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Lewis-Moore only new absence during Wednesday's minicamp practice

Luke Jones

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens continued to have excellent attendance at their second day of mandatory minicamp as only five players were missing from the field on Wednesday. Defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore was not present after leaving practice the day before with what appeared to be a left hamstring injury. He joined defensive tackle Terrence Cody (hip surgery), offensive linemen Jah Reid (calf) and Parker Graham (undisclosed), and wide receiver Kamar Aiken (lower leg) as non-participants on Wednesday. Coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that Reid’s calf strain continues to improve and that the fourth-year lineman will be ready for the start of training camp. Cody isn’t expected to return until camp. Running back Bernard Pierce (shoulder surgery) once again took part in individual drills and is on track to be cleared fully by the start of camp in late July. Asked if he was pleased with the conditioning level of veterans such as Haloti Ngata and Terrell Suggs who were not present for the previous three weeks of voluntary organized team activities, Harbaugh did not express any specific concerns in getting his first look at them this week. “It’s hard to evaluate all that, but I’m certainly not disappointed

Ravens waive 2013 draft pick Mellette, Hamilton at start of minicamp

Luke Jones

On the same day they started their three-day mandatory minicamp, the Ravens announced they’ve waived wide receiver Aaron Mellette and linebacker Adrian Hamilton. Both players failed their physicals prior to the start of camp. “We’ll continue to monitor those guys in the next six weeks,” coach John Harbaugh said after Tuesday’s practice, “and see where they’re at.” Mellette was a seventh-round in last year’s draft and initially made the 53-man roster at the end of the 2013 preseason before eventually being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged earlier this spring that the Elon product was still dealing with soreness that had limited him at different times during the offseason work out program. The Ravens signed Hamilton to their practice squad in 2012 after he collected an incredible 22 sacks for Prairie View A&M in his senior season. He was promoted to the active roster and appeared in two games at the end of that regular season, but a wrist injury landed Hamilton on IR late in the 2013 preseason. Neither Mellette nor Hamilton was considered a future star by any means, but the Ravens had spoken highly of each player’s upside at various

Ravens showing interest in veteran cornerback options

Luke Jones

Hoping to boost their cornerback depth before the start of the 2014 season, the Ravens are reportedly taking a looking at a couple veteran options this week. Former New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross posted on his official Twitter account that he would be coming to Baltimore where he will receive a tryout. The 31-year-old played in just four games due to a back injury last year and has 11 interceptions in his seven-year career, which includes 52 starts. Ravens secondary coach Steve Spagnuolo coached Ross in his first two NFL seasons in New York and is obviously familiar with his skills despite his increasing age. According to The Sun, the Ravens will also try out former Carolina Panthers cornerback Drayton Florence, who is entering his 12th NFL season and has spent time with five teams in his career. The 33-year-old played in 14 games for Carolina’s sixth-ranked pass defense last year. Veteran cornerbacks Marquice Cole and Dominique Franks will also reportedly try out at this week’s minicamp. Following the free-agent departure of Corey Graham, the Ravens have expressed confidence in Chykie Brown and Asa Jackson, but the addition of a veteran would figure to benefit the battle for the

Bundy allows only one run in return to mound

Luke Jones

Less than a year removed from undergoing Tommy John surgery, top Orioles prospect Dylan Bundy made his return to competitive baseball in pitching five strong innings for short-season Single-A Aberdeen on Sunday. The 21-year-old right-hander allowed one earned run and five hits while throwing 65 pitches for the IronBirds at Hudson Valley. Bundy struck out six and walked none in his first minor-league start since Sept. 25, 2012. The 2011 first-round pick underwent surgery performed by renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews on June 27, 2013 and had pitched in a few extended spring training games in Sarasota before being assigned to Aberdeen for a minor-league rehab assignment. The current plan is for Bundy to pitch at least two more times for the IronBirds before likely being activated from the disabled list to pitch for Double-A Bowie. Bundy’s fastball was hitting 93 to 94 miles per hour on the radar gun in his last couple outings in Sarasota as his velocity continues to climb.

