Ravens officially pick up fifth-year option for left tackle Ronnie Stanley
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The sixth overall pick of the 2016 draft is now under contract through the 2020 season.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of 2019 NFL draft
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Could Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell extend Baltimore’s streak of always having a first-round edge rusher on its roster?
Orioles send struggling Mullins to Triple-A Norfolk
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The hopeful heir apparent to former All-Star center fielder Adam Jones was batting just .094 in 74 plate appearances.
Twelve Orioles thoughts after first 20 games of 2019 season
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Trey Mancini has easily been Baltimore’s biggest star, but Dwight Smith Jr. has been the surprise at the plate.
Ravens to play three prime-time games as part of 2019 schedule
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Baltimore is scheduled to host its first Sunday night game since 2012 against New England.
Jackson's development headlines pronounced transition for Ravens
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With Joe Flacco practicing for the first time as a Denver Bronco this week, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are in a much different place than they were a year ago.
Twelve Ravens thoughts entering start of offseason workout program
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Lamar Jackson has worked with personal quarterback coach Joshua Harris throughout the offseason.
Twelve Orioles thoughts on struggling pitching staff
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The Baltimore staff allowed a staggering 37 home runs through its first 13 games.
Yanda, Ravens agree to one-year extension through 2020
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Speculation had persisted about the seven-time Pro Bowl guard’s future throughout the offseason.
Orioles starting pitcher Cobb back on injured list with lower back issue
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The veteran right-hander made his 2019 debut less than a week ago.
Ravens announce 2019 preseason slate of games
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Baltimore will face Washington for the third straight summer.
Davis problem growing even more uncomfortable in Orioles rebuild
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Chris Davis entered Monday 0-for-44 since collecting his last hit on Sept. 14 of last season, leaving him just shy of the major league record for non-pitchers.
Orioles add to starting rotation with veteran right-hander Straily
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The 30-year-old Dan Straily owns a career 4.23 ERA in 142 major league games, 132 of them starts.
Ravens agree to one-year deal with former Oakland receiver Seth Roberts
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The 28-year-old caught 45 passes for 494 yards and two touchdowns last season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-4 loss to Yankees in home opener
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Even coming off the injured list, Alex Cobb had a much better season debut this time around.
Orioles designate former Rule 5 pick Araujo for assignment
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The 25-year-old right-hander would have satisfied his Rule 5 requirement later this month.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following their pre-draft press conference
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Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf drew favorable comparisons from the Ravens brass.
Dates announced for Ravens’ 2019 offseason workout program
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Head coach John Harbaugh begins his 12th offseason program with Baltimore on April 15.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following series win over Yankees
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On Baltimore’s 226th pitch of the game, Paul Fry converted the save in a 7-5 win on Sunday.
Now or never for Bowser, T. Williams to boost Ravens pass rush
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Few young players on the Baltimore roster should be feeling more pressure this spring and summer.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-2 loss on Opening Day
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Trey Mancini’s RBI double in the sixth inning proved to be a rare highlight for Baltimore.
Nine questions on the 2019 Orioles entering the season
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Coming off the worst season in club history, what will 2019 bring for the rebuilding Orioles?
Orioles regime wisely keeping focus on big picture with roster moves
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General manager Mike Elias is doing what’s best for the future over trying to squeeze out an extra win or two in 2019.
Orioles send Sisco, Scott to Triple-A Norfolk to begin 2019 season
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Two intriguing young players many expected to begin the season in Baltimore will go to the minors instead.
Trumbo to start season on injured list; Cobb questionable for Opening Day
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The veteran slugger underwent right knee surgery in early September.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of annual league meetings
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Robert Griffin III always felt likely to re-sign with Baltimore after fitting well with Lamar Jackson.
Orioles release veteran Alcides Escobar, paving way for Rule 5 infielders
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The former Kansas City shortstop batted just .219 in 38 plate appearances this spring.
Want, need, or desperate: Looking at Ravens roster a week into free agency
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Baltimore has yet to secure new wide receivers or a backup for 22-year-old quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Ravens waive pair of former preseason standouts
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Cornerback Jaylen Hill missed the entire 2018 season with knee and hip injuries.
Former Ravens defensive tackle Ngata announces retirement
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The five-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl XLVII champion last played for Baltimore in 2014.
Despite strong spring, Orioles prospect Hays optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
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In 40 plate appearances, Austin Hays batted .351 with five homers and a 1.277 OPS.
Twelve Ravens thoughts after first wave of free agency
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Mark Ingram gives Baltimore a well-rounded veteran option for its run-heavy attack.
Suggs, Flacco bid farewell to Ravens — and vice versa
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Two future Ring of Honor members officially moved on to their new teams on Wednesday.
Ravens add six-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas to revamped defense
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The former Seattle star agreed to a four-year, $55 million contract on Wednesday.
Mosley receives record-setting contract from New York Jets
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The four-time Pro Bowl linebacker will reportedly receive a massive five-year, $85 million contract.
Seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Suggs leaving Ravens after 16 seasons
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The 36-year-old will reportedly sign with the Arizona Cardinals.
Stewart, Diaz headline second wave of Orioles’ spring cuts
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Former first-round pick DJ Stewart entered spring training hoping to earn a job in Baltimore.
Weddle quickly finds new home with defending NFC champions
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The former Ravens safety agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Friday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts approaching start of free agency
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Terrell Suggs potentially testing the market isn’t a bad thing for him or the Ravens.
Ravens re-sign tight end Boyle to three-year deal
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The 2015 fifth-round pick from Delaware has been a key cog in Greg Roman’s run-blocking schemes.
