Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple musings and forecast for what will happen on Sunday Night Football.
Luke Jones
Ravens rule out Ricard and Likely, but Alexander set to play in opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Five-time Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard will miss his first game since 2021.
Ravens still in thankless regular-season territory, but that doesn’t mean 2025 can’t be different
Luke Jones
The Super Bowl hype and sky-high preseason expectations are nothing new in the Lamar Jackson era.
Alexander practices, but two offensive standouts remain sidelined for Ravens as opener nears
Luke Jones
Veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander was a limited participant in his first practice work since Aug. 9.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings with the new season kicking off on Sunday night.
Orioles’ young position core needs to get more arrows pointing up over final month
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias leaning so hard on the young position core was a mistake, but the group still needs to shoulder its share of the blame.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following roster cutdown day
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta made Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a $100.4 million extension on Wednesday.
Breaking down the 2025 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
Luke Jones
What impact will DeAndre Hopkins make as the No. 3 wideout in his age-33 season?
Ravens keep three undrafted rookies on 53-man roster as Armour-Davis, Brade headline cuts
Luke Jones
Despite a good summer, cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis was in the final year of his contract and has a concerning injury history.
As roster cuts begin, Ravens still trying to get several veterans to full strength for Week 1
Luke Jones
Despite Jaire Alexander being out since Aug. 9, head coach John Harbaugh expects the veteran cornerback to return to practice next week.
Predicting the initial 53-man roster for the 2025 Ravens
Luke Jones
Will undrafted rookie cornerback Keyon Martin stick on the 53-man roster after an impressive preseason?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 preseason finale
Luke Jones
Baltimore flattened Washington in a 30-3 win on Saturday afternoon.
Orioles make smart and necessary move signing Basallo to long-term deal
Luke Jones
Baltimore not only made a savvy move extending an immensely talented 21-year-old, but it’s an encouraging signal to fans.
Ravens-Commanders preseason primer: Five bubble players to watch
Luke Jones
Will special-teams contributions keep second-year safety Beau Brade on the 53-man roster?
Rutschman to IL with another oblique strain, Orioles feel for Bautista after shoulder surgery
Luke Jones
Whether Adley Rutschman returns before season’s end is up in the air, but Samuel Basallo will become the primary catcher in the meantime.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts leading up to Saturday’s preseason finale
Luke Jones
A team spokesman assured Lamar Jackson is “totally fine” after he was stepped on and exited practice early on Wednesday.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster after second preseason game
Luke Jones
Will undrafted rookie defensive back Reuben Lowery make the 53-man roster?
Alexander, Hopkins working through knee issues as Ravens wind down preseason
Luke Jones
Cornerback Jaire Alexander hasn’t practiced since Aug. 9 while continuing to manage his right knee.
Orioles finally make much-needed good news with fruitful weekend in Houston
Luke Jones
Top prospect Samuel Basallo capped a fun weekend with his first major league hit and RBIs in his long-awaited debut on Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following preseason win at Dallas
Luke Jones
Talented rookie Tyler Loop has officially won the kicking job, but keeping it all season and beyond will mark the true test.
Orioles call up outfield prospect Dylan Beavers to the majors
Luke Jones
A fantastic 2025 season at Triple-A Norfolk landed the 24-year-old on Baseball America’s updated top 100 prospects list.
Ravens-Cowboys preseason primer: Five players to watch
Luke Jones
Sanoussi Kane is receiving every chance to secure the No. 3 safety spot this summer.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 17 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Baltimore conducted its final padded practice Wednesday before the second preseason tilt at Dallas.
Orioles’ Bautista out rest of 2025 with “significant” shoulder injury; Eflin also done for season
Luke Jones
Former All-Star closer Felix Bautista hurt his shoulder in late July and will see another specialist later this week.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster after first preseason game
Luke Jones
What does the cornerback depth look like in the aftermath of a couple season-ending injuries?
Health woes persist as Orioles send Cowser, O’Neill to injured list while activating Mountcastle
Luke Jones
Colton Cowser is dealing with “very mild” symptoms that landed him on the seven-day concussion IL on Friday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following preseason win over Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Rookie LaJohntay Wester’s 87-yard punt return for a touchdown was one of the highlights from the 24-16 victory.
