Recent stories by Jeff Zrebiec

8:44 PM CDT, June 12, 2013

Terrell Suggs slimmer and humbler as he prepares for another season

There were no quips or witty sound bites. He didn't throw out any of his favorite movie quotes or rap into the microphone. He didn't even publicly challenge Tom Brady or vow to inflict pain on opposing quarterbacks.

7:56 PM CDT, June 11, 2013

Ngata taking it slow this offseason as he recovers from knee sprain

As his fellow defensive linemen worked through various in-game situations at Ravens' minicamp Tuesday, Haloti Ngata remained mostly on the sidelines. The mammoth defensive tackle ran some sprints and performed a variety of stretches but he spent most of the workout off to the side watching his teammates.

7:49 PM CDT, June 10, 2013

Minicamp marks move to 2013 season

Over the past four months, the Ravens have certainly enjoyed the spoils of victory.

8:48 PM CDT, June 7, 2013

Ravens cap Super Bowl winning season with ring ceremony

Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs had a pretty good idea about what was hidden on the table in front of him after he tried to move his seat and he was told that it wasn't a good idea.

6:24 PM CDT, May 31, 2013

Ravens coordinator Jim Caldwell prepares for first full season in charge of offense

The voices of Joe Flacco and Dean Pees were audible from a football field away — Flacco barking out line calls and Pees providing instruction and encouragement to his young defense.

5:40 PM CDT, May 22, 2013

Same ol' Flacco but a different Ravens' team prepares for 2013

Joe Flacco is no longer barraged with questions about former offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, finding consistency or even his capability to win the big game. Now the owner of one of the richest contracts in the history of the sport and two weeks away from receiving a sparkling Super Bowl ring, Flacco's status as the Ravens' franchise quarterback will probably never be this secure.

6:23 PM CDT, May 20, 2013

Guns stolen from home of Ravens' Ray Rice

Two guns and cash were stolen in a weekend burglary at the Reisterstown home of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, Baltimore County police confirmed.

6:26 PM CDT, May 3, 2013

Ravens rookie John Simon impressed many with his dedication to weight training

The stories started circulating long before John Simon first set foot on Ohio State's campus and became such a program favorite that his head coach talked about naming his next child after him.

9:17 PM CDT, April 27, 2013

Ravens make offensive pick in fourth round, wrap up draft with defensive depth

When the three-day NFL draft was finally nearing its end and the Ravens had made the last of their 10 selections, general manager Ozzie Newsome headed downstairs and ticked off all the things that the front office had just accomplished.

7:25 PM CDT, April 20, 2013

Ravens hope to follow historical trend and find value with 32nd selection

Three months after winning their first Super Bowl in 1983, the Washington Redskins received another reward. With the 28th and final selection in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft, and one pick after the Miami Dolphins grabbed a strong-armed quarterback from Pittsburgh named Dan Marino, the Redskins settled on an undersized but lightning-quick cornerback out of Texas A&M-Kingsville.

10:41 PM CDT, April 26, 2013

Matt Elam's path to the NFL is marked by tragedy, perseverance

Long before Isaiah 54:17 became a rallying cry during the Ravens' Super Bowl run and a fixture in Ray Lewis' speeches, an angry and withdrawn young boy heard the words and decided to put them over his bedroom door.

7:52 PM CDT, April 22, 2013

Ravens reviewing Rolando McClain's latest arrest in Alabama

Looking to upgrade their depth at inside linebacker, the Ravens were willing to give Rolando McClain a second chance in the NFL. However, the 2010 first-round pick wasted no time in putting his future with the team in question.

9:38 PM CDT, March 18, 2013

Q&A with Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti

PHOENIX — It has been six weeks since Steve Bisciotti stood on a podium at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and raised the Lombardi Trophy aloft, celebrating his team's 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII and his crowning achievement as the Ravens' owner.

5:12 PM CDT, April 23, 2013

Kelechi Osemele prepared to make transition on offensive line

If he had it his way, Kelechi Osemele wouldn't be moving anywhere. The Ravens would re-sign free agent left tackle Bryant McKinnie and the offensive line, minus the retired Matt Birk, would start the 2013 season like it ended last year.

8:50 PM CDT, April 16, 2013

Ravens ready to take it one pick at a time during NFL draft

Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta was reading comments recently from former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson that he felt summed up his organization's drafting philosophy perfectly.

7:49 PM CDT, March 18, 2013

Ravens receive four extra picks in April's draft

PHOENIX -- The Ravens were awarded four compensatory picks for next month's draft, bringing their total number of selections to 12.

9:12 PM CDT, March 16, 2013

How the Ravens changed in a week

A little more than a month since the Super Bowl XLVII victory parade, the party has officially ended for the Ravens.

6:59 PM CST, February 28, 2013

Ayanbadejo, Vikings' Kluwe file marriage equality brief with Supreme Court

Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo and Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, two of the NFL's most outspoken advocates of gay marriage, have taken their fight to the highest court.

7:37 PM CDT, March 13, 2013

Ravens defense looking like a younger, quieter, less expensive group

The Ravens' surprising decision Wednesday to cut Bernard Pollard, the hard-hitting and tough-talking safety who led the Super Bowl champions in tackles last season, opens up just $1 million of salary-cap room. So at least on the surface, the move appears to go beyond simple finances.

5:48 PM CST, February 23, 2013

Free agent Kruger says he has 'no reason to want to go to anywhere else'

A little more than two weeks before he hits the open market and is allowed to sign with another team, outside linebacker Paul Kruger's mindset remains the same as it was in the hours that followed the Ravens' 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

5:52 PM CST, February 7, 2013

Ravens turn focus to next season

The usual faces were present in the auditorium at the team's practice facility Thursday but there was a constant reminder that this wasn't the typical "State of the Ravens" address.

6:13 PM CST, February 7, 2013

Ravens won't hold another fan event without tickets to control crowds

Ravens officials said Thursday they won't extend an open invitation to fans again without first passing out free tickets, after this week's Super Bowl celebration at M&T Bank Stadium where larger-than-expected crowds amassed and an 11-year-old boy was trampled.

9:59 PM CST, February 4, 2013

Ravens basking in the glory of their second Super Bowl title

He clutched the Lombardi Trophy again about 10 hours after he held it for the first time. He had watched his quarterback Joe Flacco receive a new car as the Super Bowl XLVII Most Valuable Player and he had done one more interview as a newly minted world champion.

8:37 PM CST, February 2, 2013

SUPER BOWL XLVII

Will Sunday's Super Bowl mark the end of an era for the Ravens?

NEW ORLEANS -- The vision has consumed some of them for almost a decade. During their most painful moments as Ravens, they wondered if it would ever happen, if they would ever experience a moment that their leader has spoken of so many times.

5:53 PM CST, February 1, 2013

Ravens line has been — and will need to be — key to offensive success

NEW ORLEANS — Soaking up the Super Bowl experience, Ravens left guard Kelechi Osemele spent Tuesday's Media Day, joking around with current teammates and hanging out with former NFL offensive lineman and fellow Iowa State alum Keith Sims.

8:48 PM CST, January 30, 2013

SUPER BOWL XLVII

Joe Flacco's performance in playoffs reaching historic levels

The question wasn't even fully out of the reporter's mouth when Ravens safety Ed Reed pounced on it like it was an errant throw.

6:34 PM CST, January 31, 2013

SUPER BOWL XLVII

Steve Bisciotti on Joe Flacco: 'We have a franchise quarterback'

Joe Flacco will play his last game under his rookie contract against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Super Bowl XLVII, but owner Steve Bisciotti made clear that he intends to keep the quarterback in a Ravens uniform for a long time.

8:17 PM CST, January 31, 2013

SUPER BOWL XLVII

Bisciotti says winning a second Super Bowl would put Ravens in an upper echelon

NEW ORLEANS — Twelve years ago, Steve Bisciotti arrived for Super Bowl XXXV as a minority owner of the Ravens, content to remain in the background and have fun with his friends.

5:02 PM CST, January 29, 2013

SUPER BOWL XLVII

Dean Pees leads Ravens through challenging season of injuries

Dean Pees wanted to believe nothing needed to change. This was the Ravens' defense, after all, and it isn't easy to overhaul a group that has long been one of the league's best.

9:39 PM CST, January 28, 2013

SUPER BOWL XLVI

Ravens arrive in New Orleans relaxed and ready for Super Bowl week

Wearing a dark suit and a purple striped tie, an outfit that he said his wife picked out, Ravens coach John Harbaugh met the media for the first time here and set the tone for his team ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.

9:29 PM CST, January 29, 2013

SUPER BOWL XLVII

Super Bowl victory seems like yesterday for Brian Billick

— There are times where it seems like it was only a couple of years ago and he remembers everything, the way Baltimore fans rallied around his team, the Ravens' march to Super Bowl XXXV, even his pointed criticism of the national media about its treatment of his star linebacker, Ray Lewis.

7:04 PM CST, January 21, 2013

Still riding high from win over Patriots, Ravens begin Super Bowl preparations

The Ravens arrived at their team facility in Owings Mills Monday morning, short on sleep but long on adrenaline and anticipation.

8:16 PM CST, January 25, 2013

Normally outspoken, Terrell Suggs quiet as Super Bowl nears

A throng of reporters and cameramen waited in front of his locker this afternoon, anxiously anticipating a quote or quip that would liven up the Super Bowl rhetoric.

5:29 PM CST, January 23, 2013

Four events that turned the Ravens season on the path to the Super Bowl

The story of the Ravens' remarkable turnaround from losing four of five games to close the regular season to winning three straight to get to the Super Bowl will be told many times before Feb. 3. And the story will undoubtedly start when the team hit rock bottom.

