The Orioles’ decision to decline the option for a five-year extension of their lease was another example of the organization, in business and in baseball, determining what it believes is its best path forward regardless of public perception.

The New York Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for March 14 in the long-running dispute between the Orioles and Washington Nationals over television rights fees.

The Orioles' Camden Yards lease expires at the end of 2023, and two sources say the baseball team expects to reach new agreement by then with the Maryland Stadium Authority.

The students were recognized as part of the class of 2023 Mo Gaba awards, named in honor of Mossila “Mo” Kingsley Gaba, a former Lindale Middle School student and Baltimore sports superfan who died in July 2020 at age 14 after a lifelong battle with cancer.

The Orioles announced the return of the “Birdland Caravan,” a four-day tour featuring events throughout the region Feb. 2-5. Events include meet and greets with the Oriole Bird, autograph signings and happy hours.

The Orioles have a chance to reaffirm their commitment to the city this week by exercising a one-time option to extend their lease with the Maryland Stadium Authority by five years.

Former Orioles reliever Darren O'Day announced his retirement from baseball Monday after 15 years in the major leagues. O'Day pitched in Baltimore for seven seasons, earning an All-Star appearance in 2015.

Acquiring starting pitchers Kyle Gibson and Cole Irvin are expected to provide the Orioles' rotation with much-needed dependability, but the additions have also crowded the team's options for its starting rotation.