Orioles avoid no-hitter, but Houston rolls 10-2 in rain-soaked night
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Until Maikel Franco’s homer in the eighth inning, Baltimore was held hitless by Jake Odorizzi and the Astros bullpen.
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Hyde on MLB beginning crackdown on sticky substances: “I have no idea what it’s going to look like”
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“None of us have ever seen anything like this before. We’ll see how it goes.”
Harvey falls apart, Ryu stifles Orioles as Toronto wins 7-4
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A strong start to the day for Matt Harvey crumbled as the Blue Jays plated four runs in the top of the fifth inning.
Wild game for Orioles turns into nightmare in 10-7 loss to Toronto
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A combined five home runs from Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins weren’t enough as the Blue Jays scored six times in the ninth inning.
Mullins homers twice, receives curtain call as Orioles snap eight-game skid
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An All-Star-caliber season for Cedric Mullins continued in convincing fashion on Friday night.
Digging out of a post-pandemic financial hole takes a plan
Baltimore Positive
Our resident financial expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the debt and the post pandemic hole many Americans face with finances – and some strategies to consolidation and eliminate it.
Ravens fans are awaiting the Las Vegas football experience
Baltimore Positive
After taking a tour of the new Allegiant Stadium – aka The Death Star – our pal Brian Lease talks Ravens and gives Nestor a primer on new Las Vegas football experience for those headed to the desert in September for the season opener.
The daily ritual and heartbeat of real sports is finally back
Baltimore Positive
From Phil’s walk to the Nadal show to the puck and hoop and horses, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor agree that the magic of sports and its nightly ritual is finally back and all eyes are set on the fall and Ravens football.
Humphrey aiming to be even more aggressive in Ravens secondary
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The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback hopes to come away with more interceptions during the 2021 season.
Bozeman views move to center as spot “where I kind of dominate”
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The former starting left guard is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Ravens.
What happens in Fells Point after the sun sets on weekends?
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Nearly 40 local businesses wrote a letter to the Mayor and anyone else who will listen as a cry for help. What comes next? Bill Cole and Nestor take on the issues of Fells Point and business and crime and how it ever improves.
Orioles prospect concerns: Kjerstad still dealing with myocarditis, Hall has sore elbow
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General manager Mike Elias says there’s no timetable for Heston Kjerstad’s return to the field as he’s again dealing with heart inflammation.
So, how does Adley Rutschman look at Bowie?
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Longtime Baysox assistant general manager Phil Wrye joins Nestor from Bowie to discuss the Big 3 Orioles prospects doing Double A duty this month on the farm in Prince George’s County.
When American media outlets sanction and legitimize Russian propaganda, our citizens lose
Baltimore Positive
If you love Russia or Vladimir Putin, you won’t like Nestor much today. Don joins a very agitated version of him to do The Recon on what Americans are willing to believe when NBC sends a reporter to the Kremlin to interview a lying murderer.
Conquering Torrey Pines: The U.S. Open and Father’s Day tradition in America
Baltimore Positive
On the eve of a major on a humbling course high above the Pacific Ocean, Classic Five Golf pro Ed Miller previews the weekend and offers some tips for beginners and those looking to muscle up on their driver this summer around town.
Rick brings Cheap Trick family spirit with The Nielsen Trust to Ramshead Annapolis on Father’s Day
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Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick submitted to being grilled by fan-boy Nestor about picks, guitars, family, songs, taking the subway to Budokan in Tokyo and the history of the Cheap Trick logo. Charisma and magnetism back on stage after the pandemic! We’re all alright…
B. Williams on Ravens pass rush: “Getting to the passer isn’t a one-person thing”
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The veteran nose tackle is confident the defense will be able to replace the likes of Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue.
Dobbins says chip on shoulder “pretty big” entering second year with Ravens
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After averaging 6.0 yards per carry as a rookie, J.K. Dobbins took exception to Pro Football Focus having him 26th in its NFL running back rankings.
Campbell not looking past 2021 in weighing football future
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The 34-year-old defensive end is entering his 14th NFL season and final year under contract with the Ravens.
Harbaugh says “well above 50 percent” of Ravens players now vaccinated
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The Baltimore coach reiterated it’s a personal choice for players to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The power of the soil and a vision to feed people better food
Baltimore Positive
If you love snack foods from Hanover, Pennsylvania, you’ll love meeting Steve Yelland, whose family left a little land he’s using in a very unique way.
You’ll miss them when they’re gone…
Baltimore Positive
Take it from a guy who ate one once, Todd Schuler tells Nestor that we’ll miss the piercing sounds of the cicada life in suburbia and 17-year summer fun once they’re all washed away.
Unmasking a summer plan to strategize your money
Baltimore Positive
Our financial expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to unmask a summer plan to strategize your money beyond COVID and PPPs and any other dough you managed to save during the storm.
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
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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)
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
Orioles avoid no-hitter, but Houston rolls 10-2 in rain-soaked night
Baltimore Positive
Until Maikel Franco’s homer in the eighth inning, Baltimore was held hitless by Jake Odorizzi and the Astros bullpen.
