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Washington-based Baltimore Sun reporter & co-director of I write news, sports and hybrids of the 2. Rote is the enemy.

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Joined July 2009
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Jeff Barker
3 months
“True to form, Dad took his life into OT and eventually went out just the way he wanted to – in his home overlooking the Chesapeake Bay and the beach where he courted his lifelong sweetheart, our mom, Joyce Gunter.”—Lefty’s family
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A certain No. 8 is scheduled to catch the ceremonial first pitch at Thursday’s #Orioles opener, signifying his return to the organization in a big way. #Ripken
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Jeff Barker
7 years
Brooks Robinson glove has arrived at Smithsonian museum. "They'll still remember me," he told me on the phone.
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Jeff Barker
6 years
This piece by my friend Andrea Chamblee is striking for its level of detail. These shooting deaths can never be mere statistics and we can't become numb to them. I think she has done a service with an account that will sear into readers' consciousness.
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3 years
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Jeff Barker
2 years
The #Orioles currently operating Camden Yards lease with the stadium authority contains a no-relocation clause binding the club to Baltimore. But a new lease is now being negotiated and we don’t know what happens with that.
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Jeff Barker
7 years
Under Armour reckons with backlash to CEO’s comments on Trump. Story UPDATED with Steph Curry comments.
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Jeff Barker
9 years
On #Terps fans rushing floor. Sure you could say, 'Act like you've been there before' But truth is THESE students really haven't been there.
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Jeff Barker
7 years
Facing backlash after Kevin Plank's praise of Trump, #UnderArmour says: 'We engage in policy, not politics'
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Jeff Barker
6 years
John McNamara beautifully walked the line between being a journalist – with the required skepticism and professional detachment – and being just a thoroughly decent, compassionate and funny (emphasis on funny) human being. Man I’m going to miss him.
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Jeff Barker
9 years
Owner of Baltimore's Midtown bar texted me this pic of him and others in front of bar before yesterday's riot http://t.co/NLdJ2wIsgc
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Jeff Barker
6 years
I'll say this because he'd want me to and it would make him smile: John also had a really nice touch on the basketball court.
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Jeff Barker
1 year
The Ravens plan field-level suites near an M&T Bank Stadium end zones, to develop fan-friendly plazas, move the press box upstairs, add a garage, and complete the unfinished operations level, according to the team’s lease obtained by The Baltimore Sun.
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Jeff Barker
6 years
My #CNN tribute to my friend John McNamara of the #CapitalGazette who was an old-school journalist and a character in the best sense.
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New Orioles owner David Rubenstein says he won’t exercise option to shorten lease to less than 30 years, won’t meddle in general manager’s baseball decisions.
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Jeff Barker
5 years
Updated: Kamala Harris picks Baltimore as site for headquarters for potential presidential campaign
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Jeff Barker
8 years
Powerball jackpot for Wednesday will roll over to $1.3 billion if nobody hits in tonight's drawing.
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Jeff Barker
6 years
If Kavanaugh confirmation vote is delayed a week, "that certainly is better than where we are now," says Sen. Ben Cardin. "But I'm not sure why they're putting these arbitrary guidelines on the process."
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Jeff Barker
9 years
Please get in touch if you are one of the Morgan State students who arrived at damaged 7-Eleven with mops, bucket to help clean up aftermath
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Jeff Barker
6 years
Many journalists including myself heartbroken and worried about our friend John McNamara of #CapitalGazette
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Jeff Barker
2 years
I sensed that maybe the biggest regret of #Turgeon tenure was not being able to take Cowan-led team to NCAA tournament the year it was cancelled. I think some — maybe Mark himself— believe that was the team he’d been waiting for, but we’ll never know if they were right. #Terps
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Jeff Barker
6 years
Thanks so so much for your kind thoughts to those of us who lost dear #CapitalGazette friends and your continued support for the work they did and that we continue to do in their memory. Your messages help me flip a switch and remember that most people in the world are kind.
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Jeff Barker
3 months
What’s next in #Orioles sale? Major League Baseball doing due diligence. That takes time. MLB approval process won’t be completed at next week’s owner’s’ meetings, per source.