8:34 PM CST, January 19, 2013

Another chance for Joe Flacco to join top tier of NFL quarterbacks

Joe Flacco looked tired, or maybe he was just bored. It was hard to tell.

4:54 PM CST, January 17, 2013

Notebook: Ravens look for ways to make Tom Brady 'just another quarterback'

Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees was on Bill Belichick's staff for six seasons, so he had to deal with quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots offense on a daily basis. He seemed to be the perfect guy to ask how you make life uncomfortable for Brady.

9:39 PM CST, January 27, 2013

49ers arrive in New Orleans, begin preparations for facing Ravens

The NFC-champion San Francisco 49ers arrived in town Sunday night a full week ahead of their Feb. 3 matchup with the Ravens, vowing to enjoy the experience but not get caught up in the Super Bowl XLVII hype.

7:11 PM CST, January 16, 2013

Torrey Smith growing in stature with each big catch

The knock on Ralph Friedgen's office door interrupted a major session of second guessing.

11:02 AM CST, January 11, 2013

Peyton Manning and Ray Lewis prepare for final matchup with plenty on the line

They will probably lock eyes more than a few times Saturday, one of the best offensive players of his generation staring straight ahead at one of the era's best defenders.

7:33 AM CST, January 11, 2013

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report for Ravens vs. Broncos

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Quarterback Joe Flacco gets an opportunity to avenge one of his worst performances of his season. He completed just 20-of-40 passes in a regular-season loss to the Broncos and threw a costly interception that was returned for a touchdown. Tight end Dennis Pitta was one of the few Ravens who played well in that game, making seven catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns. Look for Flacco to continue to roll out of the pocket and take downfield shots to Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin.

7:03 PM CST, January 14, 2013

Only fitting path to Super Bowl for Ravens is through New England

Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata watched Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game between the New England Patriots and Houston Texans closely, homing in on what each offense was doing and the battles in the trenches.

7:20 PM CST, January 9, 2013

Courtney Upshaw's challenges in childhood have made him grateful for his opportunities

Courtney Upshaw once lived in a house with no electricity or running water. He slept some nights on a worn couch that barely contained his growing frame. He arrived at the University of Alabama with little more than the clothes he was wearing.

7:24 PM CST, January 4, 2013

Chuck Pagano says it will be 'special' to return to Baltimore as Colts coach

The visiting locker room at Gillette Stadium following last year's AFC championship game was eerily silent when a sharply attired Chuck Pagano walked briskly toward the door, rolling a suitcase behind him. He stopped only briefly, embracing linebacker Jarret Johnson as the two whispered a few words.

6:50 PM CST, January 7, 2013

Ravens hoping history won't repeat itself against the Broncos

When the Ravens and Denver Broncos meet Saturday afternoon in an AFC divisional playoff game, the Broncos will be more than three months removed from their last loss.

8:22 PM CST, January 13, 2013

Ravens get another shot at Patriots for the AFC championship

To a man, the Ravens said that they didn't care who their opponent would be Sunday in the AFC championship game.

3:14 PM CST, December 29, 2012

Scouting report for Ravens at Bengals

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Quarterback Joe Flacco ended a troubling late-season slump by tearing up the New York Giants last week, throwing for 309 yards and two touchdowns to go along with a rushing score. Perhaps the best development for the Ravens was that Flacco didn't turn the ball over and wasn't sacked. Flacco has won four straight games against the Bengals, throwing five touchdowns during that span. The Ravens are 11 points away from setting a franchise record for most points in a season.

6:26 PM CST, December 31, 2012

Ravens aren't looking for momentum, just wins

All season, the Ravens talked about peaking at the right time. They downplayed their 9-2 start, maintaining that a strong finish to the regular season was what was important. They didn't want to just make the playoffs. They wanted to enter them with momentum, their offense putting up points and their defense putting down quarterbacks.

12:08 PM CST, December 22, 2012

Jeff Zrebiec's Ravens-Giants scouting report

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Struggling Ravens' quarterback Joe Flacco maintains he hasn't lost his confidence even as his late-season slump widens. He has completed more than 60 percent of his passes just once in four games, he hass thrown for under 200 yards in five of his last eight contests and he has committed six turnovers over the last three games. He has also been sacked 13 times over the past four weeks. Wide receiver Anquan Boldin was held without a catch last week for the first time in 107 games.

6:24 PM CST, December 20, 2012

Number of carries not what's important to Ray Rice

Some form of the question is asked pretty much every time Ray Rice goes behind a microphone or faces reporters. After all, he has to crack at some point, doesn't he?

2:33 PM CST, January 4, 2013

Right now, Ravens safety Ed Reed 'not thinking about' his future

Ray Lewis and Ed Reed probably will always be linked, two longtime friends who have defined the Ravens' defensive dominance. But as Lewis prepares to play what could be the final home game of his 17-year career on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, Reed said he's not thinking about his own future.

11:12 PM CST, November 12, 2012

Next stretch of games could have major implications for Ravens

Like most, if not all, NFL teams, the Ravens cling tightly to the tenets of the 24-hour rule, allowing them only one day to celebrate victories while briefly pushing back the arduous task of preparing for the next challenge that lies ahead.

3:03 PM CST, November 8, 2012

Carson Palmer leads Raiders to Baltimore to face familiar foe

Carson Palmer is a couple of years older and is no longer throwing to Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh in their prime. But as the Ravens prepare for Sunday's game against Palmer and the Oakland Raiders, the bad memories have come rushing back for some Ravens.

6:54 PM CST, December 17, 2012

Ravens still can control their destiny

The Ravens' first goal every season is to make it to the playoffs so in that sense, Sunday wasn't as big of a disaster as it once appeared. But the manner in which it happened leaves plenty of questions about whether the Ravens will be able to accomplish their other goals, which go far beyond just qualifying for the postseason.

2:01 PM CST, December 15, 2012

Scouting report for Ravens vs. Broncos

RAVENS PASSING GAME: It will be interesting to see new offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell's influence on the play-calling and game plan. The expectation is that the Ravens will loosen the reins on quarterback Joe Flacco, who feels he's at his best in the no-huddle offense. Flacco threw three first-half touchdowns in last Sunday's loss to the Washington Redskins, but he turned the ball over twice. Wide receiver Torrey Smith has three catches or fewer in four of his past five games.

7:26 PM CST, November 24, 2012

Jeff Zrebiec's scouting report: Ravens vs. Chargers

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Quarterback Joe Flacco continues to be an enigma away from M&T Bank Stadium. In five road games, he's completed 54.2 percent of his passes for 883 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions. In five games at home, his completion percentage is 66.5 to go along with 1,612 yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions. In a loss to the Chargers last year, Flacco threw two interceptions and was sacked seven times. He's turned the ball over just once in his past three games.

7:46 PM CST, December 15, 2012

Injuries have forced the Ravens to lean on a patchwork defense

When Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning goes under center Sunday, starts barking out calls and then takes one final glance across the line of scrimmage, what he sees will bear very little resemblance to any Ravens defense he has ever faced.

1:46 PM CST, December 8, 2012

Which Joe Flacco will show up for Ravens against Redskins?

He has thrown his hands up in the air after a dropped pass, angrily ripped off his helmet after a stalled possession and loudly chastised himself after an errant throw.

12:27 PM CST, November 17, 2012

Scouting Report: Ravens vs. Steelers

RAVENS PASSING GAME: Much has been made of quarterback Joe Flacco's struggles on the road, but he's beaten the Steelers with late drives in his last regular season visit to Heinz Field. He's also coming off a four-touchdown (three passing, one rushing) performance against the Oakland Raiders where wide receiver Jacoby Jones and tight ends Dennis Pitta and Ed Dickson returned to the game plan. The pressure will be on tackles Kelechi Osemele and Michael Oher to give Flacco time to throw downfield.

6:40 PM CST, December 5, 2012

Lewis returns to practice; Suggs sits out with injury

As Ray Lewis walked onto the practice field in uniform Wednesday for the first time in seven weeks, his long-time Ravens' teammate, Terrell Suggs, remained inside the team facility. Suggs was pondering when he'll be able to return to the field and how effective he'll be when he does.

1:20 PM CST, November 10, 2012

Scouting Report: Ravens vs. Raiders

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6:54 PM CST, November 5, 2012

Ravens hope a few sparks against the Browns lead to offensive momentum

The Ravens' offense has fluctuated so wildly by quarter, never mind one game to the next, that it probably would be foolish to draw any concrete conclusions from one drive.

7:35 PM CST, December 4, 2012

Battle for the AFC's byes appears to be a four-team race

One-by-one, Ravens players said Sunday night that their last-second 23-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers wouldn't define their season or deter them from their regular-season goals. However, the defeat, coupled by another significant injury to linebacker Terrell Suggs, has made their already daunting four-game stretch to end the regular season even more difficult.

7:07 PM CST, November 22, 2012

CB Corey Graham relishes opportunity with the Ravens

The text messages started rolling in before Corey Graham even had a chance to settle in front of his locker late Sunday night following the finest game of his NFL career.

8:31 PM CDT, November 3, 2012

Against Browns, Ravens look to reverse recent struggles on the road

The Ravens may not have an explanation, but they have certainly ruled some things out.

5:49 PM CDT, October 19, 2012

Ravens RB Rice honored with Sun's Wheatley Award

Ravens running back Ray Rice has been an advocate for pro-kindness and anti-bullying efforts, held summer camps for kids in Baltimore and his hometown of New Rochelle, N.Y., and helped students in Baltimore get fit. Those are just several of the reasons why he received the third Tim Wheatley Award for Community Service Friday at the Under Armour Performance Center.

