to throw out the firs
Along with a first pitch from a familiar face, the Orioles kick off their Birdland Summer Music Series on Saturday with a postgame concert featuring Andy Grammer
Where's Amy? Learning about the Wine Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Where's Amy? Learning about the Wine Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
WJZ checks in with Geresbeck's Food Market for Food Truck Friday
WJZ checks in with Geresbeck's Food Market for Food Truck Friday
USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returns to National Mall for Memorial Day weekend
USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returns to National Mall for Memorial Day weekend
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Baltimore Orioles host, honor families of fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, known as TAPS, cares for the families of fallen military members.
2 more horses die at Churchill Downs, marking 12 deaths this month
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
Baltimore Orioles lose to the Texas Rangers 5-3
Baltimore failed to score until Austin Hays connected in the seventh and trailed 5-1 before an uprising in the ninth was blunted with the potential tying run at the plate.
Savacool and Keister lead Maryland into Big Ten title game, defeating Nebraska 4-2
Jason Savacool pitched six shutout innings, Kevin Keister drove in two runs and Maryland advanced to the Big Ten Tournament championship game, defeating Nebraska 4-2 on Saturday.
Baltimore Orioles debut new look on the baseball field
The new uniform has already been a big seller at Camden Yards.
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Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden will now have to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers.
What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
Advocates concerned Anne Arundel Schools' flag policy could harm inclusivity, education efforts
The first reading of the AACPS policy happened during a meeting last night, allowing people to publicly express their concerns.
Missouri man, 19, arrested in U-Haul crash at White House
Video from the scene showed officers confiscating a Nazi flag.
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprises Johns Hopkins grads with 2023 commencement speech
The president appeared in a live stream from Ukraine on screens at the ceremony at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
John Waters to receive honorary degree from the University of Baltimore
Mayor Brandon Scott will deliver the commencement's keynote address.
Annual Charles Street Promenade returns in June
Historic Charles Street will once again become a pedestrian mall for a day of outdoor shopping, dining and strolling, this time on the first Saturday of June from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Move over axe throwing, Baltimore's going Footbowling
You throw a football, and knock down your opponent's bowling pins. And it's trickier than it sounds.
Howard County native plays Elsa in Disney's "Frozen" musical at the Hippodrome
Caroline Bowman went to Glenelg High School, where she met "the best drama teacher in the entire world" Sue Miller. She then went to Penn State to pursue acting.
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Here's what's open and closed on Memorial Day 2023
Many office workers and schoolchildren will see a day off to start the summer season.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Brace yourselves, travelers: This summer could be 'one for the record books'
Air travel is expected to be up by 11% over last year, with 3.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend.
Vote on Anne Arundel County plastic bag ban pushed back to June 5
After weeks of delays, Anne Arundel County has set a date to vote on a bill that would ban most retailers from giving customers plastic bags for free.
Are you who you say you are? TSA tests facial recognition technology to boost airport security
TSA says the goal of the pilot is to improve the accuracy of the identity verification without slowing down the speed at which passengers pass through the checkpoints — a key issue for an agency that sees 2.4 million passengers daily.
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Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
Flying Dog Brewery moving from Maryland after acquisition by New York company
Flying Dog said it plans a "seamless transition" to cease operations in August.
Vote on Anne Arundel County plastic bag ban pushed back to June 5
After weeks of delays, Anne Arundel County has set a date to vote on a bill that would ban most retailers from giving customers plastic bags for free.
Maryland Supreme Court reverses ruling on digital ad tax
Last year, the circuit court ruled that the tax on digital advertising violates the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act, which prohibits discrimination against electronic commerce.
Maryland awards $3M in grants to developers in disinvested communities
The funding, which is the first awards announced under the Emerging Developer Fund, would create or preserve nearly 500 affordable housing units in Baltimore and Chestertown, the governor's office said.
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Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Maryland officials urge Medicaid recipients to renew coverage
Maryland officials announced a public awareness campaign on Thursday to remind Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage since the federal government is reinstating a requirement that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic for states to verify eligibility.
Peloton recalls 2.2M bikes because seat posts can break while in use
Exercise equipment maker has received 35 reports of incidents, some resulting in injuries including a fractured wrist and cuts.
What does the end of the Covid-19 national emergency mean? Dr. Leana Wen explains
The national public health emergency around Covid-19 officially ends in the United States on Thursday, May 11, more than three years after it was first declared.
FDA panel backs over-the-counter birth control pill, teeing up approval
Perrigo wants to sell its Opill brand birth control pills in stores without a prescription.
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Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion
The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Looking for cheap Taylor Swift tickets? Here's where to look.
Some Twitter accounts can help fans score last-minute tickets to the pop star's sold out shows, although consumers should beware of scams.
Series finale of "NCIS: Los Angeles" airs Sunday, May 21
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
Spokesperson: Harry, Meghan in "near catastrophic" chase
The NYPD says there were no "reported collisions, summonses, injuries, or arrests."
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Temperatures will begin to soar by week's end
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Monday evening forecast 5/29/23 | 11 PM
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Catholic charities in Baltimore focus on opening conversation around mental health
Catholic charities in Baltimore focus on opening conversation around mental health
Police seek to identify three people for shooting that injured five
Detectives are seeking to identify three persons of interest in a shooting on Eutaw Street near Lexington Market last week that left five victims injured.
Last day of holiday travel weekend proves to be busy for BWI travelers
Last day of holiday travel weekend proves to be busy for BWI travelers
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Monday evening forecast 5/29/23 | 11 PM
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Governor Moore speaks at Memorial Day event in Baltimore
Governor Moore speaks at Memorial Day event in Baltimore