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.
Luke Jones
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.
Ravens steer away from need in selecting Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson in third round
Luke Jones
Simpson’s selection adds uncertainty to the future of of 2020 first-round pick Patrick Queen.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens come to terms on five-year deal after years of negotiations
Luke Jones
A deal more than two years in the making finally made it across the finish line hours before the start of the NFL draft on Thursday.
Ravens select Boston College receiver Zay Flowers with 22nd pick in 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
On the same day Lamar Jackson signed a new contract, the Ravens gave him another pass-catching weapon.
Will 2023 NFL draft bring bombshell or blip for Ravens?
Luke Jones
The Ravens-related buzz on the eve of the draft stemmed from a SpongeBob tweet posted by Lamar Jackson late Tuesday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 15-7 start to 2023 campaign
Luke Jones
Baltimore has won seven straight to move into second place in the AL East.
Ravens bring back cornerback Seymour, officially sign quarterback Huntley to restricted tender
Luke Jones
Kevon Seymour finished fourth on the 2022 team in special-teams snaps despite missing three games.
Huntley to sign restricted tender with Ravens on Monday
Luke Jones
The backup quarterback is scheduled to make $2.627 million, but that salary is not guaranteed for 2023.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts week ahead of 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Night 1 of the draft rapidly approaching.
Sizing up the 2023 Ravens roster ahead of next week’s draft
Luke Jones
How likely is Baltimore to draft a cornerback next week?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win in Chicago
Luke Jones
Shortstop Jorge Mateo is off to a red-hot start to open the 2023 season.
Orioles option struggling starting pitcher Cole Irvin to minors
Luke Jones
The 28-year-old lefty failed to complete five innings in each of his first three starts to open the season.
DeCosta, Ravens “saw everything we needed to see” with Beckham’s health
Luke Jones
“We’re getting somebody who’s ready to explode again, and he’s in the right environment.”
No assurances, but Beckham and Ravens betting on Jackson staying for 2023
Luke Jones
“My thoughts would be that he would be here. I know that these two want him to be here.”
Orioles rookie pitcher Rodriguez learns lessons that can’t be taught in minors
Luke Jones
Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez made his Camden Yards debut on Tuesday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Odell Beckham Jr. agreement
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple thoughts in the wake of one of the bigger boom-or-bust moves in team history.
Ravens take big swing on $15 million deal with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Luke Jones
The wideout made an apparent pitch to Lamar Jackson upon announcing the news on Instagram.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 7-6 win over Yankees in home opener
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his orange thoughts after a happy home opener in Baltimore.
Ravens’ shift in tone on Jackson reflects increasingly unsettling situation
Luke Jones
Much like Wednesday’s pre-draft press conference, the Lamar Jackson saga is feeling pretty miserable.
Impressive Rodriguez debut gives Orioles reason to be excited
Luke Jones
The debut of Grayson Rodriguez was worth the wait on Wednesday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of pre-draft press conference
Luke Jones
There figures to be a question or five about a certain franchise quarterback during Wednesday’s presser.
Bradish exit adds to Orioles’ early pitching concerns before Wells saves day in Monday’s win
Luke Jones
Preliminary X-rays were negative after a liner struck Kyle Bradish on the foot in Monday’s game at Texas.
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.
Ravens steer away from need in selecting Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson in third round
Luke Jones
Simpson’s selection adds uncertainty to the future of of 2020 first-round pick Patrick Queen.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens come to terms on five-year deal after years of negotiations
Luke Jones
A deal more than two years in the making finally made it across the finish line hours before the start of the NFL draft on Thursday.
Ravens select Boston College receiver Zay Flowers with 22nd pick in 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
On the same day Lamar Jackson signed a new contract, the Ravens gave him another pass-catching weapon.
Will 2023 NFL draft bring bombshell or blip for Ravens?
Luke Jones
The Ravens-related buzz on the eve of the draft stemmed from a SpongeBob tweet posted by Lamar Jackson late Tuesday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 15-7 start to 2023 campaign
Luke Jones
Baltimore has won seven straight to move into second place in the AL East.
Ravens bring back cornerback Seymour, officially sign quarterback Huntley to restricted tender
Luke Jones
Kevon Seymour finished fourth on the 2022 team in special-teams snaps despite missing three games.
Huntley to sign restricted tender with Ravens on Monday
Luke Jones
The backup quarterback is scheduled to make $2.627 million, but that salary is not guaranteed for 2023.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts week ahead of 2023 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Night 1 of the draft rapidly approaching.
Sizing up the 2023 Ravens roster ahead of next week’s draft
Luke Jones
How likely is Baltimore to draft a cornerback next week?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win in Chicago
Luke Jones
Shortstop Jorge Mateo is off to a red-hot start to open the 2023 season.
Orioles option struggling starting pitcher Cole Irvin to minors
Luke Jones
The 28-year-old lefty failed to complete five innings in each of his first three starts to open the season.
DeCosta, Ravens “saw everything we needed to see” with Beckham’s health
Luke Jones
“We’re getting somebody who’s ready to explode again, and he’s in the right environment.”
No assurances, but Beckham and Ravens betting on Jackson staying for 2023
Luke Jones
“My thoughts would be that he would be here. I know that these two want him to be here.”
Orioles rookie pitcher Rodriguez learns lessons that can’t be taught in minors
Luke Jones
Top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez made his Camden Yards debut on Tuesday night.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Odell Beckham Jr. agreement
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple thoughts in the wake of one of the bigger boom-or-bust moves in team history.
Ravens take big swing on $15 million deal with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Luke Jones
The wideout made an apparent pitch to Lamar Jackson upon announcing the news on Instagram.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 7-6 win over Yankees in home opener
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his orange thoughts after a happy home opener in Baltimore.
Ravens’ shift in tone on Jackson reflects increasingly unsettling situation
Luke Jones
Much like Wednesday’s pre-draft press conference, the Lamar Jackson saga is feeling pretty miserable.
Impressive Rodriguez debut gives Orioles reason to be excited
Luke Jones
The debut of Grayson Rodriguez was worth the wait on Wednesday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts ahead of pre-draft press conference
Luke Jones
There figures to be a question or five about a certain franchise quarterback during Wednesday’s presser.
Bradish exit adds to Orioles’ early pitching concerns before Wells saves day in Monday’s win
Luke Jones
Preliminary X-rays were negative after a liner struck Kyle Bradish on the foot in Monday’s game at Texas.
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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