Civil rights icon Andrew Young’s visit to Baltimore celebrates the Black Sox memorial and inspires the city to make bold moves for economic growth.
Tag: Baltimore Orioles
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109-year-old veteran and Orioles fan throws ceremonial first pitch in season opener
Trevor Rogers delivered seven shutout innings to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 2-1 opening day win over the Minnesota Twins. After a scoreless pitching duel, Baltimore broke through in the seventh inning with RBIs from Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander. The Twins scored once in the eighth, but closer Ryan Helsley secured the win with a dominant ninth inning.
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Orioles to open 2026 season against Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards
The Orioles host the Minnesota Twins March 26 at Camden Yards for their season opener. New manager Craig Albernaz looks to rebound from last year’s 75-87 season.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Baltimore mayor responds to scrutiny over staffers’ use of procurement card
A recent OIG report says that the Baltimore Mayor’s Office failed to follow policies for 336 procurement card transactions totaling $167,455.06, including purchases for food, flowers and sporting events. The questioned spending represents less than 1 percent of the office’s $36 million in P-card use since June 2022.
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Jody Davis turns fashion passion into purpose with Orioles collaboration
By Victoria Mejicanos AFRO Intern From selling food out of her family’s front yard to winning a contest selling AFRO newspapers, Jody Davis grew up with an entrepreneurial spirit. Eventually, she combined that with her passion for fashion and opened her own boutique, Jody Davis Designs. A proud Baltimore native, she has most recently collaborated with […]
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Adam Jones to be inducted into Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
Orioles legend Adam Jones puts on an Orioles jersey for the last time after signing a one-day contract to officially retire as a Baltimore Oriole on Sept. 15, 2023.
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Orioles go all in on Harlem Park school, setting the bar for MLB community outreachÂ
Through Major League Baseball’s Adopt-A-School program, the Orioles is making a long-term commitment to Harlem Park Elementary and Middle School, providing resources, mentorship and visibility to a historically underserved community.
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Orioles top the Red Sox 8-5 in Baltimore’s home opener
Tyler O’Neill had four hits in his home debut for Baltimore, leading the Orioles to an 8-5 victory over the Red Sox with big four-run innings in the first and eighth. Félix Bautista returned from Tommy John surgery to close the game, securing the win despite allowing two runs in the ninth.
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Orioles to host HBCU night fundraiser at Camden Yards
The Baltimore Orioles are celebrating HBCUs and BGLOs on Sept. 6 with special performances from Morgan State University’s marching band and Bowie State’s marching band, and will donate five dollars from every ticket sold to an HBCU initiative.
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Orioles start season on a high note
The Baltimore Orioles are off to a hot start this season, led by their top offensive players and ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, with Jackson Holliday, Colton Cowser, and Gunnar Henderson leading the way.
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Orioles’ new owner is ‘a Baltimore guy’
David Rubenstein, the new owner of the Baltimore Orioles, called on fans to unite around the goal of winning the World Series, and urged them to support the team in any way they can.
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MLB greenlights Rubenstein’s purchase of the OriolesÂ
David Rubenstein has officially become the new owner of the Baltimore Orioles after MLB approved the $1.7-billion sale of the team to his investor group, including notable figures such as Cal Ripken Jr., former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke and Washington Spirit Owner Michele Kang.