NOAH TRISTER

AP Sports Writers
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Former No. 1 picks Mize and Torkelson are giving the AL Central-leading Tigers a boost, finally
When the Detroit Tigers returned to the postseason last year for the first time in a decade, they did it without great production from Casey Mize and Spencer Torkelson.
April 21
Baltimore Orioles' Ramon Laureano hits a home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alyssa Howell)
Orioles’ Laureano comes off the bench to hit 2 homers, then nearly adds a 3rd
Ramón Laureano came within a few feet of an extraordinarily rare accomplishment. Laureano’s eighth-inning drive was caught in front of the wall. Had it gone a bit farther, it would have been his third homer — after beginning the game on the bench.
April 20
Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson, left, high fives teammate Adley Rutschman, right, after hitting a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alyssa Howell)
Laureano hits 2 of the Orioles’ 5 homers in their 9-5 victory over Cincinnati
Ramón Laureano came off the bench and hit two home runs, and the Baltimore Orioles went deep five times in their 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
April 19
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
With few major holes on the roster -- and a late pick -- Ravens may not have an exciting NFL draft
The Baltimore Ravens may not have the most exciting NFL draft. They re-signed tackle Ronnie Stanley, their most significant potential free agent.
April 17
Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday hits a grand slam during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
A grand slam for Coconut -- Jackson Holliday hits one with his dog in attendance
Jackson Holliday apparently loves hitting in front of his dog. The Baltimore infielder hit a grand slam on Wednesday night in the Orioles’ 9-1 win over Cleveland. His dog Coconut was in attendance and sitting outside the clubhouse afterward.
April 17
Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Jackson Holliday’s early grand slam sends the Orioles to a 9-1 victory over Cleveland
Jackson Holliday hit a second-inning grand slam, Dean Kremer turned in his best start of the young season and the Baltimore Orioles routed the Cleveland Guardians 9-1.
April 17
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Allen sharp for Cleveland and Kwan homers in a 6-3 win over the Orioles
Logan Allen pitched impressively into the sixth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 for their sixth victory in seven games. Allen allowed two hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He struck out six and walked two.
April 16
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Orioles GM says he doesn’t see panic -- but team has plenty of concerns amid slow start
The Baltimore Orioles are 6-10 after losing to Cleveland. That’s after some second-half struggles in 2024 and a first-round loss to Kansas City in the playoffs.
April 16
Los Angeles Angels' Nolan Schanuel runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
If baseball’s season were as short as football’s, the conversation about parity would be different
What would the dominant baseball narratives be if this season were 17 games long? That’s a worthwhile thought experiment, given how much discussion there’s been lately about parity.
April 14
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Orioles rally from 3-run deficit, edge Toronto 5-4 despite ex-teammate Santander’s home run
Heston Kjerstad and Adley Rutschman homered, the Baltimore defense pulled off five double plays, and the Orioles rallied from an early three-run deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4.
April 12
Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Santander, right, celebrates his home run next to Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Anthony Santander homers in his return to Camden Yards, his first HR for the Blue Jays
Anthony Santander finally homered for the Toronto Blue Jays. All it took was a trip to his former ballpark. Santander returned to Camden Yards on Saturday. He received a nice ovation from the Baltimore crowd and a video tribute soon.
April 13
Philadelphia 76ers guard Lonnie Walker IV shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Colby Jones (1) during an NBA basketball game in Washington, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Dowtin scores a career-high 30 points and 76ers snap 12-game skid with 122-103 win over Wizards
Jeff Dowtin Jr. scored a career-high 30 points and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 122-103 victory over the Washington Wizards. Lonnie Walker IV had 24 points for the 76ers. Dowtin, a Washington, D.C.
April 10
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Martín Pérez throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Great starting pitching stretches not enough for the White Sox and Reds early this season
The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox both got brilliant stretches from their starting rotations — and largely wasted them.
April 7
Boston Red Sox's Triston Casas hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, April 3 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Red Sox benefit the most from the new dimensions in Baltimore in Camden Yards’ first series of 2025
So far, it’s the opposition taking advantage of the latest change in dimensions at Camden Yards. The Boston Red Sox hit three two-run home runs Thursday in an 8-4 win over Baltimore.
April 3
Boston Red Sox's Alex Bregman celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, April 3 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Bregman, Campbell and Casas homer as the Red Sox take the series from the Orioles with a 8-4 win
Alex Bregman, Kristian Campbell and Triston Casas all hit two-run homers, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 to take two of three in the series.
