The unmasking of Maryland
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Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss the unmasking of local society and the roofs of Western Maryland he’ll be passing on the Crab Cake Tour in August.
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The Heavy Hitting Diva drops some punches before Saturday’s unification bout in Miami
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Hometown boxing champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn tells Nestor about her battles in and out of the ring during COVID en route to another title fight – this time against Sweden’s Elin Cederroos.
Road woes continue as Orioles fall 4-3 to Cleveland for 16th straight away loss
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Manager Brandon Hyde was ejected in the first inning as the Baltimore defense let down starter Dean Kremer.
Getting you prepped for Ravens mandatory minicamp and the new cast in Owings Mills
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Coach Harbaugh will have the whole purple gang on the field this week and our Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for a week of football in June.
Arozarena’s slam sends Orioles to 15th straight road loss
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Randy Arozarena’s grand slam in the seventh inning put the game out of reach for Baltimore in the 7-1 final.
Is the power answer blowing in the wind off of Ocean City?
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As Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters turns his attention to environment and science and change, the debate about turbines and power and optics moves to the beach for solutions.
Larry Gibson plants political signs from Pennsylvania to Georgia
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Veteran law professor and political organizer Larry Gibson gives us wisdom on old-school campaigning and how signs flipped the Senate in Georgia in January.
Frustrated Harvey battered again as Mets flatten Orioles 14-1
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Kevin Pillar’s three-run homer in the third inning blew the game open for New York as Matt Harvey’s season ERA climbed to 7.41.
Towson football announces kickoff times for 2021 season
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The Tigers open their home schedule against seven-time FCS champion North Dakota State on Sept. 18.
Q: When is an AK-15 like a Swiss Army knife? A: Never
Baltimore Positive
Don and Nestor do The Recon on guns, Swiss Army knives and the trade value of Cedric Mullins
Hooking a bass with a cicada (but only for a limited time)
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor go fishing for more summer adventures with cicadas and catching fish this month.
Did the Ravens have any desire for Julio Jones at that price?
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Luke Jones and Nestor lament all of the wide receivers that never were for the Ravens in the offseason. And who Lamar Jackson is actually throwing the ball to this week in Owings Mills.
Orioles stay hot in 10-3 blowout win over Mets
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Pat Valaika doubled twice and drove in three runs as Baltimore continued a very strong start to June.
A rare weekend of successful Orioles baseball and reasons to go to Bowie
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a weekend of clubbing and heat as Orioles beat up on the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park but lose John Means along the way
Seasonal summer ice cream and defining the flavor of teaberry
Baltimore Positive
In his quest to learn about every flavor of ice cream ever made, Nestor is introduced to a Central Pennsylvania classic pink minty concoction: teaberry. Ever had a scoop from Weis?
Orioles explode for highest run output since 2015 in 18-5 win over Cleveland
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Cedric Mullins had another big day at the plate and flirted with Orioles history in Sunday’s blowout victory.
The best of Maryland is the best of America
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Baltimore Magazine writer Ron Cassie tells and shows us why Maryland is America in miniature
Van Hollen explains the power and poison of the American filibuster in Congress
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After an insurrection in the halls of Congress, the people whose lives were threatened are now playing games with accountability and justice being served in Washington
Mountcastle’s homer sends Orioles to third straight win in 3-1 final over Cleveland
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Ryan Mountcastle delivered a two-run blast to give Baltimore the lead in the last of the seventh.
Bisciotti family donates $4 million to create Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program
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The program will fund scholarships for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates who attend an HBCU in Maryland.
The unmasking of the new post-COVID world
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Don Mohler and Nestor discuss the various comfort levels and new social rules about masking and unmasking as we navigate a summer unlike any other in America.
New contract in hand, Bowser aims to become more “vocal leader” for Ravens defense
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“I just want to be that vocal leader to teach these guys the ropes, teach these guys the playbook, and to just put them in the right position.”
Stewart, Mountcastle power Orioles to second straight win in 6-3 final over Minnesota
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DJ Stewart and Ryan Mountcastle homered as the Orioles finally won a home series against the Twins.
Ravens QB coach Urban wants growth “everywhere” from Jackson in fourth year
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James Urban talked about Lamar Jackson as well as the backup quarterback battle between Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley.
Watkins says Ravens feel “like a team that’s ready to win the Super Bowl”
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The veteran says he’s still leaning on the young receivers to help him learn the Baltimore offense this spring.
Orioles finally stop 14-game slide with 7-4 win over Minnesota
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A sensational catch by Cedric Mullins and a four-run third inning led Baltimore to its first win in more than two weeks.
The nuance and realities of Lamar Jackson and Ravens money
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Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive on why Lamar Jackson and Ravens are getting questions about a contact that both sides need to navigate deftly in the coming months as the clock ticks on his rookie deal.
Graduation, backyard proms and Weis BBQ summer mojo
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Rob Santoni joins Nestor for a Weis conversation about local graduation parties, backyards and pools and BBQ summer mojo and where to find it.
