Orioles’ first 10 rounds reflect new regime, reputation of 2019 draft
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Mike Elias selected three catchers, three shortstops, and three center fielders with his first 11 picks.
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Orioles don’t overthink tabbing Rutschman as new face of their rebuild
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As most anticipated, Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman was the first overall pick Monday night.
Sisco recalled by Orioles to begin road trip in Texas
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The 24-year-old was batting .289 with 20 extra-base hits and a .914 OPS at Triple-A Norfolk.
First overall pick begins real judgment of Orioles general manager Elias
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The top pick is as much symbolic as it is critical for a fan base in need of some light at the end of a dark, cold tunnel of losing.
Ravens ink third-round pick Ferguson, leaving two draft signings to go
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Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson agreed to a four-year contract Friday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on second week of OTAs
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Hayden Hurst has become a bit of a forgotten man after an injury-plagued rookie season.
New Ravens safety Thomas "in the right spots" at this week's OTAs
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Earl Thomas was practicing this week for the first time since fracturing his lower left leg last September.
Waiting continues after "game wrecker" McCoy concludes visit with Ravens
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The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle left Owings Mills without signing a deal Wednesday.
Orioles hope Stewart’s arrival kick-starts consistent talent pipeline
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Instead of sulking after his mid-spring demotion, DJ Stewart seized the opportunity to grow as a player.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following first week of OTAs
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Lamar Jackson showing more oomph with his intermediate passes was an early takeaway.
Ravens defense begins OTAs sporting different look
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Thursday didn’t offer a great read on a Baltimore defense that’s undergone substantial change this offseason.
Orioles acquire veteran outfielder Keon Broxton from Mets
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The 29-year-old is expected to receive an extended look in center field.
Twelve Orioles thoughts moving toward Memorial Day weekend
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Stevie Wilkerson has been one of the few bright spots in the month of May.
Five Ravens questions for start of organized team activities
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How Lamar Jackson looks passing the ball is the question on everyone’s mind after the offseason.
Veteran receiver Michael Floyd signs one-year deal with Ravens
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The 2012 first-round pick caught 10 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown with Washington last year.
Ravens continue adding pass-rush competition with Shane Ray
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The former first-round pick had eight sacks in 2016 before a wrist injury derailed the rest of his time in Denver.
Ravens bringing back veteran pass rusher Pernell McPhee
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The 30-year-old was drafted by Baltimore in 2011 and was part of the Super Bowl XLVII team.
Checking in on Orioles prospects at Triple-A Norfolk
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Outfielder DJ Stewart is batting .500 in May and sports an impressive .967 OPS for the Tides this season.
Son of former Pro Bowl wide receiver signs with Ravens
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Joe Horn Jr. is the son of the former New Orleans Saints receiver who was named to four Pro Bowls.
Ravens finished with fewest adjusted games lost in 2018
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Injuries continued to limit left guard Alex Lewis in his third season.
Ravens defense looking like good case study for coverage-pressure debate
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A unit losing more than 40 percent of its sack production from 2018 will rely heavily on an elite secondary.
Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching mid-May
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Mychal Givens has recorded more than three outs in eight of his first 13 appearances, making him a valuable commodity.
Sizing up the 2019 Ravens' 90-man roster following rookie camp
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There are plenty of jobs up for grabs after the offseason departures of several key veterans.
Means offering unexpected intrigue for rebuilding Orioles
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The 26-year-old lefty leads the club in ERA after entering 2019 as little more than an afterthought.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following rookie camp
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Marquise Brown not being on the practice field took some luster away from rookie camp.
Ravens sign four draft picks, announce rookie free-agent signings
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Cornerback Iman Marshall was one of three fourth-round picks to sign their rookie contracts Friday.
Former Ravens second-round pick agrees to deal with Arizona
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Injuries prevented tight end Maxx Williams from reaching his full potential in Baltimore.
Pierce officially inks second-round tender with Ravens
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The defensive tackle did not receive an offer sheet from another team as a restricted free agent.
Nine notable Orioles numbers at end of April
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Trey Mancini entered Wednesday ranked eighth in the majors in on-base plus slugging percentage.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2019 NFL draft
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Fifth-round defensive tackle Daylon Mack finally lived up to expectations at Texas A&M as a senior.
DeCosta, Ravens take swings to get up to speed in today's NFL
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“It’s a chance to really put fear into opposing defenses. I think it really gets you excited.”
Orioles send Cobb back to IL, recall Wynns, designate Sucre for assignment
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Struggling veteran Alex Cobb was placed on the injured list for the third time this season.
What to expect from Ravens’ 2019 draft picks
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The speedy and shifty Marquise Brown gives Lamar Jackson an explosive weapon in the passing game.
Ravens reach four-year extension with two-time Pro Bowl kicker Tucker
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The deal makes Justin Tucker the highest-paid kicker in the NFL and keeps him under contract through 2023.
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
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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.
Orioles’ first 10 rounds reflect new regime, reputation of 2019 draft
Luke Jones
Mike Elias selected three catchers, three shortstops, and three center fielders with his first 11 picks.
Orioles don’t overthink tabbing Rutschman as new face of their rebuild
Luke Jones
As most anticipated, Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman was the first overall pick Monday night.
Sisco recalled by Orioles to begin road trip in Texas
Luke Jones
The 24-year-old was batting .289 with 20 extra-base hits and a .914 OPS at Triple-A Norfolk.
