Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering the All-Star break
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One of baseball’s best teams at the break, the Orioles have their fingerprints all over All-Star week.
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Westburg just aiming to fit in playing for contending Orioles
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It wasn’t long ago that a prospect’s arrival was all Orioles fans had to look forward to over the course of some miserable seasons.
Orioles promote infield prospect Jordan Westburg to majors
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The 24-year-old has a .939 OPS and 35 extra-base hits at Triple-A Norfolk this season.
Roster tweaks loom for Orioles with Mullins, Mountcastle on rehab assignments
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Will an everyday role be waiting for Ryan Mountcastle with Ryan O’Hearn hitting so well in his absence?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split at Tampa Bay
Luke Jones
Wednesday was forgettable for Tyler Wells, who has otherwise had a strong season for Baltimore.
Sizing up the 2023 Ravens roster following mandatory minicamp
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Luke Jones takes a look at Baltimore’s 90-man roster with spring workouts now in the books.
Ricard, Bowser on mend as Ravens turn toward training camp
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Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 3 of mandatory minicamp
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A surprising candidate emerged for the starting left guard job this week.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 2 of mandatory minicamp
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Luke Jones offers his observations from the second day of mandatory minicamp in Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of mandatory minicamp
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Odell Beckham Jr. made his Ravens practice debut and even took part in some full-team work on Tuesday.
Bateman, Dobbins not participating at start of Ravens’ mandatory minicamp
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Rashod Bateman recently received a “cortisone-type” shot for his surgically-repaired foot.
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Flowers sidelined for Tuesday’s OTA, Edwards to be “fully ready” for Ravens training camp
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Zay Flowers is dealing with “kind of a tweak,” but the first-round rookie is expected to participate in next week’s minicamp.
With Kjerstad’s promotion, prospect list at Norfolk becomes more crowded for Orioles
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Finally healthy and thriving, 2020 first-round pick Heston Kjerstad is on his way to Triple-A Norfolk.
After passing daunting May with flying colors, Orioles dealing with first real adversity
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A 2-4 homestand didn’t compare to a tough run of news headlined by Cedric Mullins’ injury on Monday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following second open OTA
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Luke Jones was back on the scene in Owings Mills for Thursday’s voluntary workout.
Orioles sign ex-Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks, place Cedric Mullins on 10-day IL
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General manager Mike Elias hopes Mullins’ return from a groin injury will be “best measured in weeks instead of months.”
Orioles center fielder Mullins exits Monday’s game with groin strain
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Cedric Mullins entered Memorial Day leading Baltimore in runs batted in and wins above replacement.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following first open OTA
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers some purple observations from Wednesday’s workout in Owings Mills.
Ravens’ Jackson excited for “keys to the offense” under new coordinator Monken
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson envisions “less running and more throwing” for him in Baltimore’s new offense.
Five questions at start of Ravens OTAs
Luke Jones
Wednesday will mark the first OTA open to local reporters.
Persistent Mullins remains catalyst for contending Orioles
Luke Jones
Adley Rutschman is the face of the Orioles, but Cedric Mullins symbolizes just how far they’ve come.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 10-game homestand
Luke Jones
Baltimore enters the weekend with the second-best record in the majors.
Ojabo embracing high expectations entering first full season with Ravens
Luke Jones
David Ojabo understands he’s “here for a reason” after essentially having a redshirt year as a rookie.
Ravens boost center depth, but one big question remains on offensive line
Luke Jones
Who will start at left guard after the free-agent departure of Ben Powers?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2023 schedule release
Luke Jones
Baltimore made a solid interior depth addition to its offensive line on Monday.
Christmas Night game, London trip headline 2023 Ravens schedule
Luke Jones
Baltimore is currently scheduled for four prime-time games, but only one of those is at home.
Orioles again show they’ve “come a long way really fast” with latest stretch
Luke Jones
After winning a series against baseball’s top club, Baltimore entered the off-day with the third-best record in the majors.
Orioles place infielder Ramon Urias on 10-day injured list
Luke Jones
Baltimore made several roster moves prior to Tuesday’s game against Tampa Bay.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at 35-game mark of 2023 season
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Even after a three-game losing streak, Baltimore still entered Tuesday with the AL’s second-best record.
Ravens secondary still taking shape after Ya-Sin signing
Luke Jones
Brandon Stephens will focus more on playing safety this spring and summer, per John Harbaugh.
Full focus returns to field for Jackson, Ravens after arduous journey to deal
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“We’ve been doing it for years, but the time had come and the numbers were right and we were all satisfied.”
Ravens address biggest need with one-year deal for cornerback Rock Ya-Sin
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The former Las Vegas and Indianapolis cornerback started 38 games over his first four seasons.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2023 NFL draft
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Luke Jones says there are no more excuses for this Baltimore offense not to be Super Bowl quality.
Ravens decline fifth-year option on 2020 first-round inside linebacker Patrick Queen
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Baltimore passed on the chance to pay Queen $12.7 million in 2024.
What to expect from 2023 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
Luke Jones
Wide receiver Zay Flowers should see plenty of action in the slot in Todd Monken’s Baltimore offense.
Ravens throw late curve by drafting injured USC guard Andrew Vorhees in seventh round
Luke Jones
“We have every expectation that he will be playing winning football for us in 2024.”
Ravens add defensive depth on final day of 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker Tavius Robinson is only the second Ole Miss player to be drafted by Baltimore, joining Michael Oher in 2009.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering the All-Star break
Luke Jones
One of baseball’s best teams at the break, the Orioles have their fingerprints all over All-Star week.
