Alexander Pyles
Alexander Pyles oversees coverage of the Maryland State House, Baltimore City Hall and elections. He previously was Ravens and NFL editor, and before that was high school sports editor. Before joining The Baltimore Sun in 2013, he was the State House reporter for The (Maryland) Daily Record. Pyles has taught at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism since 2012.
Recent Articles
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Loss of Steve Smith Sr. hurts Ravens in national power rankings
Are the Ravens contenders again now that they earned a win? Not quite, according to national power rankings. Most seem to agree that, while the win kept the Ravens alive one more week, the likely loss of Steve Smith Sr. for a few games will be a killer. Sports Illustrated: 20 The Ravens' Thursday...
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Staff picks for Ravens-Browns
Baltimore Sun staff predict the result of the Ravens' game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Click the pictures above for the Ravens-Browns picks and scroll down for the rest of Week 5 (picks are in bold). Using our football app? Tap here for the content. Jennifer Badie (39-24)...
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Jim Harbaugh took Michigan to Cracker Barrel near BWI while in Maryland
Jim Harbaugh really likes Cracker Barrel. Nevermind that there are 16 locations in Michigan (though the closest is a whole 13 miles from Ann Arbor). Sometime before or after beating the Terps last weekend, Harbaugh took his team -- yes, the entire Michigan football team -- to one of Maryland's...
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Martin O'Malley is latest presidential candidate to call Joe Flacco 'elite'
Joe Flacco probably didn't expect to be such a prominent topic on the campaign trail. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, in response to a question on Twitter, gave the only answer he could when @PFTCommenter asked O'Malley about the Ravens quarterback. "Joe Flacco is definitely an #elite #quarterback,"...
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Ex-Ravens linebacker Pernell McPhee emerges as leader in Chicago
Former Ravens linebacker Pernell McPhee has emerged as a leader for the Chicago Bears and wide receiver Torrey Smith seems to be frustrated in San Francisco. For more on that, plus updates on other former Ravens, click the pictures above. Using our football app? Tap here for the content. apyles@baltsun.com...
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Former Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff signs with Buffalo Bills
A former Ravens coach might soon turn to a former Ravens kicker on field-goal attempts. Billy Cundiff, who made the Pro Bowl with the Ravens in 2010, was signed by the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. The Bills are coached by Rex Ryan, the former Ravens defensive coordinator. He didn't overlap with Cundiff...
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Staff picks for Ravens-Steelers
Baltimore Sun NFL writers and experts predict the result of Thursday night's Ravens game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Click the photos above for the picks. Using our football app? Tap here for the content.
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Ex-Ravens Tyrod Taylor, Pernell McPhee excel in Week 3
The Buffalo Bills won again, thanks in part to quarterback Tyrod Taylor, and the Chicago Bears lost again, but don't blame outside linebacker Pernell McPhee. Click the captions above to see how former Ravens performed with their new teams in Week 3. Using out football app? Tap here for the content....