With Mountcastle out 8-12 weeks, time now for Mayo to show he’s part of Orioles’ future
Luke Jones
With Ryan Mountcastle sideline until at least August, Coby Mayo should be in line for an extensive look in the majors.
Luke Jones
Bateman earns more representative payday in latest contract extension with Ravens
Luke Jones
After a breakout 2024, Rashod Bateman has a contract more representative of his value as a rock-solid No. 2 receiver.
As Raleigh stars for Seattle, Rutschman still trying to right himself for Orioles
Luke Jones
Over his last 499 plate appearances going back to last July 1, Adley Rutschman has just nine homers and a slash line of .202/.291/.309.
Ravens wide receiver Flowers aiming to take game to next level after breakout 2024
Luke Jones
Zay Flowers deemed himself “ready to go” and his right knee “100%” at the start of the second week of OTAs.
Orioles activate outfielder Colton Cowser from 60-day injured list
Luke Jones
The 2024 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up will see his first action since fracturing his left thumb in Toronto on March 30.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series sweep of White Sox
Luke Jones
New assistant John Mabry brings extensive major league playing and coaching experience to Baltimore’s staff.
Mountcastle becomes latest to go on Orioles’ 10-day injured list
Luke Jones
First baseman Ryan Mountcastle hurt his hamstring late in Friday’s win over the Chicago White Sox.
Orioles add Mabry to coaching staff, place Mullins on 10-day injured list
Luke Jones
Center fielder Cedric Mullins had missed three of Baltimore’s last five games with a hamstring strain.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts during first week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Baltimore enjoyed superb attendance for the first full-team workout open to media on Wednesday.
Orioles still trying to get health pointed fully in right direction
Luke Jones
While avoiding the concussion list to this point, Adley Rutschman remained out of Tuesday’s lineup.
Orioles bullpen welcomes new developments amidst overall struggles
Luke Jones
Veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge made his 2025 debut in Wednesday’s 8-4 win to snap an eight-game losing streak.
With heat squarely on him, Elias must get Orioles’ young core back on track for anything else to matter
Luke Jones
How did Baltimore go from being one of the best teams in baseball to one of the worst in less than a year’s time?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Brandon Hyde’s dismissal
Luke Jones
While the Baltimore manager took the fall Saturday, the general manager and man most responsible for this 2025 mess didn’t answer a question all weekend.
Orioles designate veteran pitcher Gibson for assignment, place outfielder O’Neill back on IL
Luke Jones
Kyle Gibson didn’t make it out of the first inning of Saturday’s loss and had a 16.78 ERA over four starts this season.
Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after disastrous 15-28 start
Luke Jones
Hyde had been Baltimore’s manager since 2019 and guided the Orioles to an AL East championship in 2023.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 schedule release
Luke Jones
Baltimore reached a contract extension with star running back Derrick Henry hours before the 2025 schedule was unveiled.
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Luke Jones
Baltimore will aim to return to the postseason for the seventh time in eight years.
Derrick Henry agrees to two-year, $30 million extension with Ravens through 2027
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old running back led the AFC with 1,921 rushing yards in his first season with Baltimore.
Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington suffers torn Achilles tendon
Luke Jones
Washington was coming off a breakout 2024 season in which he helped stabilize the back end of Baltimore’s defense.
Ravens add kicking competition in wake of Tucker’s release
Luke Jones
Despite being the first kicker to be drafted in Ravens history, Tyler Loop won’t just be handed the job in the wake of Justin Tucker’s release.
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Luke Jones
The return of Zach Eflin and the rise of Gunnar Henderson highlighted the weekend for Baltimore.
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Luke Jones
Baltimore dropped to 10 games below .500 for the first time since June 15, 2022.
Sizing up 2025 Ravens roster following NFL draft and rookie camp
Luke Jones
The heaviest lifting appears to be over in shaping Baltimore’s roster for the 2025 season.
Help on way, but Orioles digging hole that could prove too deep to escape
Luke Jones
Baltimore has a few players on the verge of returning from injuries, but an awful start has eliminated most of its margin for error.
Ravens hope Tyler Loop has what it takes to fill giant kicking shoes
Luke Jones
A Super Bowl contender replacing the most accurate kicker in NFL history is easier said than done.
