Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short Podcast

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Bosa, Ramsey & Buckner: Worthy of Top 6 Pick? Apr 21, 2016

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Hype abounds before the 2016 NFL Draft and for a few top of the draft players, many are wondering if their performances will ever match the hype?

Duping The Draft Media Apr 18, 2016

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NFL Insiders are assuming that the Browns are going with whichever quarterback remains after the Rams pick. But maybe they've duped the media into thinking that so they could snag the best defensive player.

Buck is Still the Best, but Nobody's Perfect Apr 17, 2016

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Buck Showalter is one of the best - if not the best - at managing his bullpen. On Saturday night though, he got it wrong against the Rangers.

O's Have Warts, but so Does Rest of A.L. East Apr 15, 2016

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The Baltimore Orioles have some warts, especially in their starting rotation, but so do the rest of the clubs in the division.

Late Round QB Draft Picks Are Wasteful Apr 13, 2016

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Rarely have the Ravens carried 3 quarterbacks on their 53-man roster and therefore it makes sense not to waste a late round pick on a QB.

Goodbye To Pitta Apr 12, 2016

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After consulting with doctors Dennis Pitta is ready to make a comeback but it shouldn't be with the Ravens. Here's why.

Plenty to love about O's 5-0 Start Apr 10, 2016

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The Orioles started 5-0 for the first time since 1970.

The Heat Is On The Ravens Apr 07, 2016

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Traditionally the Ravens pre-draft luncheon has been a rather light-hearted event, chockfull of lies, truths and half-truths all intended to create deceit. But the presser on April 5 wasn’t quite so light-hearted. The Ravens personnel group is a bit like the home run hitter who can’t find his long ball stroke.

The Draft Is More Like Art Than Science Apr 06, 2016

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Ozzie & Company may shift their “best player available” metrics a bit to take into account the changes in the game, particularly the passing game. Analysts try to make the draft a science but in the end it may be more like art.

Please Not Ronnie Stanley Apr 06, 2016

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Mock drafts are raging across the interwebs and the one pick for the Ravens that makes me wince is that of Ronnie Stanley. Stanley looks to be a solid pro but at No. 6 in the draft, I want more than solid. I want special and Stanley doesn’t fit that description.