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Jeff Barker
5 years
U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings’ Baltimore home burglarized hours before Trump’s first tweets
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2 months
His impromptu strolls repeatedly startled — and delighted — fans who did not anticipate meeting the team owner at the entry gates or in the stands or concourses.
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Jeff Barker
3 months
Besides Rubenstein, the ownership group so far includes Orioles icon Cal Ripken Jr., forrmer New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke, investment firm CEO Mike Arougheti, and former NBA star Grant Hill, according to Gov. Moore’s office.
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Jeff Barker
6 years
Widow of slain Capital Gazette reporter John McNamara spread his ashes today at #Nationals Park overlooking the outfield. John loved baseball. These sorts of fan requests can be sensitive for clubs.
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Jeff Barker
8 months
Ravens stadium is Orioles orange
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Jeff Barker
5 years
On a secluded island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Mexican crab pickers labor during a tense period for U.S.-Mexico relations. Here is what @_ThaliaJuarez and I learned about the lives of Mexican guest workers in this period of immigration policy debate.
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Jeff Barker
9 years
Maryland wins. With Trimble, this #Terps freshman class is as good in reality as the class two years ago was in their own minds.
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Jeff Barker
6 years
A new Boh in town: National Bohemian debuts first new beer in over 30 years, Crab Shack Shandy
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Jeff Barker
8 years
You know what? Broadcasters should retire "shaken up" when a player is down on the field. It's a poor, outdated euphemism. #SuperBowl
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Jeff Barker
1 year
Biden speaks at a 150-year-old Baltimore rail tunnel that is being replaced and has come to symbolize crumbling infrastructure. He said he’s been through it 1K times.
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Jeff Barker
4 years
I’m furloughed by Tribune Publishing for the upcoming week. I look forward to getting back to work during such a turbulent period with so much important news. I love newspapers. Please support local journalism. Thank you and hang in there, everybody.
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Jeff Barker
5 years
Update - Former Presidents Obama and Clinton to speak at Rep. Elijah Cummings’ funeral service in Baltimore
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Jeff Barker
4 years
"As he lay dying, about 20 colleagues held a vigil and placed their blue-gloved hands on him." Wow, does that line in this story pack a punch. Sometimes a single visual brings an article home. So sad and so powerful. #Heroes
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Jeff Barker
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MASN’s inclusion in the deal is significant. Peter Angelos negotiated years ago for the Orioles to have their own TV network because the club was losing its former DC territory when the Nats arrived. #Orioles
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Jeff Barker
6 years
After video about schoolkids 'freezing,' a GoFundMe campaign has raised 4 times its goal, and people gave coats, heaters etc. This is a follow-up with more about @AaronMMaybin , who enlisted citizens to fill in where he believes elected officials failed
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Jeff Barker
8 years
Despite rain, #Preakness shatters attendance record for second year in a row: 135,256
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Jeff Barker
10 years
So it goes: One year after Os, Nats, Ravens, Redskins made playoffs and put Balt-Wash on Sports Illustrated cover, none made return trips.
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Jeff Barker
5 years
Guards salute the casket of US Rep. Elijah Cummings at the Capitol as dignitaries and members of public pay their respects
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Jeff Barker
5 years
Maryland legislative leaders are exploring a fast-track plan to legalize sports betting without asking voters. A voter-approved constitutional amendment had long been considered a precursor for Maryland to join surrounding states in entering that market.
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Jeff Barker
5 years
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen to announce support for the U.S. House to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
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Jeff Barker
7 years
#Preakness attendance sets another record at Pimlico: 140,327. Last year was 135,256.
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Jeff Barker
10 years
I'm sitting on press row behind the Maryland bench. Brenda Frese just saw me and winked. That never happened when I covered Gary Williams.
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Jeff Barker
8 years
If Cam Newton wins season MVP, Under Armour will claim MVP endorsers in NBA (Curry), MLB (Harper) and NFL.
