Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins carted off field, but reportedly avoids major injury
Luke Jones
The third-year defensive back got tangled up with rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane during a one-on-one drill on Tuesday.
Luke Jones
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers “day to day” after suffering injury scare in Saturday’s practice
Luke Jones
Days after becoming one of the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers, the two-time Pro Bowl selection left practice with a thigh contusion.
Sizing up the 2026 Ravens roster ahead of preseason opener
Luke Jones
With the preseason opener right around the corner, Luke Jones offers his latest 53-man roster projection.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts during second week of training camp
Luke Jones
Rookie guard Vega Ioane has already stood out with the pads coming on earlier this week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 2026 trade deadline
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his thoughts in the aftermath of the Adley Rutschman trade and Baltimore’s other deadline activity.
Sell-off headlined by Rutschman trade reinforces what was already evident about this era for Orioles
Luke Jones
Monday’s frustration was about trading away what Rutschman represented more than the player he’d become in the midst of more than two years of disappointment for Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 3 of training camp
Luke Jones
Malaki Starks intercepted Lamar Jackson on the final play of a practice easily won by Baltimore’s defense.
Orioles ship out Kremer, extend Cano as trade deadline nears
Luke Jones
One of Baltimore’s longest-tenured players, Dean Kremer had pitched to an ugly 6.50 ERA in an injury-plagued season.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following first two days of training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers early purple musings before the pads come on in Owings Mills next week.
Madubuike returns to field for first time in more than 10 months as Ravens open training camp
Luke Jones
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike being on the practice field was a welcome sight for Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to Atlanta
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reflects on a deflating weekend for Baltimore, who had every opportunity to be able to sweep the Braves.
Ravens place Madubuike, five others on active PUP list before start of training camp
Luke Jones
Despite the procedural designation, news remains positive about the status of two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Boston
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish pitched well in his return to the hill as Baltimore was able to salvage the series finale on Wednesday night.
Orioles’ catching situation gets worse as Basallo joins Rutschman on 10-day IL
Luke Jones
Minutes before the start of Wednesday’s doubleheader, Baltimore placed Samuel Basallo (right shoulder) on the IL.
With Pocic signing, Ravens offensive line now looking ready to play games in September
Luke Jones
Ethan Pocic won’t make anyone forget Tyler Linderbaum, but he should be a clear upgrade over other internal options at center.
Wrist inflammation sends Rutschman to IL ahead of Orioles’ key series in Boston
Luke Jones
Adley Rutschman is back on the injured list for the third time this season and fifth time since June of last year.
With much-needed winning streak in hand, Orioles now have two weeks to show they’re for real
Luke Jones
After a season-best seven-game winning streak to breathe life into the 2026 season, Baltimore can’t let up now.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to training camp
Luke Jones
Baltimore is now less than three weeks away from its first full-squad practice of training camp.
As long as Henderson remains in 2026 funk, Orioles have no hope for turnaround
Luke Jones
In a season full of disappointments, Gunnar Henderson has been the biggest one for Baltimore.
Series win in Cincinnati just didn’t feel good enough for Orioles
Luke Jones
Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Reds dropped Baltimore to 0-7 when having the opportunity to secure a four-game winning streak.
Orioles place Helsley on 15-day IL, recall Nunez and J. Jackson for Cincinnati series
Luke Jones
Baltimore officially placed closer Ryan Helsley back on the injured list with right elbow discomfort on Friday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to White Sox
Luke Jones
Instead of moving closer to the .500 mark, a 2-4 homestand left Baltimore’s postseason hopes in even worse shape.
Helsley injury caps deflating homestand for Orioles
Luke Jones
An afternoon seemingly bringing some much-needed optimism ended with disappointment and concern.
If Orioles have meaningful run in them, now is time to start showing it
Luke Jones
Even after the series loss to Washington, Baltimore plays nine of its final 12 at home before the All-Star break and must take advantage.
Rutschman “trending in the right direction” as Orioles open six-game homestand
Luke Jones
Adley Rutschman remained on the concussion injured list Friday despite being eligible to be activated.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Anaheim
Luke Jones
Losing two out of three to the Angels after winning a series at Dodger Stadium might be the most Oriole of Orioles things.
Improved starting rotation giving Orioles chance to make something of 2026
Luke Jones
Baltimore owns the AL’s best rotation ERA over the last month, which is quite a change from how the season began.
