Waiting the hardest part in earliest stages of Orioles’ rebuild
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The Orioles will try to sell a promising future, but the wait to get there won’t be easy.
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Three Ravens players receive PFWA honors
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Kicker Justin Tucker was the only Baltimore player named to the PFWA All-NFL team.
Ravens defensive tackle Brandon Williams added to Pro Bowl roster
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The sixth-year defensive tackle is an injury replacement for Cincinnati’s Geno Atkins.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on divisional-round weekend
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After smothering the Baltimore offense last week, the Los Angeles Chargers had no answers for New England.
Ravens protect investment by shifting Roman to offensive coordinator
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Greg Roman officially became offensive coordinator on Friday with Marty Mornhinweg departing.
DeCosta officially becomes Ravens general manager on Friday
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The longtime assistant general manager takes over for Ozzie Newsome, who will still have a “significant” role in the organization.
Examining the Ravens' 2019 class of free agents
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Four-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker C.J. Mosley headlines an interesting list of pending free agents.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 23-17 loss to Chargers
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Two late touchdowns didn’t make up for a disappointing year from veteran Michael Crabtree.
Patience — and skepticism — warranted as Ravens' fun 2018 ride comes to end
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These are interesting times, but it’s fair to be skeptical as the Ravens hand the keys to Lamar Jackson, for both his own weaknesses and those of the organization in recent years.
Ravens-Chargers: Inactives and pre-game notes
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The AFC North champions play their first playoff game in Baltimore in exactly six years.
Ravens-Chargers: Five predictions for AFC wild-card game
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Melvin Gordon scored the only Los Angeles touchdown in Baltimore’s 22-10 win in Week 16.
Twelve Ravens thoughts entering wild-card weekend
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Win or lose, Lamar Jackson gaining playoff experience as a rookie is invaluable — and exciting — for the future.
Three Ravens players listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game
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Reserve wide receiver and special-teams standout Chris Moore is dealing with shoulder and hip issues.
Ravens' rematch with Chargers carries much intrigue with playoff stakes
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Baltimore prevailed in Week 16, but Los Angeles bottled up the Ravens’ running game in a tight second half.
Ravens carry season of good health into wild-card weekend
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Slot cornerback Tavon Young was the only Raven to miss Wednesday’s practice for an injury-related reason.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 26-24 win over Cleveland
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Cornerback Jimmy Smith was the first Baltimore player to register two interceptions in a game since 2013.
Ravens-Browns: Inactives and pre-game notes
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Even after last week’s organizational statement, rumors persist about John Harbaugh’s future.
Ravens-Browns: Five predictions for Sunday
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Baker Mayfield looks to knock Baltimore out of the playoffs and secure Cleveland’s first winning season in over a decade.
Humphrey named 2018 Ravens MVP; Carr chosen as media "Good Guy"
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Veteran cornerback Brandon Carr was selected as the local media’s “Good Guy” this season.
Suggs, four other Ravens listed as questionable for Cleveland game
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Terrell Suggs practiced fully on Friday after missing workouts this week due to a hamstring issue.
Suggs, J. Brown nursing hamstring issues as Ravens prepare for Cleveland
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Speedy wide receiver John Brown was absent from Wednesday’s practice.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 22-10 win over Chargers
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Mark Andrews continued his strong rookie season with a 68-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
Ravens seize first place in AFC North, aiming for first division title since 2012
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will host Cleveland at 4:25 p.m. next Sunday.
With biggest December win in years, Ravens can now be called contenders
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The plot points were there for the same old story to play out before Patrick Onwuasor stripped Chargers tight end Antonio Gates.
Ravens-Chargers: Inactives and pre-game notes
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Will the top-ranked Baltimore defense slow the Chargers’ high-powered offense?
Harbaugh to remain as Ravens head coach in 2019
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The organization announced it’s also working toward an extension of the 11th-year coach’s existing contract.
Ravens-Chargers: Five predictions for Saturday night
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Will the Baltimore pass rush be able to get to Philip Rivers in a must-win game?
