Are you ready for Ravens schedule release and that Vegas date in the fall?
Baltimore Positive
Brian Lease gets ready for the Ravens schedule release and draft prospects with Nestor.
Baltimore Positive
Finding Capital praise for the greybeard captain in red
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin gets Nestor ready for Stanley Cup playoffs with some old-time hockey discussion and some Ovechkin generational love.
Hyde discusses Orioles being swept in doubleheader to finish 1-6 homestand
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore manager didn’t have much about which to be happy as his club lost three of four to Seattle and fell to 5-8 on the season on Thursday.
Wrestlemania and wrestling with how to fix Ravens pass rush via draft
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor spend their annual segment breaking down another Wrestlemania and then wrestle with Ravens draft options and needs this month.
Wednesday’s Orioles-Mariners game postponed, doubleheader scheduled Thursday
Baltimore Positive
The teams experienced their second postponement in three nights.
A breath of fresh A.I.R will be needed for indoor space when pandemic recedes
Baltimore Positive
We have all seen our indoor lives change dramatically over the past year and the concern for the quality of the air you breathe becomes paramount. Martin Knott says comfort is critical to productivity and health, including clean air, is critical to life.
Cleveland and Baltimore and the death of a baseball player
Baltimore Positive
Believeland producer Andy Billman joins Nestor to recall the Cleveland and Baltimore wars and a lost Indians tale of sadness a century ago in his “War On The Diamond” documentary about the on-field death of Ray Chapman.
A Silver lining and look at Ravens offseason and draft hopes
Baltimore Positive
They don’t get together too often but when they do, Mike Silver of NFL Network and Nestor usually meander into some strange music and life chats far off the football path.
Urias, Orioles jump on Seattle mistakes to salvage doubleheader split
Baltimore Positive
Ramon Urias delivered a walk-off single to give Baltimore a 7-6 win in the nightcap of Tuesday’s twin bill.
Finding a path to get away from it all this spring
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor mix it up as spring opens a world of outdoor possibilities if you’re still trying to get away from it all.
Is it wise to pitch a fit over Orioles lousy pitching?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Orioles overall pitching philosophy as an organization after Red Sox sweep at Camden Yards
Do you still have that Cal Ripken rookie card?
Baltimore Positive
Essex attorney and lifer Dundalk pal Mark Miller joins Nestor to discuss sports nostalgia and rising value in baseball cards during COVID. Did your mom throw away your collection from the attic?
Monday’s Orioles-Mariners game postponed due to rain
Baltimore Positive
The teams will play a single-admission doubleheader Tuesday afternoon beginning at 4:05.
Maryland basketball officially announces transfer additions Wahab, Russell
Baltimore Positive
Former Georgetown big man Qudus Wahab exploded this past season, averaging 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
What is a grocerant and how did Catonsville get such a great one?
Baltimore Positive
It took three minds and a lot of ingenuity but the locals in the 21228 have gotten a taste of a modern, upscale grocer and market on Frederick Road.
What are the realities of police reform in Annapolis for citizens in Baltimore?
Baltimore Positive
Senator Charles Sydnor joins Nestor and Don to discuss the finer points of legislation that caused division with Governor Larry Hogan this week at the state capital.
Orioles can’t hold late lead, fall 6-4 to Boston in 10 innings
Baltimore Positive
Local product Bruce Zimmermann registered his second quality start of the season, but the Baltimore bullpen faltered late in the game.
Maryland standouts Wiggins, Ayala declare for draft while maintaining eligibility
Baltimore Positive
The deadline for an early-entry player to withdraw from the NBA Draft is July 19.
Protecting student athletes and the mission of Marty McNair
Baltimore Positive
The tragedy of his son’s death three years in College Park has made Marty McNair an advocate for kids who play sports everywhere. The latest work of The Jordan McNair Foundation and what the Safe And Fair Play Act in Annapolis means for the financial security of families who send their kids to play ball.
The marvel of American business and science and government putting vaccines in arms
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin says if you’re feeling the spring of the vaccine bringing back your summer freedoms, just know that American business and ingenuity has pushed the needle.
Mancini touched by ovations in his return to Camden Yards
Baltimore Positive
The Orioles first baseman also acknowledged he’s been pressing while dealing with the emotions of playing in his first real games in over a year.