Complete absence of buzz for series at Dodger Stadium says it all about state of Orioles
Luke Jones
This week marked exactly two years since the Orioles could last state a case for being the best team in baseball.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Seattle
Luke Jones
The Baltimore offense was to blame for a series loss in which the pitching surrendered a total of nine runs.
Sizing up the 2026 Ravens roster following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
With spring workouts complete, Luke Jones looks at Baltimore’s roster as attention shifts to the start of training camp late next month.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to San Diego
Luke Jones
Baltimore suffered its first losing homestand of the season and has now dropped six of its last nine games.
Helsley, Kremer, Beavers making progress as Orioles wait on their returns from IL
Luke Jones
Having begun a rehab assignment Thursday, closer Ryan Helsley is likely to rejoin Baltimore on next week’s West Coast trip.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 2 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Jesse Minter concluded his first offseason program as Baltimore’s head coach on Wednesday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
The ageless Calais Campbell is back on the practice field for Baltimore for the first time since the end of the 2022 season.
Controversial call doesn’t forgive Orioles’ messy defense in Sunday’s loss
Luke Jones
Toronto’s Ernie Clement wouldn’t have even been on base had Gunnar Henderson not booted his grounder in the sixth-inning collapse.
With even AL’s best suddenly dealing with adversity, Orioles need to keep winning in June
Luke Jones
Baltimore has won nine of 13 to climb within a few games of the .500 mark.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following final open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Baltimore is winding down voluntary OTAs in anticipation for next week’s mandatory minicamp.
Humphrey headlines list of absences as Ravens wind down OTAs
Luke Jones
Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey is coming off a difficult 2025 that left many wondering about his future.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
Luke Jones
Rallying over the weekend to secure a 7-3 homestand is just what Baltimore needed as the calendar turns to June.
As Helsley ramps up rehab, Orioles bullpen struggling to stay afloat with May winding down
Luke Jones
Closer Ryan Helsley hasn’t pitched since being placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation on May 1.
Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins carted off field, but reportedly avoids major injury
Luke Jones
The third-year defensive back got tangled up with rookie wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane during a one-on-one drill on Tuesday.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers “day to day” after suffering injury scare in Saturday’s practice
Luke Jones
Days after becoming one of the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers, the two-time Pro Bowl selection left practice with a thigh contusion.
Sizing up the 2026 Ravens roster ahead of preseason opener
Luke Jones
With the preseason opener right around the corner, Luke Jones offers his latest 53-man roster projection.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts during second week of training camp
Luke Jones
Rookie guard Vega Ioane has already stood out with the pads coming on earlier this week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 2026 trade deadline
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his thoughts in the aftermath of the Adley Rutschman trade and Baltimore’s other deadline activity.
Sell-off headlined by Rutschman trade reinforces what was already evident about this era for Orioles
Luke Jones
Monday’s frustration was about trading away what Rutschman represented more than the player he’d become in the midst of more than two years of disappointment for Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 3 of training camp
Luke Jones
Malaki Starks intercepted Lamar Jackson on the final play of a practice easily won by Baltimore’s defense.
Orioles ship out Kremer, extend Cano as trade deadline nears
Luke Jones
One of Baltimore’s longest-tenured players, Dean Kremer had pitched to an ugly 6.50 ERA in an injury-plagued season.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following first two days of training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers early purple musings before the pads come on in Owings Mills next week.
Madubuike returns to field for first time in more than 10 months as Ravens open training camp
Luke Jones
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike being on the practice field was a welcome sight for Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to Atlanta
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reflects on a deflating weekend for Baltimore, who had every opportunity to be able to sweep the Braves.
Ravens place Madubuike, five others on active PUP list before start of training camp
Luke Jones
Despite the procedural designation, news remains positive about the status of two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Boston
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish pitched well in his return to the hill as Baltimore was able to salvage the series finale on Wednesday night.
Orioles’ catching situation gets worse as Basallo joins Rutschman on 10-day IL
Luke Jones
Minutes before the start of Wednesday’s doubleheader, Baltimore placed Samuel Basallo (right shoulder) on the IL.
With Pocic signing, Ravens offensive line now looking ready to play games in September
Luke Jones
Ethan Pocic won’t make anyone forget Tyler Linderbaum, but he should be a clear upgrade over other internal options at center.
Wrist inflammation sends Rutschman to IL ahead of Orioles’ key series in Boston
Luke Jones
Adley Rutschman is back on the injured list for the third time this season and fifth time since June of last year.