Crab Cake Tour Stop 3: Experiencing the simplicity of State Fare family recipe
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The finale of our first “live” Crab Cake Tour was all about the cake with Evan Brown in Catonsville.
Mancini exits after being hit on elbow, but tests reveal no fracture
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Manager Brandon Hyde said no further tests were planned, but the Orioles would see how their star first baseman was feeling on Friday.
M. Brown says “amazing” new Ravens receiver coaches should get best out of young group
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The third-year wideout said Tee Martin and Keith Williams have made a strong impression with the group.
Foodies and eating and the best “Bookie” salad in the city
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Even though our Maryland Crab Cake Tour is focused on the local crustacean and delicacy, our Catonsville stop meandered into a debate about salads and pizza and chicken and waffles and margaritas.
Harbaugh happy with player attendance at voluntary spring workouts
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Roughly 75 percent of the roster was taking part in Wednesday’s workout with additional rehabbing players watching on the sideline.
With Orioles in midst of nightmare slide, Elias preaching patience, staying course
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Since John Means tossed a no-hitter on May 5, Baltimore has gone a brutal 2-16.
Unmasking the politics and Crab Cake Tour in Catonsville
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Our third Weis conversation from Crab Cake Tour Stop 3 dives into local politics and the future of rethinking suburbs like Catonsville with Eric Ebersole and Pat Young.
Padding up for OTAs and how to foster a championship roster
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Luke Jones and Nestor take off the pads before Ravens OTAs on agents and the NFLPA and what’s good for a young player in the roster evaluation machine.
Hearing the sounds of the great Catonsville local experiment
Baltimore Positive
Our Crab Cake Tour stop in the 21228 isn’t complete without Kirby Spencer telling the story of how bricks and mortar and people and food and shopping and music can still power a local community.
Remembering back when it hurt for Baltimore to get swept by Washington
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the sweep of Orioles by Nats – and a serving of Philmania from the PGA as well.
The summer of the big one
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor go fishing for the next big summer idea – and discuss what it would be like to catch and grill a snakehead from the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay.
Beyond baseball’s color barrier
Baltimore Positive
Baseball author Rocco Constantino joins Nestor to discuss color lines and history of the sport in America in his new book documenting the sad tale.
The unmasking of Maryland
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss the unmasking of local society and the roofs of Western Maryland he’ll be passing on the Crab Cake Tour in August.
The Heavy Hitting Diva drops some punches before Saturday’s unification bout in Miami
Baltimore Positive
Hometown boxing champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn tells Nestor about her battles in and out of the ring during COVID en route to another title fight – this time against Sweden’s Elin Cederroos.
Road woes continue as Orioles fall 4-3 to Cleveland for 16th straight away loss
Baltimore Positive
Manager Brandon Hyde was ejected in the first inning as the Baltimore defense let down starter Dean Kremer.
Getting you prepped for Ravens mandatory minicamp and the new cast in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
Coach Harbaugh will have the whole purple gang on the field this week and our Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for a week of football in June.
Arozarena’s slam sends Orioles to 15th straight road loss
Baltimore Positive
Randy Arozarena’s grand slam in the seventh inning put the game out of reach for Baltimore in the 7-1 final.
Is the power answer blowing in the wind off of Ocean City?
Baltimore Positive
As Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters turns his attention to environment and science and change, the debate about turbines and power and optics moves to the beach for solutions.
Larry Gibson plants political signs from Pennsylvania to Georgia
Baltimore Positive
Veteran law professor and political organizer Larry Gibson gives us wisdom on old-school campaigning and how signs flipped the Senate in Georgia in January.
Frustrated Harvey battered again as Mets flatten Orioles 14-1
Baltimore Positive
Kevin Pillar’s three-run homer in the third inning blew the game open for New York as Matt Harvey’s season ERA climbed to 7.41.
Towson football announces kickoff times for 2021 season
Baltimore Positive
The Tigers open their home schedule against seven-time FCS champion North Dakota State on Sept. 18.
Q: When is an AK-15 like a Swiss Army knife? A: Never
Baltimore Positive
Don and Nestor do The Recon on guns, Swiss Army knives and the trade value of Cedric Mullins
Hooking a bass with a cicada (but only for a limited time)
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor go fishing for more summer adventures with cicadas and catching fish this month.
Did the Ravens have any desire for Julio Jones at that price?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor lament all of the wide receivers that never were for the Ravens in the offseason. And who Lamar Jackson is actually throwing the ball to this week in Owings Mills.
Orioles stay hot in 10-3 blowout win over Mets
Baltimore Positive
Pat Valaika doubled twice and drove in three runs as Baltimore continued a very strong start to June.
A rare weekend of successful Orioles baseball and reasons to go to Bowie
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a weekend of clubbing and heat as Orioles beat up on the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park but lose John Means along the way
Seasonal summer ice cream and defining the flavor of teaberry
Baltimore Positive
In his quest to learn about every flavor of ice cream ever made, Nestor is introduced to a Central Pennsylvania classic pink minty concoction: teaberry. Ever had a scoop from Weis?