Hyde ejected as Orioles fall 7-3 to Boston in home opener
Baltimore Positive
After being tossed in the fourth inning, the Baltimore manager saw his club falter in the late innings on Thursday.
Steele says gauging temperature of Republican base in Maryland is tricky
Baltimore Positive
Former RNC chief Michael Steele discusses the future of the Republican party in Maryland and beyond as Gubernatorial thoughts and interest come into focus for a 2022 run back to Annapolis.
So what happened to Sammy Watkins in Kansas City that led him to Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City gives Nestor a primer on what Baltimore can expect from new wide receiver Sammy Watkins, now on his fourth NFL roster.
Telling the history of Orioles arrival and 1954 electricity for baseball
Baltimore Positive
Local author and Baltimore Magazine historian Ron Cassie joins Nestor and Don to tell some tales about the roots of Baltimore Orioles baseball and the parade that welcomed the franchise to the Charm City.
Seeing azaleas on TV often leads locals to master greens of The Classic Five
Baltimore Positive
Local Forest Park golf pro Ed Miller joins Don Mohler and Nestor for a breakdown of a glorious weekend of Masters golf from Augusta and the mystery of who will emerge from the Sunday shadows with a green jacket.
From cursed to blessed to this mess: Shaughnessy talks Red Sox past, present and future
Baltimore Positive
Legendary Boston Globe baseball insider Dan Shaughnessy joins Nestor from New England to discuss the many Red Sox and Orioles battles and scars and glorious history. And then there’s what we’ll witness this season from Fenway to Camden Yards…
Santander’s throw preserves 4-3 Orioles win over Yankees in 11 innings
Baltimore Positive
Manager Brandon Hyde discussed the wild victory as Baltimore finished a 4-2 road trip to open the 2021 season.
Maryland announces three-year extension with Turgeon through 2025-26 season
Baltimore Positive
The Terps head coach had only two years remaining on his previous contract.
Time Stand Still: Grieving the loss of Neil Peart a little bit longer
Baltimore Positive
Fellow lifelong Rush fans and longtime concert hall dwellers Mike Wargo and Nestor Aparicio subdivide the contributions of the greatest drummer in rock history. Sports and music and poetry bring the world together.
Telling the story of the time Springsteen and E Street backed up Chuck Berry at Cole Field House
Baltimore Positive
Local musician and love advocate Daryl Davis tells about the time Bruce Springsteen met Chuck Berry in 1972 in College Park when the boys from New Jersey were asked to sit in with the legend.
Putting the hope back in Opening Day in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor dedicate The Recon to a glorious weekend of Orioles baseball and hoops and the hope ahead for some beer and hot dogs at a ballgame this summer.
There is no crying for Red Sox fans as team finally stinks
Baltimore Positive
Legendary Boston columnist Bob Ryan opines on how the Red Sox got this bad and how lucky New England sports fans should feel about the last two decades of riches and titles and drama in Beantown.
Assessing the path to the NFL Draft for DeCosta and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Now that Sammy Watkins is in purple, should the Ravens still be on the hunt for an impact wide receiver early in the draft? Luke Jones makes the case for more marquee weapons for Lamar Jackson in the passing attack.
Cole dominates as Orioles fall 7-2 to Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde tipped his cap to the New York ace, who struck out 13 over seven scoreless innings on Tuesday night.
Did Orioles ever really have a chance of hosting MLB All-Star Game?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime MLB insider and pragmatist Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss the Orioles’ recruitment of the 2021 All-Star Game and fallout from the Atlanta political pullout and what happens next.
What is the future of baseball and how will our kids see the game?
Baltimore Positive
Author Mark Mussina joins Nestor to discuss modern baseball and the attention span of American children.
Taking on the Ku Klux Klan with music and love
Baltimore Positive
Meet Daryl Davis, who will be sharing his experience of the alchemy of love in transmuting hate this weekend as part of AVAM’s “Bigger Love” event. He also plays a mean piano…
A fast start by Mullins and Means could bode well for Birds
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the organizational mini-miracles of Cedric Mullins and John Means in taking advantage of the Orioles new “growth mindset” and adjustments in getting the club off to a fast start at Fenway.
It doesn’t get much better than the Bruce Zimmermann story
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles glorious Opening Weekend sweep of Red Sox at Fenway and the role of the Loyola kid in writing some historic local lore.
