Ravens activate rookie running back Keaton Mitchell from injured reserve
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The son of former Ravens safety Anthony Mitchell, the undrafted rookie is expected to make his debut on Sunday.
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After magical 2023, Orioles must progress from being happy to be here to getting over October hump
Luke Jones
This season should be remembered as fondly as just about any in club history, but expectations have now changed, which is a good thing.
Ravens “close to full strength” entering Sunday’s clash with Titans in London
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh was the only player on the 53-man roster ruled out for Week 6 on Friday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following ALDS sweep to Texas
Luke Jones
Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi shut down the Baltimore lineup in the deciding Game 3.
On brink of elimination, Orioles aiming to bounce back one more time in 2023
Luke Jones
“I feel good about our club. I think we’re going to play good baseball here.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 matchup with Tennessee in London
Luke Jones
Baltimore arrived in London on Monday to try to avoid repeating its embarrassing performance there six years ago.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following ALDS Game 2 loss to Texas
Luke Jones
It’s tough to recall many local sports weekends beginning with such electricity and concluding with such a thud.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following ALDS Game 1 loss to Texas
Luke Jones
The offensive highlights were few and far between as Baltimore lost the opener of the best-of-five series.
Orioles starter John Means sidelined for ALDS due to elbow soreness
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Baltimore remains hopeful the lefty could be ready to pitch in a potential ALCS.
Five Orioles questions entering 2023 postseason
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Luke Jones also offers his pick for the best-of-five ALDS between Baltimore and the Texas Rangers.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 5 trip to Pittsburgh
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A healthy Lamar Jackson is looking for his first win over Pittsburgh since 2019.
Humphrey headlines list of returnees to Ravens practice for Pittsburgh week
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The three-time Pro Bowl cornerback practiced for the first time since undergoing foot surgery in mid-August.
Orioles to meet Texas in AL Division Series after Rangers sweep Tampa Bay
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Baltimore will meet the Rangers in the postseason for the first time since the 2012 AL Wild Card Game.
With postseason underway, Orioles trying to stay sharp while enjoying extra rest
Luke Jones
Baltimore practiced in a setting that felt part spring training, part pandemic season at an empty Camden Yards on Tuesday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 win at Cleveland
Luke Jones
Brandon Stephens recorded his first career interception Sunday and has played every defensive snap this season.
Though hardly perfect, Ravens looking like early class of AFC North
Luke Jones
Roquan Smith and the defense led the way against a Cleveland team doomed without Deshaun Watson.
Top-seeded Orioles await winner of Tampa Bay-Texas series for ALDS
Luke Jones
AL East champion Baltimore concluded its best regular season since 1979 on Sunday.
Ravens place Ojabo on injured reserve, promote veteran Van Noy to 53-man roster
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David Ojabo suffered an ankle injury in last Sunday’s overtime loss to Indianapolis.
Orioles closer Felix Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery, expected to miss entire 2024 season
Luke Jones
The All-Star reliever hadn’t pitched since injuring the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Aug. 25.
Ravens list Stanley as doubtful, rule out five others for Week 4 trip to Cleveland
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Patrick Mekari appears likely to start at left tackle and face four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett.
AL East champion Orioles take next step and might as well keep on going now
Luke Jones
“If you sat in this chair with 110 losses, I wouldn’t have thought we were going to win 100 games and win the AL East two years later.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 4 clash in Cleveland
Luke Jones
Jadeveon Clowney has downplayed facing his old team, but Baltimore could use a big game from the veteran edge rusher.
New week brings returns, new concerns for Ravens on injury front
Luke Jones
Wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) and Rashod Bateman (hamstring) were among those absent on Wednesday.
Losing Brooks Robinson feels personal for so many
Luke Jones
The mere mention of his name will always bring a smile as well as memories of the many who loved him.
Bautista pitches sim game, but Orioles “running out of time” as postseason approaches
Luke Jones
The next step for the All-Star closer depends on how his right elbow feels Wednesday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 3 loss to Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Baltimore will be awfully tempted to keep Kyle Hamilton at the nickel spot after his outstanding game.
