Is Sammy Watkins the savior of the Ravens passing game?
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Luke Jones and Nestor debate the impact of Sammy Watkins on the Ravens offensive attack and all aspects of another weapon for Lamar Jackson.
Baltimore Positive
Singy comes home to say YES to talking Orioles baseball
Baltimore Positive
Orioles legend and current Yankees broadcaster Ken Singleton joins Nestor to talk the Yankees, Orioles baseball and Reggie Jackson.
How did America want and get this many guns?
Baltimore Positive
Former Congresswoman Donna Edwards discusses the advance of assault weapons via NRA marketing and the proliferation of mass murders on American soil in the aftermath. Most Americans are in favor of sensible gun laws but how can we get there?
Is Wes Moore pointed toward a run for Annapolis?
Baltimore Positive
Now headed home after years of daily train commuting to New York to lead the Robin Hood Foundation, we asked the author of “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates” about his political future in Maryland.
Finding Maryland’s perfect bay concoction is a crab cake walk
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore Magazine Editor-in-Chief Max Weiss has spent three decades lending annual wisdom on the topic of crab cakes to local lore. And, yes, we talked movies and stuff, too! But no cello this time…
Hardy, Devereaux discuss becoming latest inductees for Orioles Hall of Fame
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J.J. Hardy, Mike Devereaux, Joe Angel, and the late Mo Gaba will be honored in a pre-game ceremony on Aug. 7.
Orioles option Akin to Norfolk, re-sign LeBlanc, place Davis on 60-day injured list
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Manager Brandon Hyde explained the decision to demote young lefty Keegan Akin, who struggled in Grapefruit League action after being a favorite to make the rotation.
Matt Harvey not satisfied simply making Orioles rotation out of spring training
Baltimore Positive
Once a young star for the New York Mets, the veteran right-hander is throwing harder than he has in a few years trying to revitalize his career in Baltimore.
Making plans for that Ravens trip to Las Vegas this fall?
Baltimore Positive
Rich Johnson joins Nestor from Las Vegas to talk crabs and football on The Strip
Ain’t no fooling around when you’re trying to be funny during a plague…
Baltimore Positive
Legendary local comedian Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to share and poke fun of three decades of friendship and history and tales about growing up on a Baltimore stage after meeting backstage at Hammerjacks during the glam rock era of the 1980s.
Setting our sights on spring of Orioles games and Ravens draft hopes for improvement
Baltimore Positive
After a weekend on the couch watching March Madness, Luke Jones and Nestor anticipate what a normal sports spring will feel like as vaccines go into arms and world opens back up.
The Recon asks: Is Baltimore improving?
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor do their new weekly segment The Recon on hoops, spring and getting people back on the streets of our city.
Bowser feels ready to move into starting role after years learning from Judon, Suggs
Baltimore Positive
The 2017 second-round pick is expected to serve as the Ravens’ strong-side outside linebacker after signing a new four-year contract.
Riding the tide of Terps roll to play Alabama for Sweet 16 dance on Monday night
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Luke Jones and Nestor ride the tide of Terps roll to play Alabama for Sweet 16 dance on Monday night
How did the inside of Baltimore police force ever allow a tale as ugly as “We Own This City”?
Baltimore Positive
In the second part of our chat with Baltimore Sun crime reporter and author of a new book on the viciously corrupt Gun Trace Task in our city, Justin Fenton takes us behind the story of his narrative and upcoming television series with local icon David Simon.
Eyeing trip to Sweet 16, Turgeon says Terps must go through “fifth No. 1 seed” in Alabama
Baltimore Positive
Coming off their impressive win over No. 7 seed UConn, 10th-seeded Maryland will take on the Crimson Tide on Monday night.
The Ravens always steady approach to the blustry winds of March free agency
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor assess first days of NFL free agency and Ravens signings of their own amidst a slower-than-usual rush with a very different salary cap in place post-COVID.
Means grateful to have another shot at Opening Day start for Orioles
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore lefty wasn’t able to start last July’s opener due to a sore shoulder, but he’s scheduled to take the hill at Fenway Park on April 1.
