Even with Maulet absence, Ravens have no shortage of options for nickel package
Luke Jones
Slot cornerback Arthur Maulet could miss the start of the season after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
Luke Jones
As pitching concerns persist, Orioles need bats to do heaviest lifting down stretch
Luke Jones
Baltimore offered encouraging news about Grayson Rodriguez on Wednesday, but reliever Jacob Webb joined him on the IL.
Rodriguez scratched from Tuesday’s start, creating significant concern for Orioles
Luke Jones
Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with “right lat/teres discomfort” and is returning to Baltimore for further evaluation.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 14 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The Ravens conducted their annual slip-and-slide fumble recovery drill for the rookies to conclude a hot practice day.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 13 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Rashod Bateman had the play of the day Monday, but he appeared shaken up after his leaping touchdown grab.
Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum dealing with “minor soft-tissue” injury
Luke Jones
The Pro Bowl center is expected to return “sometime next week,” according to John Harbaugh.
Top corner infield prospect Coby Mayo set to join Orioles in Cleveland
Luke Jones
The slugging corner infielder is Baltimore’s No. 3 prospect and the 15th-best prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 10 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Second-round rookie Roger Rosengarten saw a more extended look as the first-team right tackle on Thursday.
As Holliday thrills in return, Orioles lose Westburg to fractured right hand
Luke Jones
All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg was struck on the right hand with a 95-mph fastball in Wednesday’s win over Toronto.
In wake of trade deadline, top prospect Holliday returns to Orioles for stretch run
Luke Jones
The 20-year-old consensus top prospect in baseball is back in the majors for the first time since late April.
Orioles make flurry of moves before trade deadline, but what impact will they bring?
Luke Jones
The trade for Miami left-handed starter Trevor Rogers headlined a busy trade deadline day for Mike Elias.
Amid trade rumors, Mountcastle and Mullins still helping Orioles win games
Luke Jones
Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins were pivotal parts of Sunday’s win over San Diego and have heated up at the plate recently.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following first two padded practices of training camp
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson was back on the practice field and looked like his usual self on Saturday afternoon.
Eflin acquisition, Hays departure signal shifts in approach for contending Orioles
Luke Jones
Veteran starter Zach Eflin is owed $18 million next year, the biggest contractual commitment Baltimore has made under Mike Elias.
Lamar Jackson once again sidelined from Ravens practice with lingering illness
Luke Jones
“It’s just an unpredictable deal. You guys have been sick before and sometimes it’s not easy, so that’s what we’re dealing with.”
Orioles officially place Mateo on injured list, recall Norby for Miami series finale
Luke Jones
Infielder Jorge Mateo is out indefinitely after injuring his left elbow in Tuesday loss in Miami.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 4 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Wednesday, but he still didn’t look 100% before exiting early.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Coming off a frustrating 2023, Marlon Humphrey has dropped weight and revamped his preparation in hopes of bouncing back.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 2 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest observations and notes from Monday’s practice in Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The biggest headline from Sunday’s workout was who was missing from the practice field.
Santander becomes fifth Orioles player to receive All-Star nod
Luke Jones
The 29-year-old right fielder is going to the All-Star Game for the first time in his career.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to start of training camp
Luke Jones
With depth at safety a question mark, Baltimore needs a full season from Marcus Williams in the secondary.
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.
Even with Maulet absence, Ravens have no shortage of options for nickel package
Luke Jones
Slot cornerback Arthur Maulet could miss the start of the season after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
As pitching concerns persist, Orioles need bats to do heaviest lifting down stretch
Luke Jones
Baltimore offered encouraging news about Grayson Rodriguez on Wednesday, but reliever Jacob Webb joined him on the IL.
Rodriguez scratched from Tuesday’s start, creating significant concern for Orioles
Luke Jones
Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with “right lat/teres discomfort” and is returning to Baltimore for further evaluation.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 14 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The Ravens conducted their annual slip-and-slide fumble recovery drill for the rookies to conclude a hot practice day.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 13 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Rashod Bateman had the play of the day Monday, but he appeared shaken up after his leaping touchdown grab.
Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum dealing with “minor soft-tissue” injury
Luke Jones
The Pro Bowl center is expected to return “sometime next week,” according to John Harbaugh.
Top corner infield prospect Coby Mayo set to join Orioles in Cleveland
Luke Jones
The slugging corner infielder is Baltimore’s No. 3 prospect and the 15th-best prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 10 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Second-round rookie Roger Rosengarten saw a more extended look as the first-team right tackle on Thursday.
As Holliday thrills in return, Orioles lose Westburg to fractured right hand
Luke Jones
All-Star infielder Jordan Westburg was struck on the right hand with a 95-mph fastball in Wednesday’s win over Toronto.
In wake of trade deadline, top prospect Holliday returns to Orioles for stretch run
Luke Jones
The 20-year-old consensus top prospect in baseball is back in the majors for the first time since late April.
Orioles make flurry of moves before trade deadline, but what impact will they bring?
Luke Jones
The trade for Miami left-handed starter Trevor Rogers headlined a busy trade deadline day for Mike Elias.
Amid trade rumors, Mountcastle and Mullins still helping Orioles win games
Luke Jones
Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins were pivotal parts of Sunday’s win over San Diego and have heated up at the plate recently.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following first two padded practices of training camp
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson was back on the practice field and looked like his usual self on Saturday afternoon.
Eflin acquisition, Hays departure signal shifts in approach for contending Orioles
Luke Jones
Veteran starter Zach Eflin is owed $18 million next year, the biggest contractual commitment Baltimore has made under Mike Elias.
Lamar Jackson once again sidelined from Ravens practice with lingering illness
Luke Jones
“It’s just an unpredictable deal. You guys have been sick before and sometimes it’s not easy, so that’s what we’re dealing with.”
Orioles officially place Mateo on injured list, recall Norby for Miami series finale
Luke Jones
Infielder Jorge Mateo is out indefinitely after injuring his left elbow in Tuesday loss in Miami.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 4 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Wednesday, but he still didn’t look 100% before exiting early.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Coming off a frustrating 2023, Marlon Humphrey has dropped weight and revamped his preparation in hopes of bouncing back.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 2 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest observations and notes from Monday’s practice in Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The biggest headline from Sunday’s workout was who was missing from the practice field.
Santander becomes fifth Orioles player to receive All-Star nod
Luke Jones
The 29-year-old right fielder is going to the All-Star Game for the first time in his career.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to start of training camp
Luke Jones
With depth at safety a question mark, Baltimore needs a full season from Marcus Williams in the secondary.
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.
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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