Ravens list four players as questionable for Chargers game
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Tight end Nick Boyle has cleared concussion protocol and was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
Ravens looking healthy while Chargers receiver Allen returns to practice
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The Pro Bowl wide receiver practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hip pointer in Week 15.
Judon, Boyle absent from Ravens practice on Tuesday
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Outside linebacker Matt Judon hurt his left knee in Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay, but he was able to return.
Yanda, two other Ravens voted to this year's Pro Bowl
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Right guard Marshal Yanda has tied Terrell Suggs for the fourth-most Pro Bowl selections (seven) in team history.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 20-12 win over Tampa Bay
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Cornerback Marlon Humphrey turned in the best performance of his career in Week 15.
Even with win, Ravens see playoff margin for error shrink in Week 15
Luke Jones
Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Tennessee wins on Sunday made the Week 16 meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers more critical for Baltimore.
Ravens-Buccaneers: Inactives and pre-game notes
Luke Jones
Safety Tony Jefferson makes his return after a two-game absence with an ankle injury.
Ravens-Buccaneers: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones
Tampa Bay aims for just its second road win of the season on Sunday.
Humphrey, Jefferson questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay
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Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (groin) returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday.
Ravens without Humphrey, T. Young for Wednesday's practice
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Safety Tony Jefferson also remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
With Ravens' starting decision made, pressure ramps up for Lamar Jackson
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Lamar Jackson is no longer just the understudy filling in for the veteran starter.
Elias labels reports of Orioles managerial hiring “premature”
Luke Jones
Multiple outlets reported Baltimore was set to hire Chicago Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde as manager.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 27-24 loss at Kansas City
Luke Jones
Third-year running back Kenneth Dixon scored a touchdown and averaged 7.4 yards per carry against the Chiefs.
Waiting the hardest part in earliest stages of Orioles’ rebuild
Luke Jones
The Orioles will try to sell a promising future, but the wait to get there won’t be easy.
Three Ravens players receive PFWA honors
Luke Jones
Kicker Justin Tucker was the only Baltimore player named to the PFWA All-NFL team.
Ravens defensive tackle Brandon Williams added to Pro Bowl roster
Luke Jones
The sixth-year defensive tackle is an injury replacement for Cincinnati’s Geno Atkins.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on divisional-round weekend
Luke Jones
After smothering the Baltimore offense last week, the Los Angeles Chargers had no answers for New England.
Ravens protect investment by shifting Roman to offensive coordinator
Luke Jones
Greg Roman officially became offensive coordinator on Friday with Marty Mornhinweg departing.
DeCosta officially becomes Ravens general manager on Friday
Luke Jones
The longtime assistant general manager takes over for Ozzie Newsome, who will still have a “significant” role in the organization.
Examining the Ravens' 2019 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Four-time Pro Bowl inside linebacker C.J. Mosley headlines an interesting list of pending free agents.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 23-17 loss to Chargers
Luke Jones
Two late touchdowns didn’t make up for a disappointing year from veteran Michael Crabtree.
Patience — and skepticism — warranted as Ravens' fun 2018 ride comes to end
Luke Jones
These are interesting times, but it’s fair to be skeptical as the Ravens hand the keys to Lamar Jackson, for both his own weaknesses and those of the organization in recent years.
Ravens-Chargers: Inactives and pre-game notes
Luke Jones
The AFC North champions play their first playoff game in Baltimore in exactly six years.
Ravens-Chargers: Five predictions for AFC wild-card game
Luke Jones
Melvin Gordon scored the only Los Angeles touchdown in Baltimore’s 22-10 win in Week 16.
Twelve Ravens thoughts entering wild-card weekend
Luke Jones
Win or lose, Lamar Jackson gaining playoff experience as a rookie is invaluable — and exciting — for the future.
Three Ravens players listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card game
Luke Jones
Reserve wide receiver and special-teams standout Chris Moore is dealing with shoulder and hip issues.