The power of Act Now Baltimore helping vulnerable citizens during vaccine process
Baltimore Positive
Reverend Al Hathaway joins Baltimore Positive once again to discusses the role of his growing Act Now Baltimore coalition in getting vaccines into arms of vulnerable residents.
Reporting on beat of crime and policing in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
In the first of two parts with Baltimore Sun crime reporter and author of “We Own This City,” Justin Fenton, we discuss the legacy of Dick Irwin and police blotters in newspapers and how the news of crime is – and has been – told to the public.
Trying to find the beauty in COVID with a hubcap margarita
Baltimore Positive
Elvis lives and so does Nacho Mama’s! Let proprietor Jackie McCusker tell you about holding together a Baltimore institution in the City and County during a pandemic – and some special memories of her unforgettable spouse.
Bringing the music back to life at The Recher in Towson
Baltimore Positive
After a year of COVID silence at the legendary York Road music venue, Brian Recher tells the story of holding a local business together that will leave you speechless.
Wolfe was unsure of return to Ravens due to lower salary cap for 2021
Baltimore Positive
Though happy to remain in Baltimore, the defensive end believes he was “screwed” by the pandemic being a free agent in each of the last two offseasons.
New Ravens guard Zeitler calls Baltimore “place to be” at this point in career
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The veteran right guard consulted with the retired Marshal Yanda on what he could expect joining his third AFC North team.
Terps look to bracket bust in Indiana
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Longtime college basketball insider Mike Ashley of Blue Ribbon Sports joins Nestor to preview a unique March Madness and the Terps chances against the Huskies of UConn.
The state of sports and money and media rights as pandemic takes its toll
Baltimore Positive
Media insider John Ourand of Sports Business Journal takes Nestor on a post COVID tour of the money of sports and how the NFL is winning the battle.
Another shot of spring cleaning addition after you get vaccine
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Catonsville family attorney Lou Weinkam discusses spring sports on the field and a family security checkup after the vaccine.
Can Kevin Zeitler take us back to where Marshal Yanda left us?
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ rather budget signing of veteran guard Kevin Zeitler before the NFL free agency blitz.
What did you do with your baseball cards before the recent surge?
Baltimore Positive
Baseball author and collectibles historian Pete Williams joins Nestor to discuss 30 years of Camden Yards memories and how the baseball card market has spiked during COVID.
The Big 10 rush to the famous Indiana hardwoods
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Loyola AD Joe Boylan checks in from the Rutgers camp in New Jersey to talk Big 10 hoops and March Madness
Staying Tru to the March Madness on your television this weekend?
Baltimore Positive
Our resident Blog and Tackle sports insider Chris Pika joins Nestor to discuss the perils of another made-for-TV NCAA Tournament during COVID bubble madness in Indiana.
The dance ahead for Terps at Tournament time
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss Terps dancing once again with UConn on Saturday night in a bubbled March Madness in the friendly heart of the midwest.
A spring checkup for post-COVID life
Baltimore Positive
Our resident financial advisor Leonard Raskin asks Nestor if he’s ready for the realities of post-COVID life.
Orioles officially sign Maikel Franco to one-year deal, send Hunter Harvey to 60-day IL
Baltimore Positive
The 28-year-old will need to get up to speed before likely seizing the starting job at third base.
Morsell reflects on Maryland’s journey to NCAA tournament
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore native spoke to media ahead of the Terps’ trip to the Big Dance.
Maryland women earn No. 2 seed, to face Mount St. Mary’s to open NCAA tournament
Baltimore Positive
The Terps will face 15th-seeded Mount Monday afternoon on one of two courts at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Forecasting the Ravens free agency period and draft hopes
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Ravens options in free agency and beyond for Eric DeCosta in Owings Mills.
Who holds the power when your lights go out?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime energy communications expert Rob Gould discusses the recent Texas energy freeze crisis and how local rates and responsibilities vary around America.
Waiting on the messiah of Orioles baseball
Baltimore Positive
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss state of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2021 and the wait for Adley Rutschman and a competitive product on the field.
Fried or broiled? Mixing crab cakes and baseball means summer in Maryland
Baltimore Positive
As Opening Day approaches, Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how debating the local delicacy and your favorite restaurant concoction serves as a recipe for summer fun.
