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Josh Tolentino

Josh Tolentino is a sports columnist for The Baltimore Sun. Josh covered the Philadelphia Eagles for The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Dallas Cowboys for Advance Local. He previously covered the NFL and MLB for The Athletic, and also worked at The Kansas City Star and Chicago Sun-Times. Contact him at jtolentino@baltsun.com.

The Orioles are bringing in veteran Luis Robert Jr. to bolster their outfield. (Jessie Alcheh/AP)

Instant analysis: Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. from Mets to bolster OF

August 31, 2026 at 3:21 p.m.

The Orioles are adding a former All-Star to their outfield. How will Luis Robert Jr. impact Baltimore's playoff push?

The Ravens have immediate expectations under first-year coach Jesse Minter, as the franchise hopes to be an AFC contender this fall. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Josh Tolentino: Ravens roster is loaded. There’s no grace period. | COMMENTARY

August 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

New Ravens coach Jesse Minter inherits a team with Super Bowl aspirations. He has no grace period, The Baltimore Sun's Josh Tolentino writes.

Ravens wide receiver LaJohntay Wester returns a punt 19 yards in Friday's preseason win over the Commanders. Baltimore was dominant offensively and defensively, although the team has a few lingering special teams questions. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

5 things we learned from the Ravens’ 41-3 preseason win over the Commanders | COMMENTARY

August 29, 2026 at 11:06 a.m.

The Ravens dominated the Commanders in Friday's preseason clash. Here are five things we learned from Baltimore's 41-3 win.

Ravens safety Jaylinn Hawkins, right, rests in between drills during a training camp practice. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

WATCH: Early Birds Podcast interviews Ravens safety Jaylinn Hawkins

August 27, 2026 at 12:27 p.m.

Ravens training camp is in its final week, and The Baltimore Sun's Sam Cohn and Josh Tolentino recently connected with new safety Jaylinn Hawkins.

Ravens defensive lineman Aeneas Peebles, a former sixth-round pick, might have solidified a spot on the roster. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Josh Tolentino: My Ravens 53-man roster projection, toughest cuts | COMMENTARY

August 27, 2026 at 9:35 a.m.

The Ravens must trim their rosters from 90 players to 53 on Sunday. Here is columnist Josh Tolentino's 53-man roster projection.

Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane runs with the football during the first half of Saturday's preseason win over the Vikings. (Abbie Parr/AP)

Josh Tolentino: There’s 1 thing certain about Ravens’ WR room | COMMENTARY

August 25, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.

The Ravens' wide receivers have significant talent, but the room also has plenty of questions. Who will step up alongside Zay Flowers this fall?

Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers, right, gets water poured on him by teammates after hitting a walk-off double against the Rays on Saturday. (Terrance Williams/AP)

WATCH: Orioles’ uneven week vs. AL East keeps them afloat | Early Birds

August 24, 2026 at 1:50 p.m.

On "Early Birds," Matt Weyrich and Josh Tolentino recap the Orioles' up-and-down week and break down the Ravens-Vikings preseason game.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz watches from the dugout earlier this season. He said last week he's unsure why the ballclub has been so inconsistent this season. (Paul Sancya/AP)

Josh Tolentino: If Orioles are serious about postseason, they must win on road | COMMENTARY

August 24, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.

The Orioles open a critical nine-game road trip Tuesday through St. Louis, Sacramento (Oakland) and Colorado. It's a realistic chance at a playoff push.

Ravens wide receiver LaJohntay Wester scores a touchdown during the second half of a preseason game against the Vikings on Saturday. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

The Baltimore Sun’s Ravens report card: Grades for 13-3 win over Vikings

August 22, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

From punter Ryan Eckley to first-round pick Vega Ioane and former undrafted safety Keondre Jackson, here's how the Ravens' young players performed in Minnesota.

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson went 2-for-10 in Baltimore's series against the Yankees. (Nick Wass/AP)

Josh Tolentino: Orioles’ season is slipping away. Who’s going to save it? | COMMENTARY

August 21, 2026 at 2:13 p.m.

The Orioles' season is slipping away. Can anyone save it? Columnist Josh Tolentino analyzes Baltimore's maddening inconsistency this summer.

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