Orioles manager Hyde “can’t put into words the last three outs” of Means’ no-hitter
Baltimore Positive
“Seeing how teammates embraced him, our clubhouse after the game. It was like we clinched a playoff spot.”
Baltimore Positive
How do we even process a no-hitter by an Orioles pitcher?
Baltimore Positive
It’s never happened in the modern era so Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are breathless with praise for John Means in the aftermath – and afterglow – of a marvelous achievement in the history of Baltimore Orioles baseball the day after Ray Miller died.
Villanueva: “It wasn’t really a tough decision” to join Ravens
Baltimore Positive
The veteran offensive tackle acknowledged the appeal of getting to play against Pittsburgh twice per year.
Ravens planning for full capacity at 2021 home games
Baltimore Positive
In a letter to season-ticket holders, Ravens president Dick Cass revealed the organization’s vision for the fall.
Mullins, Galvis homer late to give Orioles 5-3 win in Seattle
Baltimore Positive
The Orioles plated five runs in the eighth inning and held on for the victory over the Mariners.
Making a Weis choice for mom on Mother’s Day
Baltimore Positive
The fresh organic strawberries of spring and some love for Mom as Sunday approaches.
Who is Ravens ‘Day 3’ sleeper from draft class?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor examine the late round picks for the Ravens, whose draft history dictates that someone in the group will get rich and famous in the NFL. Eric DeCosta is pretty good at this…
Going deep on the depth of Ravens’ new wide receivers collection
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor go deep on Ravens picks at wide receivers and how Lamar Jackson will distribute the ball in a more efficient passing attack.
Oakland’s Laureano saves day as Orioles can’t complete sweep in 7-5 loss
Baltimore Positive
A’s center fielder Ramon Laureano made an acrobatic catch and hit the game-winning home run in the eighth inning on Sunday.
The roaring economy and price of vaccine freedoms
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor get into the spring of things with the economy bustling and lots of vaccinated people ready to move freely about the country.
The state of the state of mind of Maryland as spring has sprung
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss state of the state of Maryland as the state blooms and opens for business
Pearls of wisdom about where those oysters and crabs you’re about to eat this summer come from
Baltimore Positive
Marty Gary of Potomac River Fisheries Commission brings the science behind your seafood and how life in the Chesapeake Bay works.
Telling the story of Hammerjacks from the street
Baltimore Positive
Legendary local rock promoter Bud Becker joins Nestor to tell old rock and roll tales of a little bar in South Baltimore that shook the music world. And other Almost Famous tales about a 17-year old kid backstage learning about the world with a notebook…
Why should I care whether or not you have health insurance?
Baltimore Positive
Vinny DeMarco discusses the dollars and sense of health insurance for Maryland citizens and why it benefits everyone that everyone is covered.
A shot of hope for some travel and life this year?
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on vaccines, normalcy and the loss of our friend C. Fraser Smith.
DeCosta, Ravens “confident that we’ll have a right tackle” after not drafting one
Baltimore Positive
Citing mentor Ozzie Newsome’s old adage, the general manager reminded that Baltimore doesn’t have to play any games until September.
Learning how to pronounce Odafe Oweh
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens selection of raw Penn State edge rusher Odafe Oweh and his potential impact on Wink Martindale’s defense
Martindale “can’t wait for this city to see how special” Oweh’s going to be for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore defensive coordinator sees too much talent and potential in Odafe Oweh to dwell on his lack of sacks for Penn State in 2020.
When history and sports history collide
Baltimore Positive
Penn State professor Charles Kupfer has been listening to “Nasty Nestor” on the radio for three decades and brought his American study of Baltimore sports history and civic progress to the show.
Roman says Bateman, Watkins will force opponents to defend Ravens “all 53 yards” across field
Baltimore Positive
The offensive coordinator joined 2021 first-round wide receiver Rashod Bateman for his introductory video press conference on Friday.
The Kentucky Derby means Preakness is coming soon…right?
