Mike Crist
@mikecrist.bsky.social
Sports copy editor, The Baltimore Banner. Lots of news on the Orioles and Ravens. Lots of opinions on the Pirates and Vikings (and pro golf).
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Albert Suárez is back with the Orioles on a minor league deal. It includes an invite to spring training: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Orioles re-sign Albert Suárez to minor league deal
Even after the Orioles <a href="https://www.thebanner.com/sports/orioles-mlb/orioles-make-albert-suarez-a-free-agent-tender-contracts-to-others-including-ryan-mountcastle-LDB6MRQYUJHQ3DSSQ2Q2TBSDO4/" ...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Albert Suárez is back with the Orioles on a minor league deal. It includes an invite to spring training: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
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Can the Ravens still make playoffs? It’s possible, but it won’t be easy.
Can the Ravens still make playoffs? It’s possible, but it won’t be easy.
Here's how the Ravens can still make playoffs.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Can the Ravens still make playoffs? It’s possible, but it won’t be easy.
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Kyle Goon: In win over Army, Navy’s Blake Horvath overcomes the toughest adversary — himself
Kyle Goon: How Navy QB Blake Horvath overcame self-inflected wounds to help beat Army
The Midshipmen had to ride out two turnovers from their star quarterback, but in the end, Blake Horvath delivered the go-ahead touchdown pass when they needed him to.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Kyle Goon: In win over Army, Navy’s Blake Horvath overcomes the toughest adversary — himself
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With ‘clutch’ fumble recovery and touchdown catch, Eli Heidenreich caps storied Navy career
Navy's Eli Heidenreich caps storied career with fumble recovery, TD catch
Perhaps the bigger contribution was a few moments earlier, when all thought left Eli Heidenreich’s head and instinct took over at the sight of a loose ball. The senior Navy slot back lunged after the...
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December 14, 2025 at 2:04 AM
With ‘clutch’ fumble recovery and touchdown catch, Eli Heidenreich caps storied Navy career
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“When you play against these schools … you think, ‘Yeah, I bet you wish got me — me and your quarterback don’t even belong on the same field.’ He’ll never say that. But I’ll talk trash for Blake.”
On quarterback Blake Horvath, Navy’s soft-spoken football assassin: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
On quarterback Blake Horvath, Navy’s soft-spoken football assassin: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
December 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“When you play against these schools … you think, ‘Yeah, I bet you wish got me — me and your quarterback don’t even belong on the same field.’ He’ll never say that. But I’ll talk trash for Blake.”
On quarterback Blake Horvath, Navy’s soft-spoken football assassin: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
On quarterback Blake Horvath, Navy’s soft-spoken football assassin: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
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Banner Baseball Show with @jonmeoli.bsky.social
🦌 #Orioles are big-game hunting
🧸 Could Pete Alonso be a fit?
4️⃣ Starting pitchers whom the O's could sign
New episode ⤵️
🦌 #Orioles are big-game hunting
🧸 Could Pete Alonso be a fit?
4️⃣ Starting pitchers whom the O's could sign
New episode ⤵️
Winter meetings: Is Pete Alonso the impact bat the Orioles need?
Podcast Episode · The Banner Baseball Show · 12/09/2025 · 44m
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December 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Banner Baseball Show with @jonmeoli.bsky.social
🦌 #Orioles are big-game hunting
🧸 Could Pete Alonso be a fit?
4️⃣ Starting pitchers whom the O's could sign
New episode ⤵️
🦌 #Orioles are big-game hunting
🧸 Could Pete Alonso be a fit?
4️⃣ Starting pitchers whom the O's could sign
New episode ⤵️
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These 8 right-handed relievers could provide value to the Orioles
8 right-handed relievers who could interest the Orioles
The Orioles have begun rebuilding their bullpen, but there is work to be done to stabilize the middle innings — or even add another splash.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
These 8 right-handed relievers could provide value to the Orioles
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Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Steelers: Who will take control of the AFC North?
Expert picks for Ravens vs. Steelers: Who’s winning in Week 14?
The Ravens will face the Steelers at 1 p.m. Sunday in Baltimore. Here are game predictions from The Banner’s sports staff.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Expert predictions for Ravens vs. Steelers: Who will take control of the AFC North?
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No pitcher on the free agent market comes without flaws.
But the #Orioles have to take the plunge on someone. Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez are two good bets.
But the #Orioles have to take the plunge on someone. Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez are two good bets.
4 free-agent lefty starters the Orioles could land this winter
Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez are the top southpaws on the market.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
No pitcher on the free agent market comes without flaws.
