Orioles take high school shortstop Jackson Holliday with first overall pick
Luke Jones
The 18-year-old is the third No. 1 overall pick in Orioles history and the son of former seven-time All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday.
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With streak still in tow, Orioles can reveal even more about themselves over next 10 games
Luke Jones
Holding their own against Tampa Bay and the Yankees would paint a clearer picture for wild-card contention ahead of the trade deadline.
Pondering rehabbing Ravens players with training camp around the corner
Luke Jones
Will outside linebacker Tyus Bowser be ready for the start of the regular season?
Twelve Ravens thoughts moving closer to training camp
Luke Jones
Veteran edge rusher Justin Houston made his return to the Ravens official on Tuesday.
Summer surge should be crystalizing Orioles’ vision for next season
Luke Jones
Luke Jones says Mike Elias should be aggressive promoting prospects down the stretch to prepare to contend in 2023.
In improbable first half for 2022 Orioles, Lopez receiving All-Star nod feels right
Luke Jones
Former waiver claim Jorge Lopez will represent Baltimore at next week’s Midsummer Classic in Los Angeles.
Twelve Orioles thoughts upon reaching 75-game mark
Luke Jones
Monday’s victory in Seattle clinched Baltimore’s first full winning month since August 2017.
Sizing up the 2022 Ravens roster counting down to training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes his latest look at the 90-man roster with the start of training camp just a month away.
Availability, consistency leading to breakout year for Orioles’ Hays
Luke Jones
Austin Hays continues to build a good case for an invitation to next month’s All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following most difficult day in franchise history
Luke Jones
Luke Jones remembers Tony Siragusa and Jaylon Ferguson.
Former Ravens great, Super Bowl XXXV champion Tony Siragusa dies at age 55
Luke Jones
With an outspoken personality and a 340-pound frame that made him larger than life, “Goose” helped anchor one of the greatest defenses in NFL history.
Ravens announce tragic death of outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson at 26
Luke Jones
The 26-year-old was preparing for his fourth NFL season and had taken part in last week’s minicamp.
Eight Ravens spring standouts to watch when pads come on during training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones shares which players he’s looking forward to watching when the action really ramps up in early August.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 3 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his observations from the final day of spring workouts.
Jackson and Ravens have contract “conversation,” but rest open to interpretation
Luke Jones
The star quarterback said the sides are “keeping it private” while falling back on his “having conversations” line multiple times to answer questions.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 2 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Rashod Bateman caught a pretty 60-yard touchdown from Lamar Jackson for the play of the day on Wednesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 1 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson practiced in Owings Mills for the first time since Dec. 29 of last season.
Ravens, Wolfe part ways after defensive end’s second offseason hip surgery
Luke Jones
Baltimore reached an injury settlement with the 32-year-old Derek Wolfe, who hadn’t played since the end of the 2020 season.
Stowers becomes latest Orioles prospect to receive call to majors
Luke Jones
The 24-year-old slugging outfielder was summoned to Toronto ahead of a four-game set with the Blue Jays.
Sizing up the 2022 Ravens roster entering mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
With Lamar Jackson finally reporting to Owings Mills this week, Luke Jones takes a look at the current 90-man roster.
John Angelos again states “Orioles will never leave” Baltimore in wake of brother’s lawsuit
Luke Jones
Days after a lawsuit revealed an ugly family power struggle, the chairman and CEO has again said the Orioles aren’t going anywhere.
Angelos family saga subdues light at end of tunnel for rebuilding Orioles
Luke Jones
Just when you thought the Orioles might be turning the corner, a reminder of what’s largely contributed to their misery for the better part of the last three decades has returned to the forefront.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following final open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings before mandatory minicamp kicks off on June 14.
Harbaugh, Ravens ready to welcome back star quarterback Jackson next week
Luke Jones
“Lamar Jackson’s a hard worker, so I’m not worried about how hard he’s working. I fully expect him to come back in great shape.”
Ravens sign first-round safety Hamilton to rookie deal, leaving five picks unsigned
Luke Jones
Both of Baltimore’s first-round picks are now under contract, leaving just five of the team’s 2022 selections unsigned.
Orioles infield prospects Henderson, Westburg promoted to Triple-A Norfolk
Luke Jones
The 20-year-old Gunnar Henderson had posted a 1.025 OPS in 208 plate appearances at Double-A Bowie this season.
