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.
Luke Jones
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.”
Veteran edge rusher Clowney leaves Ravens to join Carolina on two-year deal
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old South Carolina native reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Panthers.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh touched on a number of topics in Orlando on Monday morning.
Orioles hope to have Bradish, Means back “early in the first half” of 2024
Luke Jones
Mike Elias offered another positive update on Kyle Bradish, who will begin the season on the 15-day injured list.
Elias, Orioles failed in managing expectations before reassigning top prospect Holliday
Luke Jones
Mike Elias did himself no favors touting Jackson Holliday’s roster chances throughout the offseason.
Hyde reveals order of Orioles rotation to begin 2024 season
Luke Jones
Right-hander Tyler Wells will be the No. 3 starter to conclude the opening series against the Angels.
Ravens bringing back slot cornerback Arthur Maulet on two-year deal
Luke Jones
The 30-year-old Maulet was a quality contributor to Baltimore’s top-ranked scoring defense last year.
With pitching questions lingering, Orioles should fully embrace position talent upside to open 2024
Luke Jones
Baltimore shouldn’t hesitate to promote top prospect Jackson Holliday and others carrying exciting talent.
Ex-Ravens guard Zeitler reportedly set to sign one-year deal with Detroit
Luke Jones
The 34-year-old Kevin Zeitler was named to his first Pro Bowl last season.
With Moses trade official, Ravens set to make nine selections in 2024 draft
Luke Jones
Baltimore made only six picks in last year’s draft, its lowest total since 2009.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following early waves of free agency
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the new league year officially underway.
Ravens trade Moses, release Bowser for cap savings to start new league year
Luke Jones
Baltimore now has three openings to fill on its offensive line for 2024.
Queen’s defection could help reignite Ravens-Steelers rivalry
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl inside linebacker Patrick Queen agreed to a $41 million deal with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Ravens set to sign four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry
Luke Jones
The idea of Henry and Lamar Jackson in the same backfield has Ravens fans giddy with excitement.
Start of free agency goes how it typically does for Ravens
Luke Jones
Cornerback Ronald Darby was one of five Baltimore players to come to terms with new teams on Monday.
Ravens savor biggest offseason signing as free-agent departures begin
Luke Jones
Soon after the Justin Madubuike signing was finalized, Gus Edwards and Geno Stone were among the first Baltimore free agents to exit.
Madubuike, Ravens agree to four-year, $98 million deal
Luke Jones
After a breakout 2023, the 26-year-old reportedly earned record guarantees for a defensive tackle.
Ravens finish in middle of pack for adjusted games lost from injury in 2023
Luke Jones
The running back position dealt with no shortage of injuries during the 2023 campaign.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to start of free agency
Luke Jones
Will Jadeveon Clowney be in a rush to sign the kind of deal Baltimore would realistically give him?
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.”
Veteran edge rusher Clowney leaves Ravens to join Carolina on two-year deal
Luke Jones
The 31-year-old South Carolina native reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Panthers.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings
Luke Jones
Head coach John Harbaugh touched on a number of topics in Orlando on Monday morning.
Orioles hope to have Bradish, Means back “early in the first half” of 2024
Luke Jones
Mike Elias offered another positive update on Kyle Bradish, who will begin the season on the 15-day injured list.
Elias, Orioles failed in managing expectations before reassigning top prospect Holliday
Luke Jones
Mike Elias did himself no favors touting Jackson Holliday’s roster chances throughout the offseason.
Hyde reveals order of Orioles rotation to begin 2024 season
Luke Jones
Right-hander Tyler Wells will be the No. 3 starter to conclude the opening series against the Angels.
Ravens bringing back slot cornerback Arthur Maulet on two-year deal
Luke Jones
The 30-year-old Maulet was a quality contributor to Baltimore’s top-ranked scoring defense last year.
With pitching questions lingering, Orioles should fully embrace position talent upside to open 2024
Luke Jones
Baltimore shouldn’t hesitate to promote top prospect Jackson Holliday and others carrying exciting talent.
Ex-Ravens guard Zeitler reportedly set to sign one-year deal with Detroit
Luke Jones
The 34-year-old Kevin Zeitler was named to his first Pro Bowl last season.
With Moses trade official, Ravens set to make nine selections in 2024 draft
Luke Jones
Baltimore made only six picks in last year’s draft, its lowest total since 2009.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following early waves of free agency
Luke Jones
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings with the new league year officially underway.
Ravens trade Moses, release Bowser for cap savings to start new league year
Luke Jones
Baltimore now has three openings to fill on its offensive line for 2024.
Queen’s defection could help reignite Ravens-Steelers rivalry
Luke Jones
Pro Bowl inside linebacker Patrick Queen agreed to a $41 million deal with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Ravens set to sign four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry
Luke Jones
The idea of Henry and Lamar Jackson in the same backfield has Ravens fans giddy with excitement.
Start of free agency goes how it typically does for Ravens
Luke Jones
Cornerback Ronald Darby was one of five Baltimore players to come to terms with new teams on Monday.
Ravens savor biggest offseason signing as free-agent departures begin
Luke Jones
Soon after the Justin Madubuike signing was finalized, Gus Edwards and Geno Stone were among the first Baltimore free agents to exit.
Madubuike, Ravens agree to four-year, $98 million deal
Luke Jones
After a breakout 2023, the 26-year-old reportedly earned record guarantees for a defensive tackle.
Ravens finish in middle of pack for adjusted games lost from injury in 2023
Luke Jones
The running back position dealt with no shortage of injuries during the 2023 campaign.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts counting down to start of free agency
Luke Jones
Will Jadeveon Clowney be in a rush to sign the kind of deal Baltimore would realistically give him?
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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