Jackson’s vaccination choice could keep Ravens in unsettling position
Luke Jones
Luke Jones says the quarterback’s “personal decision” not to be vaccinated puts Super Bowl-hopeful Baltimore in an uneasy spot.
Luke Jones
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 10 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley took part in practice for the first time since injuring his left ankle last Nov. 1.
Sizing up 2021 Ravens roster after early days of training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each position group ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener with New Orleans.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 9 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Justin Houston made plenty of new fans by confirming he passed on an offer from Pittsburgh to join the Ravens.
After being “hit pretty hard” by COVID-19, Jackson makes return to Ravens practice
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson moved well and mostly looked like himself during Saturday’s two-hour workout.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 8 of open training camp
Luke Jones
As the wait continued for Lamar Jackson, Baltimore got its first practice look at veteran edge rusher Justin Houston.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 7 of open training camp
Luke Jones
With Justin Houston expected to hit the practice field later this week, Jaylon Ferguson turned in his best performance of camp thus far.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Full pads came on for the first time on Tuesday morning.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 5 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The absences continued to mount on offense as the Baltimore defense easily won the day on Monday.
Ravens hope Houston raises 2021 floor, influences long-term ceiling for pass rush
Luke Jones
“To get another guy who has been around and done so many great things, it should help those guys quite a bit.”
Galvis, Armstrong make up modest trade deadline for Orioles
Luke Jones
Veteran shortstop Freddy Galvis is returning to the club with which he began his professional career.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones warns early camp observations should be taken with a grain of salt until the threat of contact is introduced.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 2 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins is off to a good start in his first training camp with Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Marquise Brown made several highlight plays on the first day of open training camp.
Ravens camp opens with thud as quarterback Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19
Luke Jones
The 2019 NFL MVP has now tested positive for the virus twice in the last eight months.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Wide receivers
Luke Jones
Will Marquise Brown build off his strong finish to the 2020 season?
Edwards tests positive for COVID, Boyle’s return delayed as Ravens open camp
Luke Jones
Tuesday brought a reminder that the Ravens aren’t yet past the pandemic entering the 2021 preseason.
Ravens add defensive end on eve of veterans reporting for camp
Luke Jones
Baltimore signed defensive end Chris Smith after working out several veterans.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Inside linebackers
Luke Jones
Baltimore will hope 2020 first-round pick Patrick Queen takes a big step forward after an up-and-down rookie campaign.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Offensive line
Luke Jones
A healthy return for star left tackle Ronnie Stanley is key for a revamped Baltimore offensive line.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Defensive line
Luke Jones
Will an accomplished but aging group hold up for a full 17-game schedule?
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Tight ends and fullbacks
Luke Jones
Will a viable No. 3 tight end emerge behind standout veterans Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle?
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Safeties
Luke Jones
Finding more depth behind Chuck Clark and DeShon Elliott is a priority this summer.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Running backs
Luke Jones
J.K. Dobbins led all NFL running backs in yards per carry during his rookie season.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Outside linebackers
Luke Jones
Baltimore is counting on Tyus Bowser to step into a leading role after giving him a four-year contract in March.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Quarterbacks
Luke Jones
We’ll once again overanalyze every Lamar Jackson throw, decision, move, and breath this summer.
Three years later, Machado trade looking dubious at best for rebuilding Orioles
Luke Jones
Outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz has batted .167 at Triple-A Norfolk this season and is sidelined once again with an injury.
Twelve Ravens thoughts counting down to start of training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers purple musings on Lamar Jackson, Bradley Bozeman, Calais Campbell and more as summer camp looms.
Orioles’ Mullins scores run in AL’s 5-2 win in 2021 All-Star Game
Luke Jones
The starting center fielder went 0-for-2 and reached on an error in the fifth inning.
Orioles’ Mullins named starting center fielder for Tuesday’s All-Star Game
Luke Jones
After a brilliant first half, Cedric Mullins replaces the injured Mike Trout in the AL’s starting lineup.
Twelve Orioles thoughts on drafting outfielder Colton Cowser
Luke Jones
The unfortunate start to Heston Kjerstad’s career was always going to lead to criticism if Mike Elias didn’t take the most popular name on the board.
Ravens may take time with rehabbing veterans at start of training camp
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh said Baltimore will “err on the side of caution” with Ronnie Stanley and others returning from serious injuries.
Mullins brilliance aside, rest of Orioles outfield not meeting expectations
Luke Jones
Trying to play through a bad ankle, Anthony Santander entered Thursday batting just .240 with a .657 OPS.
Sizing up the 2021 Ravens roster after mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Marlon Humphrey headlines the deepest position group on the Baltimore roster.
Orioles shortstop Galvis sidelined 1-2 months with quad injury
Luke Jones
Freddy Galvis injured his right quad legging out a bunt single in Saturday’s loss to Toronto.
Twelve Ravens thoughts during dead period in NFL offseason
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings as the NFL calendar takes its only real respite of the year.
Three Orioles stats to like, three to dislike in late June
Luke Jones
At the same time the Orioles’ season started falling apart, Ryan Mountcastle began turning his rookie campaign around.
Norfolk shuttle continues for Orioles pitching with no end in sight
Luke Jones
Dean Kremer was demoted after turning in one of the worst starts in Orioles history on Thursday night.
Orioles place struggling reliever Valdez on 10-day injured list
Luke Jones
Former closer Cesar Valdez has pitched to an 11.25 ERA since May 11.
Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching late June
Luke Jones
Trey Mancini hit his 100th career home run on Sunday, but trade rumors will grow louder as July approaches.
