SEATTLE — If the Orioles are going to do the impossible, they’re off to a good start. Nobody in the majors has a longer winning streak than Baltimore, which swept the Seattle Mariners this week to extend its current run to six straight. The Orioles (25-36), who bottomed out at 18 games under .500 two weeks ago, suddenly have a lot of positive momentum for a team that’s spent … [Read more...] about Orioles are ‘starting to feel it.’ There’s a long way to go. | ANALYSIS
Orioles mailbag: Is it time to start believing again?
Baltimore Sun Orioles reporter Jacob Calvin Meyer will answer fan questions every Friday during baseball season. Here are JCM’s thoughts on several questions from readers: (Editor’s note: Questions have been edited for length and clarity. Email jameyer@baltsun.com with questions for next Friday’s mailbag.) How much credit does Tony Mansolino deserve for the Orioles’ recent run? … [Read more...] about Orioles mailbag: Is it time to start believing again?
Baltimore weather: Weekend rain threatens harbor oil spill cleanup
After about 2,000 gallons of oil spilled into the water in Baltimore’s Harbor East area Wednesday afternoon, crews are racing to clean the harbor as forecasts of rainthreaten to worsen the situation. The spill, which city officials say came from diesel tanks supplying fuel to the Johns Hopkins Hospital care facilities, has been contained to a roughly 100-by-250-yard area at the … [Read more...] about Baltimore weather: Weekend rain threatens harbor oil spill cleanup
Baltimore weather: Weekend rain threatens harbor oil spill cleanup
After about 2,000 gallons of oil spilled into the water in Baltimore’s Harbor East area Wednesday afternoon, crews are racing to clean the harbor as forecasts of rainthreaten to worsen the situation. The spill, which city officials say came from diesel tanks supplying fuel to the Johns Hopkins Hospital care facilities, has been contained to a roughly 100-by-250-yard area at the … [Read more...] about Baltimore weather: Weekend rain threatens harbor oil spill cleanup
Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump’s election overhaul executive order
By LEAH WILLINGHAM, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Democratic state attorneys general on Friday will seek to block President Donald Trump’s proposal for a sweeping overhaul of U.S. elections in a case that tests a constitutional bedrock — the separation of powers. The top law enforcement officials from 19 states filed a federal lawsuit after the Republican president signed the … [Read more...] about Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump’s election overhaul executive order