Ravens sign veteran cornerback Boykin, cut injured Arrington
Luke Jones
The former Pittsburgh and Philadelphia defensive back missed the 2016 season with a pectoral injury.
Luke Jones
Saturday’s loss illustrates problem keeping Jimenez in Orioles bullpen
Luke Jones
The struggling veteran was summoned to pitch the eighth inning and couldn’t keep the Orioles within a run.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-2 win over Boston
Luke Jones
Hyun Soo Kim drove in the eventual winning run with a double in the fourth inning.
Pain of latest Pitta injury goes beyond Ravens, football
Luke Jones
Luke Jones says it’s sad to see such an uplifting comeback story take another heartbreaking twist.
Notes and observations from Ravens' second week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Luke Jones shares some purple thoughts from Thursday’s workout that was open to media.
Ravens lose cornerback Tavon Young to torn ACL
Luke Jones
Training camp is still several weeks away, but the Ravens have already suffered their first significant injury of 2017.
Orioles lose Castillo to disabled list with testicular injury
Luke Jones
The catcher took a foul ball to the groin area Tuesday and went to the emergency room after the game.
Machado leads AL third basemen in All-Star voting
Luke Jones
The worst start of his career apparently hasn’t deterred fan support for the three-time All-Star selection.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-3 loss to Yankees
Luke Jones
Manny Machado struck out four times in a game for only the second time in his career.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-2 win over Yankees
Luke Jones
Jonathan Schoop provided offense and nifty defense in support of Dylan Bundy on Memorial Day.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-4 loss to Houston
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Removing Ubaldo Jimenez from the starting rotation wasn’t the cure to the Orioles’ woes on Sunday.
Jones remains sidelined with ankle, hip issues
Luke Jones
The Orioles center fielder was out of the lineup for the second straight game on Sunday.
Ravens linebacker Mosley working his way back from shoulder surgery
Luke Jones
Ravens coach John Harbaugh revealed that the two-time Pro Bowl selection underwent offseason surgery.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-3 loss to Minnesota
Luke Jones
Baltimore has now lost 10 of its last 13 games ahead of this weekend’s series in Houston.
Jimenez penciled in for Sunday’s start — for now
Luke Jones
“We’ll take each day as it comes and see where we are as a pitching staff after each outing.”
Five questions for start of Ravens organized team activities
Luke Jones
Is 2015 first-round pick Breshad Perriman ready to make the leap to starting wide receiver?
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 14-7 loss to Minnesota
Luke Jones
Baltimore blew its fourth lead of five or more runs in the last month.
Twins 14, Orioles 7 final box score
Luke Jones
Despite the ugly loss, Adam Jones became the all-time home run leader at Camden Yards on Monday.
Former Ravens first-round pick in trouble with law again
Luke Jones
Matt Elam was arrested in Florida for the second time in three months on Monday morning.
Ravens finish signings for 2017 draft class
Luke Jones
Third-round picks Chris Wormley and Tim Williams were the last Baltimore draft picks to sign.
Baltimore treasure Brooks Robinson celebrates 80th birthday
Luke Jones
Mr. Oriole remains a civic treasure 40 years after playing his final major league game.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 5-4 loss to Detroit
Luke Jones
Welington Castillo is now 6-for-10 since being activate from the disabled list on Tuesday.
Orioles option Hart, designate Pena for assignment
Luke Jones
A miserable performance in the 12th inning of Tuesday’s game landed Donnie Hart in the minors.
Time for Orioles to reset bullpen — and find more quality
Luke Jones
The failure of the six-man bullpen came to a climax in Detroit Tuesday with the kind of meltdown that’s been rare in these parts for a long time.
Orioles outright Gentry to Norfolk to make room for Castillo
Luke Jones
The 33-year-old reserve outfielder was hitting .162 with three stolen bases for Baltimore.
What has happened to Kevin Gausman?
Luke Jones
Aiming to become an ace entering 2017, the 26-year-old has instead been one of the worst pitchers in baseball.
