If Bryce Harper can do it, anyone can. At least that is how the Orioles seem to be treating the development of Manny Machado. The 20-year old shortstop and consensus top 10 prospect in all of baseball will make his Major League debut on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. The Nationals called-up Harper to [...]

The trade deadline approaches quickly, and new players creep into talks by the minute. The O’s, in large part, have stood pat. Jim Thome and Omar Quintanilla are the only players, so far, who have been acquired via trade. Clearly, the Orioles need more help. Their run-differential is an atrocious -57, 21st in MLB.  The [...]

Penn State fan or not, it’s hard not to empathize with the university. Once a symbol of a timeless football tradition and continued stability, Penn State is now vilified. The cloud of Jerry Sandusky’s disgusting crimes and high-ranking university officials’ poor judgment will swirl around the campus for years to come. The football program is [...]

It is no surprise. The Ravens enter training camp with major questions on the offensive line. After last season, Ben Grubbs signed a 5-year deal with the Saints for $36 million. The Ravens’ first round pick in 2007, he was an impact starter immediately and developed into one of the league’s better left guards. In [...]

Navigating the rules and limits of the salary cap can often be difficult. Yet, Ozzie Newsome and the Ravens’ front office continue to defy common logic; the organization manages the salary cap as effectively as any other franchise in the NFL, and Ray Rice’s contract is just another indication. The Ravens signed the two-time Pro [...]