10:38 PM CST, November 17, 2012

Ravens-Steelers has taken on a new face, but rivalry remains fierce

Most of the characteristics that have defined what many consider the best rivalry in football remain unchanged. Make no mistake, the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers still don't like each other.

6:04 PM CST, November 7, 2012

Ravens keep an eye on key players facing injuries

The Ravens held out five starters from practice Wednesday, including two offensive linemen and Pro Bowl defensive players Haloti Ngata and Ed Reed.

4:16 PM CDT, October 31, 2012

Terrell Suggs ready to take on his share to help the Ravens defense

Perhaps, Terrell Suggs will eventually find the time to deliver the "I told you so's." Perhaps, the Ravens' normally loquacious linebacker will eventually detail his remarkably quick recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon, and concede that he had doubts that he would be able to play meaningful football this season.

7:56 PM CDT, October 27, 2012

Ravens' Torrey Smith just getting started

Torrey Smith was convinced that Anquan Boldin was still in the building. He didn't see him in the Ravens' locker room, but he heard his voice, first coming from the equipment area and then from the training room. But as Smith pulled on his uniform and prepared for a recent practice, Boldin's voice became more distant.

6:46 PM CDT, October 22, 2012

Changes could be on the way for inconsistent Ravens offense

A day after his team gave up the most points and suffered the largest margin of defeat in his five seasons as Ravens' head coach, John Harbaugh took accountability for Sunday's 44-13 loss to the Houston Texans and vowed to consider changes with his inconsistent offense.

8:28 PM CDT, October 20, 2012

Ravens and Texans meet to decide who's best in a struggling AFC

The Houston Texans lost their top tackler two weeks ago when middle linebacker Brian Cushing went down with a season-ending knee injury. A week later, they were embarrassed by the Green Bay Packers, 42-24, on their home field as Aaron Rodgers threw six touchdown passes, the Texans couldn't run the football and their special teams faltered.

4:23 PM CDT, October 29, 2012

Ravens' Harbaugh: 'We're not making any wholesale changes'

After spending the bye week meeting with coaches and reviewing every aspect of the Ravens' play through the first seven games, coach John Harbaugh said there are no plans to make "wholesale changes" before Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, and acknowledged that there isn't a simple fix to the team's road woes.

4:48 PM CDT, October 18, 2012

Terrell Suggs says he is taking his return to the field 'day-by-day'

Terrell Suggs' vow since tearing his right Achilles in late April was that he would run out of the tunnel and play meaningful football during the 2012 season.

5:50 PM CDT, October 17, 2012

Terrell Suggs joins Ravens for his first practice of the season

Since the season began, Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs has kept a relatively low profile as he rehabbed his surgically-repaired right Achilles. He strolled through the locker room on occasion, saying very little and declining to update his status with reporters.

2:00 PM CDT, October 6, 2012

Numbers show that the offense is carrying Ravens

The numbers look odd and reversed — even after just four weeks, even with Terrell Suggs out and a new up-tempo offense in. These are the Ravens, after all, a franchise where a dominant defense and underwhelming offense have meshed successfully for years.

5:32 PM CDT, October 11, 2012

As he prepares for 200th game, Ravens' Matt Birk reflects on career

Matt Birk's goals at first were simple. There was no thought of having a long and productive NFL career. He had no visions of making Pro Bowl teams or annually competing for championships.

12:45 AM CDT, September 23, 2012

Perfect fit

The handwritten list is posted on his mirror at home, so it's the first thing Bernard Pollard sees when he wakes up in the morning and the last thing he views before he goes to bed. If he ever needs a reminder during the hours in between, another copy hangs in Pollard's locker, next to pictures of his wife and two kids.

2:10 PM CDT, October 22, 2012

For the Ravens and Joe Flacco, there's no place like home

To a man, the Ravens insist that they don't have an explanation for why the team's offense has played so well at home and so poorly on the road. And as second-year wide receiver Torrey Smith wisely pointed out, if the Ravens knew the cause of the maddening inconsistency, they'd have it fixed by now.

8:09 PM CDT, October 13, 2012

Harbaugh vs. Garrett coaching decision worked out well for Ravens

Jason Garrett was the hot coaching candidate who had everything the Ravens were seeking. He was a former NFL quarterback, Ivy League-educated and groomed in a football family. He was young and bright, and in just a couple of seasons as an NFL assistant, he had carved out a reputation as one of the freshest offensive minds in football.

12:53 PM CDT, September 22, 2012

Ravens-Patriots Scouting Report

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1:36 PM CDT, September 15, 2012

Three questions with Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain

Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain has had a busy week preparing for a Philadelphia Eagles offense led by quarterback Michael Vick and running back LeSean McCoy. On top of that, McClain will also be getting ready to play a regular-season NFL game in his hometown of Philadelphia for the first time in his career. Here are some of his thoughts heading into the game.

7:16 PM CDT, September 14, 2012

Three questions with Ravens LB Jameel McClain

Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain has had a busy week, preparing for a Philadelphia Eagles offense led by quarterback Michael Vick and running back LeSean McCoy while getting ready to play a regular season NFL game in his hometown of Philadelphia for the first time in his career. Here are a couple of his thoughts heading into the game.

3:45 PM CDT, October 23, 2012

As they head into bye, Ravens know the secret's out about their struggling defense

The Cleveland Browns have a game Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, so they won't turn their attention to preparing for the Nov. 4 matchup against the Ravens until early next week. When they do, Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain can already predict what they will be thinking.

5:58 PM CDT, October 8, 2012

Slow starts need a quick repair by the Ravens' offense

Four weeks ago, the Ravens introduced their new up-tempo offense to a Monday Night television audience with Joe Flacco throwing a 52-yard pass to Torrey Smith on the first play from scrimmage against the Cincinnati Bengals.

5:52 PM CDT, October 1, 2012

Ravens will have to prepare for noise level at Arrowhead Stadium

There's not a whole lot that Matt Birk remembers about the Ravens' 30-7 playoff victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium during the 2010 season.

6:11 PM CDT, September 28, 2012

Ravens in good position at quarter mark, but still room to improve

Right guard Marshal Yanda moved to the middle of the huddle early in training camp and broke practice by delivering a message that served as the Ravens' rallying cry during a brutal season-opening, four-game stretch.

1:25 AM CDT, September 23, 2012

Those who know him say Bernard Pollard was made to be a Raven

The handwritten list is posted on his mirror at home, so it's the first thing Bernard Pollard sees when he wakes up in the morning and the last thing he views before he goes to bed. If he ever needs a reminder during the hours in between, another copy hangs in Pollard's locker, next to pictures of his wife and two kids.

8:56 PM CDT, September 15, 2012

Scouting report: Ravens at Eagles

RAVENS PASSING GAME: What will quarterback Joe Flacco do for an encore? A week after lighting up the Cincinnati Bengals in one of the best performances of his career, Flacco brings the Ravens' suddenly explosive offense to Lincoln Financial Field, a short drive from where he grew up. Eight players caught passes in the Ravens' opener, led by tight end Dennis Pitta. Flacco figures to get far less time to operate against a fast and aggressive Eagles defense.

2:25 PM CDT, September 26, 2012

Scouting report: Ravens vs. Browns

RAVENS PASSING GAME: The Ravens weren't kidding when they talked about revving up their passing attack in quarterback Joe Flacco's fifth season. Flacco is currently second in the NFL in passing yards (913) and tied for fifth in touchdowns (six). Flacco has never lost to the Browns in eight tries and Thursday night he'll face a shaky secondary, looking to improve on a career 94.4 quarterback rating against Cleveland. Flacco used all of his weapons in a 31-30 victory over the New England Patriots last Sunday, completing passes to eight different guys. Mostly quiet this season, wide receiver Anquan Boldin has 300 yards receiving and three touchdowns in five career games versus the Browns. The Ravens' offensive line has exceeded early outside expectations, allowing five sacks in three games.

8:52 PM CDT, September 8, 2012

As always, Flacco ignores the pressure

The Ravens were ready to break the team huddle to start practice recently when Joe Flacco took off his helmet and his teammates erupted in laughter.

4:50 PM CDT, September 6, 2012

Modell's final moments included visits from Ravens veterans, Harbaugh

Some of Ray Lewis' best memories with Art Modell came after the former Ravens' owner would pull him in close, and whisper in his ear. Sometimes, it was just to offer Lewis a piece of advice, wish him luck or ask about his family. Other times, Modell, known for his sharp sense of humor and quick wit, simply had a joke that he wanted to share.

11:07 PM CDT, August 23, 2012

Ravens starters find a rhythm in preseason win against Jaguars

Joe Flacco faked a handoff, spotted Anquan Boldin alone in the back of the end zone and connected with hit him for the easy touchdown. He then ran to the sidelines, pumping his fist nearly the entire way.

8:36 PM CDT, September 24, 2012

Ravens find the right offensive balance against Patriots

The Ravens trailed the New England Patriots by nine points with 7:29 to go Sunday night when quarterback Joe Flacco initiated a drive that probably should serve as a blue print for the offense for the rest of the season.

7:37 PM CDT, September 17, 2012

More pressing matters facing the Ravens than revenge talk

In a near 15-minute news conference Monday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh wasn't asked one question that included the word rematch. The topics of revenge and redemption never came up either.

6:24 PM CDT, September 13, 2012

Ray Rice likes his role in team's no-huddle

Wearing a sharp designer suit, Ravens running back Ray Rice exited M&T Bank Stadium late Monday night looking as fresh and content as he did at any point during his team record-breaking 2011 season.

7:51 PM CDT, September 12, 2012

Dannell Ellerbe takes advantage of extra snaps

There was a somewhat unusual sight Monday night on the Ravens' sideline.

