Orioles infielder Westburg selected as All-Star Game replacement
Luke Jones
Jordan Westburg will give Baltimore a fourth representative in next week’s All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
Luke Jones
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to All-Star break
Luke Jones
Corbin Burnes joined Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman as All-Star selections for Baltimore.
Kremer returns to Orioles rotation after six-week absence
Luke Jones
The right-hander had been sidelined with a triceps strain since late May.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts midway through 2024 schedule
Luke Jones
“I’m running out of things to say about him,” said Brandon Hyde about AL MVP candidate Gunnar Henderson this week.
Rodriguez rises to occasion at time of need for Orioles
Luke Jones
“I love what I saw out of him. Just the competitiveness to go out there and continue to grind, that’s what we needed. That’s what he gave.”
Suddenly scuffling, Orioles need to do what they’ve done so well for two years now
Luke Jones
Your worst losing streak is always the most recent one, but such stretches have come with quick rebounds from this club the last two years.
Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes an early look at the roster picture with the start of training camp under a month away.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Yankees
Luke Jones
Baltimore once again showed it’s a powerhouse after taking two of three games from the New York Yankees.
Will Wednesday mark turning point for Orioles’ 2024 season?
Luke Jones
With Kyle Bradish done for 2024 and Danny Coulombe out until September, calls for Mike Elias to add pitching reinforcements only grow louder.
Orioles’ injury woes continue as Bradish undergoes Tommy John surgery, Coulombe out indefinitely
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish will now miss the rest of the season and at least a sizable portion of 2025 as well.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts leftovers from mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers additional purple musings from last week’s mandatory minicamp.
Ravens add alternate purple helmet to uniform set for 2024
Luke Jones
After using the same helmet design since 1999, the Ravens have introduced an alternate look.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Philadelphia
Luke Jones
Luke Jones recaps an incredible weekend at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish placed on 15-day IL with right UCL sprain
Luke Jones
“Anytime you know a guy’s battled back from an injury, when they have to come out of the game, that’s really tough.”
Orioles fans used to only dream about exciting weekends like this
Luke Jones
Could the weekend be a World Series preview as Philadelphia visits Oriole Park at Camden Yards?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple musings after three days of full-team workouts in Owings Mills this week.
Orioles keep winning, but concerns about pitching health persist
Luke Jones
Left-hander Danny Coulombe became the latest Baltimore pitcher to go on the injured list on Tuesday.
October dream of Burnes, Bradish, Rodriguez on display for Tampa Bay sweep
Luke Jones
Watching Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez, and Corbin Burnes start back to back to back was hopefully a preview of the postseason.
Four Ravens questions at open of this week’s mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
This minicamp lacks the buzz of the last few years, but that’s OK for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on final week of voluntary OTAs
Luke Jones
Recovered from the torn ACL that derailed his 2023, Andrew Vorhees is ready to compete at left guard.
Orioles promote Povich for major league debut in Toronto, option Vespi to Norfolk
Luke Jones
Lefty Cade Povich was summoned to Toronto Wednesday ahead of his MLB debut in the series finale.
Sizing up Orioles candidates for 2024 All-Star Game as voting opens
Luke Jones
Catcher Adley Rutschman is on track for a career season at the plate and a second straight All-Star selection.
After “year of growth,” Simpson excited to shine for Ravens
Luke Jones
Trenton Simpson is set to replace Patrick Queen as the starting Will linebacker next to Roquan Smith.
Orioles promote prospect Norby, place Mateo on concussion injured list
Luke Jones
Norby becomes the latest Baltimore prospect to receive his first taste of the big leagues.
Orioles’ pitching depth takes notable hits with Means, Wells out for rest of season
Luke Jones
John Means’ left elbow will require another procedure just 25 months after having Tommy John surgery.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on second week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings from Owings Mills.
Bateman, Likely key to Ravens’ passing attack taking next step in 2024
Luke Jones
Both Lamar Jackson and Todd Monken acknowledge needing to involve Rashod Bateman more in 2024.
Orioles starting pitcher Kremer expected to resume throwing “soon”
Luke Jones
The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with a triceps strain last week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts through Memorial Day
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish’s seven no-hit innings over the weekend provided a lift for a rotation dealing with health woes.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following opening week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson’s weight loss was a popular topic of discussion in Owings Mills this week.
Orioles place Means on injured list with left forearm strain
Luke Jones
John Means exited Wednesday’s start in St. Louis with what was described as “some elbow discomfort.”
With sweepless streak finally history, Orioles just need to get back to playing good baseball
Luke Jones
The streak really ended last October, so keeping the hype going into 2024 always felt disingenuous.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of organized team activities
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with voluntary team workouts underway in Owings Mills.
Division race not getting easier, but Orioles have much to like from Seattle series win
Luke Jones
Breaking out of a three-week slump, Colton Cowser had a superb series against the Mariners.
Pivot to six-man rotation now imminent for Orioles
Luke Jones
Entering a stretch of 43 games in 45 days, Baltimore hopes to keep its starting rotation fresh and effective.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
Luke Jones
On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.
Ravens to play on Christmas again, scheduled for five prime-time games in 2024
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will remain under the spotlight with seven games set to be nationally televised.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts one quarter of way through 2024 season
Luke Jones
Jordan Westburg is on pace for 68 extra-base hits and is playing at an All-Star-caliber level in his second season.
Orioles shuffle outfield depth by recalling Stowers, activating Hays from IL
Luke Jones
Kyle Stowers is back in the major leagues for the first time since last May.
