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109-year-old veteran and Orioles fan throws ceremonial first pitch in season opener

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (405+ words) Trevor Rogers throws 7 shutout innings to carry Orioles past Twins 2-1 The Baltimore resident and longtime baseball aficionado was surprised with the news of this honor and his designation as the 2026 Mo Gaba Fan of the Year, during his birthday celebration…...

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Orioles to open 2026 season against Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (214+ words) The Baltimore Orioles will open their 2026 season on March 26 at 3:05 p.m EST at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, hosting the Minnesota Twins in a matchup that signals a fresh start after their 75-87 season last year. The game features a pitching…...

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afro.com > pioneers-black-athletes-history

Forgotten firsts: Black athletes who paved the way

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (487+ words) Black athletes have reshaped American sports, breaking records and expanding access to opportunities long denied to them. While modern stars such as Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and professional tennis standout Coco Gauff dominate today's headlines, earlier generations of Black…...

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afro.com > black-athletes-2025-achievements

Top 10 sports moments of 2025

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (717+ words) By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writer In 2025 Black athletes gave record-breaking performances while also making historic deals on and off the court. From Jalen Hurts leading the Eagles in a landmark Super Bowl matchup to Coco Gauff capturing her second Grand…...

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afro.com > dodgers-blue-jays-world-series

Players to watch in Major League Baseball’s 2025 World Series Finals

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1029+ words) By Edward G. Robinson IIIAFRO Sports Editor" The Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the" Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of 2025 Major League Baseball World Series Finals, taking place Friday Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. There are several players to watch, but we'll…...

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Orioles to feature R&B Singer Lloyd on Sept. 18 at HBCU and Divine Nine Night

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (600+ words) By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writer The Orioles will celebrate historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the Divine Nine organizations at Camden Yards on Sept. 18, with a special pregame concert headlined by R&B singer Lloyd." Lloyd shared his excitement…...

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afro.com > adam-jones-orioles-hall-of-fame

Adam Jones inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (722+ words) The Baltimore Orioles announced that five-time All-Star centerfielder Adam Jones will be inducted into their Hall of Fame. The Orioles will cement Jones's legacy and importance to the organization on Aug. 8." The four-time Gold Glove recipient was a mainstay in…...

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Orioles go all in on Harlem Park school, setting the bar for MLB community outreach 

8+ mon, 1+ day ago  (567+ words) By Ali HalloumAFRO Intern "I've never worked somewhere where everyone on staff, from the highest levels of the organization to the brand new interns here, from the general manager to the newest player coming on, understands and knows the work…...

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Orioles ride good offense and Kremer’s arm to win series opener against the Miami Marlins

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (412+ words) By Ali HalloumAFRO Interns The Orioles (43-50) opened their final series ahead of the All-Star break with a win against the Miami Marlins (42-51) July 11 at Camden Yards. Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer (8-7, 4.24) cruised through seven shutout innings, allowing three hits, one…...

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afro.com > orioles-red-sox-game

Orioles top the Red Sox 8-5 in Baltimore’s home opener

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (380+ words) Tyler O'Neill had four hits in his home debut for Baltimore, leading the Orioles to an 8-5 victory over the Red Sox with big four-run innings in the first and eighth. F'lix Bautista returned from Tommy John surgery to close the…...