Orioles trade reliever Richard Bleier to Marlins for player to be named later

The Orioles traded reliever Richard Bleier, one of their most established bullpen pieces, to the Miami Marlins for a player to be named later after Friday’s win.

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Orioles empty bullpen to piece together 6-3 win over Rays

Orioles rally from two-run deficit to turn back the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-3, in the series opener.

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Franklin Templeton acquires Baltimore-based Legg Mason in $4.5 billion deal

Franklin Templeton completed its planned purchase of Baltimore-based Legg Mason on Friday in a $4.5 billion deal that means a loss of jobs and another headquarters firm for the city.

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2 women and a teenager among five injured in overnight shootings, Baltimore police say

Several overnight shootings in Baltimore left two women and a teenager as just some of the victims needed to be treated, according to Baltimore police.

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Maryland to extend unemployment benefits cap for 13 weeks

Maryland Department of Labor will offer an additional 13 weeks of unemployment insurance to claimants who have exhausted the maximum time period for collecting the benefits, state officials announced Friday.

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40-year-old man transported to shock trauma with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries following ATV crash in Riva

A 40-year-old man was airlifted Thursday to R. Adams Cowley Trauma Center in Baltimore with serious and possibly life-threatening injuries after an all-terrain vehicle accident in Riva, Anne Arundel County Fire Department said in a news release.

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Maryland reports more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the third time in a week

The state’s caseload has continued to climb over the past several weeks, with more than 500 new cases reported each day since July 13. Friday marks the third day in a week that the state has reported more than 1,000 new cases.

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Laura Harper already taking reins as Coppin State’s new women’s basketball head coach

The former starting power forward for the University of Maryland’s NCAA title-winning team in 2006 will helm an Eagles program that has not enjoyed a winning record in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference since 2016.

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Baltimore County officer seriously injured after vehicle overturns in Parkville

Baltimore County fire crews pulled an unnamed police officer from an overturned vehicle in Parkville Thursday night.

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8 things you need to know this morning

Good morning Baltimore and TGIF! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the weekend. Temperatures will cool ever so slightly today and tomorrow, although the humidity will remain high and we will likely see rain showers and potentially thunderstorms in some places. Sunday will heat back back up to the low 90s. Today temperatures will be in the low 80s, but feel more like the low 90s. There’s also a possibility that rain today and into tonight could lead to flooding in some areas. Now, let's…

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Fort Meade to implement new flag policy after defense secretary order

Fort George G. Meade will have a new flag policy after the base adapts the recent order from the secretary of defense.

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Under Armour reports $183 million loss, sales fall 41%

Under Armour Inc. shares rose 16% Friday after the sportswear maker reported a $183 million loss in the second quarter and saw sales fall 41% due to the Covid-19 pandemic, outperforming expectations. Baltimore-based Under Armour’’s loss in the second quarter was more than 10 times greater than the year-ago period. Adjusting for a restructuring plan announced earlier this year, Under Armour’s loss was $141 million, or 31 cents per share, compared to $17 million, or 4 cents per share, in the prior-year…

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Orioles All-Star John Means flashes mattress-fueled velocity increase in rough 2020 debut

Orioles All-Star left-hander John Means credits the tantalizing increase in velocity he displayed in his 2020 debut Thursday to throwing into a mattress in his garage throughout the lengthy quarantine the coronavirus pandemic required.

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Under Armour posts $183 million quarterly loss but better-than-expected results

Under Armour turned in better-than-expected financial results for the second quarter amid store closures during the coronavirus, but still posted a steep loss as sales of sports apparel and footwear plummeted both in the U.S. and elsewhere.

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Maryland colleges are planning for students to return to campus. But that could all change.

As students prepare to arrive on Maryland campuses for the fall semester, colleges continue to make and adjust their reopening plans.

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Old Towson police station transformed into luxury apartments

The $1 million conversion is seen as a start to change office space in the Baltimore County seat into residential use.

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Coronavirus in Maryland: 5 takeaways from the week

To keep Marylanders up to date with the week’s most pressing takeaways, here are five key points from The Baltimore Sun’s coronavirus coverage.

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Data shows Black-owned businesses in Baltimore largely shut out of PPP funding

Systemic racism in banking has hit home as Black businesses have largely been left out of a process aimed at saving small businesses in crisis.

