Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Philadelphia
Luke Jones
Luke Jones recaps an incredible weekend at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish placed on 15-day IL with right UCL sprain
Luke Jones
“Anytime you know a guy’s battled back from an injury, when they have to come out of the game, that’s really tough.”
Orioles fans used to only dream about exciting weekends like this
Luke Jones
Could the weekend be a World Series preview as Philadelphia visits Oriole Park at Camden Yards?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple musings after three days of full-team workouts in Owings Mills this week.
Orioles keep winning, but concerns about pitching health persist
Luke Jones
Left-hander Danny Coulombe became the latest Baltimore pitcher to go on the injured list on Tuesday.
October dream of Burnes, Bradish, Rodriguez on display for Tampa Bay sweep
Luke Jones
Watching Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez, and Corbin Burnes start back to back to back was hopefully a preview of the postseason.
Four Ravens questions at open of this week’s mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
This minicamp lacks the buzz of the last few years, but that’s OK for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on final week of voluntary OTAs
Luke Jones
Recovered from the torn ACL that derailed his 2023, Andrew Vorhees is ready to compete at left guard.
Orioles promote Povich for major league debut in Toronto, option Vespi to Norfolk
Luke Jones
Lefty Cade Povich was summoned to Toronto Wednesday ahead of his MLB debut in the series finale.
Sizing up Orioles candidates for 2024 All-Star Game as voting opens
Luke Jones
Catcher Adley Rutschman is on track for a career season at the plate and a second straight All-Star selection.
After “year of growth,” Simpson excited to shine for Ravens
Luke Jones
Trenton Simpson is set to replace Patrick Queen as the starting Will linebacker next to Roquan Smith.
Orioles promote prospect Norby, place Mateo on concussion injured list
Luke Jones
Norby becomes the latest Baltimore prospect to receive his first taste of the big leagues.
Orioles’ pitching depth takes notable hits with Means, Wells out for rest of season
Luke Jones
John Means’ left elbow will require another procedure just 25 months after having Tommy John surgery.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on second week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings from Owings Mills.
Bateman, Likely key to Ravens’ passing attack taking next step in 2024
Luke Jones
Both Lamar Jackson and Todd Monken acknowledge needing to involve Rashod Bateman more in 2024.
Orioles starting pitcher Kremer expected to resume throwing “soon”
Luke Jones
The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with a triceps strain last week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts through Memorial Day
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish’s seven no-hit innings over the weekend provided a lift for a rotation dealing with health woes.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following opening week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson’s weight loss was a popular topic of discussion in Owings Mills this week.
Orioles place Means on injured list with left forearm strain
Luke Jones
John Means exited Wednesday’s start in St. Louis with what was described as “some elbow discomfort.”
With sweepless streak finally history, Orioles just need to get back to playing good baseball
Luke Jones
The streak really ended last October, so keeping the hype going into 2024 always felt disingenuous.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of organized team activities
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with voluntary team workouts underway in Owings Mills.
Division race not getting easier, but Orioles have much to like from Seattle series win
Luke Jones
Breaking out of a three-week slump, Colton Cowser had a superb series against the Mariners.
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.”
Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win over Philadelphia
Luke Jones
Luke Jones recaps an incredible weekend at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Orioles starter Kyle Bradish placed on 15-day IL with right UCL sprain
Luke Jones
“Anytime you know a guy’s battled back from an injury, when they have to come out of the game, that’s really tough.”
Orioles fans used to only dream about exciting weekends like this
Luke Jones
Could the weekend be a World Series preview as Philadelphia visits Oriole Park at Camden Yards?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his purple musings after three days of full-team workouts in Owings Mills this week.
Orioles keep winning, but concerns about pitching health persist
Luke Jones
Left-hander Danny Coulombe became the latest Baltimore pitcher to go on the injured list on Tuesday.
October dream of Burnes, Bradish, Rodriguez on display for Tampa Bay sweep
Luke Jones
Watching Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez, and Corbin Burnes start back to back to back was hopefully a preview of the postseason.
Four Ravens questions at open of this week’s mandatory minicamp
Luke Jones
This minicamp lacks the buzz of the last few years, but that’s OK for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on final week of voluntary OTAs
Luke Jones
Recovered from the torn ACL that derailed his 2023, Andrew Vorhees is ready to compete at left guard.
Orioles promote Povich for major league debut in Toronto, option Vespi to Norfolk
Luke Jones
Lefty Cade Povich was summoned to Toronto Wednesday ahead of his MLB debut in the series finale.
Sizing up Orioles candidates for 2024 All-Star Game as voting opens
Luke Jones
Catcher Adley Rutschman is on track for a career season at the plate and a second straight All-Star selection.
After “year of growth,” Simpson excited to shine for Ravens
Luke Jones
Trenton Simpson is set to replace Patrick Queen as the starting Will linebacker next to Roquan Smith.
Orioles promote prospect Norby, place Mateo on concussion injured list
Luke Jones
Norby becomes the latest Baltimore prospect to receive his first taste of the big leagues.
Orioles’ pitching depth takes notable hits with Means, Wells out for rest of season
Luke Jones
John Means’ left elbow will require another procedure just 25 months after having Tommy John surgery.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on second week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings from Owings Mills.
Bateman, Likely key to Ravens’ passing attack taking next step in 2024
Luke Jones
Both Lamar Jackson and Todd Monken acknowledge needing to involve Rashod Bateman more in 2024.
Orioles starting pitcher Kremer expected to resume throwing “soon”
Luke Jones
The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with a triceps strain last week.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts through Memorial Day
Luke Jones
Kyle Bradish’s seven no-hit innings over the weekend provided a lift for a rotation dealing with health woes.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following opening week of OTAs
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson’s weight loss was a popular topic of discussion in Owings Mills this week.
Orioles place Means on injured list with left forearm strain
Luke Jones
John Means exited Wednesday’s start in St. Louis with what was described as “some elbow discomfort.”
With sweepless streak finally history, Orioles just need to get back to playing good baseball
Luke Jones
The streak really ended last October, so keeping the hype going into 2024 always felt disingenuous.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of organized team activities
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with voluntary team workouts underway in Owings Mills.
Division race not getting easier, but Orioles have much to like from Seattle series win
Luke Jones
Breaking out of a three-week slump, Colton Cowser had a superb series against the Mariners.
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.”
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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