Orioles offense not making life easier for undermanned bullpen
Luke Jones
The bullpen’s current state prompted Buck Showalter to use Vidal Nuno in the eighth inning of a tie game on Friday.
Former Ravens receiver Michael Jackson killed in motorcycle crash
Luke Jones
The 48-year-old died in his hometown of Tangipahoa, La. early Friday morning.
Finale of Orioles-Nationals series postponed due to rain
Luke Jones
The game will be made up on June 8 at 7:05 p.m.
Even by Orioles standards, superb start to 2017 tough to explain
Luke Jones
The Orioles are on pace to win well over 100 games, but even their usual strengths haven’t been special.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 5-4 win over Washington
Luke Jones
The comeback victory moved the Orioles back into first place in the AL East with the best record in baseball.
Orioles closer Britton to miss 6-8 weeks with re-injured forearm
Luke Jones
The two-time All-Star reliever suffered a recurrence of a left forearm strain last week.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 6-4 win over Washington
Luke Jones
Mark Trumbo’s tomahawk home run in the first inning was his third of the season.
Ravens officially sign running back West, cut three others
Luke Jones
The former Towson star is projected to begin the 2017 season as Baltimore’s starter in the backfield.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-0 win over White Sox
Luke Jones
Baltimore jumped out to an early lead against Chicago’s Jose Quintana and never looked back.
Britton admits returning too soon, will see specialist for forearm
Luke Jones
The Orioles closer is back on the disabled list with the recurrence of a left forearm strain.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-2 win over White Sox
Luke Jones
Joey Rickard tacked on an important insurance run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Orioles closer Britton again experiencing left forearm discomfort
Luke Jones
The two-time All-Star selection was just activated form the disabled list earlier this week.
Ravens ink five 2017 draft choices, announce rookie free-agent signings
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey became the earliest first-round signing in the 22-year history of the franchise.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-3 win over Boston
Luke Jones
Tyler Wilson turned in a critical quality start less than 24 hours after he found out he’d be getting the ball.
Ravens sign veteran cornerback Boykin, cut injured Arrington
Luke Jones
The former Pittsburgh and Philadelphia defensive back missed the 2016 season with a pectoral injury.
Saturday’s loss illustrates problem keeping Jimenez in Orioles bullpen
Luke Jones
The struggling veteran was summoned to pitch the eighth inning and couldn’t keep the Orioles within a run.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-2 win over Boston
Luke Jones
Hyun Soo Kim drove in the eventual winning run with a double in the fourth inning.
Pain of latest Pitta injury goes beyond Ravens, football
Luke Jones
Luke Jones says it’s sad to see such an uplifting comeback story take another heartbreaking twist.
Notes and observations from Ravens' second week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Luke Jones shares some purple thoughts from Thursday’s workout that was open to media.
Ravens lose cornerback Tavon Young to torn ACL
Luke Jones
Training camp is still several weeks away, but the Ravens have already suffered their first significant injury of 2017.
Orioles lose Castillo to disabled list with testicular injury
Luke Jones
The catcher took a foul ball to the groin area Tuesday and went to the emergency room after the game.
Machado leads AL third basemen in All-Star voting
Luke Jones
The worst start of his career apparently hasn’t deterred fan support for the three-time All-Star selection.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-3 loss to Yankees
Luke Jones
Manny Machado struck out four times in a game for only the second time in his career.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 3-2 win over Yankees
Luke Jones
Jonathan Schoop provided offense and nifty defense in support of Dylan Bundy on Memorial Day.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-4 loss to Houston
Luke Jones
Removing Ubaldo Jimenez from the starting rotation wasn’t the cure to the Orioles’ woes on Sunday.
Jones remains sidelined with ankle, hip issues
Luke Jones
The Orioles center fielder was out of the lineup for the second straight game on Sunday.
Ravens linebacker Mosley working his way back from shoulder surgery
Luke Jones
Ravens coach John Harbaugh revealed that the two-time Pro Bowl selection underwent offseason surgery.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-3 loss to Minnesota
Luke Jones
Baltimore has now lost 10 of its last 13 games ahead of this weekend’s series in Houston.