Ravens officially pick up fifth-year option for left tackle Ronnie Stanley
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The sixth overall pick of the 2016 draft is now under contract through the 2020 season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of 2019 NFL draft
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Could Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell extend Baltimore’s streak of always having a first-round edge rusher on its roster?
Orioles send struggling Mullins to Triple-A Norfolk
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The hopeful heir apparent to former All-Star center fielder Adam Jones was batting just .094 in 74 plate appearances.
Twelve Orioles thoughts after first 20 games of 2019 season
Luke Jones
Trey Mancini has easily been Baltimore’s biggest star, but Dwight Smith Jr. has been the surprise at the plate.
Ravens to play three prime-time games as part of 2019 schedule
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Baltimore is scheduled to host its first Sunday night game since 2012 against New England.
Jackson's development headlines pronounced transition for Ravens
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With Joe Flacco practicing for the first time as a Denver Bronco this week, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are in a much different place than they were a year ago.
Twelve Ravens thoughts entering start of offseason workout program
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Lamar Jackson has worked with personal quarterback coach Joshua Harris throughout the offseason.
Twelve Orioles thoughts on struggling pitching staff
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The Baltimore staff allowed a staggering 37 home runs through its first 13 games.
Yanda, Ravens agree to one-year extension through 2020
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Speculation had persisted about the seven-time Pro Bowl guard’s future throughout the offseason.
Orioles starting pitcher Cobb back on injured list with lower back issue
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The veteran right-hander made his 2019 debut less than a week ago.
Ravens announce 2019 preseason slate of games
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Baltimore will face Washington for the third straight summer.
Davis problem growing even more uncomfortable in Orioles rebuild
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Chris Davis entered Monday 0-for-44 since collecting his last hit on Sept. 14 of last season, leaving him just shy of the major league record for non-pitchers.
Orioles add to starting rotation with veteran right-hander Straily
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The 30-year-old Dan Straily owns a career 4.23 ERA in 142 major league games, 132 of them starts.
Ravens agree to one-year deal with former Oakland receiver Seth Roberts
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The 28-year-old caught 45 passes for 494 yards and two touchdowns last season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-4 loss to Yankees in home opener
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Even coming off the injured list, Alex Cobb had a much better season debut this time around.
Orioles designate former Rule 5 pick Araujo for assignment
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The 25-year-old right-hander would have satisfied his Rule 5 requirement later this month.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following their pre-draft press conference
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Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf drew favorable comparisons from the Ravens brass.
Dates announced for Ravens’ 2019 offseason workout program
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Head coach John Harbaugh begins his 12th offseason program with Baltimore on April 15.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following series win over Yankees
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On Baltimore’s 226th pitch of the game, Paul Fry converted the save in a 7-5 win on Sunday.
Now or never for Bowser, T. Williams to boost Ravens pass rush
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Few young players on the Baltimore roster should be feeling more pressure this spring and summer.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-2 loss on Opening Day
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Trey Mancini’s RBI double in the sixth inning proved to be a rare highlight for Baltimore.
Nine questions on the 2019 Orioles entering the season
Luke Jones
Coming off the worst season in club history, what will 2019 bring for the rebuilding Orioles?
Orioles regime wisely keeping focus on big picture with roster moves
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias is doing what’s best for the future over trying to squeeze out an extra win or two in 2019.
Orioles send Sisco, Scott to Triple-A Norfolk to begin 2019 season
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Two intriguing young players many expected to begin the season in Baltimore will go to the minors instead.
Trumbo to start season on injured list; Cobb questionable for Opening Day
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The veteran slugger underwent right knee surgery in early September.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of annual league meetings
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Robert Griffin III always felt likely to re-sign with Baltimore after fitting well with Lamar Jackson.
Orioles release veteran Alcides Escobar, paving way for Rule 5 infielders
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The former Kansas City shortstop batted just .219 in 38 plate appearances this spring.
Want, need, or desperate: Looking at Ravens roster a week into free agency
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Baltimore has yet to secure new wide receivers or a backup for 22-year-old quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Ravens waive pair of former preseason standouts
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Cornerback Jaylen Hill missed the entire 2018 season with knee and hip injuries.
Former Ravens defensive tackle Ngata announces retirement
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The five-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl XLVII champion last played for Baltimore in 2014.
Despite strong spring, Orioles prospect Hays optioned to Triple-A Norfolk
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In 40 plate appearances, Austin Hays batted .351 with five homers and a 1.277 OPS.
Twelve Ravens thoughts after first wave of free agency
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Mark Ingram gives Baltimore a well-rounded veteran option for its run-heavy attack.
Suggs, Flacco bid farewell to Ravens — and vice versa
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Two future Ring of Honor members officially moved on to their new teams on Wednesday.
Ravens add six-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas to revamped defense
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The former Seattle star agreed to a four-year, $55 million contract on Wednesday.
Mosley receives record-setting contract from New York Jets
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The four-time Pro Bowl linebacker will reportedly receive a massive five-year, $85 million contract.
Seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Suggs leaving Ravens after 16 seasons
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The 36-year-old will reportedly sign with the Arizona Cardinals.
Stewart, Diaz headline second wave of Orioles’ spring cuts
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Former first-round pick DJ Stewart entered spring training hoping to earn a job in Baltimore.
Weddle quickly finds new home with defending NFC champions
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The former Ravens safety agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Friday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts approaching start of free agency
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Terrell Suggs potentially testing the market isn’t a bad thing for him or the Ravens.
Ravens re-sign tight end Boyle to three-year deal
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The 2015 fifth-round pick from Delaware has been a key cog in Greg Roman’s run-blocking schemes.
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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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