Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 7 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings from Owings Mills.
Luke Jones
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Working in shells and shorts, the Ravens conducted an “execution” practice on a hot Tuesday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 5 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The intensity picked up with the Ravens putting on full pads for the first time on Monday.
Business about to pick up at Ravens camp as full pads come on Monday
Luke Jones
Baltimore had an uneventful first four days of full-squad practices, which is hardly a bad thing after the injuries of last season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
“We haven’t put pads on yet, so the evaluation on some things really hasn’t begun.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 2 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Rookie tight end Isaiah Likely continues to turn heads in the early days of practice.
Orioles send starting pitcher Wells to 15-day IL with left side injury
Luke Jones
The Orioles were always going to limit the workload of Tyler Wells after the All-Star break, but they won’t have much of a choice now.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his first camp observations from Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens thoughts as veterans report for training camp
Luke Jones
Still recovering from last year’s ACL injury, running back Gus Edwards is considered a real question mark for the 2022 season opener.
One Ravens player from each position group to watch at start of training camp
Luke Jones
Given the depth questions at outside linebacker, Odafe Oweh making a big jump in his second season would be a positive development for Baltimore.
Ravens place six players on physically unable to perform list to open training camp
Luke Jones
Veteran cornerback Marcus Peters and the five others may still begin practicing at any point during training camp.
Five Orioles story lines for second half of 2022 season
Luke Jones
Adley Rutschman and the Orioles come out of the All-Star break beginning a critical seven-game homestand against the Yankees and Tampa Bay.
Twelve Ravens thoughts with players beginning to report for training camp
Luke Jones
Rashod Bateman will be under the microscope all summer, but the 2021 first-round pick simply stacking reps with Lamar Jackson will help.
Holliday, 2022 class should be about eventually strengthening contender if Orioles’ plan works
Luke Jones
The Orioles shouldn’t need Jackson Holliday to make the playoffs if Mike Elias’ plan is working, but they’ll hope he enhances their World Series odds one day.
Ravens running back Dobbins says he’s “damn sure going to be ready” for Week 1
Luke Jones
The 2020 second-round pick took exception to an NFL Network report indicating his status for the season opener could be up in the air.
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.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 7 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings from Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Working in shells and shorts, the Ravens conducted an “execution” practice on a hot Tuesday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 5 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The intensity picked up with the Ravens putting on full pads for the first time on Monday.
Business about to pick up at Ravens camp as full pads come on Monday
Luke Jones
Baltimore had an uneventful first four days of full-squad practices, which is hardly a bad thing after the injuries of last season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
“We haven’t put pads on yet, so the evaluation on some things really hasn’t begun.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 2 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Rookie tight end Isaiah Likely continues to turn heads in the early days of practice.
Orioles send starting pitcher Wells to 15-day IL with left side injury
Luke Jones
The Orioles were always going to limit the workload of Tyler Wells after the All-Star break, but they won’t have much of a choice now.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his first camp observations from Owings Mills.
Twelve Ravens thoughts as veterans report for training camp
Luke Jones
Still recovering from last year’s ACL injury, running back Gus Edwards is considered a real question mark for the 2022 season opener.
One Ravens player from each position group to watch at start of training camp
Luke Jones
Given the depth questions at outside linebacker, Odafe Oweh making a big jump in his second season would be a positive development for Baltimore.
Ravens place six players on physically unable to perform list to open training camp
Luke Jones
Veteran cornerback Marcus Peters and the five others may still begin practicing at any point during training camp.
Five Orioles story lines for second half of 2022 season
Luke Jones
Adley Rutschman and the Orioles come out of the All-Star break beginning a critical seven-game homestand against the Yankees and Tampa Bay.
Twelve Ravens thoughts with players beginning to report for training camp
Luke Jones
Rashod Bateman will be under the microscope all summer, but the 2021 first-round pick simply stacking reps with Lamar Jackson will help.
Holliday, 2022 class should be about eventually strengthening contender if Orioles’ plan works
Luke Jones
The Orioles shouldn’t need Jackson Holliday to make the playoffs if Mike Elias’ plan is working, but they’ll hope he enhances their World Series odds one day.
Ravens running back Dobbins says he’s “damn sure going to be ready” for Week 1
Luke Jones
The 2020 second-round pick took exception to an NFL Network report indicating his status for the season opener could be up in the air.
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.
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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