Rodriguez struggles early, Orioles bats go cold in 8-3 loss to Boston
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore wasted a bases-loaded, no-out chance in the sixth inning and saw its five-game winning streak snapped.
Baltimore Positive
Finding the visionaries for battling leukemia and lymphoma
Baltimore Positive
Cate Paris of Accelerent joins Nestor to discuss her role in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Visionary of The Year fundraiser this weekend in downtown Baltimore.
What’s the skinny on the leaner Lamar?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the noticeable weight loss of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and the importance of a functioning offensive line for the reigning NFL MVP during OTAs in Owings Mills.
Battling to get into the batting order
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the appearance of Kyle Stowers, Orioles bats and outfield depth as offense leads the way in a five-game winning streak.
For starters, it’s the pitching
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the whole of the Orioles pitching situation with Kremer and Means down and Bradish emerging during a week of winning baseball.
The time that Bill Walton talked about San Diego sports, John Wooden and the tall life with Nestor at Super Bowl XXXII
Baltimore Positive
Our weeks spent at The Big Game have afforded us the opportunity to have a wide variety of chats – even last century! Nestor only wishes he had asked a few more Grateful Dead questions for the late, great Bill Walton, who joined him on January 21, 1998 at the San Diego Super Bowl.
Orioles flatten Red Sox in 11-3 final for fifth straight win
Baltimore Positive
Kyle Stowers had three hits and drove in a career-high four runs in the Memorial Day victory.
Sitting and talking Orioles baseball with Singy
Baltimore Positive
After a quarter of a century calling New York Yankees games on Yes! Network, our forever resident outfielder Ken Singleton tells Nestor what he loves about the new world of Orioles baseball and the budding rivalry in the American League East. And why he never left Baltimore after all of these years.
Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King
Baltimore Positive
Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King
Getting to the future of the horse racing business in Maryland
Baltimore Positive
Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz walks Nestor through all of the changes coming for Maryland horse racing and the future of the Preakness at Pimlico via Laurel.
Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.
What would an NFL Draft weekend look like in Baltimore?
Baltimore Positive
Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be as a potential host for the biggest event of the offseason. How do we lure an event with a massive scale and size that needs to be experienced to be appreciated?
Feeding the fridge and serving Medium Rare steak and fries with that tasty gravy
Baltimore Positive
Local restaurateur Mark Bucher tells Nestor his Medium Rare and Feed The Fridge story at Faidley’s Seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Jiffy Lube and Liberty Pure Solutions.
Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland
Baltimore Positive
Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.
Civil war and uncivil baseball
Baltimore Positive
Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel talks Civil War, his new historical fiction book “Rebel Falls” and a ton of baseball history and no-hitter lore with Nestor as old friends reconvene and talk about writing stuff people want to read.
What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?
Baltimore Positive
In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing’s Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.
Buying stock in Rubenstein and the “Next Chapter” Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the money, resources and intentions of David Rubenstein and his commitment to being involved with Orioles after a $1.7 purchase from the Angelos family. What will the first bold move be beyond the Splash Zone P.R. and connections to the fans?
Why don’t we vote in primary elections?
Baltimore Positive
With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week’s election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn’t exercised.
Spinning out of spring and into summer
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks new games, big Spin winners, numbers and the significance of sports wagering integrity with Nestor.
Orioles swept into Chicago for holiday weekend
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
Watching as Hamilton takes on veteran leadership role in Ravens defense
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens OTAs and maturation of Kyle Hamilton as leader
Jackson discusses moving on from Ravens’ AFC title game loss, turning page to 2024
Baltimore Positive
The reigning MVP acknowledged it’s taken a long time to get over the disappointment from last January.
Harbaugh impressed with Henry’s work ethic, attention to detail joining Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore is in the opening week of voluntary organized team activities.
Burnes strikes out 11, Orioles bats come alive for 6-3 win over Seattle
Baltimore Positive
Gunnar Henderson and Ryan O’Hearn homered to back a strong day from the Baltimore ace.
Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149
Baltimore Positive
If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.
Five-run first inning paces Orioles to 9-2 blowout win over Seattle
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore jumped all over starter Bryce Miller and then pulled away with four runs against the Mariners bullpen in the seventh.
Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase
Baltimore Positive
Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor’s show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.
The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman
Baltimore Positive
After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.
The magic of Kentucky Derby, presence of Baffert and Preakness 149 preview with Donna Brothers
Baltimore Positive
Donna Brothers of NBC Sports makes her annual visit to Baltimore Positive, discussing at length the Baffert and Churchill drama and previewing all of the connections and stories of Preakness 149 at Pimlico with Nestor.
Rutschman’s walk-off homer sends Orioles to 3-2 win over Toronto to avoid sweep
Baltimore Positive
Despite Baltimore going 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position, Adley Rutschman was the hero in the ninth.
Kenny Rice: Finding the best future for Preakness and horse racing industry
Baltimore Positive
A pleasure to spend time with visiting NBC Sports horse racing insider Kenny Rice, who discusses all aspects of Preakness 149 and where the industry is with Bob Baffert headed back to Baltimore trying to beat the Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan.
Jerardi comes home to get us ready for Preakness 149
Baltimore Positive
Lifer horse racing handicapper and journalist Dick Jerardi returns to Baltimore to talk Preakness future and horse racing industry with Nestor.
Watching the PGA and getting ready for summer at Forest Park
Baltimore Positive
Our resident PGA Golf Pro Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park Golf gets Nestor ready for a weekend of Valhalla and the PGA Championship and whole summer of golfing options to learn the game – or make yours better – on a Baltimore’s Classic Five course around the beltway.
Who should be in and out in the Orioles outfield?
Baltimore Positive
The emergence of Jordan Westburg in the Orioles arsenal of young bats has become apparent. Now, what about the outfield problems and struggles of Cedric Mullins and the pending return of Austin Hays? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problems of a first-place baseball team running through the raindrops.
Getting ready for the World Famous Annual Crab Derby at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market
Baltimore Positive
We’ll be back at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market doing the show every Friday during Orioles season but there’s only one annual event that makes Preakness week complete: Crab Derby! See you on Wednesday downtown. Come see how spectacular the new “stall” is on Paca Street and enjoy a crab cake and a beer before heading to Camden Yards.
Chilly Orioles bats and an outfield in flux
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cold Birds bats against Blue Jays in a 3-2 Monday night loss as Adley Rutschman added homers and Kyle Stowers returns in a crowded and struggling outfield offense.
Two Rutschman homers not enough as Orioles fall 3-2 to Toronto in 10 innings
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore managed only three hits and once again failed to offer much run support to Corbin Burnes.
Putting Orioles pitching into focus as Blue Jays come to Camden Yards
Baltimore Positive
Are the Orioles really moving to six-man rotation with the possibility that Grayson Rodriguez could return this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies and realities of the Birds’ bullpen depth and sudden arsenal of capable starting pitchers. And what Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias will do to manage and add more help as the Blue Jays come to first-place Baltimore.
Irvin continues rolling as Orioles open homestand with 4-2 win over Arizona
Baltimore Positive
Four different Baltimore hitters drove in a run as the Orioles improved to 25-12 on the season.
Chewing on the magic of Orioles baseball
Baltimore Positive
Our Chief Cannabis Information Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks about a whole new world of chews at Far & Dotter and hears Nestor’s tales of the magic of Orioles baseball from seats behind the Yankees dugout. It’s a fun summer to be an Orioles fan in Baltimore.
Rodriguez struggles early, Orioles bats go cold in 8-3 loss to Boston
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore wasted a bases-loaded, no-out chance in the sixth inning and saw its five-game winning streak snapped.