But the #Orioles have to take the plunge on someone. Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez are two good bets.
But the #Orioles have to take the plunge on someone. Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez are two good bets.
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Did you know ... Keaton Mitchell's mom played football and actually won a gold medal?
An incredible nugget that @giana-jade.bsky.social dug into and found out that the Ravens running back doesn't just get his football skills from his dad: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
An incredible nugget that @giana-jade.bsky.social dug into and found out that the Ravens running back doesn't just get his football skills from his dad: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
December 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Did you know ... Keaton Mitchell's mom played football and actually won a gold medal?
An incredible nugget that @giana-jade.bsky.social dug into and found out that the Ravens running back doesn't just get his football skills from his dad: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
An incredible nugget that @giana-jade.bsky.social dug into and found out that the Ravens running back doesn't just get his football skills from his dad: www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
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These 9 righty starting pitchers should be in play for the Orioles
Orioles free agency: 9 right-handed starters the team could target
“Hopefully we can find somebody who can provide innings and front-half-of-the-rotation stuff,” Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said in November.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
These 9 righty starting pitchers should be in play for the Orioles
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The #Orioles are set on the infield... or so they seem to be.
Could they upset the apple cart by signing Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman this winter?
Could they upset the apple cart by signing Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman this winter?
6 free-agent infielders the Orioles should consider
Should the O’s splurge on Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman, or play it safe with a bench bat?
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December 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The #Orioles are set on the infield... or so they seem to be.
Could they upset the apple cart by signing Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman this winter?
Could they upset the apple cart by signing Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman this winter?
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For weeks, John Harbaugh has praised Lamar Jackson's ability to play "winning football" despite his obvious struggles.
He couldn't say the same after Thursday's 32-14 loss to the Bengals.
He couldn't say the same after Thursday's 32-14 loss to the Bengals.
November 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
For weeks, John Harbaugh has praised Lamar Jackson's ability to play "winning football" despite his obvious struggles.
He couldn't say the same after Thursday's 32-14 loss to the Bengals.
He couldn't say the same after Thursday's 32-14 loss to the Bengals.
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Banner #Ravens Podcast
🐅 Bengals send Ravens back to .500
💥 Offense implodes
🤕 Nate Wiggins' foot injury
🖼️ AFC North picture
New episode ⤵️
🐅 Bengals send Ravens back to .500
💥 Offense implodes
🤕 Nate Wiggins' foot injury
🖼️ AFC North picture
New episode ⤵️
Cold turkey: 5 turnovers snap win streak in Thanksgiving loss
Podcast Episode · The Banner Ravens Podcast · 11/28/2025 · 43m
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November 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Banner #Ravens Podcast
🐅 Bengals send Ravens back to .500
💥 Offense implodes
🤕 Nate Wiggins' foot injury
🖼️ AFC North picture
New episode ⤵️
🐅 Bengals send Ravens back to .500
💥 Offense implodes
🤕 Nate Wiggins' foot injury
🖼️ AFC North picture
New episode ⤵️
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This graphic from @invisibae.bsky.social puts into perspective the Orioles’ poor run of first-round pitching since 1991. Only three teams have generated less WAR from first rounders, and one of them didn’t begin as a team until 1998. Another, the Braves, built one of the best rotations via trade
November 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This graphic from @invisibae.bsky.social puts into perspective the Orioles’ poor run of first-round pitching since 1991. Only three teams have generated less WAR from first rounders, and one of them didn’t begin as a team until 1998. Another, the Braves, built one of the best rotations via trade
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Mike Elias said the Orioles are "in pursuit" of a prominent starting pitcher this winter, as he has said a few times this winter. He adds that Baltimore will look to improve the depth of the pitching staff as well
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Mike Elias said the Orioles are "in pursuit" of a prominent starting pitcher this winter, as he has said a few times this winter. He adds that Baltimore will look to improve the depth of the pitching staff as well
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New Terps AD Jim Smith has brought an energetic streak and ambition to College Park. We sat down to talk about his vision, which is all about saying “yes” and making the unlikely happen.
But what we really need to see is how he handles the hard choices: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
But what we really need to see is how he handles the hard choices: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
November 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
New Terps AD Jim Smith has brought an energetic streak and ambition to College Park. We sat down to talk about his vision, which is all about saying “yes” and making the unlikely happen.
But what we really need to see is how he handles the hard choices: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
But what we really need to see is how he handles the hard choices: www.thebanner.com/sports/colle...
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Banner #Ravens Podcast with @kylegoon.bsky.social & Jonas Shaffer
🗣️ Let's talk about the O-line
✈️ Previewing the Jets
New episode ⤵️
🗣️ Let's talk about the O-line
✈️ Previewing the Jets
New episode ⤵️
Week 12: Is the offensive line letting Lamar Jackson down?