First overall pick begins real judgment of Orioles general manager Elias
Luke Jones
The top pick is as much symbolic as it is critical for a fan base in need of some light at the end of a dark, cold tunnel of losing.
Ravens ink third-round pick Ferguson, leaving two draft signings to go
Luke Jones
Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson agreed to a four-year contract Friday afternoon.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on second week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Hayden Hurst has become a bit of a forgotten man after an injury-plagued rookie season.
New Ravens safety Thomas "in the right spots" at this week's OTAs
Luke Jones
Earl Thomas was practicing this week for the first time since fracturing his lower left leg last September.
Waiting continues after "game wrecker" McCoy concludes visit with Ravens
Luke Jones
The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle left Owings Mills without signing a deal Wednesday.
Orioles hope Stewart’s arrival kick-starts consistent talent pipeline
Luke Jones
Instead of sulking after his mid-spring demotion, DJ Stewart seized the opportunity to grow as a player.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following first week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson showing more oomph with his intermediate passes was an early takeaway.
Ravens defense begins OTAs sporting different look
Luke Jones
Thursday didn’t offer a great read on a Baltimore defense that’s undergone substantial change this offseason.
Orioles acquire veteran outfielder Keon Broxton from Mets
Luke Jones
The 29-year-old is expected to receive an extended look in center field.
Twelve Orioles thoughts moving toward Memorial Day weekend
Luke Jones
Stevie Wilkerson has been one of the few bright spots in the month of May.
Five Ravens questions for start of organized team activities
Luke Jones
How Lamar Jackson looks passing the ball is the question on everyone’s mind after the offseason.
Veteran receiver Michael Floyd signs one-year deal with Ravens
Luke Jones
The 2012 first-round pick caught 10 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown with Washington last year.
Ravens continue adding pass-rush competition with Shane Ray
Luke Jones
The former first-round pick had eight sacks in 2016 before a wrist injury derailed the rest of his time in Denver.
Ravens bringing back veteran pass rusher Pernell McPhee
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The 30-year-old was drafted by Baltimore in 2011 and was part of the Super Bowl XLVII team.
Checking in on Orioles prospects at Triple-A Norfolk
Luke Jones
Outfielder DJ Stewart is batting .500 in May and sports an impressive .967 OPS for the Tides this season.
Son of former Pro Bowl wide receiver signs with Ravens
Luke Jones
Joe Horn Jr. is the son of the former New Orleans Saints receiver who was named to four Pro Bowls.
Ravens finished with fewest adjusted games lost in 2018
Luke Jones
Injuries continued to limit left guard Alex Lewis in his third season.
Ravens defense looking like good case study for coverage-pressure debate
Luke Jones
A unit losing more than 40 percent of its sack production from 2018 will rely heavily on an elite secondary.
Twelve Orioles thoughts approaching mid-May
Luke Jones
Mychal Givens has recorded more than three outs in eight of his first 13 appearances, making him a valuable commodity.
Sizing up the 2019 Ravens' 90-man roster following rookie camp
Luke Jones
There are plenty of jobs up for grabs after the offseason departures of several key veterans.
Means offering unexpected intrigue for rebuilding Orioles
Luke Jones
The 26-year-old lefty leads the club in ERA after entering 2019 as little more than an afterthought.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following rookie camp
Luke Jones
Marquise Brown not being on the practice field took some luster away from rookie camp.
Ravens sign four draft picks, announce rookie free-agent signings
Luke Jones
Cornerback Iman Marshall was one of three fourth-round picks to sign their rookie contracts Friday.
Former Ravens second-round pick agrees to deal with Arizona
Luke Jones
Injuries prevented tight end Maxx Williams from reaching his full potential in Baltimore.
Pierce officially inks second-round tender with Ravens
Luke Jones
The defensive tackle did not receive an offer sheet from another team as a restricted free agent.
Nine notable Orioles numbers at end of April
Luke Jones
Trey Mancini entered Wednesday ranked eighth in the majors in on-base plus slugging percentage.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2019 NFL draft
Luke Jones
Fifth-round defensive tackle Daylon Mack finally lived up to expectations at Texas A&M as a senior.
DeCosta, Ravens take swings to get up to speed in today's NFL
Luke Jones
“It’s a chance to really put fear into opposing defenses. I think it really gets you excited.”
Orioles send Cobb back to IL, recall Wynns, designate Sucre for assignment
Luke Jones
Struggling veteran Alex Cobb was placed on the injured list for the third time this season.
What to expect from Ravens’ 2019 draft picks
Luke Jones
The speedy and shifty Marquise Brown gives Lamar Jackson an explosive weapon in the passing game.
Ravens reach four-year extension with two-time Pro Bowl kicker Tucker
Luke Jones
The deal makes Justin Tucker the highest-paid kicker in the NFL and keeps him under contract through 2023.
Ravens officially pick up fifth-year option for left tackle Ronnie Stanley
Luke Jones
The sixth overall pick of the 2016 draft is now under contract through the 2020 season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of 2019 NFL draft
Luke Jones
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
Luke Jones
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
Luke Jones
Baltimore is scheduled to host its first Sunday night game since 2012 against New England.
Jackson's development headlines pronounced transition for Ravens
Luke Jones
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.
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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