BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday to open a three-game series. Houston is 68-53 overall and 37-25 in home games. Astros pitchers have a collective 3.77 ERA, which ...

The depth of quality state title contenders always makes Class 6A a lot of fun. No one gets through without a fight.

Stephenson had made his return from Tommy John surgery in late May but his return was short lived as he was placed on the 15-day injured list with right biceps inflammation and a stretched nerve.

One of the most refreshing things about the Orioles has been the candor of interim manager Tony Mansolino. He’s been a ...