Ravens release seven-time Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker after 13 seasons
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta called Tucker’s release a “football decision” despite the kicker facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of rookie camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Baltimore holding rookie camp.
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Luke Jones
The rotation was always going to be the big weakness, but relative to expectations, Baltimore’s offense has been even more disappointing.
Ravens exercise Hamilton’s fifth-year option, decline Linderbaum’s for 2026 season
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta said the Ravens still intend to extend two-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum.
What to expect from 2025 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
Luke Jones
First-round safety Malaki Starks headlined an 11-man draft class that includes six players joining Zach Orr’s defensive mix.
With Tucker’s future unclear, Ravens draft Arizona kicker Tyler Loop in sixth round
Luke Jones
Loop was the first kicker to be drafted by Baltimore in franchise history.
Orioles place Tyler O’Neill on 10-day injured list with neck issue
Luke Jones
The 29-year-old O’Neill had two hits in his last 29 at-bats going back to April 9
Ravens need to be right about betting on Marshall edge rusher Mike Green
Luke Jones
Accused of sexual assault in high school and at the University of Virginia, Green was widely regarded as a first-round talent.
In drafting Starks, Ravens aim to put last year’s secondary woes behind them for good
Luke Jones
Even a cursory glance at pre-draft coverage made Baltimore’s interest in Georgia safety Malaki Starks obvious.
With 140 games to go, Orioles have plenty of time to turn page — or continue languishing
Luke Jones
Those 140 games are either an opportunity to make this poor start an aberration or a glimpse into an abyss.
Safety remains position of intrigue for Ravens entering this week’s draft
Luke Jones
Restricted free agent Ar’Darius Washington signed his tender on Monday, but he remains unsigned beyond 2025.
Timing of MASN streaming announcement not ideal, but better late than never for Orioles
Luke Jones
Baltimore became the 28th major league club to have a direct-to-consumer in-market streaming option.
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Luke Jones
Jackson Holliday’s grand slam was among the highlights of Baltimore’s first series victory of the season.
Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez shut down again with shoulder soreness
Luke Jones
The 25-year-old woke up with soreness earlier this week and was already on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation.
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Luke Jones
John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta shared their thoughts on the 2025 draft in Owing Mills on Tuesday.
With Mountcastle out 8-12 weeks, time now for Mayo to show he’s part of Orioles’ future
Luke Jones
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Bateman earns more representative payday in latest contract extension with Ravens
Luke Jones
After a breakout 2024, Rashod Bateman has a contract more representative of his value as a rock-solid No. 2 receiver.
As Raleigh stars for Seattle, Rutschman still trying to right himself for Orioles
Luke Jones
Over his last 499 plate appearances going back to last July 1, Adley Rutschman has just nine homers and a slash line of .202/.291/.309.
Ravens wide receiver Flowers aiming to take game to next level after breakout 2024
Luke Jones
Zay Flowers deemed himself “ready to go” and his right knee “100%” at the start of the second week of OTAs.
Orioles activate outfielder Colton Cowser from 60-day injured list
Luke Jones
The 2024 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up will see his first action since fracturing his left thumb in Toronto on March 30.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series sweep of White Sox
Luke Jones
New assistant John Mabry brings extensive major league playing and coaching experience to Baltimore’s staff.
Mountcastle becomes latest to go on Orioles’ 10-day injured list
Luke Jones
First baseman Ryan Mountcastle hurt his hamstring late in Friday’s win over the Chicago White Sox.
Orioles add Mabry to coaching staff, place Mullins on 10-day injured list
Luke Jones
Center fielder Cedric Mullins had missed three of Baltimore’s last five games with a hamstring strain.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts during first week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Baltimore enjoyed superb attendance for the first full-team workout open to media on Wednesday.
Orioles still trying to get health pointed fully in right direction
Luke Jones
While avoiding the concussion list to this point, Adley Rutschman remained out of Tuesday’s lineup.
Orioles bullpen welcomes new developments amidst overall struggles
Luke Jones
Veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge made his 2025 debut in Wednesday’s 8-4 win to snap an eight-game losing streak.
With heat squarely on him, Elias must get Orioles’ young core back on track for anything else to matter
Luke Jones
How did Baltimore go from being one of the best teams in baseball to one of the worst in less than a year’s time?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Brandon Hyde’s dismissal
Luke Jones
While the Baltimore manager took the fall Saturday, the general manager and man most responsible for this 2025 mess didn’t answer a question all weekend.
