Showalter still considering options in leadoff spot for Orioles
Luke Jones
Manny Machado returned to the top spot in the order Tuesday after hitting third for four straight games.
Luke Jones
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Safeties
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Offensive line
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills.
Bisciotti denies influencing Goodell on "Deflategate" decision
Luke Jones
The Ravens owner released a statement responding to a recent ESPN report.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Cornerbacks
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Tight ends
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills.
Ravens place Brooks, Pitta on physically unable to perform list
Luke Jones
The second-year safety has made encouraging progress since suffering a torn ACL last December.
Five questions pondering Hardy, Rice, Alvarez, Ravens franchise value
Luke Jones
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy is owed a combined $26.5 million in the next two seasons.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Wide receivers
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
It’s time for Orioles to start looking toward future
Luke Jones
The 2015 season might not be over, but the struggling Orioles are better off focusing on brightening their future.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Linebackers
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
Orioles send Pearce to DL to make room for Gausman
Luke Jones
The 32-year-old is dealing with a left oblique strain.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Running backs
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Defensive line
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
Pitta's status comes as no surprise entering training camp
Luke Jones
The Ravens are expected to placed the tight end on the physically unable to perform list.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Quarterbacks
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
Orioles with little to offer at upcoming trade deadline
Luke Jones
San Diego outfielder Justin Upton is just one name in which the Orioles have reportedly shown interest.
Pondering next Orioles roster move, Machado, Tillman
Luke Jones
Manny Machado became the youngest Oriole to hit his 20th home run of a season since Cal Ripken did it a few days after his 23rd birthday in August 1983.
Five questions pondering Tucker, Upshaw, Ravens defensive line
Luke Jones
The 2013 Pro Bowl kicker is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2015 season.
Orioles fail to sign second-round pick Hughes
Luke Jones
The Orioles failed to come to terms with 2015 second-round pick Jonathan Hughes before Friday’s signing deadline. The right-handed pitcher
Five biggest Orioles surprises of the first half
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at which players surprised the most in the first half.
Five biggest Orioles disappointments of first half
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at which Orioles disappointed the most in the first half of the 2015 season.
Orioles designate lefty reliever Wright for assignment
Luke Jones
With his minor-league rehab assignment coming to an end, Orioles left-handed reliever Wesley Wright was activated from the 60-day disabled
Ravens thoughts on Koch, safety position, Ngata
Luke Jones
At a time of year when you pray for peace and quiet while counting down to the start of training
Machado falls in first round of Home Run Derby
Luke Jones
Despite hitting 12 home runs, the Orioles third baseman was bested by fellow 23-year-old Joc Pederson in the opening round.
Jones starting in left field for All-Star Game
Luke Jones
The Orioles center fielder will bat sixth for the American League on Tuesday night.
Too many valleys, not enough peaks for Orioles
Luke Jones
Aside from 18 wins in 23 games last month, the Orioles have won three in a row just other time all year.
Orioles hear Gausman’s statement loud and clear
Luke Jones
After 6 1/3 shutout innings on Thursday, the right-hander will accompany the club to Chicago and not be optioned back to the minors.
Orioles sign former All-Star closer Perez to minor-league deal
Luke Jones
BALTIMORE — Though still needing to serve a 50-game suspension, former All-Star relief pitcher Chris Perez agreed to a minor-league
Orioles thoughts on Young, Paredes, starting rotation
Luke Jones
After his batting average fell 59 points during a two-week slump, Jimmy Paredes is raking once again.
Orioles part ways with veteran outfielder Young
Luke Jones
The hero of Game 2 of the 2014 American League Division Series was designated for assignment on Wednesday.
Which free-agent newcomer will bring biggest impact to Ravens?
Luke Jones
Kendrick Lewis is projected to start at free safety for the Ravens this season.
Orioles remain in holding pattern with Schoop
Luke Jones
The second baseman will report to Single-A Frederick in the next couple days.
Predicting the Orioles’ All-Star selections
Luke Jones
Third baseman Manny Machado is rapidly blossoming into a superstar in 2015.
Orioles prospect Bundy unlikely to pitch again this year
Luke Jones
The 22-year-old right-hander continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation.
Orioles once again looking part of first-place club
Luke Jones
A doubleheader sweep on Sunday landed Baltimore in first place for the first time since April 19.
Jones makes return to starting lineup for Orioles
Luke Jones
The All-Star center fielder had missed eight of the last 10 games with a right shoulder injury.
Ex-Ravens lineman Damion Cook dead at 36
Luke Jones
Former Ravens offensive lineman and Atholton head coach Damion Cook died at age 36 from a heart attack on Friday.
Britton closing in on deserved All-Star appearance
Luke Jones
The Orioles closer’s 22 saves rank second in the American League behind only Minnesota’s Glen Perkins.
Saturday’s Orioles-Indians game postponed due to rain
Luke Jones
The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday.
Showalter still considering options in leadoff spot for Orioles
Luke Jones
Manny Machado returned to the top spot in the order Tuesday after hitting third for four straight games.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Safeties
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Offensive line
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills.
Bisciotti denies influencing Goodell on "Deflategate" decision
Luke Jones
The Ravens owner released a statement responding to a recent ESPN report.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Cornerbacks
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Tight ends
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills.
