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.
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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.
State of Ravens both blessing and curse as Super Bowl still eludes them
Luke Jones
“We’re all disappointed. Our team is disappointed. We had higher aspirations, and we didn’t achieve those aspirations and goals.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following divisional-round playoff loss at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Another 12 long months await after Baltimore once again failed to break through in the postseason.
Latest gut-wrenching January defeat for Ravens leaves loss for words
Luke Jones
Another long offseason awaits the Ravens after the latest playoff disappointment.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of divisional-round clash with Buffalo
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore aim to return to the AFC title game with a win in Orchard Park on Sunday night.
Though much different now, Ravens defense hopes to repeat Week 4 script against Buffalo
Luke Jones
“The biggest thing we take away from that is that it can be done. We just have to replicate that success.”
Flowers officially doubtful for Ravens’ playoff clash with Buffalo
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is expected to miss a second straight game after sitting out the entire practice week.
After running wild in Week 4, Ravens face healthier Buffalo defense in divisional round
Luke Jones
Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards in the 35-10 blowout win over the Bills in late September.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following wild-card playoff win over Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Isaiah Likely was the leading receiver for Baltimore in Saturday’s emphatic win over the Steelers.
Ravens play at Buffalo in divisional round on Sunday night
Luke Jones
Baltimore blew out the Bills in a 35-10 final at M&T Bank Stadium back in Week 4.
Ravens squash old nervous postseason energy with beatdown of Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
The most complete playoff performance of the Jackson era. “It means we need to do that each and every time – great preparation, great practicing. Guys just locked in.”
Lamar Jackson, three other Ravens receive 2024 first-team All-Pro honors
Luke Jones
Jackson and Roquan Smith were two of Baltimore’s four first-team selections made by the Associated Press.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of wild-card playoff clash with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
The Steelers haven’t won a postseason game in eight years while Baltimore has lost three of its last four home playoff games.
Ravens rule out Pro Bowl receiver Flowers for playoff opener against Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
The Pro Bowl wideout wasn’t able to practice all week after hurting his right knee in the regular-season finale.
A year older and calmer, Jackson aims to lead Ravens to elusive January breakthrough
Luke Jones
“I’m like, ‘Oh, I have to calm myself down.’ But just being more experienced, I’ve found a way to balance it out.”
Flowers “day to day” as Ravens prepare for wild-card showdown with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh said Zay Flowers doesn’t have a season-ending knee injury, but his opening-round status appears in doubt.
Ravens, Steelers to clash in wild-card round on Saturday night
Luke Jones
These AFC North rivals will meet in the postseason for the first time in a decade.
Ravens easily handle Cleveland, but Week 18 still offered some caution for playoff run
Luke Jones
“If you talk to our guys, I think they will tell you we can be so much better. We can play so much better. We weren’t very clean in this game.”
Morton adds experience and depth to Orioles rotation, but where is the upside coming from?
Luke Jones
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with 41-year-old pitcher Charlie Morton on Friday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 18 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
Baltimore needs only a win to secure a first-round home playoff game and a second straight AFC North title.
Ravens close to full strength for Week 18 while last-place Cleveland to start Bailey Zappe at quarterback
Luke Jones
Bailey Zappe will become the 40th starting quarterback for the Browns since they returned to the NFL in 1999.
Ravens hoping good injury fortune continues in regular-season finale
Luke Jones
Running back Justice Hill is expected to play against Cleveland after sitting out Week 17 due to a concussion.
Ex-Orioles ace Corbin Burnes agrees to six-year, $210 million deal with Arizona
Luke Jones
In his lone season in Baltimore, Burnes went 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA in 32 starts covering 194 1/3 innings.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 17 win at Houston
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s defense continued its superb in-season turnaround by dominating the Texans.
After making “smithereens” of Christmas week gauntlet, Ravens primed for serious January run
Luke Jones
Beating two playoff teams in convincing fashion over five days speaks for itself.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 tilt at Houston
Luke Jones
Is Derrick Henry poised for another big performance on Christmas?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 16 win over Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Marlon Humphrey provided the cathartic moment that slammed the door as Baltimore beat the Steelers for just the second time in the last 10 meetings.
Ravens bring Diontae Johnson saga to end, rule out Nelson Agholor for Pittsburgh game
Luke Jones
The former Pro Bowl wide receiver made only one catch in four games and was suspended for the week
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 clash with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Will Baltimore pull into a first-place tie in the AFC North or will the Steelers celebrate a division title on the Ravens’ home field?
Ravens list wide receivers Bateman, Agholor questionable to play against Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman was spotted wearing a walking boot on his foot after hurting it in practice on Wednesday.
After lengthy Pittsburgh drought, Ravens need win for both their psyche and playoff path
Luke Jones
Baltimore has lost eight of nine against the Steelers and is 4-12 going back to the 2016 Christmas Day loss in Pittsburgh.
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.
State of Ravens both blessing and curse as Super Bowl still eludes them
Luke Jones
“We’re all disappointed. Our team is disappointed. We had higher aspirations, and we didn’t achieve those aspirations and goals.”
