Santander activated as struggling Orioles need jump start
Luke Jones
Voted the club’s most valuable player in 2020, Anthony Santander had been sidelined with a sprained ankle since April 20.
Luke Jones
Slot corner Young not yet full speed, but on target for Ravens training camp
Luke Jones
“There’s nothing worse for a player to sit there and rehab an injury and not play the game that he works so hard for to play.”
Orioles first baseman Davis undergoes season-ending hip surgery
Luke Jones
The 2021 season is over before it ever started for Chris Davis, leaving one to again wonder if he’s played his final game in Baltimore.
Orioles DFA Ruiz, promote Wilkerson to continue shakeup at second base
Luke Jones
Rio Ruiz was batting just .167 with a .550 OPS in 101 plate appearances this season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts through first quarter of 2021 campaign
Luke Jones
Despite cooling off from his ridiculous April, Cedric Mullins continues to play at a high level atop the Baltimore order.
Examining the 2021 Ravens roster after rookie minicamp
Luke Jones
First-round pick Rashod Bateman and the rest of the 2021 draft class hit the practice field in Owings Mills over the weekend.
Standout safety, Lamar Jackson’s high school teammate highlight list of Ravens’ undrafted rookie signings
Luke Jones
Former TCU safety Ar’Darius Washington surely would have been drafted if not for his slight 5-foot-8, 176-pound frame.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on 2021 schedule release
Luke Jones
Another September clash with Kansas City should be a great test for revamped units on both teams.
Ravens to open 2021 season on Monday Night Football as one of five prime-time matchups
Luke Jones
Traveling to Las Vegas to face the Raiders, Baltimore will open a season on Monday night for the fourth time and first since 2012.
Ravens sign first-round pick Bateman, three others ahead of rookie minicamp
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta wasted no time signing half of his 2021 draft class on Thursday.
After making Orioles history, whether Means sticks around becomes next question
Luke Jones
John Means emerging as the closest thing to a true ace the Orioles have had since Mike Mussina begs the question of whether he’ll be around to see this arduous rebuild through.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of rookie minicamp
Luke Jones
Might Baltimore and Cleveland meet on Sunday Night Football after last December’s prime-time thriller?
Schedule announced for Ravens’ 2021 rookie camp, spring workouts
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s rookie minicamp is set to take place in Owings Mills next weekend.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following John Means’ no-hitter in Seattle
Luke Jones
Wednesday marked exactly three years since Means lost his fourth straight game at Bowie as a 25-year-old on the bubble of the Orioles’ top 30 prospects list.
Former Orioles manager and longtime pitching coach Ray Miller dies at 76
Luke Jones
Ray Miller had three different stints as Baltimore pitching coach over four different decades.
Return of minor leagues brings excitement and much unknown for Orioles
Luke Jones
Tuesday was a special day for the Orioles that had nothing to do with a late-night loss in Seattle.
Former Pittsburgh offensive tackle Villanueva joins Ravens’ offensive line picture
Luke Jones
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Luke Jones
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Rashod Bateman has the all-around skills and potential to blossom into the young No. 1 wide receiver the Ravens have never enjoyed.
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Luke Jones
Penn State edge rusher Odafe Oweh brings intriguing upside with his physical gifts, but he didn’t record a single sack in 2020.
Ravens select eight players in 2021 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Oklahoma State’s Tylan Wallace was the fifth wide receiver selected in the first four rounds by Baltimore since Eric DeCosta became general manager in 2019.
Harbaugh on Ravens trading Brown to Kansas City: “You’ve got to do what’s best for your team”
Luke Jones
The Baltimore head coach wasn’t worried about helping Andy Reid and the Chiefs address one of their biggest weaknesses.
Looking back at Ravens’ first-round history at current positions of need
Luke Jones
Peter Boulware and Terrell Suggs are the only two outside linebackers selected in the first round by Baltimore.
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Luke Jones
Oklahoma State’s Teven Jenkins would be an ideal replacement if he’s available when the Ravens pick late in the first round.
Lowther’s path to majors reflects strange times for Orioles farm system
Luke Jones
The 24-year-old lefty owns a career 2.26 ERA in the minors, but he hasn’t pitched in an official pro game since the end of the 2019 season with Double-A Bowie.
Ravens prioritize future by trading Orlando Brown Jr. to Kansas City
Luke Jones
The Ravens weren’t going to re-sign offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., but him playing right tackle and backing up left tackle — even for one season — is still worth plenty to a contender.