6:48 PM CDT, September 11, 2012

Plenty for the Ravens defense to work out after Week 1

In a 5-minute span during the Ravens' season-opening 44-13 rout of the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, safety Ed Reed intercepted an errant pass from Andy Dalton and returned it 34 yards for a touchdown.

7:23 PM CDT, August 27, 2012

Tucker calm about beating Cundiff for job as kicker

During his month-long competition with Billy Cundiff for a job that nobody expected him to win, Justin Tucker held firm to advice that Ravens coach John Harbaugh repeated throughout training camp.

7:07 PM CDT, August 25, 2012

Ravens rookie offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele credits a complicated past with opening up his future

They gathered in the living room at their mother's Northwest Houston home the way they did so many times growing up. But for Kelechi Osemele, this April night was all about moving forward rather than looking back.

8:38 PM CDT, August 19, 2012

Dannell Ellerbe finally starting to feel healthy again

Dannell Ellerbe thought about the question for a moment and then respectfully requested a minute to think about an appropriate answer.

7:59 PM CDT, September 9, 2012

John Harbaugh gets the Ravens ready for a season that may be their toughest yet

A football coach to the core, John Harbaugh loves motivational quotes and uplifting slogans.

11:23 PM CDT, August 30, 2012

Ravens reserves try to make an impression in final preseason game

Ravens undrafted rookie wide receiver Deonte Thompson was simply too tired to fret about the next 24 hours after catching a touchdown, six balls for 68 yards and returning three kicks for 94 yards.

6:06 PM CDT, August 22, 2012

Third preseason game equals dress rehearsal for Ravens starters

Over the last two weeks, the Ravens' starters have remained in preseason form.

7:07 PM CDT, August 15, 2012

Kemoeatu returns to the Ravens with a different look, better perspective

He was nearly unrecognizable, not just from the guy who played for the organization seven years earlier but from the one who had just been in the building eight months ago.

9:13 PM CDT, August 12, 2012

Jimmy Smith, Courtney Upshaw working back to full strength

Cornerback Jimmy Smith and outside linebacker Courtney Upshaw are the Ravens' top picks in the past two drafts, but they have more in common than just that.

11:11 PM CDT, August 9, 2012

Ravens win preseason opener 31-17 over Falcons

By the end of the first quarter at the Georgia Dome on Thursday, the Ravens offense had no first downs and 9 total yards. Their starting defense had already allowed one touchdown and was on the verge of giving up another, and appeared powerless in trying to slow Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones who had a touchdown and more than 100 yards in less than 15 minutes.

12:23 AM CDT, August 10, 2012

Injured shoulder could keep Dickson out couple of weeks

ATLANTA -- Tight end Ed Dickson salvaged an otherwise disappointing night for the Ravens' first-team offense by going up high and snatching a Joe Flacco pass for a 9-yard touchdown early in the second quarter of the preseason opener Thursday.

8:57 PM CDT, August 4, 2012

McKinnie says he'll win back his starting job with the Ravens

Bryant McKinnie is confident that he'll get his left tackle job back. He feels healthy enough to play right now and he says that despite all the attention being paid to his conditioning, he's nearly 20 pounds lighter than he was when he was signed by the Ravens late in training camp last year.

11:22 PM CDT, August 17, 2012

Ravens stumped in preseason loss against the Lions

The Ravens' offensive focus following last week's preseason opener was on sustaining drives. They'll spend this week talking about finishing them.

7:00 PM CDT, August 10, 2012

Ravens offensive line remains loaded with questions

Even in the context of a teaching tool such as a preseason game, there was plenty that John Harbaugh would rather not have seen Thursday night.

3:31 PM CDT, August 4, 2012

Sergio Kindle's course correction makes a big impact

The silence was probably what concerned Calvin Walker most.

8:37 PM CDT, June 12, 2012

Ray Lewis: Ed Reed's minicamp absence not an issue

Ray Lewis showed up Tuesday for the first day of the Ravens' mandatory minicamp, looking considerably leaner after an offseason in which he dedicated himself to adjusting to a quicker and pass-oriented NFL.

5:12 PM CDT, June 6, 2012

Ravens expect 'greatness' from Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith was standing less than 10 yards away and listening to his head coach field questions from reporters. So when John Harbaugh was asked about the Ravens' second-year cornerback, he flashed a quick smile toward Smith and then answered in a manner one might expect given his audience.

1:51 PM CDT, April 21, 2012

Zach Brown keeps his focus as NFL draft approaches

The physical gifts and athleticism have never been in question.

8:11 PM CDT, June 13, 2012

Ravens defense may lean on Haloti Ngata more this season

The word was out. There was no way you were blocking him with one guy. He was already one of the most disruptive defensive players in the NFL, and now he was emerging as a front-runner for the AFC Defensive Player of the Year .

5:08 PM CDT, May 30, 2012

New defensive coordinator Dean Pees says Ravens can overcome injury to Terrell Suggs

Dean Pees has been through this before.

11:32 PM CDT, May 8, 2012

Ravens sign wide receiver Jacoby Jones, extend safety Pollard's contract

It was Ravens safety Bernard Pollard who first broke the news Tuesday on his Twitter account, announcing that a former teammate with the Houston Texans, wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones, would join him and fullback Vonta Leach in Baltimore.

10:24 PM CDT, May 8, 2012

Suggs has successful surgery; 2012 availability still in doubt

Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, underwent successful surgery on his torn Achilles tendon Tuesday afternoon, but his availability for the 2012 season remains a significant question mark.

10:10 PM CDT, March 12, 2012

Ravens expected to exercise patience when free agency opens Tuesday

The Ravens' goal was to re-sign Pro Bowl left guard Ben Grubbs before he officially hits the open market with hundreds of other NFL free agents Tuesday at 4 p.m. Now almost out of time and with seemingly no indication that Grubbs is willing to eschew free agency, they say their focus hasn't changed.

7:31 PM CDT, May 23, 2012

Joe Flacco's focus is on field and Ravens teammates, not contract status

Joe Flacco took a couple of steps to his right, spotted Ed Dickson about 10 yards down the field and lofted a pass between two defenders that the young tight end hauled in.

4:30 PM CDT, May 1, 2012

John Harbaugh says New England Patriots' Super Bowl titles are 'stained'

Ravens coach John Harbaugh clarified comments he made on a local radio station Tuesday in which he said that Super Bowl championships won by the New England Patriots were "stained" and have "asterisks" because of the Spygate scandal in 2007.

2:43 PM CDT, April 19, 2012

Jah Reid hopes to earn spot as Ravens' guard

Jah Reid has only been a professional football player for about a year now, but he knows that a lot could change in the NFL in the span of a couple of weeks.

9:01 PM CDT, March 26, 2012

Q&A with Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti

Seated outside Monday afternoon at the posh Breakers hotel, the site of this week's NFL owners meetings, Steve Bisciotti, well-tanned and sharply-dressed, appeared as relaxed as ever.

12:50 PM CST, January 31, 2012

Figuring out a contract for Joe Flacco will be difficult

A little over 10 months ago, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti provided a timetable for negotiations with quarterback Joe Flacco on a long-term contract extension.

6:47 PM CDT, April 25, 2012

With a number of needs, Ravens head into one of the most important drafts in franchise history

For an organization that considers the NFL draft its lifeblood — which is how Ravens director of player personnel Eric DeCosta characterized it earlier this month — there is always a sense of urgency at this time of year.

8:23 PM CDT, April 4, 2012

With a long list of needs, upcoming NFL draft will be crucial to Ravens

The first round of the 2012 NFL draft is three weeks away, and the Ravens have a similar list of needs as they did when free agency began four weeks ago.

8:27 PM CDT, March 13, 2012

Ravens remain quiet on first day of free agency

 

8:49 PM CST, February 26, 2012

Potential Ravens target Peter Konz enjoys being center of attention

Most of his offensive-line brethren would absolutely hate this.

9:20 PM CST, January 19, 2012

Ravens defensive coordinator Pagano thrives under pressure

The two-a-day practices were always fun because there was so much for an 8-year-old to do. There were cones to set up, tackling dummies to wrestle with, footballs to gather and water bottles to squirt. Young Chuck Pagano did it all for his father, spending hours under the Colorado sun.

8:21 PM CDT, March 15, 2012

Ravens left scrambling for offensive linemen

The Ravens were several hours into trying to recruit Ben Grubbs' potential replacement when they learned Thursday morning that their Pro Bowl left guard had reached a long-term agreementon with the New Orleans Saints.

8:19 PM CDT, March 14, 2012

Ravens see two starters leave in free agency, brace to possibly lose Grubbs

The Ravens have long prided themselves on their organizational depth and their teamwide philosophy of "Next man up," believing no injury and no defection big enough to challenge their status as one of the league's elite teams.

6:49 PM CST, February 25, 2012

One day Ravens will have to prepare for life without Ray Lewis

The question is seemingly asked every year at this time, as if there is a handbook on how you confront the loss of a 13-time Pro Bowl performer, one of the best ever at his position and a player that has served as one of the faces of the franchise since the day the NFL returned to Baltimore.

3:33 PM CST, February 19, 2012

Ravens' pursuit of new deal with Ray Rice starts now

Ravens officials watched, occasionally with jaws dropped, as Ray Rice danced and darted around opposing defenders in his first four NFL seasons. Now the time has come for the Ravens to wrap up Rice and make sure that the diminutive running back remains one of the focal points of their offense going forward.

6:25 PM CST, February 4, 2012

Terrell Suggs selected AP Defensive Player of the Year

The award that Terrell Suggs really wanted will be handed out Sunday as the New York Giants and New England Patriots play for the Lombardi Trophy. The Ravens outside linebacker got a nice consolation prize Saturday night when he was named the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the 2011-12 season.

