How Has Ravens Defense Again Ascended to NFL’s Elite?

Street Talk Baltimore Ravens 11/30 5:30A Dev Panchwagh

It’s the question that has been on my mind for the bulk of the season. This Baltimore defense has been historically good at stages in 2023. At times, we have actually seen side-by-side graphics...

After his Rookie of the Year performance, the sky’s the limit for Gunnar Henderson

Camden Chat 11/30 2:00A Paul Folkemer

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images The budding superstar broke the Orioles’ 34-year ROY drought with a standout 2023 season. What does he have in store for an encore? Take a trip on...

Thursday Bird Droppings: The Orioles have their new pitching coach

Camden Chat 11/30 12:00A Mark Brown

Brandon Hyde’s staff will have a new pitching coach next year. | Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The former Braves bullpen coach is joining the Orioles staff. Have I heard this...

Adley Rutschman’s sophomore season gave even more reasons for excitement

Camden Chat 11/29 2:00A Stacey

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Adley Rutschman was the best player on the best team in the American League. It doesn’t get much better than that. Every year as the regular baseball season ends,...

Wednesday Bird Droppings: New start times coming to Camden Yards

Camden Chat 11/29 12:00A Tyler Young

Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images A rumor out of Japan, free agent match making, and earlier games in Baltimore. Good morning, Birdland! There isn’t much player news to discuss, but...

Analysis: Week 12 backs up Simmons’ contention NFL lacks clarity, consistency in rules enforcement

WTOP News 11/28 4:33A wtopstaff

DENVER (AP) — When his teammate Kareem Jackson was suspended for a second time last week for the kind of hits the NFL is trying to get rid of, Denver Broncos star safety Justin Simmons lamented the league lacked both consistency and clarity in...

There’s finally a projection system that likes the Orioles

Camden Chat 11/28 3:00A Mark Brown

ZiPS is excited about Gunnar Henderson and a number of his expected teammates. | Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images ZiPS, hosted at FanGraphs, sees good things coming in Birdland for 2024 One of...

Kyle Bradish became a bona fide ace in 2023

Camden Chat 11/28 2:00A Andrea SK

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The right hander had the best season by an Orioles starter in more than 30 years You could make the case that in 2023, no AL pitcher more dramatically outperformed...

Tuesday Bird Droppings: Wondering about the Orioles’ offseason plan

Camden Chat 11/28 12:00A Paul Folkemer

Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The O’s have a great core but some holes to fill. Are they willing to spend money for significant upgrades? Good morning, Camden Chatters. The...

Justin Herbert’s struggles late in games one of many factors in Chargers’ disappointing season

WTOP News 11/27 12:05P wtopstaff

Justin Herbert showed during his first three years that he could deliver a clutch drive to either tie or win the game for the Los Angeles Chargers. Like many things gone awry in a disappointing season for the Chargers, Herbert hasn t been able to...

Zay Flowers’ TDs and celebrations sent the Ravens into their bye week on a high note

WTOP News 11/27 11:35A wtopstaff

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) celebrate the team's 20-10 win after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in...

Félix Bautista’s dominant season to remember came with a cost

Camden Chat 11/27 2:00A Mark Brown

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images The Mountain was a big part of the surprising 101 win Orioles. They’ll have to get by next year without him. On an otherwise almost entirely unremarkable Friday...

Monday Bird Droppings: The pitching market continues to take shape

Camden Chat 11/27 12:00A Mark Brown

Kenta Maeda was not on my list of hopeful Orioles free agent signings. | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A lower-tier pitcher, Kenta Maeda, came off the board on Sunday Hello, friends. There are...

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins

WTOP News 11/26 11:00P wtopstaff

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here . ___ Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars took control of their division. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs shrugged...

When the Chargers’ defense improves, the offense commits 4 turnovers and the losing streak grows

WTOP News 11/26 6:38P wtopstaff

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) fumbles as he is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in...