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Headlines told of a baby found in 1934 near Baltimore’s Penn Station. New DNA tests offer an answer to the mystery.

When Vic Svec took a DNA test, the results filled in the blanks of a Baltimore mystery about an abandoned baby that made the front page of The Evening Sun in 1934.

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Catonsville’s 818 Market eyes late autumn opening, with expansive plans

The 818 Market is scheduled to open in the fall on Frederick Road in Catonsville, with plans including prepared foods, a second-floor restaurant and a wine and cheese shop.

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As NFL training camps start amid a pandemic, Ravens coach John Harbaugh embraces the unknown

Training camp — and the upcoming season — won’t resemble any in recent memory, but Ravens coach John Harbaugh is still confident in his team as a murky couple of months approaches.

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A historic bank building in Mount Airy has been vacant for decades. Now volunteers are giving the property a makeover.

The Town of Mount Airy is coming together to renovate the deteriorating property surrounding the historic bank building at the intersection of Main Street and Prospect Road to convert it into a community park.

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Orioles rally from early deficit only to blow ninth-inning lead in 8-6 loss to Yankees

Aaron Judge’s three-run home run in the ninth gave the Yankees an 8-6 victory over the Orioles, New York’s 18th straight win against Baltimore.

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Protesters gather outside Baltimore’s federal courthouse Thursday to support women in the military

A crowd of about 30 people gathered outside Baltimore’s federal courthouse early Thursday night to highlight what they describe as racist and sexist tendencies in the military and law enforcement.

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Baltimore city, county police make arrest in rape cases, search for additional victims

Police in Baltimore City and Baltimore County are searching for other possible victims after charging a 29-year-old man with raping two women last year.

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Odenton church leads a Black Lives Matter rally after their signs were vandalized

Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church held a demonstration to support Black Lives Matter after an unknown person tore down two anti-racism banners installed on church property fronting Piney Orchard Parkway in Odenton.

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Baltimore comedian Jason Weems’ new special and album, ’Unknown,’ to debut on Amazon Prime

“Unknown,” which Weems filmed at Baltimore Center Stage, debuts August 4 on Amazon.

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Orioles’ José Iglesias taking on outsized role on and off the field in first week of season

A week into the season, new Orioles shortstop José Iglesias is already making it clear he’s a vital presence in their lineup and off the field.

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Bolton Therapy and Wellness trying to keep up with demand amid pandemic

“We’re making an effort just to keep our voicemail from being full,” co-owner Lisa Robinson said.

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The week in bankruptcies: L.J. Brossoit & Sons Inc., R.H. Snowman & Sons Inc. and 2 more.

Baltimore-area bankruptcy courts recorded four business filings — including one with total debt above $1 million — during the week that ended July 24. Year-to-date through July 24, the court recorded 34 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business bankruptcy filings, a — 15% decrease from the same span the prior year. Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection typically provides for the liquidation of a business’ assets to satisfy creditor claims, while Chapter 11 protection enables a business to restructure its…

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City Crescent building to be converted into 395 apartments

The 11-story building at 10 S. Howard St. once held local offices for federal agencies.

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Baltimore adult rec sports leagues taking baby steps and precautions in return this summer

Leagues like the Charm City Soccer League, Volo City and Baltimore Beach Volleyball have added safety measures such as face masks, sanitizing equipment and temperature checks to limit the spread of the coronavirus and help participants feel comfortable.

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Annual Anne Arundel puppy plunge goes online as nonprofits adapt to fundraising amid the coronavirus pandemic

Each August, dogs of a variety of breeds and sizes take to the waters of Edgewater’s YMCA Camp Letts as part the SPCA — Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — of Anne Arundel County’s Puppy Plunge.

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Howard Community College faculty, students prepare for fall semester with virtual learning and potentially higher enrollment

Howard Community College has been forced to adjust how it teaches students amid the coronavirus pandemic. This includes instituting online or hybrid learning models and handling an increasing enrollment as many families are dealing with the uncertainty brought on by the virus.

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Some outdoor events in Howard County make it, while others don’t during coronavirus pandemic

While the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions prevented venues from hosting outdoor events in the beginning of summer, many — though not all — are now hosting outdoor concerts and movies throughout Howard County and Laurel.