Orioles explode for highest run output since 2015 in 18-5 win over Cleveland
Baltimore Positive
Cedric Mullins had another big day at the plate and flirted with Orioles history in Sunday’s blowout victory.
The best of Maryland is the best of America
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore Magazine writer Ron Cassie tells and shows us why Maryland is America in miniature
Van Hollen explains the power and poison of the American filibuster in Congress
Baltimore Positive
After an insurrection in the halls of Congress, the people whose lives were threatened are now playing games with accountability and justice being served in Washington
Mountcastle’s homer sends Orioles to third straight win in 3-1 final over Cleveland
Baltimore Positive
Ryan Mountcastle delivered a two-run blast to give Baltimore the lead in the last of the seventh.
Bisciotti family donates $4 million to create Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program
Baltimore Positive
The program will fund scholarships for Baltimore City Public Schools graduates who attend an HBCU in Maryland.
The unmasking of the new post-COVID world
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor discuss the various comfort levels and new social rules about masking and unmasking as we navigate a summer unlike any other in America.
New contract in hand, Bowser aims to become more “vocal leader” for Ravens defense
Baltimore Positive
“I just want to be that vocal leader to teach these guys the ropes, teach these guys the playbook, and to just put them in the right position.”
Stewart, Mountcastle power Orioles to second straight win in 6-3 final over Minnesota
Baltimore Positive
DJ Stewart and Ryan Mountcastle homered as the Orioles finally won a home series against the Twins.
Ravens QB coach Urban wants growth “everywhere” from Jackson in fourth year
Baltimore Positive
James Urban talked about Lamar Jackson as well as the backup quarterback battle between Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley.
Watkins says Ravens feel “like a team that’s ready to win the Super Bowl”
Baltimore Positive
The veteran says he’s still leaning on the young receivers to help him learn the Baltimore offense this spring.
Orioles finally stop 14-game slide with 7-4 win over Minnesota
Baltimore Positive
A sensational catch by Cedric Mullins and a four-run third inning led Baltimore to its first win in more than two weeks.
The nuance and realities of Lamar Jackson and Ravens money
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive on why Lamar Jackson and Ravens are getting questions about a contact that both sides need to navigate deftly in the coming months as the clock ticks on his rookie deal.
Graduation, backyard proms and Weis BBQ summer mojo
Baltimore Positive
Rob Santoni joins Nestor for a Weis conversation about local graduation parties, backyards and pools and BBQ summer mojo and where to find it.
Crab Cake Tour Stop 3: Experiencing the simplicity of State Fare family recipe
Baltimore Positive
The finale of our first “live” Crab Cake Tour was all about the cake with Evan Brown in Catonsville.
Mancini exits after being hit on elbow, but tests reveal no fracture
Baltimore Positive
Manager Brandon Hyde said no further tests were planned, but the Orioles would see how their star first baseman was feeling on Friday.
M. Brown says “amazing” new Ravens receiver coaches should get best out of young group
Baltimore Positive
The third-year wideout said Tee Martin and Keith Williams have made a strong impression with the group.
Foodies and eating and the best “Bookie” salad in the city
Baltimore Positive
Even though our Maryland Crab Cake Tour is focused on the local crustacean and delicacy, our Catonsville stop meandered into a debate about salads and pizza and chicken and waffles and margaritas.
Harbaugh happy with player attendance at voluntary spring workouts
Baltimore Positive
Roughly 75 percent of the roster was taking part in Wednesday’s workout with additional rehabbing players watching on the sideline.
With Orioles in midst of nightmare slide, Elias preaching patience, staying course
Baltimore Positive
Since John Means tossed a no-hitter on May 5, Baltimore has gone a brutal 2-16.
Unmasking the politics and Crab Cake Tour in Catonsville
Baltimore Positive
Our third Weis conversation from Crab Cake Tour Stop 3 dives into local politics and the future of rethinking suburbs like Catonsville with Eric Ebersole and Pat Young.
Padding up for OTAs and how to foster a championship roster
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take off the pads before Ravens OTAs on agents and the NFLPA and what’s good for a young player in the roster evaluation machine.
Hearing the sounds of the great Catonsville local experiment
Baltimore Positive
Our Crab Cake Tour stop in the 21228 isn’t complete without Kirby Spencer telling the story of how bricks and mortar and people and food and shopping and music can still power a local community.
Remembering back when it hurt for Baltimore to get swept by Washington
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the sweep of Orioles by Nats – and a serving of Philmania from the PGA as well.
The summer of the big one
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor go fishing for the next big summer idea – and discuss what it would be like to catch and grill a snakehead from the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay.
Beyond baseball’s color barrier
Baltimore Positive
Baseball author Rocco Constantino joins Nestor to discuss color lines and history of the sport in America in his new book documenting the sad tale.
Baltimore Positive
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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