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Birds break out holiday shopping list for pitching, hitting

Milton Kent

Why the Orioles are in a holiday shopping mood.

An NFL football lies on the field before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Despite post-Thanksgiving drowsiness, Ravens still have postseason aspirations

Milton Kent

How the Ravens can still make the playoffs despite post-Turkey Day slugginess.

Left: Los Angeles Angels' Taylor Ward runs the bases after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sept. 23, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
Right: Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez walks off the field after pitching in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

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Sports Wrap: Why on earth did the Orioles trade Rodriguez for Ward?

Matt Bush

Sportswriters Andy Kostka and Jon Meoli, who both cover the Orioles beat for the Baltimore Banner, join Midday guest host and WYPR News Director Matt Bush to analyze the team's latest trade, as well as other sports news.

Jane Leavy is an award-winning former Washington Post sportswriter, a best-selling biographer and novelist. She lives in Washington, DC, and Truro, Massachusetts.

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In 'Make Me Commissioner,' sportswriter Jane Leavy delivers a delightful critique of baseball

Tom Hall

Sportswriter Jane Leavy's new book is a fact-filled fastball pitch for new rules in baseball to bring more fairness — and fun — back to 'America's pastime.'

Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle (6) steals home past Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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Baltimore sports: The Orioles wind down and the Ravens ramp up

Teria Rogers

Midday hears from sports commentator Cordell Woodland from 105.7 The Fan. The Baltimore Orioles continue to make changes while the Ravens get ready for the Dallas Cowboys.

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What hurts today? Sports injuries and how to prevent them with Dr. Miho Tanaka

Tom Hall

Dr. Miho Tanaka is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in women's sport medicine. She joins Midday to discuss injuries, recovery and rehabilitation in sports.

Aberdeen IronBirds outfielder Zach Watson (10) is greeted by teammates AJ Graffanino (29) and Maverick Handley (19) after scoring during a minor league baseball game against the Brooklyn Cyclones, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in New York. The IronBirds won 8-1. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

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What's ahead for the Aberdeen Ironbirds?

Matt Bush

The Aberdeen Ironbirds, one of the Orioles' minor league teams, has an uncertain future according to city leadership. Baltimore Banner reporter Hayes Gardner updates Midday on the team.

FILE - Electronic screens in New York's Times Square announce the Robinhood IPO, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

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Maryland’s concerns about sports contracts may be futile, as apps continue offers

Scott Maucione

Sports contracts are picking up steam in court and pushing against regulation.

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Midday on Sports: Ravens release Justin Tucker. Plus, 'Orioles Magic' or Orioles tragic?

Tom Hall

Midday gets the latest on Maryland sports with the people covering the latest developments, including a string of Orioles victories.

Caitlin Clark on July 14th, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0

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Get ready, Baltimore: Caitlin Clark's comin' to town

Milton Kent

Caitlin Clark is bringing the culture war and basketball to Baltimore.