Finding the visionaries for battling leukemia and lymphoma
Baltimore Positive
Cate Paris of Accelerent joins Nestor to discuss her role in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Visionary of The Year fundraiser this weekend in downtown Baltimore.
What’s the skinny on the leaner Lamar?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the noticeable weight loss of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and the importance of a functioning offensive line for the reigning NFL MVP during OTAs in Owings Mills.
Battling to get into the batting order
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the appearance of Kyle Stowers, Orioles bats and outfield depth as offense leads the way in a five-game winning streak.
For starters, it’s the pitching
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the whole of the Orioles pitching situation with Kremer and Means down and Bradish emerging during a week of winning baseball.
The time that Bill Walton talked about San Diego sports, John Wooden and the tall life with Nestor at Super Bowl XXXII
Baltimore Positive
Our weeks spent at The Big Game have afforded us the opportunity to have a wide variety of chats – even last century! Nestor only wishes he had asked a few more Grateful Dead questions for the late, great Bill Walton, who joined him on January 21, 1998 at the San Diego Super Bowl.
Orioles flatten Red Sox in 11-3 final for fifth straight win
Baltimore Positive
Kyle Stowers had three hits and drove in a career-high four runs in the Memorial Day victory.
Sitting and talking Orioles baseball with Singy
Baltimore Positive
After a quarter of a century calling New York Yankees games on Yes! Network, our forever resident outfielder Ken Singleton tells Nestor what he loves about the new world of Orioles baseball and the budding rivalry in the American League East. And why he never left Baltimore after all of these years.
Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King
Baltimore Positive
Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King
Getting to the future of the horse racing business in Maryland
Baltimore Positive
Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz walks Nestor through all of the changes coming for Maryland horse racing and the future of the Preakness at Pimlico via Laurel.
Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.
What would an NFL Draft weekend look like in Baltimore?
Baltimore Positive
Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be as a potential host for the biggest event of the offseason. How do we lure an event with a massive scale and size that needs to be experienced to be appreciated?
Feeding the fridge and serving Medium Rare steak and fries with that tasty gravy
Baltimore Positive
Local restaurateur Mark Bucher tells Nestor his Medium Rare and Feed The Fridge story at Faidley’s Seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Jiffy Lube and Liberty Pure Solutions.
Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland
Baltimore Positive
Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.
Civil war and uncivil baseball
Baltimore Positive
Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel talks Civil War, his new historical fiction book “Rebel Falls” and a ton of baseball history and no-hitter lore with Nestor as old friends reconvene and talk about writing stuff people want to read.
What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?
Baltimore Positive
In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing’s Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.
Buying stock in Rubenstein and the “Next Chapter” Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the money, resources and intentions of David Rubenstein and his commitment to being involved with Orioles after a $1.7 purchase from the Angelos family. What will the first bold move be beyond the Splash Zone P.R. and connections to the fans?
Why don’t we vote in primary elections?
Baltimore Positive
With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week’s election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn’t exercised.
Spinning out of spring and into summer
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks new games, big Spin winners, numbers and the significance of sports wagering integrity with Nestor.
Orioles swept into Chicago for holiday weekend
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor reset the Orioles’ Midwest roadtrip in Chicago after ugly sweep in St. Louis .
Watching as Hamilton takes on veteran leadership role in Ravens defense
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens OTAs and maturation of Kyle Hamilton as leader
Jackson discusses moving on from Ravens’ AFC title game loss, turning page to 2024
Baltimore Positive
The reigning MVP acknowledged it’s taken a long time to get over the disappointment from last January.
Harbaugh impressed with Henry’s work ethic, attention to detail joining Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore is in the opening week of voluntary organized team activities.
Burnes strikes out 11, Orioles bats come alive for 6-3 win over Seattle
Baltimore Positive
Gunnar Henderson and Ryan O’Hearn homered to back a strong day from the Baltimore ace.
Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149
Baltimore Positive
If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.
Five-run first inning paces Orioles to 9-2 blowout win over Seattle
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore jumped all over starter Bryce Miller and then pulled away with four runs against the Mariners bullpen in the seventh.
Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase
Baltimore Positive
Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor’s show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.
The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman
Baltimore Positive
After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.
The magic of Kentucky Derby, presence of Baffert and Preakness 149 preview with Donna Brothers
Baltimore Positive
Donna Brothers of NBC Sports makes her annual visit to Baltimore Positive, discussing at length the Baffert and Churchill drama and previewing all of the connections and stories of Preakness 149 at Pimlico with Nestor.
Rutschman’s walk-off homer sends Orioles to 3-2 win over Toronto to avoid sweep
Baltimore Positive
Despite Baltimore going 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position, Adley Rutschman was the hero in the ninth.
Kenny Rice: Finding the best future for Preakness and horse racing industry
Baltimore Positive
A pleasure to spend time with visiting NBC Sports horse racing insider Kenny Rice, who discusses all aspects of Preakness 149 and where the industry is with Bob Baffert headed back to Baltimore trying to beat the Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan.
Jerardi comes home to get us ready for Preakness 149
Baltimore Positive
Lifer horse racing handicapper and journalist Dick Jerardi returns to Baltimore to talk Preakness future and horse racing industry with Nestor.
Watching the PGA and getting ready for summer at Forest Park
Baltimore Positive
Our resident PGA Golf Pro Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park Golf gets Nestor ready for a weekend of Valhalla and the PGA Championship and whole summer of golfing options to learn the game – or make yours better – on a Baltimore’s Classic Five course around the beltway.
Who should be in and out in the Orioles outfield?
Baltimore Positive
The emergence of Jordan Westburg in the Orioles arsenal of young bats has become apparent. Now, what about the outfield problems and struggles of Cedric Mullins and the pending return of Austin Hays? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problems of a first-place baseball team running through the raindrops.
Getting ready for the World Famous Annual Crab Derby at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market
Baltimore Positive
We’ll be back at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market doing the show every Friday during Orioles season but there’s only one annual event that makes Preakness week complete: Crab Derby! See you on Wednesday downtown. Come see how spectacular the new “stall” is on Paca Street and enjoy a crab cake and a beer before heading to Camden Yards.
Chilly Orioles bats and an outfield in flux
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cold Birds bats against Blue Jays in a 3-2 Monday night loss as Adley Rutschman added homers and Kyle Stowers returns in a crowded and struggling outfield offense.
Two Rutschman homers not enough as Orioles fall 3-2 to Toronto in 10 innings
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore managed only three hits and once again failed to offer much run support to Corbin Burnes.
Putting Orioles pitching into focus as Blue Jays come to Camden Yards
Baltimore Positive
Are the Orioles really moving to six-man rotation with the possibility that Grayson Rodriguez could return this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies and realities of the Birds’ bullpen depth and sudden arsenal of capable starting pitchers. And what Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias will do to manage and add more help as the Blue Jays come to first-place Baltimore.
Irvin continues rolling as Orioles open homestand with 4-2 win over Arizona
Baltimore Positive
Four different Baltimore hitters drove in a run as the Orioles improved to 25-12 on the season.
Chewing on the magic of Orioles baseball
Baltimore Positive
Our Chief Cannabis Information Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks about a whole new world of chews at Far & Dotter and hears Nestor’s tales of the magic of Orioles baseball from seats behind the Yankees dugout. It’s a fun summer to be an Orioles fan in Baltimore.
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Baltimore Positive is the vision and the creative extension of four decades of sharing the love of local sports for this Dundalk native and University of Baltimore grad, who began his career as a sportswriter and music critic at The News American and The Baltimore Sun in the mid 1980s. Launched radio career in December 1991 with Kenny Albert after covering the AHL Skipjacks. Bought WNST-AM 1570 in July 1998, created WNST.net in 2007 and began diversifying conversations on radio, podcast and social media as Baltimore Positive in 2016. nes@baltimorepositive.com
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