Getting the ball for the first time in nearly two weeks, Brian Bruney was charged with pitching the ninth and protecting the Yankees’ 6-2 lead Wednesday. He struck out the first two batters but served up back-to-back solo homers.

CHICAGO, July 19 (UPI) — Gregg Zaun hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs Sunday, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-2 rout of the Chicago White Sox.

A statue of Billie Holiday has returned to the former black entertainment district in Baltimore where the lady once sang the blues.

BALTIMORE, July 10 (UPI) — Brett Cecil allowed four hits over six innings Friday and teamed with four relievers on a shutout, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-0 win over Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, July 10 (UPI) — Home sales in the Baltimore area rose 2 percent in June — the first increase since January 2007, statistics released Friday showed.

Growing up in inner city Baltimore taught 18-year-old Bishme Cromartie a couple life lessons. “You have to be ready and be quick and know your surroundings,” he says of a childhood engulfed by “the temptations of gangs.” Lesson No. 2: Don’t ask why. “When I realized that my father was not going to be around, I just told myself to forget about it. I would be the man of the family and help provide for them,” he tells The Washington Times without a hint of resentment. Since his first fashion show at age 16, Mr. Cromartie has defied his youth …

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SEATTLE, July 8 (UPI) — Luke Scott had three hits and seven RBI Tuesday, fueling Baltimore’s 12-4 romp over the Mariners in Seattle.

Jarrod Washburn throws one-hitter as Seattle Mariners beat Baltimore Orioles 5-0

SEATTLE, July 7 (UPI) — Jarrod Washburn pitched his first career one-hit shutout Monday in the Seattle Mariners’ 5-0 win over Baltimore.