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I've never really been a Kobe Bryant fan. Maybe it's because I grew up idolizing players like Johnny Unitas, Brooks Robinson, and Pele. In my young adult years

Former Baltimore Orioles great Al Bumbry is co-owner, with Robin "Robbie" Davis Sr., of Robbie's First Base, a shop that specializes in sports memorabilia, on West Ridgely Road, in Timonium. Bumbry and Davis Sr. have been in business at the site for 26 years.

Mount St. Joe has successful season-opening tournament in South Carolina. Prepares to open Catonsville High's season

The Orioles are withholding judgment on the likelihood that South Korean outfielder Hyun Soo Kim will win an everyday job in left field, but it certainly appears they are preparing for an alternative scenario.

Back when the offseason began, there was every reason to wonder if the Orioles would arrive in spring training with the famous Abbott and Costello question hanging over their heads. They really didn't know who would be on first with 2015 major league home run king Chris Davis heading into the free-agent market and top prospects Christian Walker and Trey Mancini still in development.

Harry J. Banahan Sr., who was a purchasing director at the old Civic Center and earlier managed sporting goods stores, died Feb. 5 of cancer at St. Martin's Home in Catonsville. He was 98.

Sean Penn has been in the news lately — not for his acting ability but for his journalism skills. Recently Mr. Penn traveled to Mexico to interview "El Chapo" Guzman, the well known drug lord. Although I am not sure how much Mr. Penn gleaned from the Guzman interview, the publicity caused me to think about some of the so-called legends I've interviewed throughout the years — right here in Baltimore.

Frank Robinson, Jim Thome and Albert Belle played for the Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles during their careers. The trio will be among four inducted into the Indians' Hall of Fame on July 30.

Patricia "Patsy" R. Connor, a retired nurse who worked and volunteered at Mercy Medical Center for 40 years, died Jan. 4 at her son's home in Towson following a debilitating stroke. She was 87.

When Frank Robinson was acquired by the Orioles 50 years ago this offseason, he found that Baltimoreans welcomed his bat in the lineup more than his presence in their neighborhoods. When he moved into Ashburton, that was already beginning to change.

Simpson was hired late in spring training that year and waited 22 games for an Orioles win.

Although it¿s somewhat embarrassing to write, I sort of envisioned myself as a current-day John Steadman, a Baltimore boy who was afforded the crazy opportunity to work at his hometown newspaper and then spent decades upon decades chronicling the glories and pratfalls of the local sports teams. I made it through one decade. Technically, a decade and a half if you count the four years I spent writing about, and traveling with, the Orioles for the York (Pa.) Daily Record.

Sports Legends Museum generates more than $10,000 from the sale of sports graphics once displayed at the Camden Yards museum, which closed in October after falling behind on lease payments to the Maryland Stadium Authority.

Sports Legends Museum generates more than $10,000 from the sale of sports graphics once displayed at the Camden Yards museum, which closed in October after falling behind on lease payments to the Maryland Stadium Authority.

It's so clear now. The deal that brought Hall of Famer Frank Robinson to Baltimore — exactly 50 years ago — is the best trade in Orioles history for so many reasons that there really is no room for debate on the subject. On Dec. 9, 1965, the Orioles sent starting pitcher Milt Pappas, reliever Jack Baldschun and outfielder Dick Simpson to the Cincinnati Reds for a former National League Rookie of the Year and MVP who would immediately lead the club to its first World Series title.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club was comparing some of the organization's current arms Tuesday to what could be available in Thursday's Rule 5 draft.

Among the meetings the Orioles expect to have at the winter meetings today will be one with agent Scott Boras, according to an industry source.

The 45-year-old, member-owned Eagle's Nest Country Club, in Phoenix, officially retired $4.8 million in bank debt last month — and saved itself from possible closure — after an 11th-hour fundraising appeal that spurred many of its 500 members to open their hearts and their checkbooks.

In listening to Orioles third baseman Manny Machado talk Tuesday night about winning his second Gold Glove in three years, the one thing that stood out to me was the 23-year-old wunderkind¿s humility.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado capped the best overall season in his young career by winning his second career Gold Glove award on Tuesday evening.

As part of the Major League Baseball Players' Association Players' Choice awards, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones was named the 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year, which annually recognizes one player for his combination of on-field performance and community dedication.