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following divisional-round playoff loss at Buffalo
Luke Jones
Another 12 long months await after Baltimore once again failed to break through in the postseason.
Latest gut-wrenching January defeat for Ravens leaves loss for words
Luke Jones
Another long offseason awaits the Ravens after the latest playoff disappointment.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of divisional-round clash with Buffalo
Luke Jones
Lamar Jackson and Baltimore aim to return to the AFC title game with a win in Orchard Park on Sunday night.
Though much different now, Ravens defense hopes to repeat Week 4 script against Buffalo
Luke Jones
“The biggest thing we take away from that is that it can be done. We just have to replicate that success.”
Flowers officially doubtful for Ravens’ playoff clash with Buffalo
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers is expected to miss a second straight game after sitting out the entire practice week.
After running wild in Week 4, Ravens face healthier Buffalo defense in divisional round
Luke Jones
Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards in the 35-10 blowout win over the Bills in late September.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following wild-card playoff win over Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Isaiah Likely was the leading receiver for Baltimore in Saturday’s emphatic win over the Steelers.
Ravens play at Buffalo in divisional round on Sunday night
Luke Jones
Baltimore blew out the Bills in a 35-10 final at M&T Bank Stadium back in Week 4.
Ravens squash old nervous postseason energy with beatdown of Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
The most complete playoff performance of the Jackson era. “It means we need to do that each and every time – great preparation, great practicing. Guys just locked in.”
Lamar Jackson, three other Ravens receive 2024 first-team All-Pro honors
Luke Jones
Jackson and Roquan Smith were two of Baltimore’s four first-team selections made by the Associated Press.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of wild-card playoff clash with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
The Steelers haven’t won a postseason game in eight years while Baltimore has lost three of its last four home playoff games.
Ravens rule out Pro Bowl receiver Flowers for playoff opener against Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
The Pro Bowl wideout wasn’t able to practice all week after hurting his right knee in the regular-season finale.
A year older and calmer, Jackson aims to lead Ravens to elusive January breakthrough
Luke Jones
“I’m like, ‘Oh, I have to calm myself down.’ But just being more experienced, I’ve found a way to balance it out.”
Flowers “day to day” as Ravens prepare for wild-card showdown with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
John Harbaugh said Zay Flowers doesn’t have a season-ending knee injury, but his opening-round status appears in doubt.
Ravens, Steelers to clash in wild-card round on Saturday night
Luke Jones
These AFC North rivals will meet in the postseason for the first time in a decade.
Ravens easily handle Cleveland, but Week 18 still offered some caution for playoff run
Luke Jones
“If you talk to our guys, I think they will tell you we can be so much better. We can play so much better. We weren’t very clean in this game.”
Morton adds experience and depth to Orioles rotation, but where is the upside coming from?
Luke Jones
Baltimore agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with 41-year-old pitcher Charlie Morton on Friday.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 18 meeting with Cleveland
Luke Jones
Baltimore needs only a win to secure a first-round home playoff game and a second straight AFC North title.
Ravens close to full strength for Week 18 while last-place Cleveland to start Bailey Zappe at quarterback
Luke Jones
Bailey Zappe will become the 40th starting quarterback for the Browns since they returned to the NFL in 1999.
Ravens hoping good injury fortune continues in regular-season finale
Luke Jones
Running back Justice Hill is expected to play against Cleveland after sitting out Week 17 due to a concussion.
Ex-Orioles ace Corbin Burnes agrees to six-year, $210 million deal with Arizona
Luke Jones
In his lone season in Baltimore, Burnes went 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA in 32 starts covering 194 1/3 innings.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 17 win at Houston
Luke Jones
Baltimore’s defense continued its superb in-season turnaround by dominating the Texans.
After making “smithereens” of Christmas week gauntlet, Ravens primed for serious January run
Luke Jones
Beating two playoff teams in convincing fashion over five days speaks for itself.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 17 tilt at Houston
Luke Jones
Is Derrick Henry poised for another big performance on Christmas?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 16 win over Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Marlon Humphrey provided the cathartic moment that slammed the door as Baltimore beat the Steelers for just the second time in the last 10 meetings.
Ravens bring Diontae Johnson saga to end, rule out Nelson Agholor for Pittsburgh game
Luke Jones
The former Pro Bowl wide receiver made only one catch in four games and was suspended for the week
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 16 clash with Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Will Baltimore pull into a first-place tie in the AFC North or will the Steelers celebrate a division title on the Ravens’ home field?
Ravens list wide receivers Bateman, Agholor questionable to play against Pittsburgh
Luke Jones
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman was spotted wearing a walking boot on his foot after hurting it in practice on Wednesday.
After lengthy Pittsburgh drought, Ravens need win for both their psyche and playoff path
Luke Jones
Baltimore has lost eight of nine against the Steelers and is 4-12 going back to the 2016 Christmas Day loss in Pittsburgh.
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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