Ravens open 2022 season at New York Jets, scheduled for three prime-time games
Luke Jones
Baltimore will play its first four games of the 2022 campaign against the AFC East, an unusual scheduling quirk.
Luke Jones
“Big league effort” creates big league feeling watching young Orioles succeed
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish dominating in his third major league start left Orioles fans abuzz on Tuesday night.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2022 rookie minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after rookies gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.
Ravens add veteran Mike Davis to running back mix, subtract Ty’Son Williams
Luke Jones
The 29-year-old Davis rushed for 503 yards and scored four touchdowns with Atlanta last season.
Six wide receivers headline Ravens’ 2022 class of undrafted rookie signings
Luke Jones
Oregon wide receiver Devon Williams is one of the headliner names believed to have a real shot to make the 53-man roster.
Rutschman moves up to Triple-A Norfolk as anticipated Orioles debut nears
Luke Jones
In addition to Adley Rutschman, Baltimore is also moving pitching prospect DL Hall to the Tides.
Ravens unofficially close book on longtime veterans, won’t have international game in 2022
Luke Jones
Cornerback Jimmy Smith hasn’t announced anything regarding his football future, but Baltimore reassigned his No. 22 jersey on Tuesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2022 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the draft now in the rear-view mirror.
Ravens looking like team pivoting back toward 2019 roots
Luke Jones
Might Baltimore be returning to some principles that led to the best regular season in franchise history?
What to expect from 2022 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
Luke Jones
Third-round defensive tackle Travis Jones will have a chance to crack the game-day rotation as a rookie.
First round brings great value, but even greater 2022 questions for Ravens
Luke Jones
While Kyle Hamilton and Tyler Linderbaum offered great value for the future, the trade of Marquise Brown created another need in the present.
Tracking Ravens picks in 2022 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Local product Tyler Badie was selected in the sixth round after a terrific collegiate career at Missouri.
Twelve Ravens thoughts entering 2022 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the draft nearly upon us.
With Rutschman starting rehab assignment, countdown finally on for arrival of Orioles’ top prospects
Luke Jones
Sidelined with a triceps strain since mid-March, star catching prospect Adley Rutschman will begin playing for High-A Aberdeen this week.
Orioles ace pitcher John Means to undergo Tommy John surgery
Luke Jones
The Baltimore lefty made the announcement just a day before his 29th birthday and will miss the remainder of the 2022 season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts at start of offseason training program
Luke Jones
Players discussed “little tweaks” to the voluntary workouts in the aftermath of an injury-riddled 2021 season.
Ravens receiver Bateman says “getting that chemistry back” with Jackson was offseason priority
Luke Jones
The 2021 first-round pick worked out with the former MVP a few times this offseason after the pair played just six full games together last year.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-7 start to 2022 season
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after the opening 10 games of the season.
Ravens cut former third-round pick Boykin as offseason workout program kicks off
Luke Jones
The departure of wide receiver Miles Boykin saves $2.54 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season.
Orioles ace Means out indefinitely with elbow strain with additional tests to determine severity
Luke Jones
The 2019 All-Star pitcher has now landed on the injured list in each of the last four seasons.
Means’ health concern puts even brighter spotlight on next wave of Orioles pitching prospects
Luke Jones
John Means left Wednesday’s start against Milwaukee due to left forearm tightness.
Sizing up the 2022 Ravens roster prior to this month’s draft
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker remains one of Baltimore’s biggest needs heading into the 2022 NFL draft.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2-0 win over Milwaukee in home opener
Luke Jones
After suffering their first 0-3 start since 2007, the Orioles could exhale after a quality win against a Brewers club that won 95 games last year.
Campbell, Bynes re-sign with Ravens to stabilize front seven ahead of draft
Luke Jones
Six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell is staying put in Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles thoughts entering 2022 season
Luke Jones
Will a young core and the potential arrival of elite prospects later this season help Baltimore avoid 100 losses?
Breaking down 2022 Orioles’ Opening Day roster
Luke Jones
Coming off the first 30-30 season in Orioles history, Cedric Mullins will once again lead the way in center field.
Orioles running it back with mid-20s starting pitchers, but patience wearing thin
Luke Jones
Local product Bruce Zimmermann will start Monday’s home opener against Milwaukee.
Twelve Ravens thoughts from pre-draft press conference
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reacts to what the Ravens brass had to say about the upcoming 2022 NFL draft.
