Pivot to six-man rotation now imminent for Orioles
Luke Jones
Entering a stretch of 43 games in 45 days, Baltimore hopes to keep its starting rotation fresh and effective.
Luke Jones
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
Luke Jones
On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.
Ravens to play on Christmas again, scheduled for five prime-time games in 2024
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will remain under the spotlight with seven games set to be nationally televised.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts one quarter of way through 2024 season
Luke Jones
Jordan Westburg is on pace for 68 extra-base hits and is playing at an All-Star-caliber level in his second season.
Orioles shuffle outfield depth by recalling Stowers, activating Hays from IL
Luke Jones
Kyle Stowers is back in the major leagues for the first time since last May.
Ravens to open 2024 season at Kansas City in NFL kickoff game
Luke Jones
The 2023 AFC title game rematch will be played at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Orioles find middle ground with Kimbrel for time being
Luke Jones
The struggling closer pitched the seventh inning of Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona.
Ravens’ track record only enhances belief in “very, very bright” future for Wiggins
Luke Jones
The Ravens have drafted Hall of Famers and MVPs at other positions, but their first-round success at cornerback speaks for itself.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split in Washington
Luke Jones
Jorge Mateo was pivotal in Wednesday’s 7-6 win to salvage a split with the Nationals.
Orioles run support suddenly nowhere to be found for No. 1 starter Burnes
Luke Jones
Baltimore has scored a total of two runs over the last three games Corbin Burnes has started.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following rookie camp
Luke Jones
Nate Wiggins and the rest of Baltimore’s rookie class gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts (roughly) one fifth of way through 2024 season
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Gunnar Henderson was named AL Player of the Month for April and is looking like a strong MVP candidate.
If statements exist in early May, Orioles made one against Yankees
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The Orioles reminded New York — and the rest of the AL East — why they’re the team to beat after taking three of four.
As Means and Bradish return, Orioles place Rodriguez on IL with shoulder inflammation
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The 24-year-old “was sore a little more than normal after his start” against the Yankees on Monday.
Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh
Luke Jones
The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.
What to expect from 2024 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
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Will second-round pick Roger Rosengarten be ready to start at right tackle as a rookie?
Weird April for Holliday winds down with Orioles sending him back to minors
Luke Jones
BALTIMORE — Regardless of your feelings on the Orioles’ handling of top prospect Jackson Holliday, there’s a good chance you’ve
Ravens tab cornerback Nate Wiggins as best cross section of talent, need in first round
Luke Jones
“Just getting a corner at this point like Nate is probably the best way we could have started this weekend.”
Ravens reach extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman through 2026
Luke Jones
A decision on Bateman’s fifth-year option for 2025 was due next week.
With Hays on IL, Orioles officially recall Heston Kjerstad for Tuesday’s game in Anaheim
Luke Jones
Kjerstad was set to bat eighth and play right field on Tuesday night.
Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster ahead of this week’s draft
Luke Jones
The offensive line remains Baltimore’s biggest need with three starting spots to fill from last season.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win at Kansas City
Luke Jones
Jordan Westburg continues to swing the bat very well after another strong series for Baltimore.
Quiet start to offseason program exactly what Ravens want
Luke Jones
Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson was present for the start of voluntary workouts earlier this week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following three-game sweep over Minnesota
Luke Jones
Cedric Mullins began the series with a phenomenal diving catch and finished it with the first career walk-off homer.
As Bradish starts rehab assignment, Orioles place Wells on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation
Luke Jones
Tyler Wells allowed four runs and lasted only four innings in his last start against Milwaukee.
Hyde trying to get struggling Hays going in Orioles lineup
Luke Jones
With Colton Cowser being named AL Player of the Week, Austin Hays is finding fewer chances to shake off a slow start.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to Milwaukee
Luke Jones
Despite a rough weekend, Baltimore could exhale upon avoiding the sweep on Sunday afternoon.