Are you ready for Ravens schedule release and that Vegas date in the fall?
Baltimore Positive
Brian Lease gets ready for the Ravens schedule release and draft prospects with Nestor.
Finding Capital praise for the greybeard captain in red
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin gets Nestor ready for Stanley Cup playoffs with some old-time hockey discussion and some Ovechkin generational love.
Hyde discusses Orioles being swept in doubleheader to finish 1-6 homestand
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore manager didn’t have much about which to be happy as his club lost three of four to Seattle and fell to 5-8 on the season on Thursday.
Wrestlemania and wrestling with how to fix Ravens pass rush via draft
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor spend their annual segment breaking down another Wrestlemania and then wrestle with Ravens draft options and needs this month.
Wednesday’s Orioles-Mariners game postponed, doubleheader scheduled Thursday
Baltimore Positive
The teams experienced their second postponement in three nights.
A breath of fresh A.I.R will be needed for indoor space when pandemic recedes
Baltimore Positive
We have all seen our indoor lives change dramatically over the past year and the concern for the quality of the air you breathe becomes paramount. Martin Knott says comfort is critical to productivity and health, including clean air, is critical to life.
Cleveland and Baltimore and the death of a baseball player
Baltimore Positive
Believeland producer Andy Billman joins Nestor to recall the Cleveland and Baltimore wars and a lost Indians tale of sadness a century ago in his “War On The Diamond” documentary about the on-field death of Ray Chapman.
A Silver lining and look at Ravens offseason and draft hopes
Baltimore Positive
They don’t get together too often but when they do, Mike Silver of NFL Network and Nestor usually meander into some strange music and life chats far off the football path.
Urias, Orioles jump on Seattle mistakes to salvage doubleheader split
Baltimore Positive
Ramon Urias delivered a walk-off single to give Baltimore a 7-6 win in the nightcap of Tuesday’s twin bill.
Finding a path to get away from it all this spring
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor mix it up as spring opens a world of outdoor possibilities if you’re still trying to get away from it all.
Is it wise to pitch a fit over Orioles lousy pitching?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Orioles overall pitching philosophy as an organization after Red Sox sweep at Camden Yards
Do you still have that Cal Ripken rookie card?
Baltimore Positive
Essex attorney and lifer Dundalk pal Mark Miller joins Nestor to discuss sports nostalgia and rising value in baseball cards during COVID. Did your mom throw away your collection from the attic?
Monday’s Orioles-Mariners game postponed due to rain
Baltimore Positive
The teams will play a single-admission doubleheader Tuesday afternoon beginning at 4:05.
Maryland basketball officially announces transfer additions Wahab, Russell
Baltimore Positive
Former Georgetown big man Qudus Wahab exploded this past season, averaging 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
What is a grocerant and how did Catonsville get such a great one?
Baltimore Positive
It took three minds and a lot of ingenuity but the locals in the 21228 have gotten a taste of a modern, upscale grocer and market on Frederick Road.
What are the realities of police reform in Annapolis for citizens in Baltimore?
Baltimore Positive
Senator Charles Sydnor joins Nestor and Don to discuss the finer points of legislation that caused division with Governor Larry Hogan this week at the state capital.
Orioles can’t hold late lead, fall 6-4 to Boston in 10 innings
Baltimore Positive
Local product Bruce Zimmermann registered his second quality start of the season, but the Baltimore bullpen faltered late in the game.
Maryland standouts Wiggins, Ayala declare for draft while maintaining eligibility
Baltimore Positive
The deadline for an early-entry player to withdraw from the NBA Draft is July 19.
Protecting student athletes and the mission of Marty McNair
Baltimore Positive
The tragedy of his son’s death three years in College Park has made Marty McNair an advocate for kids who play sports everywhere. The latest work of The Jordan McNair Foundation and what the Safe And Fair Play Act in Annapolis means for the financial security of families who send their kids to play ball.
The marvel of American business and science and government putting vaccines in arms
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin says if you’re feeling the spring of the vaccine bringing back your summer freedoms, just know that American business and ingenuity has pushed the needle.
Mancini touched by ovations in his return to Camden Yards
Baltimore Positive
The Orioles first baseman also acknowledged he’s been pressing while dealing with the emotions of playing in his first real games in over a year.