Rodriguez injury reiterates how much of Orioles’ rebuild hasn’t gone to plan
Luke Jones
From the pandemic to injured first-round picks, what was already going to be a daunting process has been anything but smooth.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following second open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings from another day of voluntary organized team activities.
Orioles pitching prospect Rodriguez exits Wednesday start with lat soreness
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s top pitching prospect has allowed only three earned runs over his last 34 1/3 innings.
Roman looking forward to working on Ravens’ new offensive wrinkles with Jackson
Luke Jones
The offensive coordinator echoed John Harbaugh’s sentiment to let Lamar Jackson speak on his absence from voluntary workouts himself.
Ravens need “finished off” secondary to stay that way in 2022
Luke Jones
“Never say never, but for now, I feel really good about that group back there — I mean, really good — about the secondary personnel wise.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following first open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Rookie safety Kyle Hamilton stood out in his first full-team practice open to reporters on Wednesday.
The longer Jackson stays away, the more questions persist for Ravens
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson isn’t required to be at OTAs, but a starting quarterback skipping workouts is always a story.
Ravens agree to terms with Baltimore native to boost cornerback depth for 2022
Luke Jones
The Ravens are betting on veteran Kyle Fuller rebounding from a rough 2021 season in Denver.
With Rutschman’s arrival, Orioles hope fun weekend serves as turning point to shedding rebuilding status
Luke Jones
“It’s just about building and growing from here. We’ve got blue skies ahead of us.”
Ravens bring back defensive end Brent Urban, sign former Navy linebacker Diego Fagot
Luke Jones
A 2014 fourth-round pick out of Virginia, Brent Urban spent his first five professional years with Baltimore.
Orioles finally promote top prospect, 2019 first overall pick Adley Rutschman to majors
Luke Jones
The face of Baltimore’s exhausting rebuild was finally summoned to the big leagues on Saturday.
Koch transitioning to coaching role creates win-win situation for Ravens
Luke Jones
A heads-up and respect for a 16-year career allowed the Ravens to keep their longtime punter in the organization.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of organized team activities
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the 2022 schedule out and Baltimore ready to begin voluntary OTAs.
Longest road trip in Ravens history part of 2022 preseason schedule
Luke Jones
Baltimore will travel to Arizona for an August 21 game, but will many players of significance take part after last year’s preseason?
Orioles take high school shortstop Jackson Holliday with first overall pick
Luke Jones
The 18-year-old is the third No. 1 overall pick in Orioles history and the son of former seven-time All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday.
With streak still in tow, Orioles can reveal even more about themselves over next 10 games
Luke Jones
Holding their own against Tampa Bay and the Yankees would paint a clearer picture for wild-card contention ahead of the trade deadline.
Pondering rehabbing Ravens players with training camp around the corner
Luke Jones
Will outside linebacker Tyus Bowser be ready for the start of the regular season?
Twelve Ravens thoughts moving closer to training camp
Luke Jones
Veteran edge rusher Justin Houston made his return to the Ravens official on Tuesday.
Summer surge should be crystalizing Orioles’ vision for next season
Luke Jones
Luke Jones says Mike Elias should be aggressive promoting prospects down the stretch to prepare to contend in 2023.
In improbable first half for 2022 Orioles, Lopez receiving All-Star nod feels right
Luke Jones
Former waiver claim Jorge Lopez will represent Baltimore at next week’s Midsummer Classic in Los Angeles.
Twelve Orioles thoughts upon reaching 75-game mark
Luke Jones
Monday’s victory in Seattle clinched Baltimore’s first full winning month since August 2017.
Sizing up the 2022 Ravens roster counting down to training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes his latest look at the 90-man roster with the start of training camp just a month away.
Availability, consistency leading to breakout year for Orioles’ Hays
Luke Jones
Austin Hays continues to build a good case for an invitation to next month’s All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following most difficult day in franchise history
Luke Jones
Luke Jones remembers Tony Siragusa and Jaylon Ferguson.
Former Ravens great, Super Bowl XXXV champion Tony Siragusa dies at age 55
Luke Jones
With an outspoken personality and a 340-pound frame that made him larger than life, “Goose” helped anchor one of the greatest defenses in NFL history.
Ravens announce tragic death of outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson at 26
Luke Jones
The 26-year-old was preparing for his fourth NFL season and had taken part in last week’s minicamp.
Eight Ravens spring standouts to watch when pads come on during training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones shares which players he’s looking forward to watching when the action really ramps up in early August.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 3 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his observations from the final day of spring workouts.