Westburg just aiming to fit in playing for contending Orioles
Luke Jones
It wasn’t long ago that a prospect’s arrival was all Orioles fans had to look forward to over the course of some miserable seasons.
Orioles promote infield prospect Jordan Westburg to majors
Luke Jones
The 24-year-old has a .939 OPS and 35 extra-base hits at Triple-A Norfolk this season.
Roster tweaks loom for Orioles with Mullins, Mountcastle on rehab assignments
Luke Jones
Will an everyday role be waiting for Ryan Mountcastle with Ryan O’Hearn hitting so well in his absence?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split at Tampa Bay
Luke Jones
Wednesday was forgettable for Tyler Wells, who has otherwise had a strong season for Baltimore.
Sizing up the 2023 Ravens roster following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at Baltimore’s 90-man roster with spring workouts now in the books.
Ricard, Bowser on mend as Ravens turn toward training camp
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard had offseason hip surgery and won’t be ready for the start of training camp.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 3 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
A surprising candidate emerged for the starting left guard job this week.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 2 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his observations from the second day of mandatory minicamp in Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Odell Beckham Jr. made his Ravens practice debut and even took part in some full-team work on Tuesday.
Bateman, Dobbins not participating at start of Ravens’ mandatory minicamp
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Rashod Bateman recently received a “cortisone-type” shot for his surgically-repaired foot.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following weekend sweep over Kansas City
Luke Jones
Baltimore recorded its largest blowout win of the season on Sunday.
Orioles bats awaken just in time in Milwaukee
Luke Jones
The Baltimore offense erupted for six runs in the final three innings of Thursday’s win over the Brewers.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following third open OTA
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings aheads of next week’s mandatory minicamp.
Flowers sidelined for Tuesday’s OTA, Edwards to be “fully ready” for Ravens training camp
Luke Jones
Zay Flowers is dealing with “kind of a tweak,” but the first-round rookie is expected to participate in next week’s minicamp.
With Kjerstad’s promotion, prospect list at Norfolk becomes more crowded for Orioles
Luke Jones
Finally healthy and thriving, 2020 first-round pick Heston Kjerstad is on his way to Triple-A Norfolk.
After passing daunting May with flying colors, Orioles dealing with first real adversity
Luke Jones
A 2-4 homestand didn’t compare to a tough run of news headlined by Cedric Mullins’ injury on Monday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following second open OTA
Luke Jones
Luke Jones was back on the scene in Owings Mills for Thursday’s voluntary workout.
Orioles sign ex-Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks, place Cedric Mullins on 10-day IL
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias hopes Mullins’ return from a groin injury will be “best measured in weeks instead of months.”
Orioles center fielder Mullins exits Monday’s game with groin strain
Luke Jones
Cedric Mullins entered Memorial Day leading Baltimore in runs batted in and wins above replacement.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following first open OTA
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers some purple observations from Wednesday’s workout in Owings Mills.
Ravens’ Jackson excited for “keys to the offense” under new coordinator Monken
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson envisions “less running and more throwing” for him in Baltimore’s new offense.
Five questions at start of Ravens OTAs
Luke Jones
Wednesday will mark the first OTA open to local reporters.
Persistent Mullins remains catalyst for contending Orioles
Luke Jones
Adley Rutschman is the face of the Orioles, but Cedric Mullins symbolizes just how far they’ve come.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 10-game homestand
Luke Jones
Baltimore enters the weekend with the second-best record in the majors.
Ojabo embracing high expectations entering first full season with Ravens
Luke Jones
David Ojabo understands he’s “here for a reason” after essentially having a redshirt year as a rookie.
Ravens boost center depth, but one big question remains on offensive line
Luke Jones
Who will start at left guard after the free-agent departure of Ben Powers?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2023 schedule release
Luke Jones
Baltimore made a solid interior depth addition to its offensive line on Monday.
Christmas Night game, London trip headline 2023 Ravens schedule
Luke Jones
Baltimore is currently scheduled for four prime-time games, but only one of those is at home.
Orioles again show they’ve “come a long way really fast” with latest stretch
Luke Jones
After winning a series against baseball’s top club, Baltimore entered the off-day with the third-best record in the majors.
Orioles place infielder Ramon Urias on 10-day injured list
Luke Jones
Baltimore made several roster moves prior to Tuesday’s game against Tampa Bay.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at 35-game mark of 2023 season
Luke Jones
Even after a three-game losing streak, Baltimore still entered Tuesday with the AL’s second-best record.
Ravens secondary still taking shape after Ya-Sin signing
Luke Jones
Brandon Stephens will focus more on playing safety this spring and summer, per John Harbaugh.
Full focus returns to field for Jackson, Ravens after arduous journey to deal
Luke Jones
“We’ve been doing it for years, but the time had come and the numbers were right and we were all satisfied.”
Ravens address biggest need with one-year deal for cornerback Rock Ya-Sin
Luke Jones
The former Las Vegas and Indianapolis cornerback started 38 games over his first four seasons.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Luke Jones says there are no more excuses for this Baltimore offense not to be Super Bowl quality.
Ravens decline fifth-year option on 2020 first-round inside linebacker Patrick Queen
Luke Jones
Baltimore passed on the chance to pay Queen $12.7 million in 2024.
What to expect from 2023 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
Luke Jones
Wide receiver Zay Flowers should see plenty of action in the slot in Todd Monken’s Baltimore offense.
Ravens throw late curve by drafting injured USC guard Andrew Vorhees in seventh round
Luke Jones
“We have every expectation that he will be playing winning football for us in 2024.”
Ravens add defensive depth on final day of 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker Tavius Robinson is only the second Ole Miss player to be drafted by Baltimore, joining Michael Oher in 2009.
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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