2:47 PM CDT, March 27, 2012

Ravens' Harbaugh: 'We have to upgrade the offensive line'

Three weeks into free agency, the Ravens have retained starting linebacker Jameel McClain, added to their defensive back depth and upgraded their special teams. But one of their glaring offseason needs remains virtually untouched.

5:45 PM CDT, March 23, 2012

Ravens practice patience with free agency

Relatively quiet over the first 10 days of free agency, the Ravens dipped into the open market [Friday], signing four players in moves that will upgrade the team's linebacking and secondary depth and bolster special teams coverage units that struggled last season.

10:02 PM CST, January 1, 2012

Playoff football returns to Baltimore as Ravens win AFC North

For the first time since 2007, Baltimore will host an NFL playoff game.

6:52 PM CST, January 18, 2012

Years later, Pollard still connected to Brady injury

Bernard Pollard insists his NFL legacy will be more than being the man who toppled Tom Brady.

8:31 PM CST, January 9, 2012

After resting, Ravens turn focus to upstart Texans

Ravens defensive end Cory Redding had managed to stay calm and avoid an emotional attachment to the Denver Broncos-Pittsburgh Steelers Wild Card game Sunday. But when Broncos' wide receiver Demaryius Thomas caught Tim Tebow's pass on the first play of overtime and ran 80 yards for a touchdown, Redding admitted that he jumped off his couch.

8:15 PM CST, February 21, 2012

Ravens will do more than scout next generation at combine

The football world's focus returns to Indianapolis this week, where more than 300 NFL hopefuls will participate in the annual scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

8:18 PM CST, February 1, 2012

Ravens focused on extensions for Rice, Flacco; Grubbs' status unclear

Owner Steve Bisciotti made one thing clear at the annual State of the Ravens address Wednesday: The face of the Ravens' offense will not change this offseason.

8:07 AM CST, January 27, 2012

Ravens keeping quiet about coaching staff changes

On a day where Chuck Pagano was introduced as the new head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, the Ravens remained mum on the status of their own coaching staff Thursday.

7:30 PM CST, December 20, 2011

49ers' win over Steelers leads to improved mood for Ravens

Ravens running back Ray Rice promised himself that he wasn't going to go to sleep before the final whistle had blown.

7:44 PM CST, December 17, 2011

Ravens' McClain 'has no choice but to shine'

There was a time Jameel McClain couldn't do this. He'd search for the right words, and they'd never come out. He'd worry about how his thoughts would be perceived and that it would sound like he was making a cry for help.

8:01 PM CST, February 23, 2012

Interior linemen take center stage for Ravens at NFL combine

INDIANAPOLIS — The Ravens have drafted an interior offensive lineman in the first round just once in team history, taking Auburn left guard Ben Grubbs with the 29th pick in the 2007 draft.

7:18 PM CST, December 7, 2011

Zbikowski looking to contribute in limited time

It was only about six hours after the team charter had touched down from Seattle when Tom Zbikowski, who still hadn't gotten any extended sleep, drove to the Ravens' complex in Owings Mills, and headed to the practice field.

9:17 AM CST, December 3, 2011

Ravens training camp move hits Westminster, McDaniel hard

Restaurant owner Harry Sirinakis got a taste of summer in Westminster without the Ravens this year during the NFL lockout. When the team canceled its annual training camp at McDaniel College, fewer people visited Sirinakis' place on Main Street. He didn't hire the extra servers he had in summers past.

10:22 PM CST, November 19, 2011

Ravens coaching tree has many branches

Marvin Lewis and Mike Smith talk nearly every week, discussing football and family and continuing a friendship that started more than a decade ago in Baltimore while coaching a championship defense.

6:02 PM CST, January 16, 2012

Reed has taken to badgering Webb as a motivation tool

By the end of last week, Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb was hearing teammate Ed Reed's voice in his sleep.

9:40 PM CDT, November 2, 2011

Suggs stokes Ravens-Steelers rivalry with verbal blitz

Terrell Suggs didn't wear an inflammatory T-shirt, as he is known to do before the Ravens' showdowns with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But Suggs stoked the rivalry just fine with his mouth: an eight-minute interview today with reporters added plenty of intrigue heading into Sunday night's showdown at Heinz Field.

8:00 PM CDT, October 31, 2011

As second Steelers game nears, season-opening win is a distant memory for Ravens

As he listened to his quarterback Joe Flacco speak to reporters and waited his turn at the podium following his team's 30-27 comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh stole a couple of quick glances at a corner television, which was tuned in to the Pittsburgh Steelers' eventual victory over the New England Patriots.

8:35 PM CST, January 5, 2012

Quietly, Pitta emerges as clutch pass catcher for Ravens

Joe Flacco and Dennis Pitta emerged from the tunnel at mostly empty Paul Brown Stadium about three hours before kickoff last Sunday and began what has become a game-day ritual.

7:10 PM CST, November 30, 2011

Evans ready to integrate with Ravens offense

Lee Evans, who made his first catch in more than two months in last week's 16-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers, says he is ready for whatever responsibilities the Ravens throw his way.

10:20 PM CST, January 16, 2012

Ravens know onus is on offense to dictate pace vs. Patriots

As the Ravens arrived at their team complex in Owings Mills today, overjoyed that they still have more football to play, the euphoria surrounding their victory over the Houston Texans Sunday and a berth in the AFC Championship game had been replaced by a sobering reality.

8:00 PM CST, January 2, 2012

Ravens will use bye week to heal, complete 'self-study,' and work with young players

Ravens coach John Harbaugh was reminded again of the importance of getting a first-round bye late in the fourth quarter Sunday as player after player walked gingerly to the sidelines, unable to return to a game they knew that they needed to win.

2:08 PM CST, December 31, 2011

Mammoth matchup for Ravens' Suggs

Ravens linebacker and NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate Terrell Suggs has 6 1/2 sacks against the Cincinnati Bengals, his third most against any NFL team. But only one of them has come against the man who will line up opposite Suggs on Sunday.

8:59 PM CST, December 3, 2011

Alongside Ed Reed, Ravens' Pollard living the dream

They sit next to each other in every defensive meeting and occupy back-to-back rows on team charter flights. But even when Bernard Pollard and Ed Reed go their separate ways for the day, the Ravens' two starting safeties likely haven't heard the last from each other.

10:15 PM CST, November 21, 2011

Ravens must try to heal, remain focused during buildup to 'Harbaugh Bowl'

John Harbaugh celebrated his team's latest victory by returning to his office at the Ravens' headquarters in Owings Mills and watching game tape until very late into Sunday evening.

6:44 PM CST, November 9, 2011

Ravens notes: Lewis to appeal fine for hit on Steelers' Ward

Ray Lewis' hit on Hines Ward on Sunday was costly not only to the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, but to the Ravens linebacker as well.

6:41 PM CDT, October 25, 2011

Once again, Ravens offense cause for concern

It took an abysmal 60 minutes of offense, and a performance that Ravens coach John Harbaugh admitted was about as "bad as you can play" for the familiar questions to return, and the doubt to seep in after what had been an encouraging start to the 2011 season.

5:57 PM CDT, October 27, 2011

Cody now handling his share of the load alongside Ngata

Watching video, Terrence Cody's eyes gloss over the other members of the Ravens' defense until he homes in on a familiar figure.

8:38 PM CST, December 31, 2011

With home-field on the line, Ravens will treat Sunday like a playoff game

The banner stands about 70 feet high behind the far goal posts at the Ravens' indoor practice facility. Outlined in purple and black, a replica of the Lombardi Trophy looms overhead, serving as a daily reminder of what the Ravens are perennially after.

9:10 PM CDT, October 10, 2011

Ravens injuries lingering — but don't tell the Texans

The  Ravens were hoping that all of their injured players would return after the bye week ready to face a Houston Texans team that will likely be without arguably their top offensive (Andre Johnson) and defensive (Mario Williams) players.

9:30 PM CDT, October 17, 2011

Ravens not looking too far ahead … but if they would, they'd like the path

Before he even had an opportunity to digest his team's fifth game of the season, Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked about the importance of getting home-field advantage in the playoffs.

5:12 PM CST, November 26, 2011

Ravens remain unsettled on site for 2012 training camp

As the vice president of administration and finance at McDaniel College, Ethan Seidel negotiates a variety of contracts. He learned long ago that no matter how promising things look, there is always reason for a little angst until signatures have been put to paper.

10:25 PM CST, November 12, 2011

Ravens running a little behind

For about 15 seconds last Sunday night, everything seemingly clicked.

8:20 PM CST, November 7, 2011

Flacco matures as Ravens look toward securing home playoff game

The 23-20 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday night represented the defining moment of quarterback Joe Flacco's young career, and could mean much more to the Ravens as they enter the second half of their season.

7:03 PM CDT, October 15, 2011

A philanthropist and jokester, fullback Leach almost never puts himself first

Vonta Leach has played 37 games since he last got an opportunity to run the football in the NFL.