Baltimore Positive
Todd Schuler and Nestor go down the stretch with the pandemic and prep for the Derby and Preakness for all who love the ponies and spring at Old Hilltop.
So just how does Rashod Bateman help move the Ravens offense?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens selection of wide receiver Rashod Bateman from the University of Minnesota with the 27th pick of the first round in Thursday’s NFL Draft.
New Ravens wide receiver Bateman “excited to be a part of a hungry team”
Baltimore Positive
The 2021 first-round pick said he couldn’t “even put it into words” his excitement getting to play with Lamar Jackson.
Ravens brass recaps Day 1 of 2021 draft after making two first-round selections
Baltimore Positive
Eric DeCosta, John Harbaugh, and Joe Hortiz discussed the additions of Rashod Bateman and Odafe Oweh late Thursday night.
Mullins’ sac fly sends Orioles to 4-3 win over Yankees in 10
Baltimore Positive
Despite blowing a ninth-inning lead, the Orioles prevailed to salvage a four-game split with New York.
Cleveland wants to know if we’re worried about the Browns yet?
Baltimore Positive
Nestor joins the ESPN Cleveland crew for a look at NFL Draft and AFC North civic angst.
Kremer roughed up, Orioles bats flounder again in 7-0 loss to Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Trey Mancini had two of Baltimore’s four hits on Wednesday night.
Getting Lamar championship help should be primary goal of Ravens draft weekend
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NFL reporter Mike Tanier of Bleacher Report says finding protection and weapons for Lamar Jackson is the key to happier Januarys in Baltimore.
Will Ravens regret dealing Orlando Brown to Chiefs?
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Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian discusses the value of Orlando Brown to the Chiefs and how Ravens might utilize the power of two No. 1’s this weekend.
Zimmermann hit hard as Orioles lose 5-1 to Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Lefty Bruce Zimmermann allowed four runs and nine hits over just 3 2/3 innings on Tuesday.
Is Orlando Brown Jr. really a left tackle? The Chiefs will find out…
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor agree that the Ravens wouldn’t deal Brown to the omnipotent Chiefs if they thought they couldn’t beat him and sack Mahomes in January.
The football business of manipulating a draft board in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
Chris Pika of BlogAndTackle discusses the Ravens’ deftness at using draft picks and manipulating the board before the names even start flying.
Don’t go to sleep on Eric DeCosta…
Baltimore Positive
John Eisenberg and Nestor marvel at the modern creativity of NFL brass to get deals done and move on from players and adjust salary caps – and then just draft more football players.
Mullins, Harvey lead Orioles to 4-2 win over Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Cedric Mullins homered twice to back up six strong innings from Matt Harvey as Baltimore won the series opener on Monday.
Orioles option Lowther back to minors, but Hyde says “he’ll be back soon”
Baltimore Positive
Needing coverage in the bullpen, manager Brandon Hyde discussed the promotion of pitcher Jay Flaa, who is in line to make his major league debut at age 28.
The mounting struggle of Ryan Mountcastle
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the struggles and hurdles for Orioles young prospects as the New York Yankees park at Camden Yards this week.
Did the Ravens fleece Chiefs with Orlando Brown deal?
Baltimore Positive
Never sleep on Eric Decosta. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones have quite different opinions on how and why the Baltimore Ravens dealt their two-time Pro Bowl tackle to the best team in the AFC.
The new NFL: talking a 17-game season and another remote draft with Peter King
Baltimore Positive
Peter King of NBC Sports discusses Ravens draft possibilities and how the league has forged ahead in the middle of a plague.
Means, Hays lead Orioles to snap Oakland’s 13-game winning streak in 8-1 final
Baltimore Positive
Austin Hays homered twice to back up another strong outing from John Means as Baltimore avoided a sweep.
From fighting in Fallujah to serving in Paradise: a chat with Pat
Baltimore Positive
Serving our country and Southwest Baltimore in 44B, we spent some time discussing civics and service and being a young soldier in fire fights on the ground in Iraq with Delegate Pat Young.