Ex-Ravens cornerback Westry signs with Carolina, reinforcing depth concerns at position
Luke Jones
Baltimore elected not to tender the restricted free agent, who appeared in six games last season.
After latest trade, show of good faith would go long way for Orioles
Luke Jones
Trading Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott isn’t all that consequential, but it again begs the question when wins and losses will begin to matter.
Looking back at history of Ravens’ scheduled picks in 2022 draft
Luke Jones
The Ravens have never picked a player at 14th overall, but two multi-time Pro Bowl talents were selected at similar spots in their draft history.
Means to start Opening Day while Orioles tab T. Wells for rotation spot
Luke Jones
Lefty John Means will start the season opener for the second straight year.
Jackson reconfirms desire to stay with Ravens, fires back at “false narrative”
Luke Jones
After months of nearly everyone other than Lamar Jackson discussing his contract status, the quarterback took exception to any notion that he’s considering leaving Baltimore.
Harbaugh, Ravens reach three-year extension through 2025 season
Luke Jones
Owner Steve Bisciotti announced an extension for his 15th-year head coach on Tuesday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens thoughts during 2022 NFL owners meetings
Luke Jones
Baltimore remains interested in eight-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker Bobby Wagner, but will the cost make sense?
Harbaugh “highly” doubts Ravens will sign free-agent center, views Mekari as probable starter
Luke Jones
“Pat, he’s played lots of football, and he can do it. He’ll step right in probably as the starter.”
To no surprise, Ravens run away as NFL’s adjusted games lost leader in 2021
Luke Jones
The metric from Football Outsiders suggests the Ravens were the most injured NFL team of the last two decades.
Mancini, Means arbitration cases continue Orioles’ rather joyless spring
Luke Jones
It hasn’t been the most enjoyable spring for anyone trying to be optimistic about the rebuilding Orioles.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following opening week of free agency
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore signed deals exceeding $100 million over the first few days of free agency.
Three-time Pro Bowl fullback Ricard sticking with Ravens on three-year deal
Luke Jones
After making three outside signings last week, the Ravens began the next wave of free agency by keeping one of their own.
Ravens open 2022 season at New York Jets, scheduled for three prime-time games
Luke Jones
Baltimore will play its first four games of the 2022 campaign against the AFC East, an unusual scheduling quirk.
“Big league effort” creates big league feeling watching young Orioles succeed
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish dominating in his third major league start left Orioles fans abuzz on Tuesday night.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2022 rookie minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after rookies gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.
Ravens add veteran Mike Davis to running back mix, subtract Ty’Son Williams
Luke Jones
The 29-year-old Davis rushed for 503 yards and scored four touchdowns with Atlanta last season.
Six wide receivers headline Ravens’ 2022 class of undrafted rookie signings
Luke Jones
Oregon wide receiver Devon Williams is one of the headliner names believed to have a real shot to make the 53-man roster.
Rutschman moves up to Triple-A Norfolk as anticipated Orioles debut nears
Luke Jones
In addition to Adley Rutschman, Baltimore is also moving pitching prospect DL Hall to the Tides.
Ravens unofficially close book on longtime veterans, won’t have international game in 2022
Luke Jones
Cornerback Jimmy Smith hasn’t announced anything regarding his football future, but Baltimore reassigned his No. 22 jersey on Tuesday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2022 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the draft now in the rear-view mirror.
Ravens looking like team pivoting back toward 2019 roots
Luke Jones
Might Baltimore be returning to some principles that led to the best regular season in franchise history?
What to expect from 2022 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
Luke Jones
Third-round defensive tackle Travis Jones will have a chance to crack the game-day rotation as a rookie.
First round brings great value, but even greater 2022 questions for Ravens
Luke Jones
While Kyle Hamilton and Tyler Linderbaum offered great value for the future, the trade of Marquise Brown created another need in the present.
Tracking Ravens picks in 2022 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Local product Tyler Badie was selected in the sixth round after a terrific collegiate career at Missouri.
Twelve Ravens thoughts entering 2022 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the draft nearly upon us.
With Rutschman starting rehab assignment, countdown finally on for arrival of Orioles’ top prospects
Luke Jones
Sidelined with a triceps strain since mid-March, star catching prospect Adley Rutschman will begin playing for High-A Aberdeen this week.