Hyde on MLB beginning crackdown on sticky substances: “I have no idea what it’s going to look like”
Baltimore Positive
“None of us have ever seen anything like this before. We’ll see how it goes.”
Harvey falls apart, Ryu stifles Orioles as Toronto wins 7-4
Baltimore Positive
A strong start to the day for Matt Harvey crumbled as the Blue Jays plated four runs in the top of the fifth inning.
Wild game for Orioles turns into nightmare in 10-7 loss to Toronto
Baltimore Positive
A combined five home runs from Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins weren’t enough as the Blue Jays scored six times in the ninth inning.
Mullins homers twice, receives curtain call as Orioles snap eight-game skid
Baltimore Positive
An All-Star-caliber season for Cedric Mullins continued in convincing fashion on Friday night.
Digging out of a post-pandemic financial hole takes a plan
Baltimore Positive
Our resident financial expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the debt and the post pandemic hole many Americans face with finances – and some strategies to consolidation and eliminate it.
Ravens fans are awaiting the Las Vegas football experience
Baltimore Positive
After taking a tour of the new Allegiant Stadium – aka The Death Star – our pal Brian Lease talks Ravens and gives Nestor a primer on new Las Vegas football experience for those headed to the desert in September for the season opener.
The daily ritual and heartbeat of real sports is finally back
Baltimore Positive
From Phil’s walk to the Nadal show to the puck and hoop and horses, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor agree that the magic of sports and its nightly ritual is finally back and all eyes are set on the fall and Ravens football.
Humphrey aiming to be even more aggressive in Ravens secondary
Baltimore Positive
The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback hopes to come away with more interceptions during the 2021 season.
Bozeman views move to center as spot “where I kind of dominate”
Baltimore Positive
The former starting left guard is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Ravens.
What happens in Fells Point after the sun sets on weekends?
Baltimore Positive
Nearly 40 local businesses wrote a letter to the Mayor and anyone else who will listen as a cry for help. What comes next? Bill Cole and Nestor take on the issues of Fells Point and business and crime and how it ever improves.
Orioles prospect concerns: Kjerstad still dealing with myocarditis, Hall has sore elbow
Baltimore Positive
General manager Mike Elias says there’s no timetable for Heston Kjerstad’s return to the field as he’s again dealing with heart inflammation.
So, how does Adley Rutschman look at Bowie?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Baysox assistant general manager Phil Wrye joins Nestor from Bowie to discuss the Big 3 Orioles prospects doing Double A duty this month on the farm in Prince George’s County.
When American media outlets sanction and legitimize Russian propaganda, our citizens lose
Baltimore Positive
If you love Russia or Vladimir Putin, you won’t like Nestor much today. Don joins a very agitated version of him to do The Recon on what Americans are willing to believe when NBC sends a reporter to the Kremlin to interview a lying murderer.
Conquering Torrey Pines: The U.S. Open and Father’s Day tradition in America
Baltimore Positive
On the eve of a major on a humbling course high above the Pacific Ocean, Classic Five Golf pro Ed Miller previews the weekend and offers some tips for beginners and those looking to muscle up on their driver this summer around town.
Rick brings Cheap Trick family spirit with The Nielsen Trust to Ramshead Annapolis on Father’s Day
Baltimore Positive
Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick submitted to being grilled by fan-boy Nestor about picks, guitars, family, songs, taking the subway to Budokan in Tokyo and the history of the Cheap Trick logo. Charisma and magnetism back on stage after the pandemic! We’re all alright…
B. Williams on Ravens pass rush: “Getting to the passer isn’t a one-person thing”
Baltimore Positive
The veteran nose tackle is confident the defense will be able to replace the likes of Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue.
Dobbins says chip on shoulder “pretty big” entering second year with Ravens
Baltimore Positive
After averaging 6.0 yards per carry as a rookie, J.K. Dobbins took exception to Pro Football Focus having him 26th in its NFL running back rankings.
Campbell not looking past 2021 in weighing football future
Baltimore Positive
The 34-year-old defensive end is entering his 14th NFL season and final year under contract with the Ravens.
Harbaugh says “well above 50 percent” of Ravens players now vaccinated
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore coach reiterated it’s a personal choice for players to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The power of the soil and a vision to feed people better food
Baltimore Positive
If you love snack foods from Hanover, Pennsylvania, you’ll love meeting Steve Yelland, whose family left a little land he’s using in a very unique way.
You’ll miss them when they’re gone…
Baltimore Positive
Take it from a guy who ate one once, Todd Schuler tells Nestor that we’ll miss the piercing sounds of the cicada life in suburbia and 17-year summer fun once they’re all washed away.
Unmasking a summer plan to strategize your money
Baltimore Positive
Our financial expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to unmask a summer plan to strategize your money beyond COVID and PPPs and any other dough you managed to save during the storm.
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
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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