Twelve Ravens thoughts from second open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Joe Flacco has thrown an exceptional deep ball so far this spring.
Luke Jones
Ten painful Orioles numbers entering month of June
Luke Jones
As if a 17-39 record weren’t depressing enough, Luke Jones brings more sobering numbers to light.
Alex Lewis gets look at center during Ravens OTA
Luke Jones
The 2016 fourth-round pick has been discussed as a potential option at center the last two offseasons.
Veteran receiver Crabtree embracing "new start" with Ravens
Luke Jones
The 30-year-old had just 618 receiving yards last year, his lowest total since an abbreviated 2013 campaign.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following Memorial Day checkpoint
Luke Jones
Baltimore concluded Memorial Day 20 games under .500 and 20 games out of first place in the AL East.
Twelve Ravens thoughts from first open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Michael Crabtree stood out as the media got their first on-field glimpse of him as a Raven.
Flacco's eyes on present while acknowledging uncertain future
Luke Jones
“Obviously, when you pick a quarterback — when you pick anybody in the first round — it means something.”
Five questions for Ravens defense entering organized team activities
Luke Jones
How much will the Baltimore defense change under new coordinator Wink Martindale?
NFL adopts new kickoff rule for 2018 season
Luke Jones
When Justin Tucker and the Ravens line up for kickoffs this coming season, the play will look noticeably different.
Davis problem not getting any better for Orioles
Luke Jones
What the first baseman is experiencing is more severe than a slump. He’s at a career crossroads, regardless of his financial security.
Ravens officially sign 2018 third-round picks Brown, Andrews
Luke Jones
Orlando Brown. Jr. is expected to compete for the starting right tackle job this summer.
Orioles demote Joseph, call up catcher Susac from Triple-A Norfolk
Luke Jones
The veteran catcher is batting just .182 with 24 strikeouts in 80 plate appearances.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-1 loss to Philadelphia
Luke Jones
The lone offensive highlight for Baltimore was Adam Jones’ seventh homer of the season.
Ravens to announce concession price reductions at M&T Bank Stadium
Luke Jones
The move comes in response of the increasing number of empty seats at games last season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts prior to start of organized team activities
Luke Jones
The Ravens should do what they can to utilize Lamar Jackson’s athleticism without disrupting the offense’s rhythm or his long-term development.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following doubleheader split with Tampa Bay
Luke Jones
Jonathan Schoop hit a pair of home runs in the Game 1 win over the Rays.
Orioles send struggling Tillman to 10-day disabled list
Luke Jones
Saddled with a 10.46 ERA, the right-hander was officially listed as having a lower back strain.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 11-6 win over Kansas City
Luke Jones
Did Thursday night mark Chris Tillman’s final start with the Orioles?
Bundy’s struggles take Orioles’ season to new low
Luke Jones
After posting a 1.42 ERA in his first five starts, Bundy has allowed nine home runs in his last nine innings.
Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of nine-game homestand
Luke Jones
Baltimore limps home with an 8-26 record after a winless road trip.
Ravens sign all eight Day 3 draft picks
Luke Jones
Fourth-round cornerback Anthony Averett was among those agreeing to four-year deals on Saturday.
Ravens announce rookie free-agent signings, assign jersey numbers
Luke Jones
First-round picks Hayden Hurst and Lamar Jackson took part in their first rookie camp practice on Friday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2018 draft
Luke Jones
An organization that’s struggled to remain relevant nationally in recent years will have plenty of buzz as the Lamar Jackson watch begins
Ravens decline to pick up fifth-year option on receiver Perriman
Luke Jones
It remains to be seen whether the disappointing former first-round pick will even make the 2018 roster.
Orioles activate Trumbo from disabled list, recall infielder Vielma
Luke Jones
Mark Trumbo has finally recovered from a right quad strain suffered during spring training.
International player added to Ravens roster for 2018
Luke Jones
Baltimore will be able to carry German fullback Chris Ezeala as an extra member of its practice squad.
Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of West Coast road trip
Luke Jones
Despite his team’s woeful start, Manny Machado is playing like an MVP thus far.