Ravens place Brooks, Pitta on physically unable to perform list
Luke Jones
The second-year safety has made encouraging progress since suffering a torn ACL last December.
Five questions pondering Hardy, Rice, Alvarez, Ravens franchise value
Luke Jones
Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy is owed a combined $26.5 million in the next two seasons.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Wide receivers
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
It’s time for Orioles to start looking toward future
Luke Jones
The 2015 season might not be over, but the struggling Orioles are better off focusing on brightening their future.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Linebackers
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
Orioles send Pearce to DL to make room for Gausman
Luke Jones
The 32-year-old is dealing with a left oblique strain.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Running backs
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Defensive line
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
Pitta's status comes as no surprise entering training camp
Luke Jones
The Ravens are expected to placed the tight end on the physically unable to perform list.
2015 Ravens training camp preview: Quarterbacks
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at each positional group as the Ravens report to Owings Mills in the coming days.
Orioles with little to offer at upcoming trade deadline
Luke Jones
San Diego outfielder Justin Upton is just one name in which the Orioles have reportedly shown interest.
Pondering next Orioles roster move, Machado, Tillman
Luke Jones
Manny Machado became the youngest Oriole to hit his 20th home run of a season since Cal Ripken did it a few days after his 23rd birthday in August 1983.
Five questions pondering Tucker, Upshaw, Ravens defensive line
Luke Jones
The 2013 Pro Bowl kicker is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2015 season.
Orioles fail to sign second-round pick Hughes
Luke Jones
The Orioles failed to come to terms with 2015 second-round pick Jonathan Hughes before Friday’s signing deadline. The right-handed pitcher
Five biggest Orioles surprises of the first half
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at which players surprised the most in the first half.
Five biggest Orioles disappointments of first half
Luke Jones
Luke Jones takes a look at which Orioles disappointed the most in the first half of the 2015 season.
Orioles designate lefty reliever Wright for assignment
Luke Jones
With his minor-league rehab assignment coming to an end, Orioles left-handed reliever Wesley Wright was activated from the 60-day disabled
Ravens thoughts on Koch, safety position, Ngata
Luke Jones
At a time of year when you pray for peace and quiet while counting down to the start of training
Machado falls in first round of Home Run Derby
Luke Jones
Despite hitting 12 home runs, the Orioles third baseman was bested by fellow 23-year-old Joc Pederson in the opening round.
Jones starting in left field for All-Star Game
Luke Jones
The Orioles center fielder will bat sixth for the American League on Tuesday night.
Too many valleys, not enough peaks for Orioles
Luke Jones
Aside from 18 wins in 23 games last month, the Orioles have won three in a row just other time all year.
Orioles hear Gausman’s statement loud and clear
Luke Jones
After 6 1/3 shutout innings on Thursday, the right-hander will accompany the club to Chicago and not be optioned back to the minors.
Orioles sign former All-Star closer Perez to minor-league deal
Luke Jones
BALTIMORE — Though still needing to serve a 50-game suspension, former All-Star relief pitcher Chris Perez agreed to a minor-league
Orioles thoughts on Young, Paredes, starting rotation
Luke Jones
After his batting average fell 59 points during a two-week slump, Jimmy Paredes is raking once again.
Orioles part ways with veteran outfielder Young
Luke Jones
The hero of Game 2 of the 2014 American League Division Series was designated for assignment on Wednesday.
Which free-agent newcomer will bring biggest impact to Ravens?
Luke Jones
Kendrick Lewis is projected to start at free safety for the Ravens this season.
Orioles remain in holding pattern with Schoop
Luke Jones
The second baseman will report to Single-A Frederick in the next couple days.
Predicting the Orioles’ All-Star selections
Luke Jones
Third baseman Manny Machado is rapidly blossoming into a superstar in 2015.
Orioles prospect Bundy unlikely to pitch again this year
Luke Jones
The 22-year-old right-hander continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation.
Orioles once again looking part of first-place club
Luke Jones
A doubleheader sweep on Sunday landed Baltimore in first place for the first time since April 19.
Jones makes return to starting lineup for Orioles
Luke Jones
The All-Star center fielder had missed eight of the last 10 games with a right shoulder injury.
Ex-Ravens lineman Damion Cook dead at 36
Luke Jones
Former Ravens offensive lineman and Atholton head coach Damion Cook died at age 36 from a heart attack on Friday.
Britton closing in on deserved All-Star appearance
Luke Jones
The Orioles closer’s 22 saves rank second in the American League behind only Minnesota’s Glen Perkins.
Saturday’s Orioles-Indians game postponed due to rain
Luke Jones
The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday.
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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Entertained but not enthralled by Ravens' 35-34 win over Bengals
It wasn't pretty but it was the way the Baltimore Ravens have needed to win games where the defense can't make a stop. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another La-marvelous come-from-behind Ravens victory over the Bengals and Joe Burrow.
Jackson, Ravens outlast Cincinnati 35-34 in another thrilling shootout on Thursday night
Lamar Jackson threw four touchdowns before Baltimore survived a Bengals' 2-point conversion try to win on Thursday night.
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