1:29 PM CDT, September 24, 2011

Scouting report: Ravens vs. Rams

RAVENS RUN OFFENSE VS. RAMS RUN DEFENSE: The Rams' rush defense is last in the NFL, having surrendered an average of 177.5 yards. St. Louis could be the ideal opponent for the Ravens to reestablish their running game, which was ineffective last week in the loss to the Tennessee Titans. To get Ray Rice going, the Ravens will have to account for Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis, who made 14 tackles last week and led the Rams with 129 tackles last season. Veteran defensive tackle Fred Robbins' main responsibility is occupying blockers and keeping them off Laurinaitis. The return of guard Ben Grubbs would certainly be a nice boost for the Ravens. If he remains out with a toe injury, the Ravens could start Mark LeVoir, who got the call last week, or use Andre Gurode. The Ravens have averaged 107.5 yards on the ground, 12th in the NFL

8:45 PM CST, January 14, 2012

Joe Flacco ready to answer his critics during Ravens' playoff run

Joe Flacco says that he doesn't hear much of the criticism. He abstains from reading about the Ravens in the local papers. He mostly ignores watching all the NFL pundits on television and he certainly doesn't listen to talk radio, where his merits as a quarterback are tediously debated on an hourly basis.

4:32 PM CDT, October 14, 2011

Ravens notes: Evans, Carr, J. Smith, Zbikowski to miss Sunday's game

The Ravens had hoped the bye week would allow them to get healthy, but they'll enter Sunday's game against the Houston Texans still without several key contributors.

7:20 PM CDT, October 23, 2011

Ravens take center stage against Jaguars

Whenever Ray Lewis got the opportunity this past week, the Ravens' middle linebacker and vocal leader approached one of his younger teammates and delivered a message he learned long ago.

7:04 PM CDT, October 8, 2011

Poly, Maryland grad LaQuan Williams has found his way with Ravens

The day before he got the phone call that he had been anticipating for months, LaQuan Williams' patience, tried and tested throughout his football-playing life, had just about run out.

2:57 PM CDT, November 3, 2011

Bolstered pass rush stems from more than just additional blitzes

When Chuck Pagano was promoted from secondary coach to defensive coordinator by the Ravens in January, he said that his defensive philosophy was, "Let's go out and wreak havoc."

7:25 PM CDT, October 26, 2011

Rice, Suggs moving on from Ravens' loss to Jaguars

Running back Ray Rice said that he's not going to point any fingers, and linebacker Terrell Suggs wasn't sure what all the fuss was about.

1:10 PM CDT, September 24, 2011

Ravens vs. Rams: 3 things that need to go right, 3 that could go wrong

Three things that NEED to go RIGHT …

11:30 PM CST, December 5, 2011

Next generation of Ravens linebackers showing they can fill in for Ray Lewis

It was one of the few times all afternoon a Cleveland Browns player had the football with space and blockers in front of him.

8:46 PM CDT, October 21, 2011

Ravens look to continue trend of roughing up young quarterbacks

When Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert stands under center Monday, he'll be confronting one of the NFL's elite defenses and a trend that suggests that he's in for an extremely long night.

October 2, 2011

Ravens learned the hard way to focus on Holmes

Santonio Holmes had just one catch last Sunday and three the week before that, but if you are worried that the Ravens might overlook the New York Jets' speedy wide receiver Sunday night, you obviously have a selective memory.

3:18 PM CST, November 18, 2011

Ray Lewis could miss his first game since 2007 Sunday against Bengals

The Ravens are prepared to go into Sunday's AFC North showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals without their emotional leader and top tackler. However, they learned long ago that it would be foolish to rule out middle linebacker Ray Lewis too early.

6:08 PM CDT, September 28, 2011

Achy knee forces Foxworth to IR for rest of season

Cornerback Domonique Foxworth was placed on injured reserve, ending his season and leaving the Ravens with five healthy cornerbacks.

7:10 PM CDT, October 7, 2011

How the Ravens got here: A recap of the first four games

The Ravens are in an enviable position as they head into their bye weekend. They are 3-1 and in first place of the AFC North. They have already beaten the two teams — Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets — that played for the conference championship last season, and they've done it by a combined 69-24 score. Up next are the Houston Texans in another potential playoff preview game.

1:10 PM CDT, September 24, 2011

Jackson or not, Ravens run defense will be ready

St. Louis Rams star running back Steven Jackson wasn't ruled out of Monday's game against the New York Giants until about two hours before kickoff, when his on-field workout didn't produce the necessary comfort level for the player or his team.

7:04 PM CDT, September 20, 2011

Ravens, Haloti Ngata agree to five-year deal

With little more than an hour remaining before the deadline to accomplish one of their top priorities, the Ravens on Tuesday reached agreement on a five-year, $61 million deal with Haloti Ngata, ensuring that one of the game's most dominant interior linemen will be a fixture on their defense for the foreseeable future.

7:57 PM CDT, September 18, 2011

Joe Flacco and his wide receivers not clicking

The addition of wide receivers Lee Evans and Torrey Smith presented quarterback Joe Flacco with two more weapons, and was supposed to make the Ravens more dynamic on offense. But after two weeks and one discouraging loss, the Ravens are already facing familiar questions about their downfield passing attack.

8:55 PM CDT, September 19, 2011

Ravens must make fixes in three key areas

As far as Terrell Suggs was concerned, the Ravens' 26-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans at LP Field Sunday was neither humbling nor groundbreaking. In fact, the outspoken linebacker didn't feel that it revealed anything that shouldn't have already been obvious.

7:01 PM CDT, October 3, 2011

Early results show Ravens' defense could be special

After watching his New York Jets' offense get steam rolled in a 34-17 loss Sunday night, Rex Ryan paid the Ravens' defense the ultimate compliment, saying the group reminded him of the 2000 and 2006 units that he helped coach.

2:56 PM CDT, October 1, 2011

No shortage of motivation for Ravens, Jets

There have been more signs of revelry than a heated rivalry. Compliments have been shared, as have T-shirts, and the closest thing to trash talk between the two sides has centered on a meeting that never took place.

2:58 PM CDT, September 17, 2011

Scouting report: Ravens at Titans

RAVENS RUN OFFENSE VS. TITANS RUN DEFENSE: The Titans worked out six defensive linemen Tuesday as injuries and ineffectiveness have taken a toll on a unit they hoped would be improved after several offseason additions. In their season-opening 16-14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Titans allowed 163 rushing yards. The Jaguars' game-opening 11-play touchdown drive featured nine runs totaling 49 yards. Defensive ends Derrick Morgan and Jason Jones, who both missed the opener with knee injuries, are back, so that could help stabilize a run defense that finished 20th in the NFL last season. But after rushing for 170 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Ravens feel that they can run the ball against anybody. An offensive line that didn't play together the entire preseason exceeded the most optimistic expectations last week, and the additions of left tackle Bryant McKinnie and fullback Vonta Leach paid immediate dividends in front ofRay Rice.

9:15 PM CDT, September 26, 2011

Flacco: Super Bowl offenses are built around passing game

Maligned in past seasons for being too predictable and conservative, the Ravens offense was neither in Sunday's 37-7 rout of the winless St. Louis Rams.

9:59 PM CDT, September 4, 2011

Orioles notes: Reynolds commits two more errors at third base

Mark Reynolds is making the Orioles' pending decision this offseason on whether he'll play first or third base in 2012 an easy one.

6:50 PM CDT, September 21, 2011

Ngata's deal pleases teammates; Rice, Flacco next

Haloti Ngata, the mammoth All-Pro defensive tackle who draws extra attention every Sunday, found himself attracting similar treatment today in the Ravens locker room a day after signing a five-year, $61 million deal.

5:27 PM CDT, September 4, 2011

Rays pound Guthrie in Orioles' 8-1 loss

During another difficult season in which losses have piled up at a dizzying rate, Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie has managed to keep his composure, or at least hold off his frustration until he was well outside the camera's view.

7:51 PM CDT, September 11, 2011

Suggs decimates Steelers as new scheme ratchets up pressure

It was fitting that the Ravens' 35-7 victory today over their archrival ended with Terrell Suggs' arms wrapped around Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback on the M&T Bank Stadium turf.

4:09 PM CDT, September 16, 2011

Ravens say there's 'no such thing' as letdown vs. Titans

From the second they walked off the field after their 35-7 dismantling of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, the Ravens have said all the right things.

7:50 PM CDT, August 20, 2011

Guthrie still moving toward return to rotation

Jeremy Guthrie, the only Oriole who has managed to stay in the rotation from Opening Day until now, will throw a bullpen session Sunday and if all goes well, he'll face the Minnesota Twins on either Tuesday or Wednesday.

5:52 PM CDT, September 12, 2011

Rookie corner Smith could miss several games

Ravens rookie cornerback Jimmy Smith has officially been diagnosed with a high left ankle sprain and will be out a "few weeks," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday.

6:28 PM CDT, September 14, 2011

Ravens notes: Carr has hamstring re-examined; status for Sunday unknown

Ravens cornerback Chris Carr saw a specialist in Texas this week to get another opinion on his injured left hamstring, an ailment that forced him out of Sunday's victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

7:11 PM CDT, August 17, 2011

Orioles notebook: Bell says playing every day 'just what I need'

Third baseman Josh Bell got his opportunity to start on a regular basis last season when Miguel Tejada was traded to the San Diego Padres.

8:31 PM CDT, August 21, 2011

Orioles notebook: Wieters 'comfortable' in first start at first base

The Orioles had perhaps their worst defensive game of the season in a 7-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, and Matt Wieters' playing a new position had nothing to do with it.

11:11 PM CDT, September 2, 2011

Hardy, Orioles rally late to beat Rays, 3-2

None of it would have mattered -- not the six strong innings from resurgent rookie Zach Britton, not J.J. Hardy's latest clutch hit, not the Orioles' stirring comeback against a seemingly in-control David Price -- had first baseman Mark Reynolds not made the right decision on the game's final play Friday.

3:40 PM CDT, August 14, 2011

As deadline to sign nears, Orioles' Jordan feels good about Bundy

With the deadline to sign his 2011 draft class now down to hours rather than months or weeks, Orioles director of amateur scouting Joe Jordan remains resolute in the belief that the organization will sign top pick Dylan Bundy, a high school pitcher out of Oklahoma.