Hyde ejected as Orioles fall 7-3 to Boston in home opener
Baltimore Positive
After being tossed in the fourth inning, the Baltimore manager saw his club falter in the late innings on Thursday.
Steele says gauging temperature of Republican base in Maryland is tricky
Baltimore Positive
Former RNC chief Michael Steele discusses the future of the Republican party in Maryland and beyond as Gubernatorial thoughts and interest come into focus for a 2022 run back to Annapolis.
So what happened to Sammy Watkins in Kansas City that led him to Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City gives Nestor a primer on what Baltimore can expect from new wide receiver Sammy Watkins, now on his fourth NFL roster.
Telling the history of Orioles arrival and 1954 electricity for baseball
Baltimore Positive
Local author and Baltimore Magazine historian Ron Cassie joins Nestor and Don to tell some tales about the roots of Baltimore Orioles baseball and the parade that welcomed the franchise to the Charm City.
Seeing azaleas on TV often leads locals to master greens of The Classic Five
Baltimore Positive
Local Forest Park golf pro Ed Miller joins Don Mohler and Nestor for a breakdown of a glorious weekend of Masters golf from Augusta and the mystery of who will emerge from the Sunday shadows with a green jacket.
From cursed to blessed to this mess: Shaughnessy talks Red Sox past, present and future
Baltimore Positive
Legendary Boston Globe baseball insider Dan Shaughnessy joins Nestor from New England to discuss the many Red Sox and Orioles battles and scars and glorious history. And then there’s what we’ll witness this season from Fenway to Camden Yards…
Santander’s throw preserves 4-3 Orioles win over Yankees in 11 innings
Baltimore Positive
Manager Brandon Hyde discussed the wild victory as Baltimore finished a 4-2 road trip to open the 2021 season.
Maryland announces three-year extension with Turgeon through 2025-26 season
Baltimore Positive
The Terps head coach had only two years remaining on his previous contract.
Time Stand Still: Grieving the loss of Neil Peart a little bit longer
Baltimore Positive
Fellow lifelong Rush fans and longtime concert hall dwellers Mike Wargo and Nestor Aparicio subdivide the contributions of the greatest drummer in rock history. Sports and music and poetry bring the world together.
Telling the story of the time Springsteen and E Street backed up Chuck Berry at Cole Field House
Baltimore Positive
Local musician and love advocate Daryl Davis tells about the time Bruce Springsteen met Chuck Berry in 1972 in College Park when the boys from New Jersey were asked to sit in with the legend.
Putting the hope back in Opening Day in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Don Mohler and Nestor dedicate The Recon to a glorious weekend of Orioles baseball and hoops and the hope ahead for some beer and hot dogs at a ballgame this summer.
There is no crying for Red Sox fans as team finally stinks
Baltimore Positive
Legendary Boston columnist Bob Ryan opines on how the Red Sox got this bad and how lucky New England sports fans should feel about the last two decades of riches and titles and drama in Beantown.
Assessing the path to the NFL Draft for DeCosta and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Now that Sammy Watkins is in purple, should the Ravens still be on the hunt for an impact wide receiver early in the draft? Luke Jones makes the case for more marquee weapons for Lamar Jackson in the passing attack.
Cole dominates as Orioles fall 7-2 to Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde tipped his cap to the New York ace, who struck out 13 over seven scoreless innings on Tuesday night.
Did Orioles ever really have a chance of hosting MLB All-Star Game?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime MLB insider and pragmatist Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss the Orioles’ recruitment of the 2021 All-Star Game and fallout from the Atlanta political pullout and what happens next.
What is the future of baseball and how will our kids see the game?
Baltimore Positive
Author Mark Mussina joins Nestor to discuss modern baseball and the attention span of American children.
Taking on the Ku Klux Klan with music and love
Baltimore Positive
Meet Daryl Davis, who will be sharing his experience of the alchemy of love in transmuting hate this weekend as part of AVAM’s “Bigger Love” event. He also plays a mean piano…
A fast start by Mullins and Means could bode well for Birds
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the organizational mini-miracles of Cedric Mullins and John Means in taking advantage of the Orioles new “growth mindset” and adjustments in getting the club off to a fast start at Fenway.
It doesn’t get much better than the Bruce Zimmermann story
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles glorious Opening Weekend sweep of Red Sox at Fenway and the role of the Loyola kid in writing some historic local lore.
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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