Mistakes halt early momentum, sink Ravens in overtime loss to Indianapolis
Luke Jones
That impressive mettle on display in Cincinnati last week was nowhere to be found Sunday
Ravens rule out seven starters for Sunday’s game against Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Odell Beckham Jr. is among the Baltimore players who won’t play in Week 3.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 3 meeting with Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Baltimore aims to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2016 on Sunday.
As Orioles roll to postseason, questions persist about bullpen for October
Luke Jones
While apparently not giving up on the long shot of a Felix Bautista return, Baltimore remains desperate for more relief upside.
Injuries remain big story as eight Ravens players sit out Wednesday’s practice
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s health picture continues moving in the wrong direction early in the season.
Ravens place defensive back A. Washington on injured reserve with chest injury
Luke Jones
Ar’Darius Washington played all but three defensive snaps in the Week 2 win at Cincinnati.
Ravens safety Marcus Williams won’t have surgery for pectoral injury — or go on injured reserve
Luke Jones
The free safety will continue to rehab the injury sustained in the season opener.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Geno Stone showed why he’s a quality backup with his interception in the third quarter of the 27-24 victory.
Playoff-bound Orioles remove all doubt with thrilling finish to weekend
Luke Jones
Work remains to achieve bigger goals, but the Orioles and their fans deserved to celebrate a postseason berth.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 tilt in Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson won’t have arguably his two best offensive linemen in his first road game since last November.
Ravens rule out four starters for Week 2 clash with Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Center Tyler Linderbaum will miss the first game of his NFL career against the Bengals on Sunday.
Orioles ready for biggest regular-season series in history of Camden Yards
Luke Jones
There’s much on the line with second-place Tampa Bay coming to town for a critical four-game set.
In all-too-familiar spot going to Cincinnati, Ravens hope healthy Jackson will be difference
Luke Jones
Baltimore is dealing with significant injuries for a fourth straight road meeting with the Bengals.
Ravens’ depth already being tested after Week 1 injury wave
Luke Jones
Free safety Marcus Williams is out indefinitely after suffering a pectoral injury in the season opener.
Ravens activate rookie running back Keaton Mitchell from injured reserve
Luke Jones
The son of former Ravens safety Anthony Mitchell, the undrafted rookie is expected to make his debut on Sunday.
After magical 2023, Orioles must progress from being happy to be here to getting over October hump
Luke Jones
This season should be remembered as fondly as just about any in club history, but expectations have now changed, which is a good thing.
Ravens “close to full strength” entering Sunday’s clash with Titans in London
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh was the only player on the 53-man roster ruled out for Week 6 on Friday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following ALDS sweep to Texas
Luke Jones
Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi shut down the Baltimore lineup in the deciding Game 3.
On brink of elimination, Orioles aiming to bounce back one more time in 2023
Luke Jones
“I feel good about our club. I think we’re going to play good baseball here.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 6 matchup with Tennessee in London
Luke Jones
Baltimore arrived in London on Monday to try to avoid repeating its embarrassing performance there six years ago.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following ALDS Game 2 loss to Texas
Luke Jones
It’s tough to recall many local sports weekends beginning with such electricity and concluding with such a thud.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following ALDS Game 1 loss to Texas
Luke Jones
The offensive highlights were few and far between as Baltimore lost the opener of the best-of-five series.
Orioles starter John Means sidelined for ALDS due to elbow soreness
Luke Jones
Baltimore remains hopeful the lefty could be ready to pitch in a potential ALCS.
Five Orioles questions entering 2023 postseason
Luke Jones
Luke Jones also offers his pick for the best-of-five ALDS between Baltimore and the Texas Rangers.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 5 trip to Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
A healthy Lamar Jackson is looking for his first win over Pittsburgh since 2019.
Humphrey headlines list of returnees to Ravens practice for Pittsburgh week
Luke Jones
The three-time Pro Bowl cornerback practiced for the first time since undergoing foot surgery in mid-August.
Orioles to meet Texas in AL Division Series after Rangers sweep Tampa Bay
Luke Jones
Baltimore will meet the Rangers in the postseason for the first time since the 2012 AL Wild Card Game.