6:35 PM CDT, September 2, 2011

Emotional Brian Roberts acknowledges 2011 return to Orioles not looking good

It is only about a 45-minute ride from Brian Roberts' house in Sarasota to Tropicana Field, but the trip represented yet another difficult hurdle in the veteran second baseman's return from a concussion.

4:31 PM CDT, September 3, 2011

Struggling Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely to face Yankees on Monday

Brian Matusz won't have to wait long to return to the Orioles' rotation.

7:36 PM CDT, August 21, 2011

Orioles fail in every facet of game in 7-1 loss to Angels

Over 13-plus years of losing baseball, the Orioles have seemingly hit rock bottom so many times that it's impossible to recount.

8:54 PM CDT, August 19, 2011

Berken latest O's pitcher to experience arm troubles

Experiencing discomfort in his right elbow, reliever Jason Berken will become the fourth Oriole within a 10-day span to see renowned orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum.

August 26, 2011

Friends saw Flanagan's pain, still shocked by suicide

Scott McGregor worried about his old Orioles teammate, Mike Flanagan.

7:42 PM CDT, August 17, 2011

Orioles turn in ugly performance in 6-5 loss to A's

The final, frantic moment of another discouraging and depressing afternoon of Orioles baseball featured pinch runner Blake Davis sprinting around third base and eyeing the Oakland Athletics' catcher and his former Cal State Fullerton teammate, Kurt Suzuki.

7:33 PM CDT, July 21, 2011

Pitcher Jim Johnson is Orioles' renaissance man

About two weeks after his 2010 season ended, Jim Johnson walked into a classroom at the State College of Florida-Bradenton campus, settled his 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame behind a table, and put his right arm through an entirely different test.

10:58 PM CDT, August 10, 2011

Reimold's walk-off homer lifts Orioles over White Sox, 6-4

The Orioles so badly needed to avoid the sting of another close loss that it wouldn't have mattered who got the game-winning hit. But it was particularly satisfying for them to gather around home plate in the 10th inning Wednesday night, awaiting Nolan Reimold's helmet-tossing arrival.

10:55 PM CDT, June 28, 2011

Britton's rough stretch continues in Orioles' loss

Orioles prized left-hander Zach Britton won five of his first six starts, emerging as the team's biggest early-season success story and a legitimate American League Rookie of the Year candidate.

9:21 PM CDT, August 16, 2011

Roberts plans to be part of Orioles' future

In the midst of what he called the "toughest stint" of his career, Orioles veteran second baseman Brian Roberts isn't sure whether he'll play baseball again this season, but he remains confident that he'll be a productive member of the team in the future.

11:21 PM CDT, August 30, 2011

MacPhail stays quiet on future with Orioles

Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail remains mum about his future with the club even as a report surfaced Tuesday night that he will leave the organization when his contract expires Oct. 31.

5:05 PM CDT, August 7, 2011

Orioles' Mark Reynolds faring well at first base

Knowing that there was a possibility that Derrek Lee would be traded, Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds took it upon himself to order a first baseman's mitt late last month.

8:04 PM CDT, July 24, 2011

Orioles' Uehara aware of trade talk

Orioles reliever Koji Uehara's English is still a work-in progress, but that doesn't mean that he's not aware of the ongoing speculation about his future in Baltimore.

6:32 PM CDT, August 9, 2011

Cal Ripken Jr. reaffirms interest in joining Orioles organization

Hall of Fame former Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. acknowledged again Tuesday having an "itch to come back to the big league scene" now that his son is closer to heading off to college.

6:50 PM CDT, August 6, 2011

Davis and Hardy still sore, but injuries don't appear to be serious

First baseman Chris Davis and shortstop J.J. Hardy remained out of the Orioles' lineup for a second straight day, though early tests on each revealed no significant concerns.

11:08 PM CDT, August 5, 2011

Hunter struggles as Orioles fall to Blue Jays

The Orioles' starter Friday night hadn't pitched in that capacity since October, when Tommy Hunter took the ball for the Texas Rangers in Game 4 of the World Series.

6:41 PM CDT, July 27, 2011

Orioles notebook: Brian Matusz says he wasn't 'mentally prepared' for the start of the season

TORONTO – Struggling left-hander Brian Matusz acknowledged Wednesday that he wasn't "mentally prepared" for the start of the season and that he lost confidence in himself after being asked to make mechanical changes that he wasn't comfortable making.

10:12 PM CDT, August 16, 2011

Orioles' C. Davis heads to DL with shoulder strain

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who was going to get a chance to play every day over the final month and a half of the season, was placed on the disabled list Tuesday with a right shoulder strain, an injury that could put the rest of his season in doubt.

11:22 PM CDT, July 18, 2011

Orioles lose slugfest to Red Sox, 15-10

There was no on-field animosity that carried over from earlier this month, but that's not to say the Orioles didn't feel the effects of their ejection-marred previous series with the Boston Red Sox.

12:14 AM CDT, July 2, 2011

Orioles one-hit by Braves' Jurrjens in 4-0 loss

This time, there was no flurry of missed opportunities to lament, no rash of runners left in scoring position or rally-killing double plays.

5:38 PM CDT, June 23, 2011

A hit in Orioles clubhouse, Lee looks to get bat going

Derrek Lee, who had been an Oriole for all of 31/2 months, summoned his struggling teammates together and delivered a message that was a mix of encouragement, insight and advice.

11:05 PM CDT, July 7, 2011

Orioles allow six homers in 10-4 loss to Red Sox

A change of venue and a stern post-game lecture from manager Buck Showalter about 18 hours earlier did nothing to curb the Orioles' losing ways -- or even hide the team's countless inadequacies for one night.

9:12 PM CDT, July 3, 2011

Orioles' Britton shows off his power stroke

Zach Britton returned to the dugout after the first home run by an Orioles pitcher in five seasons and found no one ready to celebrate.

6:14 PM CDT, August 13, 2011

Bordick becomes 49th member of Orioles Hall of Fame

Mike Bordick, who was part of an infield that included Rafael Palmeiro and Hall of Famers Roberto Alomar and Cal Ripken Jr., was fine with being consistently overshadowed by his higher-profile teammates.

9:42 PM CDT, August 15, 2011

Orioles notebook: Matusz ready to make big league return

Forty-seven days since he last faced a major league hitter, Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz will take the mound Tuesday night at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum with a lot more confidence in his health and his ability to get big league hitters out.

6:07 PM CDT, July 9, 2011

Orioles demote Zach Britton to Double-A Bowie

BOSTON — Zach Britton, who won five of his first six starts to emerge as an American League Rookie of the Year candidate, was demoted to Double-A Bowie Saturday, a move that not only could extend his season, but could gain the Orioles an extra year of the pitcher's service time.

10:21 PM CDT, August 5, 2011

Orioles place Zach Britton on disabled list

The Orioles' beleaguered rotation lost another member Friday when struggling rookie Zach Britton was placed on the disabled list with a left shoulder strain.

7:31 PM CDT, July 28, 2011

Notebook: Amid trade rumors, Lee focuses on finishing strong

Derrek Lee has been in this situation before, so he is probably the last guy who is going to be affected by hearing his name in trade rumors.

9:36 PM CDT, July 26, 2011

Orioles hit four homers, pound Blue Jays, 12-4

TORONTO — For one night, the Orioles got real comfortable in what has been their own house of horrors, turning the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays into a glorified round of batting practice.

July 9, 2011

MRA shows no additional damage on Scott's shoulder

BOSTON —Luke Scott got positive news on the state of his right shoulder, as an MRA — an MRI with dye injected into the shoulder — showed no additional damage to his partially-torn labrum.

12:06 AM CDT, August 16, 2011

Orioles agree to terms with top draft pick Dylan Bundy

The Orioles expected their negotiations with Dylan Bundy to go right down to Monday night's midnight deadline for signing 2011 draft picks.

6:54 PM CDT, August 12, 2011

Tigers reliever Alburquerque struck in the head by line drive during batting practice

Orioles batting practice came to a standstill Friday afternoon when Detroit Tigers reliever Al Alburquerque was struck in the side of the head by a Robert Andino line drive.

7:49 PM CDT, July 19, 2011

Orioles' Scott sidelined again, hopes to return this season

With his right shoulder not improving as much as he would like, Orioles left fielder Luke Scott will be shut down for a couple of days, but he still hasn't abandoned hope of playing again this season.

8:57 PM CDT, July 17, 2011

Matusz's Triple-A outing pleases Showalter, Adair

The reports were still coming Sunday in from Brian Matusz's Saturday night start for Triple-A Norfolk, but Orioles manager Buck Showalter and pitching coach Rick Adair said they had heard only positives about the outing.

5:52 PM CDT, June 25, 2011

Ramon Hernandez returns to face a changed Orioles squad

Cincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez was peering at the Orioles lineup card posted in the visiting clubhouse before Friday's series opener, and he was reminded of just how much things have changed since the last time that he played at Camden Yards.

7:18 PM CDT, July 20, 2011

Orioles playing waiting game with unsigned draft picks

With fewer than four weeks remaining to sign his 2011 draft picks, Orioles director of amateur scouting Joe Jordan finds himself in a familiar position in late July.

6:28 PM CDT, July 17, 2011

Unlikely heroes spur Orioles over Indians, 8-3

When the Orioles broke spring training 31/2 months ago to heightened expectations and growing excitement, Robert Andino and Mark Hendrickson grappled with opposite emotions.