What to expect from Ravens’ 2018 draft picks
Luke Jones
South Carolina’s Hayden Hurst is the first tight end since Todd Heap in 2001 to be drafted by the Ravens in the first round.
Final chapter of Newsome's Ravens draft legacy yet to be defined
Luke Jones
“We did address a lot of areas, but ask me two years from now. Because now we have to get them in, we have to work with them, we have to develop them.”
Flacco-to-Jackson transition will prove challenging for Ravens
Luke Jones
Regardless of your opinion about the Ravens drafting Lamar Jackson, the process will be fascinating to watch.
First-round quarterback would cap disappointing finish to Newsome era
Luke Jones
Ozzie Newsome taking a quarterback Thursday would essentially be letting Joe Flacco take the fall for his own shortcomings in recent years.
Orioles-Rays game postponed, rescheduled as part of May 12 doubleheader
Luke Jones
Having lost nine of their last 10, the Orioles probably weren’t disappointed to receive a break from Mother Nature.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2-1 loss to Cleveland
Luke Jones
Baltimore is now scoring a putrid 3.17 runs per game, the lowest mark in the majors.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-3 loss to Cleveland
Luke Jones
Manny Machado continues to do his part in an offense that’s otherwise been dreadful.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-0 loss to Cleveland
Luke Jones
Chris Tillman showed some improvement, but he still wasn’t good enough and received no run support.
New Orleans elects not to match Snead's offer sheet with Ravens
Luke Jones
According to ESPN, the two-year deal is worth $7 million with an additional $3.4 million in incentives.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on 2018 schedule release
Luke Jones
This marks the fifth straight year the Ravens will play in a nationally-televised game at Heinz Field.
Ravens to play two prime-time road games as part of 2018 schedule
Luke Jones
Baltimore will play prime-time games at Cincinnati and in Pittsburgh in the first month of the season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 6-5 loss at Detroit
Luke Jones
Darren O’Day gave up a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Flacco saying right things entering critical year for him and Ravens
Luke Jones
“I come in here and you worry about what’s here and now and doing your job.”
Twelve Ravens thoughts from second open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Joe Flacco has thrown an exceptional deep ball so far this spring.
Ten painful Orioles numbers entering month of June
Luke Jones
As if a 17-39 record weren’t depressing enough, Luke Jones brings more sobering numbers to light.
Alex Lewis gets look at center during Ravens OTA
Luke Jones
The 2016 fourth-round pick has been discussed as a potential option at center the last two offseasons.
Veteran receiver Crabtree embracing "new start" with Ravens
Luke Jones
The 30-year-old had just 618 receiving yards last year, his lowest total since an abbreviated 2013 campaign.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following Memorial Day checkpoint
Luke Jones
Baltimore concluded Memorial Day 20 games under .500 and 20 games out of first place in the AL East.
Twelve Ravens thoughts from first open OTA workout
Luke Jones
Michael Crabtree stood out as the media got their first on-field glimpse of him as a Raven.
Flacco's eyes on present while acknowledging uncertain future
Luke Jones
“Obviously, when you pick a quarterback — when you pick anybody in the first round — it means something.”
Five questions for Ravens defense entering organized team activities
Luke Jones
How much will the Baltimore defense change under new coordinator Wink Martindale?
NFL adopts new kickoff rule for 2018 season
Luke Jones
When Justin Tucker and the Ravens line up for kickoffs this coming season, the play will look noticeably different.
Davis problem not getting any better for Orioles
Luke Jones
What the first baseman is experiencing is more severe than a slump. He’s at a career crossroads, regardless of his financial security.
Ravens officially sign 2018 third-round picks Brown, Andrews
Luke Jones
Orlando Brown. Jr. is expected to compete for the starting right tackle job this summer.
Orioles demote Joseph, call up catcher Susac from Triple-A Norfolk
Luke Jones
The veteran catcher is batting just .182 with 24 strikeouts in 80 plate appearances.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-1 loss to Philadelphia
Luke Jones
The lone offensive highlight for Baltimore was Adam Jones’ seventh homer of the season.
Ravens to announce concession price reductions at M&T Bank Stadium
Luke Jones
The move comes in response of the increasing number of empty seats at games last season.
