Cal Ripken Jr. is taking a long view of a “really talented” Orioles team that he says has time to overcome injuries and develop a rhythm in which good baseball becomes “contagious.” ...

Nine players — Raleigh Lewis, Cay Cay Rasar, Silas Rezendes, Lex Muse, Ben Sass, Tyrus Araujo, Aj Vega, Brady DeTerra and Zach Amaral — from last year’s 8U team that went to the Cal Ripken ...