Ravens’ needs, philosophies align well with 2021 draft
Luke Jones
Penn State’s Jayson Oweh is among the edge rushers who’ve been linked to Baltimore in various mock drafts.
NFL approves rule to relax jersey number restrictions for certain positions
Luke Jones
Would J.K. Dobbins switch to the No. 2 he wore as a star running back at Ohio State?
Santander injury continues rough start for Orioles outfield
Luke Jones
Right fielder Anthony Santander is expected to miss at least two to four weeks with a left ankle sprain.
First Ravens draft reminds how luck remains part of rigorous process
Luke Jones
Would the genius of Ozzie Newsome have been fully realized without Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis falling into his lap in 1996?
Former Ravens offensive tackle Fluker agrees to deal with Miami
Luke Jones
Baltimore was always expected to look elsewhere for depth at offensive tackle.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on pre-draft video call
Luke Jones
The Baltimore brass offered a strong endorsement for a maligned group of wide receivers.
Five Ravens potentially impacted most by 2021 draft
Luke Jones
Wide receiver Devin Duvernay is aiming for a bigger role on offensive in his second season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following series loss to Seattle
Luke Jones
Reality hit the Orioles in a hard way with another series loss to finish off an ugly 1-6 homestand.
Mullins illustrates ups and downs of Orioles’ rebuilding process
Luke Jones
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Experience, youth at edge defender still on list of needs for Ravens
Luke Jones
Free-agent veteran pass rusher Justin Houston is visiting with the Ravens this week.
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Luke Jones
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Orioles activate outfielder DJ Stewart to rejoin struggling lineup
Luke Jones
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Luke Jones
The reception from fans, both teams, and the umpires for Trey Mancini brought goosebumps as he played in Baltimore for the first time since beating cancer.
Veteran special teams standout Levine staying with Ravens on one-year deal
Luke Jones
One of the longest-tenured Ravens veterans is staying put for the 2021 season.
Santander activated as struggling Orioles need jump start
Luke Jones
Voted the club’s most valuable player in 2020, Anthony Santander had been sidelined with a sprained ankle since April 20.
Slot corner Young not yet full speed, but on target for Ravens training camp
Luke Jones
“There’s nothing worse for a player to sit there and rehab an injury and not play the game that he works so hard for to play.”
Orioles first baseman Davis undergoes season-ending hip surgery
Luke Jones
The 2021 season is over before it ever started for Chris Davis, leaving one to again wonder if he’s played his final game in Baltimore.
Orioles DFA Ruiz, promote Wilkerson to continue shakeup at second base
Luke Jones
Rio Ruiz was batting just .167 with a .550 OPS in 101 plate appearances this season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts through first quarter of 2021 campaign
Luke Jones
Despite cooling off from his ridiculous April, Cedric Mullins continues to play at a high level atop the Baltimore order.
Examining the 2021 Ravens roster after rookie minicamp
Luke Jones
First-round pick Rashod Bateman and the rest of the 2021 draft class hit the practice field in Owings Mills over the weekend.
Standout safety, Lamar Jackson’s high school teammate highlight list of Ravens’ undrafted rookie signings
Luke Jones
Former TCU safety Ar’Darius Washington surely would have been drafted if not for his slight 5-foot-8, 176-pound frame.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on 2021 schedule release
Luke Jones
Another September clash with Kansas City should be a great test for revamped units on both teams.
Ravens to open 2021 season on Monday Night Football as one of five prime-time matchups
Luke Jones
Traveling to Las Vegas to face the Raiders, Baltimore will open a season on Monday night for the fourth time and first since 2012.
Ravens sign first-round pick Bateman, three others ahead of rookie minicamp
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta wasted no time signing half of his 2021 draft class on Thursday.
After making Orioles history, whether Means sticks around becomes next question
Luke Jones
John Means emerging as the closest thing to a true ace the Orioles have had since Mike Mussina begs the question of whether he’ll be around to see this arduous rebuild through.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of rookie minicamp
Luke Jones
Might Baltimore and Cleveland meet on Sunday Night Football after last December’s prime-time thriller?
Schedule announced for Ravens’ 2021 rookie camp, spring workouts
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s rookie minicamp is set to take place in Owings Mills next weekend.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following John Means’ no-hitter in Seattle
Luke Jones
Wednesday marked exactly three years since Means lost his fourth straight game at Bowie as a 25-year-old on the bubble of the Orioles’ top 30 prospects list.
