Ravens regular-season moment No. 17: "Our backs were against the wall"
The Ravens hadn’t won a truly critical December game in a long time entering Week 16 of the 2018 season.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Team president Dick Cass confirmed this week that the Ravens aim to be ready to conduct training camp in Owings Mills.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts as baseball’s shutdown continues
The KBO in South Korea may offer some cautious optimism for MLB to be able to play at some point in 2020.
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NFL reportedly expanding playoff field to 14 teams for 2020
One of the most painful moments in Ravens history wouldn’t have mattered under the proposed new format.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Super Bowl LIV
Terrell Suggs says he will take some time to ponder his football future after winning his second Super Bowl.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Super Bowl LIV
Six weeks ago, Terrell Suggs was playing out the string for a last-place team and his former team was the clear Super Bowl favorite.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts during playoff bye week
Veteran Brandon Carr continues to provide valuable flexibility in the Baltimore secondary.
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Road dominance allows Ravens to take home path to potential Super Bowl
To play January home games, the Ravens won on the road in the regular season like never before.
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No reunion with Ravens as Suggs claimed by Kansas City
The seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker was always unlikely to make it to Baltimore on the waiver priority list.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 3 loss to Kansas City
Lamar Jackson came back to earth in Week 3, but there’s no reason to be discouraged.
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Loss in Kansas City reflects growing pains for revamped Ravens defense
“Can we play better? We will play better, and we’ll learn a lot from that experience.”
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The analytics of local madness at John Harbaugh and Revolution science
Did you spend your Sunday angry and full of confusion about Harbs’ decisions during the Ravens loss in Kansas City? Well, Nestor Aparicio asked if “4th and short anywhere on the field” is in play for Lamar and offense…
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Ravens-Chiefs: Inactives and pre-game notes
Tight end Mark Andrews was active and played despite some concern about a lingering foot injury.
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Ravens-Chiefs: Five predictions for Sunday
Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in the 27-24 overtime loss in Kansas City last December.
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Ravens list Andrews, Ricard as questionable for Kansas City game
Tight end Mark Andrews (foot) was again a limited participant in Friday’s practice.
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Ravens defense aiming to finish job against Kansas City this time
The Chiefs scored 24 points through four quarters against Baltimore last December, their 2018 season-low total in regulation.
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Andrews, Ricard practice as Ravens move toward Kansas City showdown
The Ravens tight end missed Wednesday’s practice with a lingering foot issue.
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Andrews still dealing with foot issue as Ravens prepare for Kansas City
Mark Andrews leads all NFL tight ends in receiving yards through the first two weeks of 2019.
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Lamar Jackson has quickly changed who is in those purple seats downtown
Nestor gives his view from Sect. 513 of the changing fan base as Lamar Jackson energizes new people to come downtown for Ravens games
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Orioles sign right-handed pitcher Nate Karns to one-year deal
The 31-year-old signed the first major league contract of the offseason for Baltimore.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts on divisional-round weekend
After smothering the Baltimore offense last week, the Los Angeles Chargers had no answers for New England.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts entering wild-card weekend
Win or lose, Lamar Jackson gaining playoff experience as a rookie is invaluable — and exciting — for the future.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following 27-24 loss at Kansas City
Third-year running back Kenneth Dixon scored a touchdown and averaged 7.4 yards per carry against the Chiefs.
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Ravens quarterback situation finally appears coming to a head
Even if rookie Lamar Jackson remains the starter, is there a role for Joe Flacco?
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Ravens secondary continues to be banged up entering Week 15
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey sat out most of the second half in Kansas City with a groin injury.
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Ravens-Chiefs: Inactives and pre-game notes
Despite reports to the contrary, Joe Flacco is inactive for the fourth straight game after being listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.
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Ravens-Chiefs: Five predictions for Sunday
Will rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson pass his biggest road test yet?
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Flacco questionable for Kansas City game after logging full practice
The Ravens quarterback logged a full practice for the first time since injuring his right hip on Nov. 4.
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Ravens defense facing biggest challenge yet in Kansas City
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce presents a matchup nightmare all over the field.
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Humphrey misses practice as Ravens brace for Kansas City offense
Second-year cornerback Marlon Humphrey sat out Wednesday’s session with a groin injury.
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Twelve Orioles thoughts following 11-6 win over Kansas City
Did Thursday night mark Chris Tillman’s final start with the Orioles?
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Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of West Coast road trip
Despite his team’s woeful start, Manny Machado is playing like an MVP thus far.
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What has happened to Kevin Gausman?
Aiming to become an ace entering 2017, the 26-year-old has instead been one of the worst pitchers in baseball.
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Machado receives four-game suspension, will appeal
The 23-year-old was ejected from Tuesday’s game after charging the mound and punching Kansas City’s Yordano Ventura.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 4-0 win over Royals
Who stood out as Baltimore completed its first three-game sweep over Kansas City since 2011?
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Nothing good comes from Tuesday’s brawl for Orioles
Yordano Ventura was the villain, but Manny Machado charging the mound shouldn’t be celebrated, either.
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 4-1 win over Kansas City
Who stood out as the Orioles improved to 10 games above .500 for the first time since May 23?
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“Rounding the Bases” in Orioles’ 6-1 loss to Kansas City
Luke Jones examines what went wrong as the Orioles suffered the series loss on Sunday.
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Gallardo leaves Friday’s start with shoulder discomfort
The 30-year-old right-hander lasted just two innings in Kansas City on Friday night.
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Ravens-related thoughts from wild-card weekend
The Ravens have had their issues with the volatile Vontaze Burfict through the years.