Charles C. Baum, 73, adviser to professional athletes and local charities and arts organizations, died of pancreatic cancer Oct. 24 at his Severna Park home.

Every year of my life, since I went to my first game at age 6, I went to an Orioles game. But not this year. For the first time in half a century, I did not find a way to catch an Orioles game. Loyalty, the way I see it, is a two-way street. I've done my part, but I am not so sure the Orioles have done theirs.

Don't let Orioles legend's World Series rings or Gold Gloves end up far afield

Barbara C. Grail, a former Orioles bookkeeper and avid sports fan, died Sunday of complications of liver disease at her Bel Air home. She was 86.

First baseman Trey Mancini wasn't ranked among the Orioles' top prospects before this season, but there's no question he is now following a breakout 2015 season.

First baseman Trey Mancini, who excelled at High-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie, has won the Orioles¿ Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year Award while the organization split its top minor league pitching award for the first time since 1993.

Trey Mancini should win the Brooks Robinson Award. Mychal Givens and Oliver Drake both have strong cases for the Jim Palmer Award.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado became the youngest player in franchise history to reach 500 career hits with his fifth-inning single in Tuesday¿s 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals, according to STATS, LLC.

The start of this afternoon¿s Orioles game against the Kansas City Royals has been delayed by inclement weather.

At a luncheon at the Sports Legends Museum, former Orioles third baseman Robinson was introduced as one of seven inductees this year in the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame. Also announced were Tom McMillen, John Mackey, Kevin Glover, Bernard Williams Del Dressel and Jeff Pyles.

Grand slams are cool. Four runs on one swing. Extra-inning grand slams aren¿t just cool. They are pretty darn rare.

Orioles slugger Chris Davis has been on quite a roll recently, but Wednesday¿s heroics took him and his team to another level. His full-count, one-out grand slam in the 10th inning at O.co Coliseum broke a tie and ultimately gave the Orioles a 7-3 victory over the Oakland A's before an announced crowd of 20,176.

Wednesday marked five years to the day that Buck Showalter was hired as Orioles manage on July 29, 2010, but Showalter was surprised when told about the anniversary.

Former Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr. stepped onto the field at Ripken Stadium before Wednesday's Aberdeen IronBirds game, and he was en route to two waiting chairs near home plate, his designated spot for the third of five pre-game interviews he is scheduled to give this season.

Adam Jones is moving up in many of the Orioles' all-time ranks

The MLB Network has an all-star week treat for Baltimore fans at 7 p.m. Wednesday with "Buck Showalter, A Life in Baseball," an hour-long interview/profile hosted by Bob Costas.

There is no law that says everyone who plays for the Orioles has to agree that Brooks Robinson was the best third baseman of all time, but it was still strange to hear Manny Machado say Thursday that Adrian Beltre is the man at the hot corner.

Having played organized baseball since he was three years old, Howard's Jimmy Cain didn't have too much work to do on the fundamentals entering his senior year. After a junior season that saw him bat .422 and pitch to a 3.29 ERA to earn first team all-county honors, Cain could have relied on his already proven abilities to perform at an all-county level again.

While no team was able to duplicate Reservoir's memorable 2014 state championship run, the 2015 Howard County baseball season was certainly one to remember. Led by Pitcher of the Year Mark Smith, Mt. Hebron won its first county championship in more than a decade by winning 10 games by only one run, and its first regional title and state championship game since 1980. He will pitch for Towson University next year, while rising junior Jack Schroeder will try to lead the Vikings to another successful season.

Manny Machado leads all major league third basemen with eight errors in 32 games this season. But Machado, his Baltimore Orioles coaches and teammates don't yet seem concerned considering his track record.

Jean E. Kohlenstein, a retired teacher and accomplished baker whose recipe for butterscotch cookies made her a winner of the Baltimore Sun Holiday Cookie Contest, died Monday of angiosarcoma at her Ellicott City home. She was 72.

Melvin Mora, who logged more games at third base than any Oriole besides Brooks Robinson, will go into the team's Hall in August.

Former Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora and outfielders John Lowenstein and Gary Roenicke have selected for enshrinement into the Orioles Hall of Fame, the club announced on Monday.

The Orioles, a surprise in 2014, return to their nest fine feather — even if some doubt they'll take flight again

The windfall of last season's memorable playoff push was evident Wednesday as the Orioles said rising ticket demand means that not all multiple-game plan holders will be guaranteed seats for opening day.