Orioles ace pitcher John Means to undergo Tommy John surgery
Luke Jones
The Baltimore lefty made the announcement just a day before his 29th birthday and will miss the remainder of the 2022 season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts at start of offseason training program
Luke Jones
Players discussed “little tweaks” to the voluntary workouts in the aftermath of an injury-riddled 2021 season.
Ravens receiver Bateman says “getting that chemistry back” with Jackson was offseason priority
Luke Jones
The 2021 first-round pick worked out with the former MVP a few times this offseason after the pair played just six full games together last year.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-7 start to 2022 season
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after the opening 10 games of the season.
Ravens cut former third-round pick Boykin as offseason workout program kicks off
Luke Jones
The departure of wide receiver Miles Boykin saves $2.54 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season.
Orioles ace Means out indefinitely with elbow strain with additional tests to determine severity
Luke Jones
The 2019 All-Star pitcher has now landed on the injured list in each of the last four seasons.
Means’ health concern puts even brighter spotlight on next wave of Orioles pitching prospects
Luke Jones
John Means left Wednesday’s start against Milwaukee due to left forearm tightness.
Sizing up the 2022 Ravens roster prior to this month’s draft
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker remains one of Baltimore’s biggest needs heading into the 2022 NFL draft.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2-0 win over Milwaukee in home opener
Luke Jones
After suffering their first 0-3 start since 2007, the Orioles could exhale after a quality win against a Brewers club that won 95 games last year.
Campbell, Bynes re-sign with Ravens to stabilize front seven ahead of draft
Luke Jones
Six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell is staying put in Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles thoughts entering 2022 season
Luke Jones
Will a young core and the potential arrival of elite prospects later this season help Baltimore avoid 100 losses?
Breaking down 2022 Orioles’ Opening Day roster
Luke Jones
Coming off the first 30-30 season in Orioles history, Cedric Mullins will once again lead the way in center field.
Orioles running it back with mid-20s starting pitchers, but patience wearing thin
Luke Jones
Local product Bruce Zimmermann will start Monday’s home opener against Milwaukee.
Twelve Ravens thoughts from pre-draft press conference
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reacts to what the Ravens brass had to say about the upcoming 2022 NFL draft.
Ex-Ravens cornerback Westry signs with Carolina, reinforcing depth concerns at position
Luke Jones
Baltimore elected not to tender the restricted free agent, who appeared in six games last season.
After latest trade, show of good faith would go long way for Orioles
Luke Jones
Trading Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott isn’t all that consequential, but it again begs the question when wins and losses will begin to matter.
Looking back at history of Ravens’ scheduled picks in 2022 draft
Luke Jones
The Ravens have never picked a player at 14th overall, but two multi-time Pro Bowl talents were selected at similar spots in their draft history.
Means to start Opening Day while Orioles tab T. Wells for rotation spot
Luke Jones
Lefty John Means will start the season opener for the second straight year.
Jackson reconfirms desire to stay with Ravens, fires back at “false narrative”
Luke Jones
After months of nearly everyone other than Lamar Jackson discussing his contract status, the quarterback took exception to any notion that he’s considering leaving Baltimore.
Harbaugh, Ravens reach three-year extension through 2025 season
Luke Jones
Owner Steve Bisciotti announced an extension for his 15th-year head coach on Tuesday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens thoughts during 2022 NFL owners meetings
Luke Jones
Baltimore remains interested in eight-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker Bobby Wagner, but will the cost make sense?
Harbaugh “highly” doubts Ravens will sign free-agent center, views Mekari as probable starter
Luke Jones
“Pat, he’s played lots of football, and he can do it. He’ll step right in probably as the starter.”
To no surprise, Ravens run away as NFL’s adjusted games lost leader in 2021
Luke Jones
The metric from Football Outsiders suggests the Ravens were the most injured NFL team of the last two decades.
Mancini, Means arbitration cases continue Orioles’ rather joyless spring
Luke Jones
It hasn’t been the most enjoyable spring for anyone trying to be optimistic about the rebuilding Orioles.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following opening week of free agency
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore signed deals exceeding $100 million over the first few days of free agency.
Three-time Pro Bowl fullback Ricard sticking with Ravens on three-year deal
Luke Jones
After making three outside signings last week, the Ravens began the next wave of free agency by keeping one of their own.
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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