The Orioles announced that they have sent nine players to minor league camp. Infielders JOSH BELL, RHYNE HUGHES, BRANDON SNYDER and MICHAEL AUBREY have been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, while infielder PEDRO FLORIMON was optioned to Double-A Bowie. Pitchers FRANK MATA, JOSH PERRAULT and DENNIS SARFATE and outfielder JONATHAN TUCKER have been returned to minor league camp. The moves leave the Orioles with 37 players remaining in camp. A complete list of remaining players is below. PITCHERS...

Shoppers Food and Pharmacy joins the Baltimore Ravens this November for the 13th annual Ravens Family Food & Funds Drive. Baltimore-area Shoppers stores will be accepting donations of canned goods and other non-perishables from Nov. 1 - 23. In 2007, the November collection effort produced more than 24,000 pounds of food. The food and proceeds went directly to the Maryland Food Bank, which distributed the donated items to soup kitchens, food pantries and emergency shelters throughout the...

The Ravens have placed the following players on Injured Reserve: Derrick Martin (CB, 5-10, 202, 3rd-year, Wyoming) - Shoulder Demetrius Williams (WR, 6-2, 197, 3rd-year, Oregon) - Ankle Baltimore also signed the following free agent: Terrance Copper (WR, 6-0, 207, 5th-year, East Carolina) - Bio is attached Baltimore also signed the following player to the active roster from its practice squad: Steve Hauschka (K, 6-4, 210, Rookie, North Carolina State) - Bio is attached The Ravens...

The Ravens have waived the following player: Todd Bouman (QB, 6-2, 226, 10th-year, St. Cloud State) Baltimore also signed the following player to its active roster from the practice squad: Anwar Phillips (CB, 6-0, 187, 1st-year, Penn State) - Bio is attached ANWAR PHILLIPS No. 28 Cornerback Years in NFL: 1 Ht: 6-0 Wt: 187 College: Penn State HS: Northwest (Germantown, MD) HS Born: 10/25/82 in St. Petersburg, FL Joined Ravens: Free Agent, 2008 Transactions: Anwar Phillips signed was...

Don Graef, head coach of the Queen Anne's County High School (Centreville, Md.) varsity football team, has been named Ravens High School Coach of the Week for the ninth week of the 2008 season. Presented by Toyota, this is the 12th year of the Ravens' award program. Graef led his Lions to a 48-12 win over Easton High School on Halloween. Sitting undefeated at 9-0, Queen Anne's is on its way to the Class 2A playoffs, hoping to surge through the first round where the team fell last year. With...

The Ravens have signed the following players: Todd Bouman (QB, 6-2, 226, 10th-year, St. Cloud State) Daren Stone (S, 6-3, 215, 2nd-year, Maine) - Stone's bio is on page 247 of the 2008 Atlanta Falcons media guide Baltimore also signed the following player its practice squad: Anwar Phillips (CB, 6-0, 187, 1st-year, Penn State) - Phillips was waived off the Ravens' active roster on 11/3 The Ravens waived the following player: Ernie Wheelright (WR, 6-5, 220, Rookie, Minnesota) **Note:...

The Baltimore Ravens will host the 8th annual All Community Team Auction Party this Monday, Nov. 17, on the North Club Level at M&T Bank Stadium. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and feature light fare along with silent and live auctions. Ravens players with foundations (see list below) will be on hand to meet with All Community Team members and participate in the live auction at 8:45 p.m. Title sponsor, M&T Bank, joins additional Baltimore corporations to form the All Community Team, which...

Jameel McClain Kicks Off Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Ravens rookie LB Jameel McClain will join representatives from the Salvation Army Baltimore Area Command in kicking off the Red Kettle Campaign this Tuesday at the Inner Harbor amphitheater. The Salvation Army is known for its service to society. During the holidays, more than 25,000 Salvation Army volunteers will ring bells for donations. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit's programs and distribution of food, clothing, toys and other...

The Ravens have signed the following player: Chad Slaughter (6-8, 340, 5th-year Alcorn State) - Slaughter's bio is attached Baltimore has also waived the following player: Robert McCune (LB, 6-0, 245, 2nd-year, Louisville) CHAD SLAUGHTER No. 69 Tackle Years in NFL: 5 Ht: 6-8 Wt: 340 College: Alcorn State High School: Kimball (Dallas) Born: 6/4/78, Dallas, TX Games Played/Started: (2006, 15/6); (2005, 12/0); (2004, 10/0); (2003, 6/1) Total 43/7 Pro: Massive, physical tackle who provides...

The Ravens will host the 13th annual Ravens Family Food & Funds Drive prior to kickoff of Sunday's Ravens vs. Eagles game. The Lady Ravens Association, Ravens family members and M&T Bank volunteers will be stationed outside M&T Bank Stadium gates from 11 a.m. until kickoff at 1 p.m. All food and proceeds go directly to the Maryland Food Bank, which will distribute donated items to soup kitchens, food pantries and emergency shelters throughout the holiday season. The Maryland Food Bank is...