Is Sammy Watkins the savior of the Ravens passing game?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor debate the impact of Sammy Watkins on the Ravens offensive attack and all aspects of another weapon for Lamar Jackson.
Singy comes home to say YES to talking Orioles baseball
Baltimore Positive
Orioles legend and current Yankees broadcaster Ken Singleton joins Nestor to talk the Yankees, Orioles baseball and Reggie Jackson.
How did America want and get this many guns?
Baltimore Positive
Former Congresswoman Donna Edwards discusses the advance of assault weapons via NRA marketing and the proliferation of mass murders on American soil in the aftermath. Most Americans are in favor of sensible gun laws but how can we get there?
Is Wes Moore pointed toward a run for Annapolis?
Baltimore Positive
Now headed home after years of daily train commuting to New York to lead the Robin Hood Foundation, we asked the author of “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates” about his political future in Maryland.
Finding Maryland’s perfect bay concoction is a crab cake walk
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore Magazine Editor-in-Chief Max Weiss has spent three decades lending annual wisdom on the topic of crab cakes to local lore. And, yes, we talked movies and stuff, too! But no cello this time…
Hardy, Devereaux discuss becoming latest inductees for Orioles Hall of Fame
Baltimore Positive
J.J. Hardy, Mike Devereaux, Joe Angel, and the late Mo Gaba will be honored in a pre-game ceremony on Aug. 7.
Orioles option Akin to Norfolk, re-sign LeBlanc, place Davis on 60-day injured list
Baltimore Positive
Manager Brandon Hyde explained the decision to demote young lefty Keegan Akin, who struggled in Grapefruit League action after being a favorite to make the rotation.
Matt Harvey not satisfied simply making Orioles rotation out of spring training
Baltimore Positive
Once a young star for the New York Mets, the veteran right-hander is throwing harder than he has in a few years trying to revitalize his career in Baltimore.
Making plans for that Ravens trip to Las Vegas this fall?
Baltimore Positive
Rich Johnson joins Nestor from Las Vegas to talk crabs and football on The Strip
Ain’t no fooling around when you’re trying to be funny during a plague…
Baltimore Positive
Legendary local comedian Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to share and poke fun of three decades of friendship and history and tales about growing up on a Baltimore stage after meeting backstage at Hammerjacks during the glam rock era of the 1980s.
Setting our sights on spring of Orioles games and Ravens draft hopes for improvement
Baltimore Positive
After a weekend on the couch watching March Madness, Luke Jones and Nestor anticipate what a normal sports spring will feel like as vaccines go into arms and world opens back up.
The Recon asks: Is Baltimore improving?
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor do their new weekly segment The Recon on hoops, spring and getting people back on the streets of our city.
Bowser feels ready to move into starting role after years learning from Judon, Suggs
Baltimore Positive
The 2017 second-round pick is expected to serve as the Ravens’ strong-side outside linebacker after signing a new four-year contract.
Riding the tide of Terps roll to play Alabama for Sweet 16 dance on Monday night
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor ride the tide of Terps roll to play Alabama for Sweet 16 dance on Monday night
How did the inside of Baltimore police force ever allow a tale as ugly as “We Own This City”?
Baltimore Positive
In the second part of our chat with Baltimore Sun crime reporter and author of a new book on the viciously corrupt Gun Trace Task in our city, Justin Fenton takes us behind the story of his narrative and upcoming television series with local icon David Simon.
Eyeing trip to Sweet 16, Turgeon says Terps must go through “fifth No. 1 seed” in Alabama
Baltimore Positive
Coming off their impressive win over No. 7 seed UConn, 10th-seeded Maryland will take on the Crimson Tide on Monday night.
The Ravens always steady approach to the blustry winds of March free agency
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor assess first days of NFL free agency and Ravens signings of their own amidst a slower-than-usual rush with a very different salary cap in place post-COVID.
Means grateful to have another shot at Opening Day start for Orioles
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore lefty wasn’t able to start last July’s opener due to a sore shoulder, but he’s scheduled to take the hill at Fenway Park on April 1.
The power of Act Now Baltimore helping vulnerable citizens during vaccine process
Baltimore Positive
Reverend Al Hathaway joins Baltimore Positive once again to discusses the role of his growing Act Now Baltimore coalition in getting vaccines into arms of vulnerable residents.