With postseason underway, Orioles trying to stay sharp while enjoying extra rest
Luke Jones
Baltimore practiced in a setting that felt part spring training, part pandemic season at an empty Camden Yards on Tuesday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 win at Cleveland
Luke Jones
Brandon Stephens recorded his first career interception Sunday and has played every defensive snap this season.
Though hardly perfect, Ravens looking like early class of AFC North
Luke Jones
Roquan Smith and the defense led the way against a Cleveland team doomed without Deshaun Watson.
Top-seeded Orioles await winner of Tampa Bay-Texas series for ALDS
Luke Jones
AL East champion Baltimore concluded its best regular season since 1979 on Sunday.
Ravens place Ojabo on injured reserve, promote veteran Van Noy to 53-man roster
Luke Jones
David Ojabo suffered an ankle injury in last Sunday’s overtime loss to Indianapolis.
Orioles closer Felix Bautista to undergo Tommy John surgery, expected to miss entire 2024 season
Luke Jones
The All-Star reliever hadn’t pitched since injuring the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on Aug. 25.
Ravens list Stanley as doubtful, rule out five others for Week 4 trip to Cleveland
Luke Jones
Patrick Mekari appears likely to start at left tackle and face four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett.
AL East champion Orioles take next step and might as well keep on going now
Luke Jones
“If you sat in this chair with 110 losses, I wouldn’t have thought we were going to win 100 games and win the AL East two years later.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 4 clash in Cleveland
Luke Jones
Jadeveon Clowney has downplayed facing his old team, but Baltimore could use a big game from the veteran edge rusher.
New week brings returns, new concerns for Ravens on injury front
Luke Jones
Wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) and Rashod Bateman (hamstring) were among those absent on Wednesday.
Losing Brooks Robinson feels personal for so many
Luke Jones
The mere mention of his name will always bring a smile as well as memories of the many who loved him.
Bautista pitches sim game, but Orioles “running out of time” as postseason approaches
Luke Jones
The next step for the All-Star closer depends on how his right elbow feels Wednesday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 3 loss to Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Baltimore will be awfully tempted to keep Kyle Hamilton at the nickel spot after his outstanding game.
Mistakes halt early momentum, sink Ravens in overtime loss to Indianapolis
Luke Jones
That impressive mettle on display in Cincinnati last week was nowhere to be found Sunday
Ravens rule out seven starters for Sunday’s game against Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Odell Beckham Jr. is among the Baltimore players who won’t play in Week 3.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 3 meeting with Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Baltimore aims to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2016 on Sunday.
As Orioles roll to postseason, questions persist about bullpen for October
Luke Jones
While apparently not giving up on the long shot of a Felix Bautista return, Baltimore remains desperate for more relief upside.
Injuries remain big story as eight Ravens players sit out Wednesday’s practice
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s health picture continues moving in the wrong direction early in the season.
Ravens place defensive back A. Washington on injured reserve with chest injury
Luke Jones
Ar’Darius Washington played all but three defensive snaps in the Week 2 win at Cincinnati.
Ravens safety Marcus Williams won’t have surgery for pectoral injury — or go on injured reserve
Luke Jones
The free safety will continue to rehab the injury sustained in the season opener.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 win at Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Geno Stone showed why he’s a quality backup with his interception in the third quarter of the 27-24 victory.
Playoff-bound Orioles remove all doubt with thrilling finish to weekend
Luke Jones
Work remains to achieve bigger goals, but the Orioles and their fans deserved to celebrate a postseason berth.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 2 tilt in Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson won’t have arguably his two best offensive linemen in his first road game since last November.
Ravens rule out four starters for Week 2 clash with Cincinnati
Luke Jones
Center Tyler Linderbaum will miss the first game of his NFL career against the Bengals on Sunday.
Orioles ready for biggest regular-season series in history of Camden Yards
Luke Jones
There’s much on the line with second-place Tampa Bay coming to town for a critical four-game set.
In all-too-familiar spot going to Cincinnati, Ravens hope healthy Jackson will be difference
Luke Jones
Baltimore is dealing with significant injuries for a fourth straight road meeting with the Bengals.
Ravens’ depth already being tested after Week 1 injury wave
Luke Jones
Free safety Marcus Williams is out indefinitely after suffering a pectoral injury in the season opener.
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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