April 3
No Gunnar Henderson for Orioles on Thursday, but he’s likely to return Friday at Kansas City
Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson is expected to return to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at Kansas City after missing the start of the season with a right intercostal strain.
April 3
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Crochet’s first start looks worthy of his new contract: 8 scoreless innings against the Orioles
Garrett Crochet gave the Boston Red Sox an immediate return on their investment. In his first start since agreeing to a $170 million, six-year contract, the left-hander pitched a career-best eight innings as the Red Sox shut out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.
April 3
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Garrett Crochet throws a career-high 8 innings as the Red Sox blank the Orioles 3-0
Garrett Crochet pitched eight outstanding innings in his first start with his big new contract, and the Boston Red Sox blanked the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.
April 3
New Maryland men's basketball head coach Buzz Williams speaks during a college basketball press conference, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland’s Buzz Williams confident in school’s commitment as he takes over basketball program
Whatever misgivings Kevin Willard may have had about coaching basketball at Maryland, Buzz Williams’ arrival shows the job is still pretty enticing.
April 3
Boston Red Sox's Kristian Campbell gestures as he stands on second base after he doubled during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Kristian Campbell agrees to $60 million, 8-year deal with Red Sox, less than a week after debut
Kristian Campbell has agreed to a $60 million, eight-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, less than a week after his major league debut. Campbell’s deal includes team options for 2033 and ’34.
April 3
Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams looks on against Michigan during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Maryland strikes quickly, hires Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams after Kevin Willard’s exit
Maryland has hired Buzz Williams as its men’s basketball coach. The Terrapins quickly moved on after Kevin Willard left to take the Villanova job. Maryland says it will introduce Williams at a news conference Wednesday.
April 1
Baltimore Orioles' Tyler O'Neill celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the first inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Tyler O’Neill’s 4-hit day earns him a warm welcome in Baltimore’s home opener
Tyler O’Neill had four hits in his home debut with Baltimore, helping the Orioles to an 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox. The outfielder has already turned heads with his record streak of homering on opening day for six straight years.
March 31
Baltimore Orioles' Cedric Mullins advances toward first base after hitting a two-run RBI double during the first inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Orioles score 4 in both the 1st and the 8th, top the Red Sox 8-5 in Baltimore’s home opener
Tyler O’Neill had four hits in his home debut for Baltimore, and the Orioles used a pair of big offensive innings to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-5.
March 31
Maryland center Derik Queen, center, reacts after making the game-winning shot against Colorado State next to guard Rodney Rice during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Maryland’s Derik Queen says he’s unsure about his future; 4 others enter transfer portal
Maryland star Derik Queen was noncommittal about his future after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles’ home opener. Queen said he’s not sure what’s next for him after Terrapins coach Kevin Willard left for Villanova.
April 1
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Toronto. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
Orioles’ Cowser goes on the IL with a broken thumb and is expected to miss at least 6 weeks
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is expected to miss at least six weeks with a broken left thumb. Baltimore put Cowser on the 10-day injured list Monday before its home opener against Boston.
March 31
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani scores on a double by Freddie Freeman as Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers stands by during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Powerful starts for last year’s pennant winners as the Dodgers and Yankees stay unbeaten
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are a combined 8-0 to start the 2025 season after both won pennants a year ago. The Dodgers followed up their two-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in Japan by taking three in a row from Detroit.
March 31
Indiana Pacers bench celebrates a made three point basket scored by guard Ben Sheppard, not pictured, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
It was a record night in Pacers history: 162 points and 27 3-pointers against Washington
The Indiana Pacers broke their franchise record for points in an NBA game, beating the Washington Wizards 162-109.
March 28
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) goes to the basket for a lay up during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Pacers rout Wizards 162-109 for most points in NBA franchise history and most allowed by Washington
Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points, one of nine Indiana players in double figures as the Pacers set a franchise record for points in a game in a 162-109 rout of the Washington Wizards.
March 28
Maryland center Derik Queen, center, reacts with teammates after making the game-winning shot against Colorado State during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
In thrilling fashion, Maryland reaches men’s, women’s Sweet 16 in same year for 1st time
Maryland basketball had never experienced a 24-hour period quite like this. On Sunday night, Derik Queen’s bank shot at the buzzer gave the Terrapins a 72-71 victory over Colorado State.
March 25
Alabama’s Barker scores 45 in loss to Maryland, 5 shy of the women’s NCAA Tournament record
Sarah Ashlee Barker scored 45 points for fifth-seeded Alabama in a 111-108 double-overtime loss to fourth-seeded Maryland. Multiple key teammates fouled out, but she kept the Crimson Tide in the game.
March 25
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