Podcast Episode · The Banner Ravens Podcast · 11/20/2025 · 36m
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November 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Banner #Ravens Podcast with @kylegoon.bsky.social & Jonas Shaffer
🗣️ Let's talk about the O-line
✈️ Previewing the Jets
New episode ⤵️
🗣️ Let's talk about the O-line
✈️ Previewing the Jets
New episode ⤵️
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The Orioles targeted an impact outfield bat and they got one in Taylor Ward, who hit 36 home runs as a right-handed hitter in 2025.
Ward posted a .918 OPS last year vs. lefties. He could help lift a lineup that missed middle-of-the-order production
Ward posted a .918 OPS last year vs. lefties. He could help lift a lineup that missed middle-of-the-order production
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The Orioles targeted an impact outfield bat and they got one in Taylor Ward, who hit 36 home runs as a right-handed hitter in 2025.
Ward posted a .918 OPS last year vs. lefties. He could help lift a lineup that missed middle-of-the-order production
Ward posted a .918 OPS last year vs. lefties. He could help lift a lineup that missed middle-of-the-order production
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Initial story on a stunning trade: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Orioles send Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward
Ward, a right-handed bat, hit 36 home runs last year for the Angels with a .792 on-base-plus-slugging percentage
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November 19, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Initial story on a stunning trade: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
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Ravens film study: Why is the red-zone offense struggling? Start with the offensive line.
Why is the Ravens’ red-zone offense struggling? Start with the O-line.
A year after leading the NFL in red-zone touchdown rate, the Ravens have scored on just 47.2% of their drives inside the opponent’s 20 this season, the league's fifth-worst rate.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Ravens film study: Why is the red-zone offense struggling? Start with the offensive line.
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As trade rumors swirl, Orioles still view Adley Rutschman as their ‘primary guy’
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Orioles still view Adley Rutschman as their ‘primary guy’ at catcher
The Athletic reported that clubs from around Major League Baseball are still checking in on the potential availability of Rutschman in a trade.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
As trade rumors swirl, Orioles still view Adley Rutschman as their ‘primary guy’
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The Orioles protect outfielder Reed Trimble and right-hander Cameron Foster from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster, which is now at 40 players.
Outfielder Pedro León and infielder Luis Vázquez were DFA'd to make room.
Outfielder Pedro León and infielder Luis Vázquez were DFA'd to make room.
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The Orioles protect outfielder Reed Trimble and right-hander Cameron Foster from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster, which is now at 40 players.
Outfielder Pedro León and infielder Luis Vázquez were DFA'd to make room.
Outfielder Pedro León and infielder Luis Vázquez were DFA'd to make room.
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How Baltimore gymnast Donnell Whittenburg won world championships gold at age 31.
“I think Donnell proves that, when you get older, you can, in fact, get better,” said coach Syque Caesar.
Great column from @kylegoon.bsky.social:
www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
“I think Donnell proves that, when you get older, you can, in fact, get better,” said coach Syque Caesar.
Great column from @kylegoon.bsky.social:
www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
Kyle Goon: Donnell Whittenburg defied age on his path to making gymnastics history
While many gymnastics careers stall in the early to mid-20s, the Baltimore native achieved his first World Championships gold medal at age 31.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
How Baltimore gymnast Donnell Whittenburg won world championships gold at age 31.
“I think Donnell proves that, when you get older, you can, in fact, get better,” said coach Syque Caesar.
Great column from @kylegoon.bsky.social:
www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
“I think Donnell proves that, when you get older, you can, in fact, get better,” said coach Syque Caesar.
Great column from @kylegoon.bsky.social:
www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
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“Guys in our 30s, we’re not dead. We can still do stuff — everything just hurts a little more.”
Donnell Whittenburg, through years of persistence, had a gold medal breakthrough when most gymnastics careers are over.
Hope for 30-somethings everywhere: www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
Donnell Whittenburg, through years of persistence, had a gold medal breakthrough when most gymnastics careers are over.
Hope for 30-somethings everywhere: www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“Guys in our 30s, we’re not dead. We can still do stuff — everything just hurts a little more.”
Donnell Whittenburg, through years of persistence, had a gold medal breakthrough when most gymnastics careers are over.
Hope for 30-somethings everywhere: www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...
Donnell Whittenburg, through years of persistence, had a gold medal breakthrough when most gymnastics careers are over.
Hope for 30-somethings everywhere: www.thebanner.com/sports/gymna...