7:02 PM CDT, July 9, 2011

Notebook: Ortiz apologizes for role in Friday's scuffle

BOSTON — A day after four players were ejected in a benches-clearing incident that featured Kevin Gregg and David Ortiz throwing punches, the Orioles closer maintained that he had no regrets, while the Red Sox All-Star designated hitter apologized for his actions.

6:52 PM CDT, June 21, 2011

Orioles' Roberts to be out until after All-Star break

Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts was not cleared Tuesday to begin baseball activities during his third appointment with concussion specialist Dr. Michael Collins, a development that pushes back his return to the team's lineup until late July at the earliest.

6:30 PM CDT, June 22, 2011

All Orioles' problems come to forefront as they close road trip with 5-4 loss to Pirates

With Blake Davis' decisive error in the fifth inning Wednesday, the Orioles had their defining play on a highly disappointing road trip and an easy scapegoat for another avoidable loss.

5:08 PM CDT, June 18, 2011

Bergesen strong in return to Orioles

When he was demoted to the minor leagues May 28 for the fourth time in less than two full seasons, Brad Bergesen was given two specific things to work on: limiting his pitch count and improving his slider.

9:58 PM CDT, August 16, 2011

Orioles' top pick Bundy plans to reach majors by 2013

When Orioles director of amateur scouting Joe Jordan went to sleep Sunday night, less than 24 hours before the deadline to sign his 2011 draft picks, he had an idea of what would constitute a productive Monday.

8:06 PM CDT, July 17, 2011

Orioles demote Atkins, set to add Bell, Worrell

Continuing to tinker with their roster on a daily basis, the Orioles optioned starter Mitch Atkins to Triple-A Norfolk after Sunday's game and are planning to add right-handed reliever Mark Worrell and third baseman Josh Bell before Monday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox.

6:20 PM CDT, July 10, 2011

Orioles limp into All-Star break on 7-game losing streak

The Orioles quietly packed their belongings late Sunday afternoon and dispersed to various parts of the country, carrying more baggage into the All-Star break than they could have possibly imagined.

10:14 PM CDT, June 29, 2011

Carpenter shuts down Orioles in Cardinals' 5-1 win

It has become a trend that these Orioles appear powerless to break: the starter puts the team in an early hole, the bullpen is called on far earlier than should be necessary and the offense squanders numerous opportunities to get back in the game.

11:29 PM CDT, June 17, 2011

Orioles get positive news from Guthrie's MRI

The Orioles got some rare good news on the injury front Friday as starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie was diagnosed with a muscle strain in his back after an MRI and a consultation with team orthopedist Dr. John Wilckens.

8:16 PM CDT, June 13, 2011

Orioles look to pursue extension for J.J. Hardy

On his third team in as many seasons, J.J. Hardy said he would like to stay in one spot for a while. The Orioles have seen enough from the shortstop over the past couple of months to want to accommodate his wishes.

8:46 PM CDT, July 10, 2011

Orioles' Guthrie, Showalter criticize umpiring in Red Sox series

A contentious four-game series with the Boston Red Sox ended Sunday with four more ejections, Michael Gonzalez's not denying that he threw a purpose pitch behind David Ortiz, and Buck Showalter and Jeremy Guthrie criticizing the umpiring crew.

10:19 PM CDT, July 2, 2011

Orioles can't get out of own way, lose to Braves, 5-4

The Orioles finally did tonight what recently looked like an impossibility for them when they took their first lead in 39 innings on Mark Reynolds' towering two-run homer over the center-field wall in the top of the fourth.

11:40 PM CDT, June 24, 2011

Lee's walk-off homer in 12th pushes O's past Reds

Derrek Lee hadn't hit a homer since May 8, but he certainly remembers what it feels like to make good contact with a pitch.

7:19 PM CDT, June 12, 2011

Early exit for Matusz in Orioles' 9-6 loss to Rays

Third baseman Mark Reynolds made two errors -- both leading to Tampa Bay Rays runs -- and center fielder Adam Jones played Evan Longoria's tailing liner into a two-run, inside-the-park home run.

5:40 PM CDT, July 2, 2011

O's expect to have only one All-Star, though more are worthy

When the 2011 American League All-Star team is revealed Sunday afternoon, the Orioles expect one trend to continue.

3:49 PM CDT, July 12, 2011

With another Orioles season derailed, focus again shifts to future

They entered the All-Star break last year with an interim manager, 27 games out of first place in the American League East and with a 29-59 record that had them on pace for a franchise-worst 109 losses.

5:33 PM CDT, June 18, 2011

Orioles see injury added to insult in 4-2 loss to Nationals

There was no consistent or significant spike in Brian Matusz's velocity, but for five innings Saturday afternoon, the young left-hander made enough quality pitches to provide encouragement for a team desperately in need of it.

5:20 PM CDT, June 11, 2011

Notebook: Instead of being lockdown closer, Gonzalez is mopping up

When Michael Gonzalez signed a two-year, $12 million deal before the 2010 season, he envisioned entering the game in the ninth inning and closing out an Orioles' victory against a tough divisional foe.

6:55 PM CDT, July 7, 2011

Showalter gives angry speech to Orioles

Orioles manager Buck Showalter has spoken to his team on several occasions this season, but none of the speeches was as harsh or intense as the one he delivered late Wednesday night.

6:38 PM CDT, June 20, 2011

Guthrie will start for Orioles Tuesday vs. Pirates

Knowing how little Jeremy Guthrie likes to come out of starts, the Orioles were concerned when the right-hander exited his last outing after five scoreless innings because of back discomfort. As it turns out, Guthrie won't even miss a start.

10:58 PM CDT, June 20, 2011

Orioles' offense breaks out in 8-3 win over Pirates

For weeks, they promised that an offensive outburst like this one was coming. Even as the scoring opportunities vanished amid ill-timed strikeouts and double-play balls, the Orioles maintained that they were a good offensive club and it was only a matter of time before they showed it.

8:14 PM CDT, June 12, 2011

Jones 'just missed the ball' on Longoria's inside-the-park home run

The Orioles' series finale with the Tampa Bay Rays had already included a series of unusual plays when Evan Longoria came up in the eighth inning and lined a Jeremy Accardo pitch to center field.

7:02 PM CDT, May 20, 2011

Orioles activate Simon from restricted list

With their bullpen taxed after another abbreviated outing by a starting pitcher, the Orioles have decided to activate right-hander Alfredo Simon from Major League Baseball's restricted list a day earlier.

12:13 AM CDT, June 18, 2011

Orioles open Nationals series with a dud

There have been plenty of times this season when it would have been easy to sum up another Orioles loss by looking at just one play or one statistic. But not Friday night, not when there was so much bad baseball to choose from, not when the Orioles all but gift-wrapped the Nationals their seventh straight win and presented it to them with a tidy bow.

5:04 PM CDT, June 22, 2011

Orioles push Arrieta's start back to Wednesday

Jake Arrieta's next start will be pushed back four days as the right-hander deals with inflammation related to the bone spur in his right elbow.

10:31 PM CDT, May 27, 2011

Orioles have decision to make with Matusz

Brian Matusz felt like he needed one more rehab start before rejoining the Orioles. Now, it's up to the Orioles to decide whether he was right.

1:30 AM CDT, May 19, 2011

Orioles fall apart in 15th inning, lose to Yankees, 4-1

The Orioles could have been talking about another strong outing from rookie left-hander Zach Britton, another comeback off future Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera and a string of successful relief outings that held the New York Yankees' offense to just one unearned run over the first 14 innings.

6:54 PM CDT, June 21, 2011

Orioles pitching prospect Klein has shoulder tear

Orioles pitching prospect Dan Klein has been diagnosed with a small SLAP tear in the labrum of his right shoulder, an injury that won't require surgery but could end his season.

11:39 PM CDT, June 10, 2011

Markakis busts out of slump in Orioles' 7-0 win

Nearly four hours before Friday night's game, struggling right fielder Nick Markakis, clad in shorts and a white T-shirt, stood in the batter's box and sprayed balls around the field at a mostly empty Camden Yards.

10:17 PM CDT, May 27, 2011

Wieters: Injury to Giants catcher Posey 'can happen to anyone'

Orioles catcher Matt Wieters knows the San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey well.

7:01 PM CDT, April 15, 2011

Orioles' Gregg hangs on to closer's role

A day after Kevin Gregg squandered a one-run lead in a loss to the New York Yankees, Orioles manager Buck Showalter wouldn't change his stance on the team's closer situation.

7:36 PM CDT, May 1, 2011

O's Pie makes rare start, gets two hits

— Outfielder Felix Pie hadn't started a game since April 17, and he had just three at-bats in the Orioles' previous 11 games.

1:32 AM CDT, May 20, 2011

Orioles place Derrek Lee, Brian Roberts on the DL

As it turns out, the Orioles not only blew a six-run lead on Monday against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, they lost the right side of their infield for what could be an extended period.

8:56 PM CDT, April 4, 2011

Roberts' three-run homer lifts Orioles to first 4-0 start since 1997

Brian Roberts has played in eight home openers at Camden Yards, and none has felt quite like this one.

9:17 PM CDT, March 24, 2011

Arrieta uneven as O's top Pirates, 11-7

Right-hander Jake Arrieta turned in the longest big league outing this spring for an Orioles starter, fluctuating between unhittable and utterly shaky Thursday evening.

7:09 PM CDT, April 22, 2011

Rainout allows Orioles to skip Tillman's next start

The Orioles series opener against the New York Yankees on Friday night was postponed because of rain, allowing the club to skip Chris Tillman's next start.

10:57 PM CDT, May 12, 2011

Orioles waste Britton's gem but win on Hardy's single in 12th

Orioles rookie Zach Britton kept waiting and waiting in the hope that one run would come and the finest start of his young career would turn into his sixth victory.