Fifth-year option decisions will reveal how Ravens truly feel about Bateman, Oweh
Luke Jones
Baltimore has hyped up Rashod Bateman this offseason, but locking him in for 2025 would cost $14.3 million.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Holliday’s debut in 7-5 win over Boston
Luke Jones
All eyes were on Jackson Holliday, but two other former first-round picks were the standouts on Wednesday.
Holliday officially promoted, to wear No. 7 with Orioles
Luke Jones
The 20-year-old will be the first individual to don No. 7 for the Orioles since the late Cal Ripken Sr. in 1992.
Orioles promoting baseball’s top prospect Jackson Holliday to majors
Luke Jones
The 20-year-old is now set to make his major league debut at Fenway Park in Boston.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
A 2-for-26 start for Austin Hays has been magnified on the heels of his tough second half last year.
Veteran outside linebacker Van Noy staying with Ravens on two-year deal
Luke Jones
Despite not signing with Baltimore until Week 4, the 33-year-old registered a career-high nine sacks last season.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 4-3 comeback win over Kansas City
Luke Jones
The few fans who endured a five-hour rain delay were sent home happy on Wednesday night.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 4-1 loss to Kansas City
Luke Jones
Colton Cowser was one of the lone bright spots in Tuesday’s defeat to the Royals.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 6-4 win over Kansas City
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reflects on a walk-off night at Camden Yards on Monday.
Orioles hope Burnes effect helps rest of rotation reach new heights
Luke Jones
“I think we’re going to be very competitive with each other. We’re going to hold each other to high standards.”
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Opening Day win over Angels
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reflects on a 2024 opener at Camden Yards that couldn’t have gone any better.
Orioles make final moves to set 2024 Opening Day roster
Luke Jones
Baltimore officially trimmed its roster to 26 players just a couple hours before first pitch on Thursday.
Even with some fair questions, Orioles still look like head of AL East in 2024
Luke Jones
“We’ve just got to get to that point again this season and prove it to ourselves that we can be that team.”
Pivot to six-man rotation now imminent for Orioles
Luke Jones
Entering a stretch of 43 games in 45 days, Baltimore hopes to keep its starting rotation fresh and effective.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto
Luke Jones
On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.
Ravens to play on Christmas again, scheduled for five prime-time games in 2024
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will remain under the spotlight with seven games set to be nationally televised.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts one quarter of way through 2024 season
Luke Jones
Jordan Westburg is on pace for 68 extra-base hits and is playing at an All-Star-caliber level in his second season.
Orioles shuffle outfield depth by recalling Stowers, activating Hays from IL
Luke Jones
Kyle Stowers is back in the major leagues for the first time since last May.
Ravens to open 2024 season at Kansas City in NFL kickoff game
Luke Jones
The 2023 AFC title game rematch will be played at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Orioles find middle ground with Kimbrel for time being
Luke Jones
The struggling closer pitched the seventh inning of Friday’s 4-2 win over Arizona.
Ravens’ track record only enhances belief in “very, very bright” future for Wiggins
Luke Jones
The Ravens have drafted Hall of Famers and MVPs at other positions, but their first-round success at cornerback speaks for itself.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split in Washington
Luke Jones
Jorge Mateo was pivotal in Wednesday’s 7-6 win to salvage a split with the Nationals.
Orioles run support suddenly nowhere to be found for No. 1 starter Burnes
Luke Jones
Baltimore has scored a total of two runs over the last three games Corbin Burnes has started.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following rookie camp
Luke Jones
Nate Wiggins and the rest of Baltimore’s rookie class gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts (roughly) one fifth of way through 2024 season
Luke Jones
Gunnar Henderson was named AL Player of the Month for April and is looking like a strong MVP candidate.
If statements exist in early May, Orioles made one against Yankees
Luke Jones
The Orioles reminded New York — and the rest of the AL East — why they’re the team to beat after taking three of four.
As Means and Bradish return, Orioles place Rodriguez on IL with shoulder inflammation
Luke Jones
The 24-year-old “was sore a little more than normal after his start” against the Yankees on Monday.
Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh
Luke Jones
The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.
What to expect from 2024 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond
Luke Jones
Will second-round pick Roger Rosengarten be ready to start at right tackle as a rookie?
Weird April for Holliday winds down with Orioles sending him back to minors
Luke Jones
BALTIMORE — Regardless of your feelings on the Orioles’ handling of top prospect Jackson Holliday, there’s a good chance you’ve
Ravens tab cornerback Nate Wiggins as best cross section of talent, need in first round
Luke Jones
“Just getting a corner at this point like Nate is probably the best way we could have started this weekend.”
Ravens reach extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman through 2026
Luke Jones
A decision on Bateman’s fifth-year option for 2025 was due next week.
With Hays on IL, Orioles officially recall Heston Kjerstad for Tuesday’s game in Anaheim
Luke Jones
Kjerstad was set to bat eighth and play right field on Tuesday night.
Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster ahead of this week’s draft
Luke Jones
The offensive line remains Baltimore’s biggest need with three starting spots to fill from last season.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win at Kansas City
Luke Jones
Jordan Westburg continues to swing the bat very well after another strong series for Baltimore.
Quiet start to offseason program exactly what Ravens want
Luke Jones
Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson was present for the start of voluntary workouts earlier this week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following three-game sweep over Minnesota
Luke Jones
Cedric Mullins began the series with a phenomenal diving catch and finished it with the first career walk-off homer.
As Bradish starts rehab assignment, Orioles place Wells on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation
Luke Jones
Tyler Wells allowed four runs and lasted only four innings in his last start against Milwaukee.
Hyde trying to get struggling Hays going in Orioles lineup
Luke Jones
With Colton Cowser being named AL Player of the Week, Austin Hays is finding fewer chances to shake off a slow start.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss to Milwaukee
Luke Jones
Despite a rough weekend, Baltimore could exhale upon avoiding the sweep on Sunday afternoon.
Fifth-year option decisions will reveal how Ravens truly feel about Bateman, Oweh
Luke Jones
Baltimore has hyped up Rashod Bateman this offseason, but locking him in for 2025 would cost $14.3 million.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Holliday’s debut in 7-5 win over Boston
Luke Jones
All eyes were on Jackson Holliday, but two other former first-round picks were the standouts on Wednesday.
Holliday officially promoted, to wear No. 7 with Orioles
Luke Jones
The 20-year-old will be the first individual to don No. 7 for the Orioles since the late Cal Ripken Sr. in 1992.
Orioles promoting baseball’s top prospect Jackson Holliday to majors
Luke Jones
The 20-year-old is now set to make his major league debut at Fenway Park in Boston.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series loss in Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
A 2-for-26 start for Austin Hays has been magnified on the heels of his tough second half last year.
Veteran outside linebacker Van Noy staying with Ravens on two-year deal
Luke Jones
Despite not signing with Baltimore until Week 4, the 33-year-old registered a career-high nine sacks last season.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 4-3 comeback win over Kansas City
Luke Jones
The few fans who endured a five-hour rain delay were sent home happy on Wednesday night.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 4-1 loss to Kansas City
Luke Jones
Colton Cowser was one of the lone bright spots in Tuesday’s defeat to the Royals.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following 6-4 win over Kansas City
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reflects on a walk-off night at Camden Yards on Monday.
Orioles hope Burnes effect helps rest of rotation reach new heights
Luke Jones
“I think we’re going to be very competitive with each other. We’re going to hold each other to high standards.”
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Opening Day win over Angels
Luke Jones
Luke Jones reflects on a 2024 opener at Camden Yards that couldn’t have gone any better.
Orioles make final moves to set 2024 Opening Day roster
Luke Jones
Baltimore officially trimmed its roster to 26 players just a couple hours before first pitch on Thursday.
Even with some fair questions, Orioles still look like head of AL East in 2024
Luke Jones
“We’ve just got to get to that point again this season and prove it to ourselves that we can be that team.”
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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