Reporting on beat of crime and policing in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
In the first of two parts with Baltimore Sun crime reporter and author of “We Own This City,” Justin Fenton, we discuss the legacy of Dick Irwin and police blotters in newspapers and how the news of crime is – and has been – told to the public.
Trying to find the beauty in COVID with a hubcap margarita
Baltimore Positive
Elvis lives and so does Nacho Mama’s! Let proprietor Jackie McCusker tell you about holding together a Baltimore institution in the City and County during a pandemic – and some special memories of her unforgettable spouse.
Bringing the music back to life at The Recher in Towson
Baltimore Positive
After a year of COVID silence at the legendary York Road music venue, Brian Recher tells the story of holding a local business together that will leave you speechless.
Wolfe was unsure of return to Ravens due to lower salary cap for 2021
Baltimore Positive
Though happy to remain in Baltimore, the defensive end believes he was “screwed” by the pandemic being a free agent in each of the last two offseasons.
New Ravens guard Zeitler calls Baltimore “place to be” at this point in career
Baltimore Positive
The veteran right guard consulted with the retired Marshal Yanda on what he could expect joining his third AFC North team.
Terps look to bracket bust in Indiana
Baltimore Positive
Longtime college basketball insider Mike Ashley of Blue Ribbon Sports joins Nestor to preview a unique March Madness and the Terps chances against the Huskies of UConn.
The state of sports and money and media rights as pandemic takes its toll
Baltimore Positive
Media insider John Ourand of Sports Business Journal takes Nestor on a post COVID tour of the money of sports and how the NFL is winning the battle.
Another shot of spring cleaning addition after you get vaccine
Baltimore Positive
Catonsville family attorney Lou Weinkam discusses spring sports on the field and a family security checkup after the vaccine.
Can Kevin Zeitler take us back to where Marshal Yanda left us?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ rather budget signing of veteran guard Kevin Zeitler before the NFL free agency blitz.
What did you do with your baseball cards before the recent surge?
Baltimore Positive
Baseball author and collectibles historian Pete Williams joins Nestor to discuss 30 years of Camden Yards memories and how the baseball card market has spiked during COVID.
The Big 10 rush to the famous Indiana hardwoods
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Loyola AD Joe Boylan checks in from the Rutgers camp in New Jersey to talk Big 10 hoops and March Madness
Staying Tru to the March Madness on your television this weekend?
Baltimore Positive
Our resident Blog and Tackle sports insider Chris Pika joins Nestor to discuss the perils of another made-for-TV NCAA Tournament during COVID bubble madness in Indiana.
The dance ahead for Terps at Tournament time
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss Terps dancing once again with UConn on Saturday night in a bubbled March Madness in the friendly heart of the midwest.
A spring checkup for post-COVID life
Baltimore Positive
Our resident financial advisor Leonard Raskin asks Nestor if he’s ready for the realities of post-COVID life.
Orioles officially sign Maikel Franco to one-year deal, send Hunter Harvey to 60-day IL
Baltimore Positive
The 28-year-old will need to get up to speed before likely seizing the starting job at third base.
Morsell reflects on Maryland’s journey to NCAA tournament
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore native spoke to media ahead of the Terps’ trip to the Big Dance.
Maryland women earn No. 2 seed, to face Mount St. Mary’s to open NCAA tournament
Baltimore Positive
The Terps will face 15th-seeded Mount Monday afternoon on one of two courts at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Forecasting the Ravens free agency period and draft hopes
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Ravens options in free agency and beyond for Eric DeCosta in Owings Mills.
Who holds the power when your lights go out?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime energy communications expert Rob Gould discusses the recent Texas energy freeze crisis and how local rates and responsibilities vary around America.
Waiting on the messiah of Orioles baseball
Baltimore Positive
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss state of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2021 and the wait for Adley Rutschman and a competitive product on the field.
Fried or broiled? Mixing crab cakes and baseball means summer in Maryland
Baltimore Positive
As Opening Day approaches, Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how debating the local delicacy and your favorite restaurant concoction serves as a recipe for summer fun.
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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