Orioles designate veteran pitcher Gibson for assignment, place outfielder O’Neill back on IL
Luke Jones
Kyle Gibson didn’t make it out of the first inning of Saturday’s loss and had a 16.78 ERA over four starts this season.
Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde after disastrous 15-28 start
Luke Jones
Hyde had been Baltimore’s manager since 2019 and guided the Orioles to an AL East championship in 2023.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 schedule release
Luke Jones
Baltimore reached a contract extension with star running back Derrick Henry hours before the 2025 schedule was unveiled.
Early impressions of 2025 Ravens schedule release
Luke Jones
Baltimore will aim to return to the postseason for the seventh time in eight years.
Derrick Henry agrees to two-year, $30 million extension with Ravens through 2027
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old running back led the AFC with 1,921 rushing yards in his first season with Baltimore.
Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington suffers torn Achilles tendon
Luke Jones
Washington was coming off a breakout 2024 season in which he helped stabilize the back end of Baltimore’s defense.
Ravens add kicking competition in wake of Tucker’s release
Luke Jones
Despite being the first kicker to be drafted in Ravens history, Tyler Loop won’t just be handed the job in the wake of Justin Tucker’s release.
Orioles hope positives from series win in Anaheim will lead to more prosperity
Luke Jones
The return of Zach Eflin and the rise of Gunnar Henderson highlighted the weekend for Baltimore.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 13-23 start
Luke Jones
Baltimore dropped to 10 games below .500 for the first time since June 15, 2022.
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Luke Jones
The heaviest lifting appears to be over in shaping Baltimore’s roster for the 2025 season.
Help on way, but Orioles digging hole that could prove too deep to escape
Luke Jones
Baltimore has a few players on the verge of returning from injuries, but an awful start has eliminated most of its margin for error.
Ravens hope Tyler Loop has what it takes to fill giant kicking shoes
Luke Jones
A Super Bowl contender replacing the most accurate kicker in NFL history is easier said than done.
Ravens release seven-time Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker after 13 seasons
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta called Tucker’s release a “football decision” despite the kicker facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of rookie camp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with Baltimore holding rookie camp.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts entering month of May
Luke Jones
The rotation was always going to be the big weakness, but relative to expectations, Baltimore’s offense has been even more disappointing.
Ravens exercise Hamilton’s fifth-year option, decline Linderbaum’s for 2026 season
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta said the Ravens still intend to extend two-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum.
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Luke Jones
First-round safety Malaki Starks headlined an 11-man draft class that includes six players joining Zach Orr’s defensive mix.
With Tucker’s future unclear, Ravens draft Arizona kicker Tyler Loop in sixth round
Luke Jones
Loop was the first kicker to be drafted by Baltimore in franchise history.
Orioles place Tyler O’Neill on 10-day injured list with neck issue
Luke Jones
The 29-year-old O’Neill had two hits in his last 29 at-bats going back to April 9
Ravens need to be right about betting on Marshall edge rusher Mike Green
Luke Jones
Accused of sexual assault in high school and at the University of Virginia, Green was widely regarded as a first-round talent.
In drafting Starks, Ravens aim to put last year’s secondary woes behind them for good
Luke Jones
Even a cursory glance at pre-draft coverage made Baltimore’s interest in Georgia safety Malaki Starks obvious.
With 140 games to go, Orioles have plenty of time to turn page — or continue languishing
Luke Jones
Those 140 games are either an opportunity to make this poor start an aberration or a glimpse into an abyss.
Safety remains position of intrigue for Ravens entering this week’s draft
Luke Jones
Restricted free agent Ar’Darius Washington signed his tender on Monday, but he remains unsigned beyond 2025.
Timing of MASN streaming announcement not ideal, but better late than never for Orioles
Luke Jones
Baltimore became the 28th major league club to have a direct-to-consumer in-market streaming option.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Cleveland
Luke Jones
Jackson Holliday’s grand slam was among the highlights of Baltimore’s first series victory of the season.
Orioles starter Grayson Rodriguez shut down again with shoulder soreness
Luke Jones
The 25-year-old woke up with soreness earlier this week and was already on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 pre-draft press conference
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta shared their thoughts on the 2025 draft in Owing Mills on Tuesday.
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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