Orioles manager Hyde “can’t put into words the last three outs” of Means’ no-hitter
Baltimore Positive
“Seeing how teammates embraced him, our clubhouse after the game. It was like we clinched a playoff spot.”
How do we even process a no-hitter by an Orioles pitcher?
Baltimore Positive
It’s never happened in the modern era so Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are breathless with praise for John Means in the aftermath – and afterglow – of a marvelous achievement in the history of Baltimore Orioles baseball the day after Ray Miller died.
Villanueva: “It wasn’t really a tough decision” to join Ravens
Baltimore Positive
The veteran offensive tackle acknowledged the appeal of getting to play against Pittsburgh twice per year.
Ravens planning for full capacity at 2021 home games
Baltimore Positive
In a letter to season-ticket holders, Ravens president Dick Cass revealed the organization’s vision for the fall.
Mullins, Galvis homer late to give Orioles 5-3 win in Seattle
Baltimore Positive
The Orioles plated five runs in the eighth inning and held on for the victory over the Mariners.
Making a Weis choice for mom on Mother’s Day
Baltimore Positive
The fresh organic strawberries of spring and some love for Mom as Sunday approaches.
Who is Ravens ‘Day 3’ sleeper from draft class?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor examine the late round picks for the Ravens, whose draft history dictates that someone in the group will get rich and famous in the NFL. Eric DeCosta is pretty good at this…
Going deep on the depth of Ravens’ new wide receivers collection
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor go deep on Ravens picks at wide receivers and how Lamar Jackson will distribute the ball in a more efficient passing attack.
Oakland’s Laureano saves day as Orioles can’t complete sweep in 7-5 loss
Baltimore Positive
A’s center fielder Ramon Laureano made an acrobatic catch and hit the game-winning home run in the eighth inning on Sunday.
The roaring economy and price of vaccine freedoms
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor get into the spring of things with the economy bustling and lots of vaccinated people ready to move freely about the country.
The state of the state of mind of Maryland as spring has sprung
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss state of the state of Maryland as the state blooms and opens for business
Pearls of wisdom about where those oysters and crabs you’re about to eat this summer come from
Baltimore Positive
Marty Gary of Potomac River Fisheries Commission brings the science behind your seafood and how life in the Chesapeake Bay works.
Telling the story of Hammerjacks from the street
Baltimore Positive
Legendary local rock promoter Bud Becker joins Nestor to tell old rock and roll tales of a little bar in South Baltimore that shook the music world. And other Almost Famous tales about a 17-year old kid backstage learning about the world with a notebook…
Why should I care whether or not you have health insurance?
Baltimore Positive
Vinny DeMarco discusses the dollars and sense of health insurance for Maryland citizens and why it benefits everyone that everyone is covered.
A shot of hope for some travel and life this year?
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on vaccines, normalcy and the loss of our friend C. Fraser Smith.
DeCosta, Ravens “confident that we’ll have a right tackle” after not drafting one
Baltimore Positive
Citing mentor Ozzie Newsome’s old adage, the general manager reminded that Baltimore doesn’t have to play any games until September.
Learning how to pronounce Odafe Oweh
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens selection of raw Penn State edge rusher Odafe Oweh and his potential impact on Wink Martindale’s defense
Martindale “can’t wait for this city to see how special” Oweh’s going to be for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore defensive coordinator sees too much talent and potential in Odafe Oweh to dwell on his lack of sacks for Penn State in 2020.
When history and sports history collide
Baltimore Positive
Penn State professor Charles Kupfer has been listening to “Nasty Nestor” on the radio for three decades and brought his American study of Baltimore sports history and civic progress to the show.
Roman says Bateman, Watkins will force opponents to defend Ravens “all 53 yards” across field
Baltimore Positive
The offensive coordinator joined 2021 first-round wide receiver Rashod Bateman for his introductory video press conference on Friday.
The Kentucky Derby means Preakness is coming soon…right?
Baltimore Positive
Todd Schuler and Nestor go down the stretch with the pandemic and prep for the Derby and Preakness for all who love the ponies and spring at Old Hilltop.
