Second Season

Gordon Beckham could have a huge season hitting second in the White Sox lineup, behind Juan Pierre and in front of Adam Dunn, Paul Konerko, Alex Rios and Carlos Quentin. He really seemed to grow in the second half of 2010. … Because they are highly competitive division rivals, it's hard to imagine the Angels sending Mike Napoli to the Rangers directly (he went from the Angels to the Blue Jays to the Rangers), just as it was unlikely the Cubs would have wanted Mark DeRosa to wind up with the Cardinals less than a year after they traded him to the Indians.

As the Ravens prepare to play the Dolphins at home Sunday, here's a look at how the rest of their season breaks down, with the games divided into categories according to their level of difficulty for the Ravens. Most challenging • at Atlanta Falcons (5-2) Date: Nov. 11 (Week 10) The good: Even with the offseason addition of cornerback Dunta Robinson, the Falcons still rank near the bottom in pass defense. If the Ravens secondary can hold up, Joe Flacco has the opportunity to outshine Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, who was selected 15 spots ahead of him in the 2008 NFL draft.

It may not rival Europe's splashy classical music festivals, but the summer presentation of concerts and operas held on the grounds of Castleton Farms, the inviting Virginia estate of conductor Lorin Maazel and his wife, actress Dietlinde Turban-Maazel, is quite an attraction. The Castleton Festival, which opens its second season Friday and offers events each weekend through July 25, is a 2 1/2-hour drive from Baltimore into scenic rolling hills of Rappahannock County. Two venues on the property provide audiences with unusually close-up experiences.

COLLEGE PARK - -The Maryland Terrapins had all spring and summer to imagine precisely how they might exact revenge on a Middle Tennessee State team that embarrassed them last season. Instead, the Terps suffered the indignity Saturday of losing to the Blue Raiders again. And this time was worse because it was by a single point and in front of Maryland's own stunned fans rather than on the road. All the Terps could do was watch at the end as sophomore Alan Gendreau kicked a 19-yard field goal on the last play of the game, lifting the Blue Raiders to a 32-31 victory in a game Maryland literally fumbled away with four turnovers.

Those who caught the vegetable gardening bug that swept the nation this spring need not weep when the last tomato is harvested. The second season of vegetable gardening begins - now. Seeds for cold-weather crops will be available at garden centers by the first of August, if they are not there already. And seedlings - an easy shortcut for vegetable gardeners - are not far behind. Broccoli, cauliflower, beets, turnip greens, chard, cabbages, carrots and peas, not to mention another round of lettuce and spinach, are the most popular fall crops.

Feeling the heat Browns coach Romeo Crennel looked like he might weather the storm in Cleveland with Brady Quinn's strong debut Thursday, but a second straight fourth-quarter collapse at home puts him on the extreme hot seat. His team has blown leads of 14 and 13 points the past two games. Can Owens catch on? Cowboys WR Terrell Owens hasn't had a 100-yard receiving game this season, a drought that started in 2007 and spans 12 games. He had six 100-yard games last season. Look for the inevitable outcry if it doesn't happen shortly after QB Tony Romo returns next week.

COLLEGE PARK -- In January 2007, Maryland athletic department officials considered an untested strategy for promoting their football team to fans and potential recruits. What if the school starred its players and coaches in a reality television series chronicling the sweat, pain, injuries and sacrifice needed to build a team? Seventeen months and tens of thousands of dollars later, athletic officials say they have what they wanted: a show with a raw, earthy quality that they believe engages fans and serves as a novel recruiting tool.

In 2005 and 2006, Hafner was one of the most feared hitters in baseball. Last year, he took a step backward despite setting career highs in at-bats and games played. He still hit 24 homers and drove in 100 RBIs, but those numbers - as well as his batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and runs scored - were his lowest since he was a part-timer in 2003. Still, the Indians won their division and were a win away from the World Series. But they did it without Hafner's run production.

Frostburg State Coach: Ashley Manion, first season Conference, 2007 record: Independent , 5-8 The Sun's take: The Bobcats will again be led by a new head coach, as Manion takes over for Annie Sidorenko. She inherits a team that suffered a pair of four-game losing streaks last season but returns its top two scorers in senior Carly Rihard (52 points) and sophomore Elisabeth Hildebrand (41 points). Goucher Coach: Katie Trainor, third season (17-15 at Goucher) Conference, 2007 record: Capital Athletic, 8-8 The Sun's take: The Gophers advanced to the conference semifinals last year, losing to eventual champion Salisbury.

1. Mount St. Joseph Last season: 25-8, ranked No. 2 The Gaels graduated three seniors from last year's team and return Georgetown-bound Henry Sims, 6 feet 11, in the middle. He is flanked by guards Justin McCoy and Eric Atkins and a host of other outstanding players. Mount St. Joseph went 69-5 the past two seasons. 2. Towson Catholic Last season: 32-5, No. 1 Despite losing a combined 38 points a game due to the graduation of Player of the Year Malcolm Delaney and Donte Greene, the Owls will still be a force.