Ravens-Colts preseason primer: Five players to watch
Luke Jones
Rookie second-round pick Mike Green figures to see extensive action to try to build on his strong start to training camp.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following joint practice with Indianapolis
Luke Jones
The practice with the Colts was headlined by a fight that led to the ejection of second-year cornerback Nate Wiggins.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Sunday’s stadium practice
Luke Jones
Rookie kicker Tyler Loop’s perfect performance highlighted Sunday’s workout at M&T Bank Stadium.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
Luke Jones
The 25-year-old last pitched on July 31, 2024, but the procedure wouldn’t be UCL reconstruction, per GM Mike Elias.
Real work now begins for Elias, Orioles after inevitable sell-off of disappointment
Luke Jones
The trade deadline came and went with the Orioles dealing nine major leaguers for what resulted in 16 minor-league players over the course of July.
Ravens tight end Likely could miss start of season after fracturing foot
Luke Jones
Isaiah Likely will undergo surgery to repair a fracture in his foot suffered late in Tuesday’s practice.
Bautista injury, deadline trades leave Orioles bullpen as total unknown moving forward
Luke Jones
What the bullpen will look like for the rest of 2025 and beyond is anyone’s guess.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The first real headline of training camp wasn’t a good one Tuesday with Isaiah Likely suffered an ankle injury.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 5 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple observations as players practiced in full pads for the first time on Monday.
As trade deadline looms, others nearing return for Orioles
Luke Jones
After a rehab stint at Triple-A Norfolk, catcher Adley Rutschman is expected to be activated from the injured list on Monday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Days 2 and 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Veteran newcomer Jaire Alexander appears to be meshing well with Marlon Humphrey and the rest of the Baltimore secondary.
Orioles closer Felix Bautista goes to 15-day injured list with sore right shoulder
Luke Jones
The 30-year-old had labored through a season-high 34 pitches to record the save in last Sunday’s win at Tampa Bay.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple observations from the first full-squad practice on Wednesday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple musings and forecast for what will happen on Sunday Night Football.
Ravens rule out Ricard and Likely, but Alexander set to play in opener at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Five-time Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard will miss his first game since 2021.
Ravens still in thankless regular-season territory, but that doesn’t mean 2025 can’t be different
Luke Jones
The Super Bowl hype and sky-high preseason expectations are nothing new in the Lamar Jackson era.
Alexander practices, but two offensive standouts remain sidelined for Ravens as opener nears
Luke Jones
Veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander was a limited participant in his first practice work since Aug. 9.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings with the new season kicking off on Sunday night.
Orioles’ young position core needs to get more arrows pointing up over final month
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias leaning so hard on the young position core was a mistake, but the group still needs to shoulder its share of the blame.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following roster cutdown day
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta made Kyle Hamilton the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a $100.4 million extension on Wednesday.
Breaking down the 2025 Ravens’ initial 53-man roster
Luke Jones
What impact will DeAndre Hopkins make as the No. 3 wideout in his age-33 season?
Ravens keep three undrafted rookies on 53-man roster as Armour-Davis, Brade headline cuts
Luke Jones
Despite a good summer, cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis was in the final year of his contract and has a concerning injury history.
As roster cuts begin, Ravens still trying to get several veterans to full strength for Week 1
Luke Jones
Despite Jaire Alexander being out since Aug. 9, head coach John Harbaugh expects the veteran cornerback to return to practice next week.
Predicting the initial 53-man roster for the 2025 Ravens
Luke Jones
Will undrafted rookie cornerback Keyon Martin stick on the 53-man roster after an impressive preseason?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 preseason finale
Luke Jones
Baltimore flattened Washington in a 30-3 win on Saturday afternoon.
Orioles make smart and necessary move signing Basallo to long-term deal
Luke Jones
Baltimore not only made a savvy move extending an immensely talented 21-year-old, but it’s an encouraging signal to fans.
Ravens-Commanders preseason primer: Five bubble players to watch
Luke Jones
Will special-teams contributions keep second-year safety Beau Brade on the 53-man roster?
