I’ve resigned from The Baltimore Sun after 25 years of politics and sports reporting. I was proud to have been there during a long period when our reporting followed the facts wherever they happened to lead. I’m not saying anything readers can’t see for themselves, but The Sun has changed since its purchase by David Smith, executive chairman of the Sinclair Broadcast Group. I no longer fit there. I’m grateful to the sources whose trust enabled me to report responsibly, and to the readers who supported our work. I’m exploring new opportunities inside and outside journalism. My DMs are open.
Jeff Barker announced on June 22, 2026 that he resigned from The Baltimore Sun…
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Jeff Barker announced on June 22, 2026 that he resigned from The Baltimore Sun after 25 years covering politics and sports, saying the paper changed since David Smith — executive chairman of Sinclair Broadcast Group — purchased it. He stated he no longer fit there, thanked sources and readers for enabling fact-driven reporting, and is exploring new opportunities with his DMs open.