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Jeff Barker
4 years
First lady Melania Trump draws boos at Baltimore youth summit on opioid awareness
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Jeff Barker
9 years
For Maryland fans, Varun Ram becomes folk hero and trivia question
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Jeff Barker
5 years
Kamala Harris picks Baltimore as site for headquarters for potential presidential campaign
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Jeff Barker
5 years
Rain Pryor, daughter of comedian Richard Pryor, files to run for Baltimore City Council
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Jeff Barker
6 years
My hope is other universities -- not just UMD-- examine the culture of their sports teams. Many coaches around the country seem to believe humiliation and intimidation are part of the formula because they've seen that behavior modeled for generations.
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Jeff Barker
9 years
Bowie St student Jeffrey Walker locked arms with others in peaceful protest near burned out CVS http://t.co/x5a0aP4L0s
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Jeff Barker
7 years
Jockey Club GM says if Preakness leaves, it won't be abruptly: "We’re not the Baltimore Colts. We’re not just bolting and going to Laurel."
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Jeff Barker
3 years
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is the latest Republican lawmaker to run afoul of security screening designed to keep guns out of the House chamber following siege, according to a Capitol official and an eyewitness account.
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Jeff Barker
9 years
Five-star center Diamond Stone commits to Maryland http://t.co/8aQiNLhtgW
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Jeff Barker
4 years
A mask-wearing Baltimore police officer quietly watches a caravan of demonstrators. Some put their blinkers on, making it look like a funeral procession. One demonstrator called the event “a Minneapolis uprising.”
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Jeff Barker
10 years
Under Armour surpasses Adidas to become No. 2 sports brand http://t.co/6I7u55TFvQ
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Jeff Barker
2 years
The lawsuit that has split the family of Os owner Peter Angelos won’t halt discussions about a new lease to keep the team in Baltimore, according to the stadium authority which says it continues to recognize CEO John Angelos’ authority to negotiate a deal
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Jeff Barker
5 years
“I felt like you were trying to pull a fast one on me, I’ve got to be honest with you man,” Rep. Elijah Cummings just told Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross after saying Ross was less than forthcoming in his answers during committee hearing.
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Jeff Barker
6 years
Here's how NFL player turned art teacher Aaron Maybin became an advocate for kids shivering in Baltimore’s cold schools:
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Jeff Barker
9 months
Developing the area between the Orioles and Ravens stadiums would also present concerns because lots B and C are prime parking for Ravens’ fans. The NFL team, in fact, is guaranteed parking spaces in its lease.
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Jeff Barker
5 years
Why did Kamala Harris pick Baltimore for her national presidential campaign headquarters? We visited the office, and here’s a look inside: ⁦ @KamalaHarris
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Jeff Barker
4 years
thinking about and missing my friend John McNamara today.... ⁦ @capgaznews #johnnymac
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Jeff Barker
4 years
Rep. Elijah Cummings left $1 million in campaign funds when he died. His treasurer says he had a plan for it.
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Jeff Barker
23 days
If you haven’t seen Maryland Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Angela Alsobrooks and David Trone debate, the only televised forum was last night. I was a panelist along with @profhartley @mikenziefrost and moderator @kaijacksonfox45 . Streamable here:
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Jeff Barker
5 years
Elijah Cummings faced hate when integrating a Baltimore pool. Decades later, Trump’s tweets reopen old wounds. ⁦ @chucktodd
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Jeff Barker
4 years
If Maryland voters approve sports betting in November, state would join, Pa., New Jersey, West Virginia, DC and other jurisdictions that have already launched sports wagering since U.S. Supreme Court struck down a congressional ban
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Jeff Barker
6 years
UMBC wasn't thinking about trademarks before Retrievers' big victory. It is now. And an attorney suggested a word for a marketing campaign: "Irretrievable." I think it's pretty good.
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Jeff Barker
2 months
A Coast Guard briefing report says initial reports “indicate that a harbor pilot and assistant were onboard and reported power issues, multiple alarms on the bridge, and loss of propulsion prior to the incident.”
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Jeff Barker
1 year
“There are few things certain in politics but one was that Larry Hogan would not be the Republican nominee for president,” said Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia. @Center4Politics
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