Twelve Orioles Thoughts in final full week of Grapefruit League
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers some orange musings with Opening Day a little over a week away.
Luke Jones
Ravens sign ex-Dallas quarterback Cooper Rush to be Lamar Jackson’s backup
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old Rush has made 14 career NFL starts with all coming with the Cowboys.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of free agency
Luke Jones
The re-signing of Ronnie Stanley and the addition of DeAndre Hopkins headlined the week for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Ravens release Marcus Williams, tender Ar’Darius Washington after 2024 change at safety
Luke Jones
The November emergence of Ar’Darius Washington was a major factor in the 2024 turnaround of Baltimore’s pass defense.
Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce retiring after nine years in NFL
Luke Jones
The former undrafted free agent out of Samford played seven seasons in Baltimore.
Ravens add former five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to high-octane offense
Luke Jones
DeAndre Hopkins and Lamar Jackson will finally get their chance to play together.
Five-time Pro Bowl fullback Pat Ricard sticking with Ravens
Luke Jones
Baltimore agreed to a one-year deal with the 30-year-old fullback on Tuesday.
Ex-Ravens starters Mekari, Stephens, Harrison set to depart on deals with other AFC teams
Luke Jones
Patrick Mekari will reportedly sign a three-year, $37.5 million deal with Jacksonville when free agency officially opens.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on pitching health concerns, other spring topics
Luke Jones
Grayson Rodriguez is now in danger of missing substantial time in three of his last four professional seasons.
Stanley, Ravens agree to three-year, $60 million contract before start of free agency
Luke Jones
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Orioles’ health picture prompting some uneasiness three weeks out from Opening Day
Luke Jones
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Clock ticking as Ravens try to reach contract extension with Ronnie Stanley
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Might Kansas City make a serious push for Baltimore’s longtime left tackle?
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Felix Bautista appeared in his first live-game action in 18 months, pitching a scoreless frame with two strikeouts Monday.
Longtime MASN dispute between Orioles, Nationals comes to end
Luke Jones
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Salary cap number, Stanley optimism bring start of free agency into focus for Ravens
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Luke Jones
Baltimore’s general manager and head coach took questions on Justin Tucker and other topics at the NFL scouting combine.
DeCosta calls Tucker allegations “serious, concerning” as Ravens wait on NFL’s investigation
Luke Jones
“We’ll wait as patiently as we can for as much information as we can. We’ll make our decisions based on that.”
Projecting 2025 Orioles’ Opening Day roster early in Grapefruit League
Luke Jones
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
Five young players from which Ravens need more in 2025
Luke Jones
After beginning 2024 as a starter, Andrew Vorhees lost the left guard job after hurting his ankle in Week 3.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2025 salary cap cuts, adjustments, or trades
Luke Jones
The release of safety Marcus Williams is all but official after a contract restructure made late last season.
Ravens reserve guard Ben Cleveland arrested for DUI in Georgia
Luke Jones
The 2021 third-round pick is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 spring training
Luke Jones
Unlike last spring, there were no significant injury revelations from Mike Elias as Baltimore held its first workout Thursday.
Start of spring brings no major injury surprises for Orioles
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias confirmed infielder Jorge Mateo (left elbow) won’t be ready for Opening Day.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Luke Jones
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2024 season
Luke Jones
Second-round pick Roger Rosengarten led all Baltimore rookies in snaps played as he started 14 games.
Watching Super Bowl LIX highlights Ravens’ Ronnie Stanley dilemma
Luke Jones
Kansas City’s weakness at left tackle was exposed by a dominant Philadelphia defensive front.
Suggs, Yanda not getting Hall call in first year isn’t surprising nor worthy of concern
Luke Jones
As great as Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs were, they weren’t in the same first-ballot class as Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis, or Ed Reed.
Lamar Jackson edged by Buffalo’s Josh Allen for 2024 NFL MVP
Luke Jones
Despite a superior statistical season, the Ravens quarterback was denied his third MVP award by the Associated Press.
Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
Luke Jones
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Luke Jones
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
Coaching changes reflect Ravens not wanting 2024 defensive problems to resurface
Luke Jones
After facing issues in the secondary and at inside linebacker in 2024, Baltimore has revamped its defensive coaching staff.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior during massages
Luke Jones
Responding to the Baltimore Banner report, Tucker issued a statement calling the accusations “unequivocally false”
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Luke Jones
Ronnie Stanley is regarded as one of the NFL’s top free agents after enjoying the healthiest season of his nine-year career.
Former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano returns to Ravens as senior secondary coach
Luke Jones
The 64-year-old was on John Harbaugh’s staff from 2008-11 before becoming the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
Monken, Ravens reportedly nearing contract extension for “3.0” offense
Luke Jones
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken guided a record-setting 2024 season for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense.
Jackson, Henry headline list of PFWA honors for 2024 Ravens
Luke Jones
Earlier this week, Lamar Jackson was named MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America for the third time in his career.
Andrews breaks post-Buffalo silence; two Ravens named as Pro Bowl replacements
Luke Jones
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews took to Instagram to reflect on his nightmare performance in Buffalo.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts in final full week of Grapefruit League
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers some orange musings with Opening Day a little over a week away.
Ravens sign ex-Dallas quarterback Cooper Rush to be Lamar Jackson’s backup
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old Rush has made 14 career NFL starts with all coming with the Cowboys.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of free agency
Luke Jones
The re-signing of Ronnie Stanley and the addition of DeAndre Hopkins headlined the week for general manager Eric DeCosta.
Ravens release Marcus Williams, tender Ar’Darius Washington after 2024 change at safety
Luke Jones
The November emergence of Ar’Darius Washington was a major factor in the 2024 turnaround of Baltimore’s pass defense.
Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce retiring after nine years in NFL
Luke Jones
The former undrafted free agent out of Samford played seven seasons in Baltimore.
Ravens add former five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to high-octane offense
Luke Jones
DeAndre Hopkins and Lamar Jackson will finally get their chance to play together.
Five-time Pro Bowl fullback Pat Ricard sticking with Ravens
Luke Jones
Baltimore agreed to a one-year deal with the 30-year-old fullback on Tuesday.
Ex-Ravens starters Mekari, Stephens, Harrison set to depart on deals with other AFC teams
Luke Jones
Patrick Mekari will reportedly sign a three-year, $37.5 million deal with Jacksonville when free agency officially opens.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on pitching health concerns, other spring topics
Luke Jones
Grayson Rodriguez is now in danger of missing substantial time in three of his last four professional seasons.
Stanley, Ravens agree to three-year, $60 million contract before start of free agency
Luke Jones
After taking a pay cut last March, Ronnie Stanley played in every game for the first time in his career and was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2024.
Ravens can only hope to duplicate level of health from 2024 season
Luke Jones
Baltimore enjoyed the NFL’s lowest number of adjusted games lost by any team since 2017.
Orioles’ health picture prompting some uneasiness three weeks out from Opening Day
Luke Jones
Starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with right triceps soreness after Wednesday’s rough start.
Clock ticking as Ravens try to reach contract extension with Ronnie Stanley
Luke Jones
Might Kansas City make a serious push for Baltimore’s longtime left tackle?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts on Bautista spring debut, early March headlines
Luke Jones
Felix Bautista appeared in his first live-game action in 18 months, pitching a scoreless frame with two strikeouts Monday.
Longtime MASN dispute between Orioles, Nationals comes to end
Luke Jones
Litigation over the Nationals’ rights fees dated back to 2012.
Salary cap number, Stanley optimism bring start of free agency into focus for Ravens
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta expressed optimism about striking a deal with left tackle Ronnie Stanley as the start of free agency looms.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on DeCosta, Harbaugh media sessions in Indianapolis
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s general manager and head coach took questions on Justin Tucker and other topics at the NFL scouting combine.
DeCosta calls Tucker allegations “serious, concerning” as Ravens wait on NFL’s investigation
Luke Jones
“We’ll wait as patiently as we can for as much information as we can. We’ll make our decisions based on that.”
Projecting 2025 Orioles’ Opening Day roster early in Grapefruit League
Luke Jones
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
Five young players from which Ravens need more in 2025
Luke Jones
After beginning 2024 as a starter, Andrew Vorhees lost the left guard job after hurting his ankle in Week 3.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2025 salary cap cuts, adjustments, or trades
Luke Jones
The release of safety Marcus Williams is all but official after a contract restructure made late last season.
Ravens reserve guard Ben Cleveland arrested for DUI in Georgia
Luke Jones
The 2021 third-round pick is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 spring training
Luke Jones
Unlike last spring, there were no significant injury revelations from Mike Elias as Baltimore held its first workout Thursday.
Start of spring brings no major injury surprises for Orioles
Luke Jones
General manager Mike Elias confirmed infielder Jorge Mateo (left elbow) won’t be ready for Opening Day.
Five Orioles questions to open 2025 spring training
Luke Jones
Is Adley Rutschman past whatever happened to him over the second half of 2024?
Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2024 season
Luke Jones
Second-round pick Roger Rosengarten led all Baltimore rookies in snaps played as he started 14 games.
Watching Super Bowl LIX highlights Ravens’ Ronnie Stanley dilemma
Luke Jones
Kansas City’s weakness at left tackle was exposed by a dominant Philadelphia defensive front.
Suggs, Yanda not getting Hall call in first year isn’t surprising nor worthy of concern
Luke Jones
As great as Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs were, they weren’t in the same first-ballot class as Jonathan Ogden, Ray Lewis, or Ed Reed.
Lamar Jackson edged by Buffalo’s Josh Allen for 2024 NFL MVP
Luke Jones
Despite a superior statistical season, the Ravens quarterback was denied his third MVP award by the Associated Press.
Laureano signing adds depth, speculation to Orioles outfield
Luke Jones
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with veteran outfielder Ramón Laureano on Tuesday.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts counting down to start of spring training
Luke Jones
Questions persist about Baltimore’s starting rotation as pitchers and catchers report to Sarasota next week.
Coaching changes reflect Ravens not wanting 2024 defensive problems to resurface
Luke Jones
After facing issues in the secondary and at inside linebacker in 2024, Baltimore has revamped its defensive coaching staff.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior during massages
Luke Jones
Responding to the Baltimore Banner report, Tucker issued a statement calling the accusations “unequivocally false”
Sizing up the Ravens’ 2025 class of free agents
Luke Jones
Ronnie Stanley is regarded as one of the NFL’s top free agents after enjoying the healthiest season of his nine-year career.
Former defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano returns to Ravens as senior secondary coach
Luke Jones
The 64-year-old was on John Harbaugh’s staff from 2008-11 before becoming the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts entering 2025 offseason
Luke Jones
General manager Eric DeCosta and Baltimore go back to the drawing board after again falling short in January.
Monken, Ravens reportedly nearing contract extension for “3.0” offense
Luke Jones
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken guided a record-setting 2024 season for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense.
Jackson, Henry headline list of PFWA honors for 2024 Ravens
Luke Jones
Earlier this week, Lamar Jackson was named MVP by the Pro Football Writers of America for the third time in his career.
Andrews breaks post-Buffalo silence; two Ravens named as Pro Bowl replacements
Luke Jones
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews took to Instagram to reflect on his nightmare performance in Buffalo.
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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