Ravens' rematch with Chargers carries much intrigue with playoff stakes
Luke Jones
Baltimore prevailed in Week 16, but Los Angeles bottled up the Ravens’ running game in a tight second half.
Ravens carry season of good health into wild-card weekend
Luke Jones
Slot cornerback Tavon Young was the only Raven to miss Wednesday’s practice for an injury-related reason.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 26-24 win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
Cornerback Jimmy Smith was the first Baltimore player to register two interceptions in a game since 2013.
Ravens-Browns: Inactives and pre-game notes
Luke Jones
Even after last week’s organizational statement, rumors persist about John Harbaugh’s future.
Ravens-Browns: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones
Baker Mayfield looks to knock Baltimore out of the playoffs and secure Cleveland’s first winning season in over a decade.
Humphrey named 2018 Ravens MVP; Carr chosen as media "Good Guy"
Luke Jones
Veteran cornerback Brandon Carr was selected as the local media’s “Good Guy” this season.
Suggs, four other Ravens listed as questionable for Cleveland game
Luke Jones
Terrell Suggs practiced fully on Friday after missing workouts this week due to a hamstring issue.
Suggs, J. Brown nursing hamstring issues as Ravens prepare for Cleveland
Luke Jones
Speedy wide receiver John Brown was absent from Wednesday’s practice.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 22-10 win over Chargers
Luke Jones
Mark Andrews continued his strong rookie season with a 68-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
Ravens seize first place in AFC North, aiming for first division title since 2012
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will host Cleveland at 4:25 p.m. next Sunday.
With biggest December win in years, Ravens can now be called contenders
Luke Jones
The plot points were there for the same old story to play out before Patrick Onwuasor stripped Chargers tight end Antonio Gates.
Ravens-Chargers: Inactives and pre-game notes
Luke Jones
Will the top-ranked Baltimore defense slow the Chargers’ high-powered offense?
Harbaugh to remain as Ravens head coach in 2019
Luke Jones
The organization announced it’s also working toward an extension of the 11th-year coach’s existing contract.
Ravens-Chargers: Five predictions for Saturday night
Luke Jones
Will the Baltimore pass rush be able to get to Philip Rivers in a must-win game?
Ravens list four players as questionable for Chargers game
Luke Jones
Tight end Nick Boyle has cleared concussion protocol and was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
Ravens looking healthy while Chargers receiver Allen returns to practice
Luke Jones
The Pro Bowl wide receiver practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hip pointer in Week 15.
Judon, Boyle absent from Ravens practice on Tuesday
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker Matt Judon hurt his left knee in Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay, but he was able to return.
Yanda, two other Ravens voted to this year's Pro Bowl
Luke Jones
Right guard Marshal Yanda has tied Terrell Suggs for the fourth-most Pro Bowl selections (seven) in team history.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 20-12 win over Tampa Bay
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey turned in the best performance of his career in Week 15.
Even with win, Ravens see playoff margin for error shrink in Week 15
Luke Jones
Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Tennessee wins on Sunday made the Week 16 meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers more critical for Baltimore.
Ravens-Buccaneers: Inactives and pre-game notes
Luke Jones
Safety Tony Jefferson makes his return after a two-game absence with an ankle injury.
Ravens-Buccaneers: Five predictions for Sunday
Luke Jones
Tampa Bay aims for just its second road win of the season on Sunday.
Humphrey, Jefferson questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey (groin) returned to practice on a limited basis on Friday.
Ravens without Humphrey, T. Young for Wednesday's practice
Luke Jones
Safety Tony Jefferson also remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
With Ravens' starting decision made, pressure ramps up for Lamar Jackson
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson is no longer just the understudy filling in for the veteran starter.
Elias labels reports of Orioles managerial hiring “premature”
Luke Jones
Multiple outlets reported Baltimore was set to hire Chicago Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde as manager.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 27-24 loss at Kansas City
Luke Jones
Third-year running back Kenneth Dixon scored a touchdown and averaged 7.4 yards per carry against the Chiefs.
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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