So just how does Rashod Bateman help move the Ravens offense?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens selection of wide receiver Rashod Bateman from the University of Minnesota with the 27th pick of the first round in Thursday’s NFL Draft.
New Ravens wide receiver Bateman “excited to be a part of a hungry team”
Baltimore Positive
The 2021 first-round pick said he couldn’t “even put it into words” his excitement getting to play with Lamar Jackson.
Ravens brass recaps Day 1 of 2021 draft after making two first-round selections
Baltimore Positive
Eric DeCosta, John Harbaugh, and Joe Hortiz discussed the additions of Rashod Bateman and Odafe Oweh late Thursday night.
Mullins’ sac fly sends Orioles to 4-3 win over Yankees in 10
Baltimore Positive
Despite blowing a ninth-inning lead, the Orioles prevailed to salvage a four-game split with New York.
Cleveland wants to know if we’re worried about the Browns yet?
Baltimore Positive
Nestor joins the ESPN Cleveland crew for a look at NFL Draft and AFC North civic angst.
Kremer roughed up, Orioles bats flounder again in 7-0 loss to Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Trey Mancini had two of Baltimore’s four hits on Wednesday night.
Getting Lamar championship help should be primary goal of Ravens draft weekend
Baltimore Positive
NFL reporter Mike Tanier of Bleacher Report says finding protection and weapons for Lamar Jackson is the key to happier Januarys in Baltimore.
Will Ravens regret dealing Orlando Brown to Chiefs?
Baltimore Positive
Former NFL scout Matt Manocherian discusses the value of Orlando Brown to the Chiefs and how Ravens might utilize the power of two No. 1’s this weekend.
Zimmermann hit hard as Orioles lose 5-1 to Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Lefty Bruce Zimmermann allowed four runs and nine hits over just 3 2/3 innings on Tuesday.
Is Orlando Brown Jr. really a left tackle? The Chiefs will find out…
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor agree that the Ravens wouldn’t deal Brown to the omnipotent Chiefs if they thought they couldn’t beat him and sack Mahomes in January.
The football business of manipulating a draft board in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
Chris Pika of BlogAndTackle discusses the Ravens’ deftness at using draft picks and manipulating the board before the names even start flying.
Don’t go to sleep on Eric DeCosta…
Baltimore Positive
John Eisenberg and Nestor marvel at the modern creativity of NFL brass to get deals done and move on from players and adjust salary caps – and then just draft more football players.
Mullins, Harvey lead Orioles to 4-2 win over Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Cedric Mullins homered twice to back up six strong innings from Matt Harvey as Baltimore won the series opener on Monday.
Orioles option Lowther back to minors, but Hyde says “he’ll be back soon”
Baltimore Positive
Needing coverage in the bullpen, manager Brandon Hyde discussed the promotion of pitcher Jay Flaa, who is in line to make his major league debut at age 28.
The mounting struggle of Ryan Mountcastle
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the struggles and hurdles for Orioles young prospects as the New York Yankees park at Camden Yards this week.
Did the Ravens fleece Chiefs with Orlando Brown deal?
Baltimore Positive
Never sleep on Eric Decosta. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones have quite different opinions on how and why the Baltimore Ravens dealt their two-time Pro Bowl tackle to the best team in the AFC.
The new NFL: talking a 17-game season and another remote draft with Peter King
Baltimore Positive
Peter King of NBC Sports discusses Ravens draft possibilities and how the league has forged ahead in the middle of a plague.
Means, Hays lead Orioles to snap Oakland’s 13-game winning streak in 8-1 final
Baltimore Positive
Austin Hays homered twice to back up another strong outing from John Means as Baltimore avoided a sweep.
From fighting in Fallujah to serving in Paradise: a chat with Pat
Baltimore Positive
Serving our country and Southwest Baltimore in 44B, we spent some time discussing civics and service and being a young soldier in fire fights on the ground in Iraq with Delegate Pat Young.
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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