Sam Cohn

Sam Cohn is a general assignment sports reporter, writing about the Ravens and Orioles while chasing distinctive feature stories around Maryland. He grew up in Massachusetts, graduated from Temple University and came to Baltimore from The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Orioles' Jackson Holliday, right, steals second base ahead of Rays shortstop Taylor Walls on June 28. Holliday has been given the green light to be more aggressive as a runner. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The Orioles are stealing far more bases under Tony Mansolino. Here’s why.

July 2, 2025 at 1:18 p.m.

The Orioles' Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson have been the beneficiaries of what Henderson described as “allowing us to kind of be freer out there.”

The Rangers' Adolis García follows through while hitting a double against the Orioles during the fifth inning Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Orioles routed by Rangers, 10-2, as Adolis García gets his revenge

July 2, 2025 at 1:26 p.m.

Orioles rookie Brandon Young and reliever Matt Bowman allowed seven runs in a loss to Texas, with Adolis García doing most of the damage.

Orioles first base coach Anthony Sanders, left, checks on Chadwick Tromp after an at-bat in the second inning of Monday's game against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Three’s company: Orioles place Chadwick Tromp on IL, 3rd catcher on shelf

July 1, 2025 at 4:38 p.m.

Chadwick Tromp became the third Orioles catcher on the injured list after leaving Monday's game against Texas with lower back tightness.

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is greeted in the dugout after scoring in the third inning. Henderson later drove in four runs in extra innings. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Orioles’ offense erupts late for 10-6 win over Rangers in 11 innings

July 1, 2025 at 3:54 p.m.

The Orioles won a wild game against the Rangers on Monday night, outlasting Texas in 11 innings thanks to clutch late-inning hits.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin watches a three-run home run by Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews leave the ballpark during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Baltimore.

Orioles injury updates: Pitcher Zach Eflin goes on IL with lower back pain

June 30, 2025 at 7:39 p.m.

Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin, who exited Saturday's start, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back discomfort.

Kids take part in a week-long basketball camp at The Sanctuary, which is located in an old church turned into a basketball gym at the corner of Maryland Avenue and W. Franklin St. The Sanctuary was created to give local basketball players an affordable place to develop their games. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

He flipped a church into a gym to nourish grassroots Baltimore basketball

June 27, 2025 at 2:27 p.m.

With expensive travel teams and trainers taking over high school sports, The Sanctuary offers Baltimore basketball players a different path.

Morgan McNair, 14, of Baltimore, cheers as she takes video of cousin Derik Queen as he was announced as the 13th pick in the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night during a watch party at the Urban Crab Shack in Parkville. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Derik Queen draft party celebrates NBA rookie’s roots: ‘We from Baltimore’

June 26, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

It’s only right that friends and family of Baltimore native Derik Queen gathered Wednesday night for the NBA draft over bushels of crabs.

Derik Queen, a Baltimore native who starred at Maryland this past season, is a projected lottery pick in the NBA draft. (Michael Conroy/AP)

Baltimore’s Derik Queen, ‘the city’s nephew,’ is ready for the NBA

June 25, 2025 at 10:47 a.m.

Former Maryland star Derik Queen has prepared himself for the NBA. The Baltimore native is ready to take advantage of his opportunity.

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey stands Tuesday during the team’s minicamp. Humphrey says the Ravens haven't forced enough turnovers in recent seasons to find consistent postseason success. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Ravens defense urgent to get ‘the standard’ back by forcing more turnovers

June 18, 2025 at 8:41 p.m.

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey desperately wants Baltimore's defense to be the NFL's best. He says that starts by forcing turnovers.

"It’s just dope to have him and I’m looking forward to throwing a lot of touchdowns to him," Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson says of DeAndre Hopkins. The team's new wide receiver, shown Tuesday at minicamp, is expected to play a complementary role in the passing game alongside guys like Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Ravens ‘super vet’ DeAndre Hopkins is already impressing Lamar Jackson

June 18, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is giddy about pairing up with new teammate DeAndre Hopkins. “He’s different, man,” Jackson said Tuesday.

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