Community sports reporter

Taylor Lyons

Taylor Lyons is a community sports reporter for The Baltimore Sun and The Aegis focused on Harford County high schools. He's also reported on the Orioles, Ravens and Terps since joining The Sun as a summer intern in 2024. Taylor was born in Baltimore, raised on the Eastern Shore and graduated from the University of Maryland, where he was a sports editor for the student newspaper.

The Orioles are set to get catcher Adley Rutschman, left, and reliever Keegan Akin back from the injured list on Monday. (Tommy Gilligan/AP file)

Orioles injury updates on Rutschman, Bradish, Wells and Akin

July 27, 2025 at 12:50 p.m.

The Orioles' Adley Rutschman and Keegan Akin are set to return Monday, while Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells will make rehab starts this week.

Orioles infielder Coby Mayo slides home to score a run in the second inning Sunday against the Rockies at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Coby Mayo, Tyler O’Neill continue turnarounds as Orioles beat Rockies, 5-1

July 27, 2025 at 5:42 p.m.

Tyler O'Neill hit a 2-run homer to stay hot and Tomoyuki Sugano allowed 1 run and struck out 8 in 6 strong innings in the Orioles' 5-1 win.

Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish made his first appearance on a mound and against live hitters Thursday in Aberdeen since having Tommy John surgery 13 months ago. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Orioles’ Kyle Bradish reaches 97 mph in first rehab start with Aberdeen

July 25, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Orioles starter Kyle Bradish made his first appearance on a mound and against live hitters since having Tommy John surgery 13 months ago.

From left, Gabby Eraso, Kim Eraso, Aurora Clough, Amy Clough, Addison Biscoe, Cari Biscoe and Molly Biscoe pose after their games in the Bel Air Women's Lacrosse League on Tuesday at Ewing Street Park in Bel Air. (Taylor Lyons/Staff)

Bel Air Women’s Lacrosse League offers playing opportunities for all

July 18, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.

Ladies ranging in age from teenagers to their 50s can spend their summers playing in the Bel Air Women's Lacrosse League

Orioles first-round pick Ike Irish, pictured in 2024, Irish hit .364 with a 1.179 on-base-plus-slugging percentage and struck out in just 14.3% of his at-bats last year at Auburn. (GARY McCULLOUGH/AP)

10 things to know about the Orioles’ 4 first-round draft picks

July 14, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.

Here are 10 things to know about four of the newest Orioles: Ike Irish, Caden Bodine, Wehiwa Aloy and Slater de Brun.

Orioles left-hander Grant Wolfram was impressive in his previous appearance in the majors. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Orioles make two bullpen moves on final day of first half

July 13, 2025 at 8:05 p.m.

The Orioles made two bullpen moves Sunday ahead of their final game of the first half while placing a 15th player on the injured list.

Matt Blood, who oversees the MLB draft for the Orioles, speaks with the media in Camden Yards’ home dugout ahead of Sunday’s first round. (Taylor Lyons/Staff)

With extra pick from Bryan Baker trade, Orioles can be ‘dynamic’ in draft

July 11, 2025 at 7:14 p.m.

The Orioles' historic collection of draft assets gives Matt Blood the versatility to chase players who might require an overslot contract.

Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg celebrates with first baseman Ryan O'Hearn after hitting a two-run home run during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader. The Orioles swept the Mets on Thursday to take the series victory. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Orioles sweep doubleheader, take another series with 7-3 win over Mets

July 10, 2025 at 9:06 p.m.

Tomoyuki Sugano’s efforts, plus an offensive outburst, produced a 7-3 Orioles win over the Mets on Thursday to cap a doubleheader sweep.

The University of Maryland announced the hire of Diana Sabau from Utah State on Wednesday. She joins the Terps as the school's chief deputy athletic director. (Courtesy of the University of Maryland)

Maryland hires Utah State AD Diana Sabau as Jim Smith’s top assistant

July 9, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.

The Terps tabbed Utah State athletic director Diana Sabau as chief deputy athletic director, the school announced Wednesday.

Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, left, and catcher Jacob Stallings celebrate after a double play in Tuesday's loss to the Mets. Stallings is eager to make the most of his continuing opportunity with the Orioles. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Meet the Orioles catchers thrust into action because of injury issues

July 9, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.

The Orioles are decimated at catcher. For Jacob Stallings and Alex Jackson, that means there's an unexpected chance to contribute.

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