Former Orioles manager and longtime pitching coach Ray Miller dies at 76
Luke Jones
Ray Miller had three different stints as Baltimore pitching coach over four different decades.
Return of minor leagues brings excitement and much unknown for Orioles
Luke Jones
Tuesday was a special day for the Orioles that had nothing to do with a late-night loss in Seattle.
Former Pittsburgh offensive tackle Villanueva joins Ravens’ offensive line picture
Luke Jones
The former Steeler is expected to serve as Baltimore’s right tackle and back up Ronnie Stanley at left tackle in 2021.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2021 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Second-year lineman Tyre Phillips saw his stock improve with Baltimore not drafting an offensive tackle to replace Orlando Brown Jr.
What to expect from 2021 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
Luke Jones
Rashod Bateman has the all-around skills and potential to blossom into the young No. 1 wide receiver the Ravens have never enjoyed.
DeCosta, Ravens swing for fences in Thursday’s first round
Luke Jones
Penn State edge rusher Odafe Oweh brings intriguing upside with his physical gifts, but he didn’t record a single sack in 2020.
Ravens select eight players in 2021 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Oklahoma State’s Tylan Wallace was the fifth wide receiver selected in the first four rounds by Baltimore since Eric DeCosta became general manager in 2019.
Harbaugh on Ravens trading Brown to Kansas City: “You’ve got to do what’s best for your team”
Luke Jones
The Baltimore head coach wasn’t worried about helping Andy Reid and the Chiefs address one of their biggest weaknesses.
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Luke Jones
Peter Boulware and Terrell Suggs are the only two outside linebackers selected in the first round by Baltimore.
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Luke Jones
Oklahoma State’s Teven Jenkins would be an ideal replacement if he’s available when the Ravens pick late in the first round.
Lowther’s path to majors reflects strange times for Orioles farm system
Luke Jones
The 24-year-old lefty owns a career 2.26 ERA in the minors, but he hasn’t pitched in an official pro game since the end of the 2019 season with Double-A Bowie.
Ravens prioritize future by trading Orlando Brown Jr. to Kansas City
Luke Jones
The Ravens weren’t going to re-sign offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., but him playing right tackle and backing up left tackle — even for one season — is still worth plenty to a contender.
Ravens’ needs, philosophies align well with 2021 draft
Luke Jones
Penn State’s Jayson Oweh is among the edge rushers who’ve been linked to Baltimore in various mock drafts.
NFL approves rule to relax jersey number restrictions for certain positions
Luke Jones
Would J.K. Dobbins switch to the No. 2 he wore as a star running back at Ohio State?
Santander injury continues rough start for Orioles outfield
Luke Jones
Right fielder Anthony Santander is expected to miss at least two to four weeks with a left ankle sprain.
First Ravens draft reminds how luck remains part of rigorous process
Luke Jones
Would the genius of Ozzie Newsome have been fully realized without Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis falling into his lap in 1996?
Former Ravens offensive tackle Fluker agrees to deal with Miami
Luke Jones
Baltimore was always expected to look elsewhere for depth at offensive tackle.
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Luke Jones
The Baltimore brass offered a strong endorsement for a maligned group of wide receivers.
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Luke Jones
Wide receiver Devin Duvernay is aiming for a bigger role on offensive in his second season.
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Luke Jones
Reality hit the Orioles in a hard way with another series loss to finish off an ugly 1-6 homestand.
Mullins illustrates ups and downs of Orioles’ rebuilding process
Luke Jones
Remembering where the center fielder was two years ago helps keep the early struggles of other young players in perspective.
Experience, youth at edge defender still on list of needs for Ravens
Luke Jones
Free-agent veteran pass rusher Justin Houston is visiting with the Ravens this week.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following weekend sweep to Boston
Luke Jones
It was a forgettable weekend at Camden Yards for Brandon Hyde’s club.
Orioles activate outfielder DJ Stewart to rejoin struggling lineup
Luke Jones
Sidelined with a hamstring injury since early March, Stewart had an odd statistical season in the abbreviated 2020.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-3 loss to Boston in home opener
Luke Jones
The reception from fans, both teams, and the umpires for Trey Mancini brought goosebumps as he played in Baltimore for the first time since beating cancer.
Veteran special teams standout Levine staying with Ravens on one-year deal
Luke Jones
One of the longest-tenured Ravens veterans is staying put for the 2021 season.
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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