With much-needed winning streak in hand, Orioles now have two weeks to show they’re for real
Luke Jones
After a season-best seven-game winning streak to breathe life into the 2026 season, Baltimore can’t let up now.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to training camp
Luke Jones
Baltimore is now less than three weeks away from its first full-squad practice of training camp.
As long as Henderson remains in 2026 funk, Orioles have no hope for turnaround
Luke Jones
In a season full of disappointments, Gunnar Henderson has been the biggest one for Baltimore.
Series win in Cincinnati just didn’t feel good enough for Orioles
Luke Jones
Sunday’s 3-2 loss to the Reds dropped Baltimore to 0-7 when having the opportunity to secure a four-game winning streak.
Orioles place Helsley on 15-day IL, recall Nunez and J. Jackson for Cincinnati series
Luke Jones
Baltimore officially placed closer Ryan Helsley back on the injured list with right elbow discomfort on Friday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to White Sox
Luke Jones
Instead of moving closer to the .500 mark, a 2-4 homestand left Baltimore’s postseason hopes in even worse shape.
Helsley injury caps deflating homestand for Orioles
Luke Jones
An afternoon seemingly bringing some much-needed optimism ended with disappointment and concern.
If Orioles have meaningful run in them, now is time to start showing it
Luke Jones
Even after the series loss to Washington, Baltimore plays nine of its final 12 at home before the All-Star break and must take advantage.
Rutschman “trending in the right direction” as Orioles open six-game homestand
Luke Jones
Adley Rutschman remained on the concussion injured list Friday despite being eligible to be activated.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Anaheim
Luke Jones
Losing two out of three to the Angels after winning a series at Dodger Stadium might be the most Oriole of Orioles things.
Improved starting rotation giving Orioles chance to make something of 2026
Luke Jones
Baltimore owns the AL’s best rotation ERA over the last month, which is quite a change from how the season began.
Complete absence of buzz for series at Dodger Stadium says it all about state of Orioles
Luke Jones
This week marked exactly two years since the Orioles could last state a case for being the best team in baseball.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Seattle
Luke Jones
The Baltimore offense was to blame for a series loss in which the pitching surrendered a total of nine runs.
Sizing up the 2026 Ravens roster following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
With spring workouts complete, Luke Jones looks at Baltimore’s roster as attention shifts to the start of training camp late next month.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to San Diego
Luke Jones
Baltimore suffered its first losing homestand of the season and has now dropped six of its last nine games.
Helsley, Kremer, Beavers making progress as Orioles wait on their returns from IL
Luke Jones
Having begun a rehab assignment Thursday, closer Ryan Helsley is likely to rejoin Baltimore on next week’s West Coast trip.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 2 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Jesse Minter concluded his first offseason program as Baltimore’s head coach on Wednesday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
The ageless Calais Campbell is back on the practice field for Baltimore for the first time since the end of the 2022 season.
Controversial call doesn’t forgive Orioles’ messy defense in Sunday’s loss
Luke Jones
Toronto’s Ernie Clement wouldn’t have even been on base had Gunnar Henderson not booted his grounder in the sixth-inning collapse.
With even AL’s best suddenly dealing with adversity, Orioles need to keep winning in June
Luke Jones
Baltimore has won nine of 13 to climb within a few games of the .500 mark.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following final open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Baltimore is winding down voluntary OTAs in anticipation for next week’s mandatory minicamp.
Humphrey headlines list of absences as Ravens wind down OTAs
Luke Jones
Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey is coming off a difficult 2025 that left many wondering about his future.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
Luke Jones
Rallying over the weekend to secure a 7-3 homestand is just what Baltimore needed as the calendar turns to June.
As Helsley ramps up rehab, Orioles bullpen struggling to stay afloat with May winding down
Luke Jones
Closer Ryan Helsley hasn’t pitched since being placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation on May 1.
Luke Jones
Luke Jones is the Ravens and Orioles beat reporter for WNST BaltimorePositive.com and is a PFWA member. His mind is consumed with useless sports knowledge, pro wrestling promos, and movie quotes, but he often forgets where he put his phone. Luke's favorite sports memories include being one of the thousands of kids who waited for Cal Ripken's autograph after Orioles games in the summer of 1995, attending the Super Bowl XXXV victory parade with his dad in the pouring rain, and watching the Terps advance to the Final Four at the Carrier Dome in 2002. Follow him on social media @BaltimoreLuke or email him at Luke@wnst.net.
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