Ravens to open 2024 season at Kansas City in NFL kickoff game
Luke Jones
The 2023 AFC title game rematch will be played at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Orioles infielder Westburg selected as All-Star Game replacement
Luke Jones
Jordan Westburg will give Baltimore a fourth representative in next week’s All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to All-Star break
Luke Jones
Corbin Burnes joined Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman as All-Star selections for Baltimore.
Kremer returns to Orioles rotation after six-week absence
Luke Jones
The right-hander had been sidelined with a triceps strain since late May.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts midway through 2024 schedule
Luke Jones
“I’m running out of things to say about him,” said Brandon Hyde about AL MVP candidate Gunnar Henderson this week.
Rodriguez rises to occasion at time of need for Orioles
Luke Jones
“I love what I saw out of him. Just the competitiveness to go out there and continue to grind, that’s what we needed. That’s what he gave.”
Suddenly scuffling, Orioles need to do what they’ve done so well for two years now
Luke Jones
Your worst losing streak is always the most recent one, but such stretches have come with quick rebounds from this club the last two years.
Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes an early look at the roster picture with the start of training camp under a month away.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Yankees
Luke Jones
Baltimore once again showed it’s a powerhouse after taking two of three games from the New York Yankees.
Will Wednesday mark turning point for Orioles’ 2024 season?
Luke Jones
With Kyle Bradish done for 2024 and Danny Coulombe out until September, calls for Mike Elias to add pitching reinforcements only grow louder.
Orioles’ injury woes continue as Bradish undergoes Tommy John surgery, Coulombe out indefinitely
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish will now miss the rest of the season and at least a sizable portion of 2025 as well.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts leftovers from mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers additional purple musings from last week’s mandatory minicamp.
Ravens add alternate purple helmet to uniform set for 2024
Luke Jones
After using the same helmet design since 1999, the Ravens have introduced an alternate look.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Philadelphia
Luke Jones
Luke Jones recaps an incredible weekend at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish placed on 15-day IL with right UCL sprain
Luke Jones
“Anytime you know a guy’s battled back from an injury, when they have to come out of the game, that’s really tough.”
Orioles fans used to only dream about exciting weekends like this
Luke Jones
Could the weekend be a World Series preview as Philadelphia visits Oriole Park at Camden Yards?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple musings after three days of full-team workouts in Owings Mills this week.
Orioles keep winning, but concerns about pitching health persist
Luke Jones
Left-hander Danny Coulombe became the latest Baltimore pitcher to go on the injured list on Tuesday.
October dream of Burnes, Bradish, Rodriguez on display for Tampa Bay sweep
Luke Jones
Watching Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez, and Corbin Burnes start back to back to back was hopefully a preview of the postseason.
Four Ravens questions at open of this week’s mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
This minicamp lacks the buzz of the last few years, but that’s OK for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on final week of voluntary OTAs
Luke Jones
Recovered from the torn ACL that derailed his 2023, Andrew Vorhees is ready to compete at left guard.
Orioles promote Povich for major league debut in Toronto, option Vespi to Norfolk
Luke Jones
Lefty Cade Povich was summoned to Toronto Wednesday ahead of his MLB debut in the series finale.
Sizing up Orioles candidates for 2024 All-Star Game as voting opens
Luke Jones
Catcher Adley Rutschman is on track for a career season at the plate and a second straight All-Star selection.
After “year of growth,” Simpson excited to shine for Ravens
Luke Jones
Trenton Simpson is set to replace Patrick Queen as the starting Will linebacker next to Roquan Smith.
Orioles promote prospect Norby, place Mateo on concussion injured list
Luke Jones
Norby becomes the latest Baltimore prospect to receive his first taste of the big leagues.
Orioles’ pitching depth takes notable hits with Means, Wells out for rest of season
Luke Jones
John Means’ left elbow will require another procedure just 25 months after having Tommy John surgery.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on second week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings from Owings Mills.
Bateman, Likely key to Ravens’ passing attack taking next step in 2024
Luke Jones
Both Lamar Jackson and Todd Monken acknowledge needing to involve Rashod Bateman more in 2024.
Orioles starting pitcher Kremer expected to resume throwing “soon”
Luke Jones
The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with a triceps strain last week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts through Memorial Day
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish’s seven no-hit innings over the weekend provided a lift for a rotation dealing with health woes.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following opening week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson’s weight loss was a popular topic of discussion in Owings Mills this week.
Orioles place Means on injured list with left forearm strain
Luke Jones
John Means exited Wednesday’s start in St. Louis with what was described as “some elbow discomfort.”
With sweepless streak finally history, Orioles just need to get back to playing good baseball
Luke Jones
The streak really ended last October, so keeping the hype going into 2024 always felt disingenuous.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of organized team activities
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with voluntary team workouts underway in Owings Mills.
Division race not getting easier, but Orioles have much to like from Seattle series win
Luke Jones
Breaking out of a three-week slump, Colton Cowser had a superb series against the Mariners.
Pivot to six-man rotation now imminent for Orioles
Luke Jones
Entering a stretch of 43 games in 45 days, Baltimore hopes to keep its starting rotation fresh and effective.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
Luke Jones
On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.
Ravens to play on Christmas again, scheduled for five prime-time games in 2024
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will remain under the spotlight with seven games set to be nationally televised.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts one quarter of way through 2024 season
Luke Jones
Jordan Westburg is on pace for 68 extra-base hits and is playing at an All-Star-caliber level in his second season.
Orioles shuffle outfield depth by recalling Stowers, activating Hays from IL
Luke Jones
Kyle Stowers is back in the major leagues for the first time since last May.
Ravens to open 2024 season at Kansas City in NFL kickoff game
Luke Jones
The 2023 AFC title game rematch will be played at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5.
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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