UPDATED 3:20 p.m. — X Rays to Brad Bergesen’s left knee are negative. It certainly is going to hurt for a little while, but apparently Bergesen is going to be OK. The Orioles beat the Royals 7-3 in the finale of a four-game series today and Brad Bergesen was masterful in his seven innings of work. On ... Read More »

For those who chose to attend or watch tonight’s game after the rain delay, it was a different kind of game than what we all bargained for more than four hours ago. In the end, it was a happy night. The Orioles beat the Royals 7-3 with a flurry of late offense and a huge night ... Read More »

We’re getting down to the nitty gritty on the MLB trading deadline. The Cliff Lee deal today and a few other minor deals will have folks buzzing over the next 36 hours. Ken Rosenthal floated some information today that was interesting in regard to George Sherrill at Fox Sports. From Rosenthal: “As many as eight teams are ... Read More »

The waiting is over! Michael Oher will be in camp tomorrow and will meet with the media. In the end, he missed four workouts. He’ll be on the field Friday morning when the veterans all report for the first time. These eleventh hour signings are all-too-common but are a bit of a necessary evil. There’s a ... Read More »

I went to Westminster today and hung out for an hour. It’s always great to know that football season is here and the games, tailgates, travel and fun of the NFL campaign is upon us again. (Just to get geared up, I’ve been reading John Steadman’s book, “From Ravens To Colts.” God, I miss Steadman ... Read More »

As the pending promotion of man-child Chris Tillman for tomorrow’s game gets closer it appears that the Rich Hill era here in Baltimore is about to come to an end. Monday night’s 5-3 loss to the Royals can’t be pinned solely on Hill, who exited in just 2 1/3 innings after surrendering four hits, three ... Read More »

Well, it’s only been two hours since they signed this wide receiver kid Biren Ealy and the story about him allegedly exposing himself and urinating in public when the New Orleans Saints cut him three months ago has made the round on the social media circuit. According to the ESPN.com story, “Authorities alleged that they were ... Read More »

In yet another weird turnabout of July pre-camp events, wide receiver Drew Bennett who signed to become a top option for the Ravens on the edge has decided to retire instead of report to camp on Tuesday in Westminster. Apparently, he has re-injured his knee and has reconsidered his Friday decision to sign a one-year deal ... Read More »

A Friday night in late July with 70,000 sports fans crammed into downtown Baltimore is something to behold. I realize most of you didn’t come down to M&T Bank Stadium for Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over A.C. Milan. Honestly, I realize there’s a large contingent of “real” Baltimore sports fans who “hate” soccer. But none of that ... Read More »

It was inevitable. The NFL has discovered that the April draft is the single largest event of their offseason and they’re gonna milk it. (As they should…) It’s a made-for-TV spectacular that captivates virtually every REAL football fan I know. It’s great for discussion. It’s great for drama. It’s MADE for primetime. The best part? We get ... Read More »