Orioles fail to sign second-round pick Hughes
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The Orioles failed to come to terms with 2015 second-round pick Jonathan Hughes before Friday’s signing deadline. The right-handed pitcher
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Five biggest Orioles surprises of the first half
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Luke Jones takes a look at which players surprised the most in the first half.
Five biggest Orioles disappointments of first half
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Orioles center fielder will bat sixth for the American League on Tuesday night.
Too many valleys, not enough peaks for Orioles
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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Kendrick Lewis is projected to start at free safety for the Ravens this season.
Orioles remain in holding pattern with Schoop
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The second baseman will report to Single-A Frederick in the next couple days.
Predicting the Orioles’ All-Star selections
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Third baseman Manny Machado is rapidly blossoming into a superstar in 2015.
Orioles prospect Bundy unlikely to pitch again this year
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The 22-year-old right-hander continues to deal with right shoulder inflammation.
Orioles once again looking part of first-place club
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday.
Orioles move to six-man bullpen to temporarily hold off roster crunch
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The Orioles made room for the returning Wei-Yin Chen by optioning T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk.
Terps’ Wells untaken, Orioles prospect Connaughton selected in NBA draft
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Two prospects of local interest saw mixed results during Thursday’s NBA draft as Maryland forward Dez Wells went unselected while
Orioles continue rolling despite June rotation struggles
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Closer Zach Britton pitched for the fourth time in six days on Thursday to earn his 21st save.
Orioles activate Gonzalez from DL, option Givens to Bowie
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The Orioles welcomed back one of their most dependable pieces of the starting rotation Thursday by activating right-handed pitcher Miguel
Orioles recall McFarland; Jones sits again on Wednesday
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The Orioles tinkered with their bullpen yet again prior to Wednesday’s game in Boston by recalling left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland
Ravens position battles to watch this summer
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Will first-round pick Breshad Perriman be ready to start opposite Steve Smith in the season opener?
Jones moving closer toward trip to disabled list?
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The Orioles center fielder was out of the lineup for the fifth time in seven games on Tuesday.
Road improvement big part of Orioles turnaround
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Tied for the second-worst road record in the majors on June 3, Baltimore has won seven of its last 10 away from Camden Yards.
Jones falls, Machado climbs in latest All-Star voting update
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While the Kansas City Royals continue to dominate the All-Star voting in the American League, the Orioles’ chances of securing
Orioles facing difficult roster decisions this week
Luke Jones
A crowded outfield situation will need to be remedied with a few key players returning this week.
Sizing up the post-minicamp 2015 Ravens roster
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With OTAs and mandatory minicamp in the rear-view mirror, Luke Jones takes an early look at the roster for training camp.
Veteran cornerback says Ravens interested in signing him
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At a time of year when most free agents have at least found a home for training camp, veteran cornerback
Even after huge win, Orioles facing tough dilemma with Tillman
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The right-hander’s 6.22 ERA dwarfs Ubaldo Jimenez’s 4.63 mark at this point last season.
Jones sits again with shoulder ailment, Gausman optioned
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The Orioles center fielder hurt his right shoulder diving for a ball last Monday.
Regardless of where, Gausman needs to pitch every fifth day
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Even if it’s not in the Orioles rotation, the 24-year-old needs to be making regular starts.
Orioles call up hard-throwing Givens from Double-A Bowie
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Originally drafted as a shortstop, the 2009 second-round pick has pitched to a 1.60 ERA this season.
Five questions pondering Machado, Steve Smith, Harbaugh, Showalter
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Luke Jones discusses topics related to both the Orioles and the Ravens at the end of another week.
Plenty of intrigue surrounding Ravens wide receivers
Luke Jones
Steve Smith offers priceless experience, but the young wideouts behind him bring interesting potential.
Ravens to remain out west for both sets of back-to-back road games
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The Ravens will stay out west following their season opener in Denver before playing at Oakland in Week 2 and will repeat the practice in late October with consecutive road games against San Francisco and Arizona.
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
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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.
Orioles move to six-man bullpen to temporarily hold off roster crunch
Luke Jones
The Orioles made room for the returning Wei-Yin Chen by optioning T.J. McFarland to Triple-A Norfolk.
Terps’ Wells untaken, Orioles prospect Connaughton selected in NBA draft
Luke Jones
Two prospects of local interest saw mixed results during Thursday’s NBA draft as Maryland forward Dez Wells went unselected while
Orioles continue rolling despite June rotation struggles
Luke Jones
Closer Zach Britton pitched for the fourth time in six days on Thursday to earn his 21st save.
Orioles activate Gonzalez from DL, option Givens to Bowie
Luke Jones
The Orioles welcomed back one of their most dependable pieces of the starting rotation Thursday by activating right-handed pitcher Miguel
Orioles recall McFarland; Jones sits again on Wednesday
Luke Jones
The Orioles tinkered with their bullpen yet again prior to Wednesday’s game in Boston by recalling left-handed pitcher T.J. McFarland
Ravens position battles to watch this summer
Luke Jones
Will first-round pick Breshad Perriman be ready to start opposite Steve Smith in the season opener?
Jones moving closer toward trip to disabled list?
Luke Jones
The Orioles center fielder was out of the lineup for the fifth time in seven games on Tuesday.
Road improvement big part of Orioles turnaround
Luke Jones
Tied for the second-worst road record in the majors on June 3, Baltimore has won seven of its last 10 away from Camden Yards.
Jones falls, Machado climbs in latest All-Star voting update
Luke Jones
While the Kansas City Royals continue to dominate the All-Star voting in the American League, the Orioles’ chances of securing
Orioles facing difficult roster decisions this week
Luke Jones
A crowded outfield situation will need to be remedied with a few key players returning this week.
Sizing up the post-minicamp 2015 Ravens roster
Luke Jones
With OTAs and mandatory minicamp in the rear-view mirror, Luke Jones takes an early look at the roster for training camp.
Veteran cornerback says Ravens interested in signing him
Luke Jones
At a time of year when most free agents have at least found a home for training camp, veteran cornerback
Even after huge win, Orioles facing tough dilemma with Tillman
Luke Jones
The right-hander’s 6.22 ERA dwarfs Ubaldo Jimenez’s 4.63 mark at this point last season.
Jones sits again with shoulder ailment, Gausman optioned
Luke Jones
The Orioles center fielder hurt his right shoulder diving for a ball last Monday.
Regardless of where, Gausman needs to pitch every fifth day
Luke Jones
Even if it’s not in the Orioles rotation, the 24-year-old needs to be making regular starts.
Orioles call up hard-throwing Givens from Double-A Bowie
Luke Jones
Originally drafted as a shortstop, the 2009 second-round pick has pitched to a 1.60 ERA this season.
Five questions pondering Machado, Steve Smith, Harbaugh, Showalter
Luke Jones
Luke Jones discusses topics related to both the Orioles and the Ravens at the end of another week.
Plenty of intrigue surrounding Ravens wide receivers
Luke Jones
Steve Smith offers priceless experience, but the young wideouts behind him bring interesting potential.
Ravens to remain out west for both sets of back-to-back road games
Luke Jones
The Ravens will stay out west following their season opener in Denver before playing at Oakland in Week 2 and will repeat the practice in late October with consecutive road games against San Francisco and Arizona.
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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