Jimenez penciled in for Sunday’s start — for now
Luke Jones
“We’ll take each day as it comes and see where we are as a pitching staff after each outing.”
Five questions for start of Ravens organized team activities
Luke Jones
Is 2015 first-round pick Breshad Perriman ready to make the leap to starting wide receiver?
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 14-7 loss to Minnesota
Luke Jones
Baltimore blew its fourth lead of five or more runs in the last month.
Twins 14, Orioles 7 final box score
Luke Jones
Despite the ugly loss, Adam Jones became the all-time home run leader at Camden Yards on Monday.
Former Ravens first-round pick in trouble with law again
Luke Jones
Matt Elam was arrested in Florida for the second time in three months on Monday morning.
Ravens finish signings for 2017 draft class
Luke Jones
Third-round picks Chris Wormley and Tim Williams were the last Baltimore draft picks to sign.
Baltimore treasure Brooks Robinson celebrates 80th birthday
Luke Jones
Mr. Oriole remains a civic treasure 40 years after playing his final major league game.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 5-4 loss to Detroit
Luke Jones
Welington Castillo is now 6-for-10 since being activate from the disabled list on Tuesday.
Orioles option Hart, designate Pena for assignment
Luke Jones
A miserable performance in the 12th inning of Tuesday’s game landed Donnie Hart in the minors.
Time for Orioles to reset bullpen — and find more quality
Luke Jones
The failure of the six-man bullpen came to a climax in Detroit Tuesday with the kind of meltdown that’s been rare in these parts for a long time.
Orioles outright Gentry to Norfolk to make room for Castillo
Luke Jones
The 33-year-old reserve outfielder was hitting .162 with three stolen bases for Baltimore.
What has happened to Kevin Gausman?
Luke Jones
Aiming to become an ace entering 2017, the 26-year-old has instead been one of the worst pitchers in baseball.
Orioles offense not making life easier for undermanned bullpen
Luke Jones
The bullpen’s current state prompted Buck Showalter to use Vidal Nuno in the eighth inning of a tie game on Friday.
Former Ravens receiver Michael Jackson killed in motorcycle crash
Luke Jones
The 48-year-old died in his hometown of Tangipahoa, La. early Friday morning.
Finale of Orioles-Nationals series postponed due to rain
Luke Jones
The game will be made up on June 8 at 7:05 p.m.
Even by Orioles standards, superb start to 2017 tough to explain
Luke Jones
The Orioles are on pace to win well over 100 games, but even their usual strengths haven’t been special.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 5-4 win over Washington
Luke Jones
The comeback victory moved the Orioles back into first place in the AL East with the best record in baseball.
Orioles closer Britton to miss 6-8 weeks with re-injured forearm
Luke Jones
The two-time All-Star reliever suffered a recurrence of a left forearm strain last week.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 6-4 win over Washington
Luke Jones
Mark Trumbo’s tomahawk home run in the first inning was his third of the season.
Ravens officially sign running back West, cut three others
Luke Jones
The former Towson star is projected to begin the 2017 season as Baltimore’s starter in the backfield.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-0 win over White Sox
Luke Jones
Baltimore jumped out to an early lead against Chicago’s Jose Quintana and never looked back.
Britton admits returning too soon, will see specialist for forearm
Luke Jones
The Orioles closer is back on the disabled list with the recurrence of a left forearm strain.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 4-2 win over White Sox
Luke Jones
Joey Rickard tacked on an important insurance run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Orioles closer Britton again experiencing left forearm discomfort
Luke Jones
The two-time All-Star selection was just activated form the disabled list earlier this week.
Ravens ink five 2017 draft choices, announce rookie free-agent signings
Luke Jones
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey became the earliest first-round signing in the 22-year history of the franchise.
Twelve Orioles thoughts following 8-3 win over Boston
Luke Jones
Tyler Wilson turned in a critical quality start less than 24 hours after he found out he’d be getting the ball.
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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