Rutschman to IL with another oblique strain, Orioles feel for Bautista after shoulder surgery
Luke Jones
Whether Adley Rutschman returns before season’s end is up in the air, but Samuel Basallo will become the primary catcher in the meantime.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts leading up to Saturday’s preseason finale
Luke Jones
A team spokesman assured Lamar Jackson is “totally fine” after he was stepped on and exited practice early on Wednesday.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster after second preseason game
Luke Jones
Will undrafted rookie defensive back Reuben Lowery make the 53-man roster?
Alexander, Hopkins working through knee issues as Ravens wind down preseason
Luke Jones
Cornerback Jaire Alexander hasn’t practiced since Aug. 9 while continuing to manage his right knee.
Orioles finally make much-needed good news with fruitful weekend in Houston
Luke Jones
Top prospect Samuel Basallo capped a fun weekend with his first major league hit and RBIs in his long-awaited debut on Sunday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following preseason win at Dallas
Luke Jones
Talented rookie Tyler Loop has officially won the kicking job, but keeping it all season and beyond will mark the true test.
Orioles call up outfield prospect Dylan Beavers to the majors
Luke Jones
A fantastic 2025 season at Triple-A Norfolk landed the 24-year-old on Baseball America’s updated top 100 prospects list.
Ravens-Cowboys preseason primer: Five players to watch
Luke Jones
Sanoussi Kane is receiving every chance to secure the No. 3 safety spot this summer.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 17 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Baltimore conducted its final padded practice Wednesday before the second preseason tilt at Dallas.
Orioles’ Bautista out rest of 2025 with “significant” shoulder injury; Eflin also done for season
Luke Jones
Former All-Star closer Felix Bautista hurt his shoulder in late July and will see another specialist later this week.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster after first preseason game
Luke Jones
What does the cornerback depth look like in the aftermath of a couple season-ending injuries?
Health woes persist as Orioles send Cowser, O’Neill to injured list while activating Mountcastle
Luke Jones
Colton Cowser is dealing with “very mild” symptoms that landed him on the seven-day concussion IL on Friday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following preseason win over Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Rookie LaJohntay Wester’s 87-yard punt return for a touchdown was one of the highlights from the 24-16 victory.
Ravens-Colts preseason primer: Five players to watch
Luke Jones
Rookie second-round pick Mike Green figures to see extensive action to try to build on his strong start to training camp.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following joint practice with Indianapolis
Luke Jones
The practice with the Colts was headlined by a fight that led to the ejection of second-year cornerback Nate Wiggins.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Sunday’s stadium practice
Luke Jones
Rookie kicker Tyler Loop’s perfect performance highlighted Sunday’s workout at M&T Bank Stadium.
Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
Luke Jones
The 25-year-old last pitched on July 31, 2024, but the procedure wouldn’t be UCL reconstruction, per GM Mike Elias.
Real work now begins for Elias, Orioles after inevitable sell-off of disappointment
Luke Jones
The trade deadline came and went with the Orioles dealing nine major leaguers for what resulted in 16 minor-league players over the course of July.
Ravens tight end Likely could miss start of season after fracturing foot
Luke Jones
Isaiah Likely will undergo surgery to repair a fracture in his foot suffered late in Tuesday’s practice.
Bautista injury, deadline trades leave Orioles bullpen as total unknown moving forward
Luke Jones
What the bullpen will look like for the rest of 2025 and beyond is anyone’s guess.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 6 of open training camp
Luke Jones
The first real headline of training camp wasn’t a good one Tuesday with Isaiah Likely suffered an ankle injury.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 5 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple observations as players practiced in full pads for the first time on Monday.
As trade deadline looms, others nearing return for Orioles
Luke Jones
After a rehab stint at Triple-A Norfolk, catcher Adley Rutschman is expected to be activated from the injured list on Monday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Days 2 and 3 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Veteran newcomer Jaire Alexander appears to be meshing well with Marlon Humphrey and the rest of the Baltimore secondary.
Orioles closer Felix Bautista goes to 15-day injured list with sore right shoulder
Luke Jones
The 30-year-old had labored through a season-high 34 pitches to record the save in last Sunday’s win at Tampa Bay.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple observations from the first full-squad practice on Wednesday.
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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