D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction Orioles 9-Game Scorecard (Games 55-63)

Luke Jones

During the 2014 season, Drew Forrester and Luke Jones of The D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction will provide the “9-Game Scorecard” for the Orioles, evaluating the club in nine-game increments in a number of categories and looking ahead to how Baltimore will fare over the next nine games on the schedule. To hear the full explanation of the “Orioles 9-Game Scorecard” during Wednesday’s show, click HERE. 1. Should the Orioles have been better or worse than their 5-4 mark? Drew: Better Luke: Better 2. Most Valuable Player/Least Valuable Player Drew: MVP – Adam Jones; LVP – Manny Machado Luke: MVP – Adam Jones; LVP – Manny Machado 3. Biggest surprise Drew: Bud Norris beginning to emerge as the stopper in the starting rotation Luke: Manny Machado’s conduct over the weekend series against Oakland 4. Best thing about the nine-game stretch Drew: Nick Markakis continuing to thrive in the leadoff spot Luke: Kevin Gausman offering one of the best starts of the year after Miguel Gonzalez landed on the disabled list 5. Nine games from now… Drew: We’re officially going to be worried about Chris Davis Luke: We’ll be feeling better about Chris Tillman 6. Record in the next nine games

Orioles option Clevenger to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for returning Davis

Luke Jones

As expected, the Orioles activated first baseman Chris Davis from the paternity leave list prior to Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. What wasn’t expected was the decision to option catcher Steve Clevenger to Triple-A Norfolk in order to make room. The Orioles figured to option one of their three catchers on the 25-man roster following the Saturday acquisition of veteran Nick Hundley, but many assumed rookie Caleb Joseph would be sent back to the Tides. Clevenger had been serving as the starting catcher with Matt Wieters on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow discomfort, but it appears that the 30-year-Hundley will now step into the primary starting role. Hundley is a career .238 hitter and provided the game-winning hit in the top of the 10th inning of Monday’s 7-6 win over Milwaukee. Joseph is just 1-for-23 with the Orioles since being promoted earlier this month, but the 27-year-old is 4-for-10 throwing out runners attempting to steal. Never known as a strong defensive catcher in the minor leagues, Joseph has impressed manager Buck Showalter with his work behind the plate. The right-handed-hitting Hundley is only a .199 career hitter against left-handed pitching, making it likely that Joseph will receive

Ravens sign first-round linebacker Mosley to rookie contract

Luke Jones

Less than three weeks after selecting nine players in the 2014 draft, the Ravens have all but one under contract after announcing they’ve signed first-round linebacker C.J. Mosley on Monday. The University of Alabama product was the 17th overall selection and is expected to start at the weakside inside linebacker spot next to veteran Daryl Smith in the base 3-4 defense. Mosley was the highest selection made by the Ravens since defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was the 12th overall pick of the 2006 draft. The 2013 Butkus Award winner made a strong impression with the coaching staff at rookie minicamp after members of the organization had been impressed with both his ability and leadership qualities throughout the pre-draft process. He totaled 320 tackles, 6 1/2 sacks, 19 pass breakups, five interceptions, and two forced fumbles in 51 career games at Alabama and is third on the Crimson Tide’s all-time tackles list. “He seems very comfortable in a defense. He understands the game very well. He’s been really well-coached, obviously, down [at Alabama],” head coach John Harbaugh said on May 17. “It’s not like he doesn’t know what gap he is fitting in. It’s not like he doesn’t know what adjustment

D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction Orioles 9-Game Scorecard (Games 37-45)

