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Orioles notes on Manny Machado, closer situation and injury updates

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles manager Buck Showalter still won't put any estimate on Manny Machado's return from offseason left-knee surgery, but he said Friday this the All-Star and Gold Glove third baseman's rehab is on schedule. "Everything that he's...

Arthur Jones expected to leave Ravens, cash in via free agency

Veteran defensive tackle Arthur Jones is expected to emerge as a major commodity in free agency, where he'll command hefty contract offers that the Ravens won't attempt to compete with, according to sources. The Ravens are extremely high on Jones and...

Anne Arundel County health briefs

Flu shots The Department of Health is offering free vaccinations. Nasal-spray vaccine is for healthy people age 2 to 49. It is not for pregnant women. The clinics also have the high-dose flu shots for people 65 years of age and older. Pneumococcal...

El Niño watch issued, with global climate pattern possible by summer or fall

The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center on Thursday placed the globe on El Niño watch, with a 50 percent chance of the global climate pattern developing by summer or fall. El Nino is characterized by above-average Pacific Ocean...

Weekly Maryland recruiting roundup

In this week's recruiting roundup, the Terps get a punter, and their net for a class of 2015 guard gets a bit bigger. Football recruiting -- Class of 2014 punter Lee Shrader reprotedly will join the program as a preferred walk-on. The Warwick (Va.)...

Lakeside home in Annapolis offers a natural tranquillity

When buying a home, it can be difficult to find a property that meets all of a family's needs and desires. The Weiss family found one in Annapolis that fits like a glove and has lived happily there since 2007. Their brick contemporary rancher, built...

Maryland's largest national park gets left out [Letter]

We were pleased to see your recent report on visitation to Maryland's national parks ("Almost 7 million visit Maryland National Parks," March 4). However, we were dismayed that the article overlooked the largest and most visited national park in...

Ubaldo Jimenez faces A.J. Burnett in Orioles' Grapefruit League game against Phillies

SARASOTA, Fla. -- After being rained out Thursday, the Orioles will face the Phillies this afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium. We will have an interesting pitching matchup, as Ubaldo Jimenez, who signed a four-year, $50-million deal with the Orioles last...

Why resdistricting is a power play [Editorial]

In a few weeks, once the Maryland legislative session is over, the political winds in the state will turn to the 2014 elections. It will be about then that it will dawn on many voters that their legislative districts have changed. Legislative...