Twelve Ravens thoughts prior to start of organized team activities
Luke Jones
The Ravens should do what they can to utilize Lamar Jackson’s athleticism without disrupting the offense’s rhythm or his long-term development.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following doubleheader split with Tampa Bay
Luke Jones
Jonathan Schoop hit a pair of home runs in the Game 1 win over the Rays.
Orioles send struggling Tillman to 10-day disabled list
Luke Jones
Saddled with a 10.46 ERA, the right-hander was officially listed as having a lower back strain.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 11-6 win over Kansas City
Luke Jones
Did Thursday night mark Chris Tillman’s final start with the Orioles?
Bundy’s struggles take Orioles’ season to new low
Luke Jones
After posting a 1.42 ERA in his first five starts, Bundy has allowed nine home runs in his last nine innings.
Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of nine-game homestand
Luke Jones
Baltimore limps home with an 8-26 record after a winless road trip.
Ravens sign all eight Day 3 draft picks
Luke Jones
Fourth-round cornerback Anthony Averett was among those agreeing to four-year deals on Saturday.
Ravens announce rookie free-agent signings, assign jersey numbers
Luke Jones
First-round picks Hayden Hurst and Lamar Jackson took part in their first rookie camp practice on Friday.
Twelve Ravens thoughts following 2018 draft
Luke Jones
An organization that’s struggled to remain relevant nationally in recent years will have plenty of buzz as the Lamar Jackson watch begins
Ravens decline to pick up fifth-year option on receiver Perriman
Luke Jones
It remains to be seen whether the disappointing former first-round pick will even make the 2018 roster.
Orioles activate Trumbo from disabled list, recall infielder Vielma
Luke Jones
Mark Trumbo has finally recovered from a right quad strain suffered during spring training.
International player added to Ravens roster for 2018
Luke Jones
Baltimore will be able to carry German fullback Chris Ezeala as an extra member of its practice squad.
Twelve Orioles thoughts ahead of West Coast road trip
Luke Jones
Despite his team’s woeful start, Manny Machado is playing like an MVP thus far.
What to expect from Ravens’ 2018 draft picks
Luke Jones
South Carolina’s Hayden Hurst is the first tight end since Todd Heap in 2001 to be drafted by the Ravens in the first round.
Final chapter of Newsome's Ravens draft legacy yet to be defined
Luke Jones
“We did address a lot of areas, but ask me two years from now. Because now we have to get them in, we have to work with them, we have to develop them.”
Flacco-to-Jackson transition will prove challenging for Ravens
Luke Jones
Regardless of your opinion about the Ravens drafting Lamar Jackson, the process will be fascinating to watch.
First-round quarterback would cap disappointing finish to Newsome era
Luke Jones
Ozzie Newsome taking a quarterback Thursday would essentially be letting Joe Flacco take the fall for his own shortcomings in recent years.
Orioles-Rays game postponed, rescheduled as part of May 12 doubleheader
Luke Jones
Having lost nine of their last 10, the Orioles probably weren’t disappointed to receive a break from Mother Nature.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 2-1 loss to Cleveland
Luke Jones
Baltimore is now scoring a putrid 3.17 runs per game, the lowest mark in the majors.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 7-3 loss to Cleveland
Luke Jones
Manny Machado continues to do his part in an offense that’s otherwise been dreadful.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-0 loss to Cleveland
Luke Jones
Chris Tillman showed some improvement, but he still wasn’t good enough and received no run support.
New Orleans elects not to match Snead's offer sheet with Ravens
Luke Jones
According to ESPN, the two-year deal is worth $7 million with an additional $3.4 million in incentives.
Twelve Ravens thoughts on 2018 schedule release
Luke Jones
This marks the fifth straight year the Ravens will play in a nationally-televised game at Heinz Field.
Ravens to play two prime-time road games as part of 2018 schedule
Luke Jones
Baltimore will play prime-time games at Cincinnati and in Pittsburgh in the first month of the season.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 6-5 loss at Detroit
Luke Jones
Darren O’Day gave up a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Flacco saying right things entering critical year for him and Ravens
Luke Jones
“I come in here and you worry about what’s here and now and doing your job.”
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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