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.
Luke Jones
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?
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?
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?
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?
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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