Jackson and Ravens have contract “conversation,” but rest open to interpretation
Luke Jones
The star quarterback said the sides are “keeping it private” while falling back on his “having conversations” line multiple times to answer questions.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 2 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Rashod Bateman caught a pretty 60-yard touchdown from Lamar Jackson for the play of the day on Wednesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 1 of mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson practiced in Owings Mills for the first time since Dec. 29 of last season.
Ravens, Wolfe part ways after defensive end’s second offseason hip surgery
Luke Jones
Baltimore reached an injury settlement with the 32-year-old Derek Wolfe, who hadn’t played since the end of the 2020 season.
Stowers becomes latest Orioles prospect to receive call to majors
Luke Jones
The 24-year-old slugging outfielder was summoned to Toronto ahead of a four-game set with the Blue Jays.
Sizing up the 2022 Ravens roster entering mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
With Lamar Jackson finally reporting to Owings Mills this week, Luke Jones takes a look at the current 90-man roster.
John Angelos again states “Orioles will never leave” Baltimore in wake of brother’s lawsuit
Luke Jones
Days after a lawsuit revealed an ugly family power struggle, the chairman and CEO has again said the Orioles aren’t going anywhere.
Angelos family saga subdues light at end of tunnel for rebuilding Orioles
Luke Jones
Just when you thought the Orioles might be turning the corner, a reminder of what’s largely contributed to their misery for the better part of the last three decades has returned to the forefront.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following final open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings before mandatory minicamp kicks off on June 14.
Harbaugh, Ravens ready to welcome back star quarterback Jackson next week
Luke Jones
“Lamar Jackson’s a hard worker, so I’m not worried about how hard he’s working. I fully expect him to come back in great shape.”
Ravens sign first-round safety Hamilton to rookie deal, leaving five picks unsigned
Luke Jones
Both of Baltimore’s first-round picks are now under contract, leaving just five of the team’s 2022 selections unsigned.
Orioles infield prospects Henderson, Westburg promoted to Triple-A Norfolk
Luke Jones
The 20-year-old Gunnar Henderson had posted a 1.025 OPS in 208 plate appearances at Double-A Bowie this season.
Rodriguez injury reiterates how much of Orioles’ rebuild hasn’t gone to plan
Luke Jones
From the pandemic to injured first-round picks, what was already going to be a daunting process has been anything but smooth.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following second open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings from another day of voluntary organized team activities.
Orioles pitching prospect Rodriguez exits Wednesday start with lat soreness
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s top pitching prospect has allowed only three earned runs over his last 34 1/3 innings.
Roman looking forward to working on Ravens’ new offensive wrinkles with Jackson
Luke Jones
The offensive coordinator echoed John Harbaugh’s sentiment to let Lamar Jackson speak on his absence from voluntary workouts himself.
Ravens need “finished off” secondary to stay that way in 2022
Luke Jones
“Never say never, but for now, I feel really good about that group back there — I mean, really good — about the secondary personnel wise.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following first open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Rookie safety Kyle Hamilton stood out in his first full-team practice open to reporters on Wednesday.
The longer Jackson stays away, the more questions persist for Ravens
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson isn’t required to be at OTAs, but a starting quarterback skipping workouts is always a story.
Ravens agree to terms with Baltimore native to boost cornerback depth for 2022
Luke Jones
The Ravens are betting on veteran Kyle Fuller rebounding from a rough 2021 season in Denver.
With Rutschman’s arrival, Orioles hope fun weekend serves as turning point to shedding rebuilding status
Luke Jones
“It’s just about building and growing from here. We’ve got blue skies ahead of us.”
Ravens bring back defensive end Brent Urban, sign former Navy linebacker Diego Fagot
Luke Jones
A 2014 fourth-round pick out of Virginia, Brent Urban spent his first five professional years with Baltimore.
Orioles finally promote top prospect, 2019 first overall pick Adley Rutschman to majors
Luke Jones
The face of Baltimore’s exhausting rebuild was finally summoned to the big leagues on Saturday.
Koch transitioning to coaching role creates win-win situation for Ravens
Luke Jones
A heads-up and respect for a 16-year career allowed the Ravens to keep their longtime punter in the organization.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of organized team activities
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the 2022 schedule out and Baltimore ready to begin voluntary OTAs.
Longest road trip in Ravens history part of 2022 preseason schedule
Luke Jones
Baltimore will travel to Arizona for an August 21 game, but will many players of significance take part after last year’s preseason?
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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