Luke Jones

During the 2014 season, Drew Forrester and Luke Jones of The D&L Window Tinting Morning Reaction will provide the “9-Game Scorecard” for the Orioles, evaluating the club in nine-game increments in a number of categories and looking ahead to how Baltimore will fare over the next nine games on the schedule. To hear the full explanation of the “Orioles 9-Game Scorecard” during Friday’s show, click HERE. 1. Should the Orioles have been better or worse than their 3-6 mark? Drew: Better Luke: Better 2. Most Valuable Player/Least Valuable Player Drew: MVP – Nelson Cruz; LVP – David Lough Luke: MVP – Nelson Cruz; LVP – David Lough 3. Biggest surprise Drew: Being swept at home by the Detroit Tigers Luke: The inconsistency of Chris Tillman with a complete-game shutout followed by a horrendous start in Pittsburgh 4. Best thing about the nine-game stretch Drew: Chris Davis hitting three home runs in the win over Pittsburgh Luke: Chris Davis having a three-homer game and remaining healthy after his return from the disabled list 5. Nine games from now… Drew: Zach Britton will have everyone calm about the closer situation Luke: David Lough will have been designated for assignment 6. Record in

Ray Rice, wife scheduled to meet with media on Friday

Luke Jones

After learning earlier this week that he will not be prosecuted for a domestic violence incident that took place in New Jersey earlier this offseason, Ravens running back Ray Rice is ready to break his silence. The 27-year-old is scheduled to address the media at the Ravens’ training facility in Owings Mills at 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon and will be accompanied by his wife, Janay, according to a team release. Rice was accepted into a pretrial intervention program earlier this week, which means he will avoid going to trial and will not face any prison time for third-degree aggravated assault. The Ravens are scheduled to begin their first session of organized team activity workouts next week and would like to avoid media attention focusing solely on Rice’s case, making Friday’s press conference logical from a timing standpoint. However, Rice and the organization still await word from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on any potential fine or suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Rice has yet to speak publicly about the incident that occurred at the Revel Casino in Atlantic City on February 15. He and his then-fiancée were both initially charged with simple assault-domestic violence before the grand

Ravens add three veterans; cut Furstenburg, two others

Luke Jones

After this past weekend’s rookie minicamp, the Ravens have signed three veteran free agents while waving goodbye to three former members of their practice squad. Baltimore announced the signings of fullback Shaun Chapas, guard Will Rackley, and tight end Phillip Supernaw and the releases of former Maryland tight end Matt Furstenburg, defensive lineman Cody Larsen, and outside linebacker and Randallstown product D.J. Bryant. Of the three veterans to sign with Baltimore on Monday, Rackley presents the most intrigue after he started 25 of the 26 games he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2011 through 2013. A third-round pick of the 2011 draft, the 24-year-old guard missed the entire 2012 season due to an ankle injury. It will be interesting to see if Rackley’s starting experience would prompt the Ravens to open up more of a competition at the left guard spot with Kelechi Osemele then moving to right tackle, a position the Ravens surprisingly didn’t address during this year’s draft. Chapas has spent time with the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and Jacksonville Jaguars in his career and has appeared in six games, making two receptions for 15 yards. Supernaw was with the Houston Texans the last two years, appearing

Gausman sent back to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for Meek

Luke Jones

Kevin Gausman’s first run with the Orioles in the 2014 season ended just over 24 hours after it began. The 23-year-old right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for right-handed reliever Evan Meek as Baltimore was preparing to begin a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Pitching on three days’ rest and less than two weeks removed from being diagnosed with a bout of pneumonia, Gausman struggled in his 2014 debut against the Detroit Tigers, surrendering five earned runs in four innings of work as the Orioles were swept in a 7-5 final on Wednesday afternoon. Though the 2012 first-round pick had posted a 2.08 earned run average in his six starts for the Tides, the decision to recall him after such a tumultuous two weeks was questionable at best as he hadn’t gotten back in the normal routine of a starting pitcher. Manager Buck Showalter shared the desire to give left-hander Wei-Yin Chen an extra day of rest — and hinted that he didn’t want the lefty pitching against a Detroit lineup that’s mostly right-handed — and didn’t want to start Miguel Gonzalez on three days’ rest, prompting his temporary move to the bullpen

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