Jackson’s vaccination choice could keep Ravens in unsettling position
Luke Jones
Luke Jones says the quarterback’s “personal decision” not to be vaccinated puts Super Bowl-hopeful Baltimore in an uneasy spot.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 10 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley took part in practice for the first time since injuring his left ankle last Nov. 1.
Sizing up 2021 Ravens roster after early days of training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each position group ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener with New Orleans.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 9 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Justin Houston made plenty of new fans by confirming he passed on an offer from Pittsburgh to join the Ravens.
After being “hit pretty hard” by COVID-19, Jackson makes return to Ravens practice
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson moved well and mostly looked like himself during Saturday’s two-hour workout.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 8 of open training camp
Luke Jones
As the wait continued for Lamar Jackson, Baltimore got its first practice look at veteran edge rusher Justin Houston.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 7 of open training camp
Luke Jones
With Justin Houston expected to hit the practice field later this week, Jaylon Ferguson turned in his best performance of camp thus far.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Full pads came on for the first time on Tuesday morning.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 5 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The absences continued to mount on offense as the Baltimore defense easily won the day on Monday.
Ravens hope Houston raises 2021 floor, influences long-term ceiling for pass rush
Luke Jones
“To get another guy who has been around and done so many great things, it should help those guys quite a bit.”
Galvis, Armstrong make up modest trade deadline for Orioles
Luke Jones
Veteran shortstop Freddy Galvis is returning to the club with which he began his professional career.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones warns early camp observations should be taken with a grain of salt until the threat of contact is introduced.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 2 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins is off to a good start in his first training camp with Baltimore.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Marquise Brown made several highlight plays on the first day of open training camp.
Ravens camp opens with thud as quarterback Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19
Luke Jones
The 2019 NFL MVP has now tested positive for the virus twice in the last eight months.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Wide receivers
Luke Jones
Will Marquise Brown build off his strong finish to the 2020 season?
Edwards tests positive for COVID, Boyle’s return delayed as Ravens open camp
Luke Jones
Tuesday brought a reminder that the Ravens aren’t yet past the pandemic entering the 2021 preseason.
Ravens add defensive end on eve of veterans reporting for camp
Luke Jones
Baltimore signed defensive end Chris Smith after working out several veterans.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Inside linebackers
Luke Jones
Baltimore will hope 2020 first-round pick Patrick Queen takes a big step forward after an up-and-down rookie campaign.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Offensive line
Luke Jones
A healthy return for star left tackle Ronnie Stanley is key for a revamped Baltimore offensive line.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Defensive line
Luke Jones
Will an accomplished but aging group hold up for a full 17-game schedule?
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Tight ends and fullbacks
Luke Jones
Will a viable No. 3 tight end emerge behind standout veterans Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle?
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Safeties
Luke Jones
Finding more depth behind Chuck Clark and DeShon Elliott is a priority this summer.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Running backs
Luke Jones
J.K. Dobbins led all NFL running backs in yards per carry during his rookie season.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Outside linebackers
Luke Jones
Baltimore is counting on Tyus Bowser to step into a leading role after giving him a four-year contract in March.
2021 Ravens training camp preview: Quarterbacks
Luke Jones
We’ll once again overanalyze every Lamar Jackson throw, decision, move, and breath this summer.
Three years later, Machado trade looking dubious at best for rebuilding Orioles
Luke Jones
Outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz has batted .167 at Triple-A Norfolk this season and is sidelined once again with an injury.
Twelve Ravens thoughts counting down to start of training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers purple musings on Lamar Jackson, Bradley Bozeman, Calais Campbell and more as summer camp looms.
Orioles’ Mullins scores run in AL’s 5-2 win in 2021 All-Star Game
Luke Jones
The starting center fielder went 0-for-2 and reached on an error in the fifth inning.
Orioles’ Mullins named starting center fielder for Tuesday’s All-Star Game
Luke Jones
After a brilliant first half, Cedric Mullins replaces the injured Mike Trout in the AL’s starting lineup.
Twelve Orioles thoughts on drafting outfielder Colton Cowser
Luke Jones
The unfortunate start to Heston Kjerstad’s career was always going to lead to criticism if Mike Elias didn’t take the most popular name on the board.
Ravens may take time with rehabbing veterans at start of training camp
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh said Baltimore will “err on the side of caution” with Ronnie Stanley and others returning from serious injuries.
Mullins brilliance aside, rest of Orioles outfield not meeting expectations
Luke Jones
Trying to play through a bad ankle, Anthony Santander entered Thursday batting just .240 with a .657 OPS.
Sizing up the 2021 Ravens roster after mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Marlon Humphrey headlines the deepest position group on the Baltimore roster.
Orioles shortstop Galvis sidelined 1-2 months with quad injury
Luke Jones
Freddy Galvis injured his right quad legging out a bunt single in Saturday’s loss to Toronto.
Twelve Ravens thoughts during dead period in NFL offseason
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings as the NFL calendar takes its only real respite of the year.
Three Orioles stats to like, three to dislike in late June
Luke Jones
At the same time the Orioles’ season started falling apart, Ryan Mountcastle began turning his rookie campaign around.
Norfolk shuttle continues for Orioles pitching with no end in sight
Luke Jones
Dean Kremer was demoted after turning in one of the worst starts in Orioles history on Thursday night.
Orioles place struggling reliever Valdez on 10-day injured list
Luke Jones
Former closer Cesar Valdez has pitched to an 11.25 ERA since May 11.
Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching late June
Luke Jones
Trey Mancini hit his 100th career home run on Sunday, but trade rumors will grow louder as July approaches.
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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