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Baltimore County inmate alleges corrections officers did little to protect them from raw sewage leak on cellblock

A Baltimore County Detention Center inmate has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that requests for COVID-19 testing were denied and that he and others were forced to remain in their cells after raw sewage leaked and overflowed into their cellblock.

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Ravens star Lamar Jackson is an unprecedented quarterback approaching an unpredictable season

In an NFL season that could go anywhere, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be judged by where and when his ends.

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Mask mandates in Maryland: Where you need to wear one and what you need to know after Gov. Hogan’s order

With mask-wearing growing into a more established mitigation tool to combat the coronavirus, here are how Maryland counties are mandating their use.

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Orioles lose 9-3 in home opener as Yankees return to homer-hitting form at Camden Yards

The unscheduled guests came into Camden Yards on Wednesday and resumed their predilection for hitting home runs out of it at an unprecedented rate in a 9-3 Orioles loss.

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Baltimore Police: Two people shot, one fatally, in shootings across city Wednesday night

Baltimore Police said two people were shot, one fatally, in separate shootings in Brooklyn and Carrollton Ridge on Wednesday night.

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Schools reopening: Here’s how Maryland jurisdictions are planning for the fall amid the coronavirus pandemic

As the beginning of the 2020 school year approaches, Maryland counties are announcing plans and guidelines for holding classes while containing the spread of coronavirus.

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Baltimore County Police investigating shooting in Nottingham

Baltimore County Police said a man was shot in Nottingham on Wednesday night.

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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson voted NFL’s top player, edging Russell Wilson

At 23 years old, Lamar Jackson is by far the youngest player ever to receive top honors in the countdown’s 10-year history.

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What contact tracing is telling us about where Marylanders may be getting the coronavirus

Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday provided insight into where Marylanders may be contracting COVID-19.

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‘A lot different than normal’: Amid coronavirus uncertainty, Orioles open home slate in empty Camden Yards

The Orioles have called Baltimore home since 1954, with Camden Yards as their home ballpark since 1992. But the city and Oriole Park have never experienced a home opener like Wednesday’s.

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Braille card Mo Gaba used to call Ravens draft pick displayed in Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Braille card Ravens and Orioles superfan Mo Gaba used to call the Ravens’ 2019 fourth-round draft pick was displayed in an exhibit in the Pro Football Hall of Fame before he died Tuesday.

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Police arrest three, including 15-year-old boy, after several people are stabbed in Towson knife fight

Several individuals were hospitalized and arrested after a verbal dispute led to a knife fight in Towson late Monday night, according to Baltimore County police. One day later, police arrested three people, including a 15-year-old boy, on charges related to the stabbing.

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Groups rally before Carroll County Public Schools Board of Education meeting

Two groups of demonstrators met outside the Central Office building where the Carroll County Board of Education meets, hoping to sway the school system in favor of their preferred version of back to school.

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Casino workers protest outside Baltimore’s City Hall in hopes of improving work conditions

Casino workers gathered outside Baltimore’s City Hall Wednesday afternoon in hopes to bring awareness to safety and public health concerns about their jobs

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8 things you need to know this morning

Good morning Baltimore! We have another hot day ahead of us, with temperatures in the upper 90s and plenty of sunshine. Now, let’s get into today’s news. A local Ravens and Orioles superfan, Mo Gaba, died yesterday at age 14. The Glen Burnie resident was first diagnosed with cancer at 9 months old and battled it for most of his life. A reemergence of the cancer in June was his fifth time fighting the illness. Both teams, as well as players and fans took to social media to share memories of Gaba…

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Ravens training camp preview: Justin Tucker is established on special teams. Can James Proche get there?

Barring injury or infection, this isn’t a hard position to forecast. The Ravens will enter 2020 with Justin Tucker, Sam Koch and Morgan Cox together once more.

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Hopkins spinoff Thrive Earlier Detection Corp. raises $257 million funding round

Johns Hopkins cancer diagnostics spinoff Thrive Earlier Detection Corp. has raised $257 million in new funding, a little over a year after it closed another huge round. Thrive launched in May 2019 with $110 million in funding for its cancer-detecting blood test developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins. That Series A round was remarkable for its size. It was the largest ever raised in support of a Hopkins-licensed technology, and among the largest raised by any firm co-based in the Baltimore area.…

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