Analysis

• Peter Schmuck

Lee Smith was the most prolific closer of his generation and it only took 22 years for anyone to notice

Smith's career took him on a long journey that passed through eight cities, including a brief stop in Baltimore. The journey that brought him to Cooperstown took a little bit longer.

• Mike Preston

Lamar Jackson’s development will determine the success of the Ravens’ new era

• Peter Schmuck

Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony features both a small-town feel and an international flavor

• Peter Schmuck

Harold Baines, who let his performance do the talking for much of his career, gets the last word

• Orioles

Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera bookend Sunday’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, much the way they did on the field

• Peter Schmuck

Cooperstown will be hopping on Sunday with big New York and Baltimore presence on induction stage

• Peter Schmuck

Mike Mussina’s departure from Orioles still rankles some, but decision might have paved his way to Cooperstown

• Orioles

Orioles continue to struggle at the plate, lose opener of two-game interleague series, 8-1, to Nationals

• Peter Schmuck

After Cashner trade, Orioles face even bigger challenge as they wade into tough late-season schedule