Mullins hits for cycle as Orioles down Pittsburgh in 6-3 final
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore center fielder became the seventh player in club history to hit for the cycle on Friday night.
Baltimore Positive
Hyde talks Orioles bullpen, Urias return timetable, Grayson Rodriguez innings limit, more
Baltimore Positive
Lefty reliever Nick Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Friday’s series opener with Pittsburgh.
Orioles pitch way to 2-1 win to take series from league-leading Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
Dean Kremer tossed six scoreless innings to earn the win while Yennier Cano registered his third save.
Ravens receiver Duvernay back to running after foot injury cut 2023 season short
Baltimore Positive
The Pro Bowl return specialist looks forward to playing with Odell Beckham in the revamped Baltimore passing game.
Ravens offensive coordinator Monken not concerned with Jackson “getting up to speed” with new system
Baltimore Positive
“We’re excited about the guys who are here. I know Lamar is working hard. I know the guys that aren’t here are working hard.”
Paying the proper respect to Lamar Jackson’s agent
Baltimore Positive
After two years of questioning whether not having an agent would hurt his long-term financial success, Lamar Jackson won the battle with Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens by negotiating the largest contract and biggest signing bonus in NFL history. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the long game of Lamar Jackson’s agent.
Are the Ravens a Super Bowl contender?
Baltimore Positive
Now that Lamar Jackson is under contract and Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has some salary cap relief, what else needs to be done to bring Baltimore another Super Bowl parade? Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the reality of the Baltimore Ravens’ big month of improvements toward making the playoffs and winning the AFC North.
The new hoops head coach at Coppin is coming home
Baltimore Positive
New Coppin State head coach Larry Stewart tells Nestor how his lifelong basketball journey led him back home to the Eagles to find a different campus than when he played for Fang Mitchell a generation ago. Hear the Eagles play and all of Coppin State sports on WNST-AM and Baltimore Positive all year long as the flagship radio for the West Baltimore MEAC institution.
The ultimate power play of the Presidency and sports
Baltimore Positive
Journalist Chris Cillizza discusses the convergence of Presidents, politics and sports in American history with Nestor and the stories behind his new book: “Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency.”
The Little League extra inning second base rule in MLB leaving the base empty
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the magic of Orioles baseball coming home to Camden Yards with a contender this week and scrimmage how the new age rules are working out to improve Major League Baseball. Most are working out better than the pajamas teams are wearing for uniforms in the modern game.
The connection between McFaul’s and legendary Orioles Iron Man Ernie Tyler
Baltimore Positive
Local restaurant owner Glen McFaul tells Nestor about his grandfather and Orioles legend Ernie Tyler and his connection to Ironhorse Tavern on Cromwell Bridge Road and the new McFaul’s Oyster & Reel on the Middle River deep in the heart of Essex.
Adding up the money and expectations for Lamar Jackson moving forward
Baltimore Positive
In the aftermath of the Lamar Jackson press conference announcing the biggest contract in NFL history, Luke Jones and Nestor react to words of the quarterback and whether passing for 6,000 yards is realistic in Todd Monken’s offense. And there was the part where he asked to be traded out of Baltimore.
McClanahan, Tampa Bay win 3-0 to hand Orioles first three-game losing streak of season
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore lost a series opener for the first time this season.
Brandon Hyde excited to see how Orioles “stack up” against league-leading Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
The American League’s top two teams began a three-game set at Camden Yards on Monday.
What is Pete Caringi going to do with all this time on his hands?
Baltimore Positive
Legendary UMBC soccer head coach Pete Caringi joins Nestor on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at McFaul’s Oyster and Reel in Essex and tells Nestor about why he left and what he plans to do now that he’s handed the reigns to longtime assistant Anthony Adams in Catonsville.
The brittle and mettle to help save lives at Sante for National Kidney Foundation
Baltimore Positive
Local entrepreneur and Brittle Queen Natasha Brown-Wainwright talks about her confections and saving lives in advance of the annual Sante Night out at The Baltimore Museum of Industry for the National Kidney Foundation on Wednesday, May 10.
Hitting the big 50 to win $50,000 for a Home Run Riches jackpot
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor that Orioles pace of HRs will soon trigger a $50K home run for a lucky winner
Lamar Jackson on new Ravens contract after long negotiation: “I wanted to get something done here”
Baltimore Positive
Listen to the entire Lamar Jackson press conference from Owings Mills…
The calm after the contract signing
Baltimore Positive
As the Orioles continue to surge, it’s a calm time in Owings Mills after all of the offseason mayhem and fan confusion. Now that Lamar Jackson is safely under contract for the next five years, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the temporary peace that comes before No. 8 has to go on the field and be Superman next season.
Going down the stretch at Churchill Downs to bring the Derby winner to Pimlico
Baltimore Positive
For the 31st year in a row, our Baltimore pal and longtime Philadelphia Daily News horse racing insider Dick Jerardi of BetOnline comes home to preview the Kentucky Derby and the chances of favorite Forte in Louisville.
Coming ashore on Fort Avenue at Captain Larry’s for a famous South Baltimore ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
Mara Householder of Captain Larry’s shares a crab cake and tells Nestor about the history of her family’s South Baltimore pub
Two hundred and sixty million reasons for Lamar and Ravens to play nice again
Baltimore Positive
Over the past six months, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor Aparicio had deep conversations about the employment status of Lamar Jackson and whether the Ravens really wanted him. With the season on the line and no other options, Steve Bisciotti signed on to give his former MVP quarterback more than $185 million guaranteed. Who won the negotiation?
The free press and the importance of facts and honest discourse
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore Sun editorial writer Peter Jensen discusses importance and future of journalism with Nestor
The new Lexington Market and CFG Bank Arena promise hope for downtown
Baltimore Positive
The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour is bringing good folks together. It’s no surprise as neighbors, Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood and Ron Legler of The Hippodrome know each other. Hear how they’re working together to make your next downtown theater, sports or music experience safer and more memorable.
Money, money, money and the future of downtown Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry talks about how getting more people downtown helps all things about the future of Charm City with Nestor at Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.
With Lamar signed, what comes next for Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens’ unusually small draft class and discuss what’s next for general manager Eric DeCosta in building a roster for September.
The ghosts (and drink glasses) of Derby past and Preakness future
Baltimore Positive
Essex attorney and recovering politician Todd Schuler joins Nestor at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his passion for horse racing, the Kenturky Derby and his weird Cajun spin on Preakness Saturday at his place.
How long can the Orioles keep this winning pace?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles. How is Jorge Mateo doing this? D.L. Hall and Kyle Stowers are coming. Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays are hitting the ball. The starting pitching has been solid. And the back end of the bullpen has been lights out.
At last, The Lamarathon is over!
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long view of Ravens draft weekend and the end of the Lamar Jackson contract saga and everything that comes next for the franchise that spent the last six months adrift trying to address its quarterback situation.
Coming back from Patagonia and chilling with a crab cake after Chile
Baltimore Positive
Local realtor Shannon Toback joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill to renew their radio friendship and to discuss travel, hospitality and hiking the rugged mountains of Patagonia.
The growth and after effects of Chris Rock at the Hippodrome
Baltimore Positive
Our pal Ron Legler of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center tells Nestor about Broadway life in downtown Baltimore after the epic Chris Rock on Netflix special and what makes the Charm City great.
A rare NFL Draft weekend when Orioles share center stage
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles and Ravens confluence of relevance during NFL Draft weekend and how Lamar Jackson news has been followed by emergence of Adley Rutschman and Grayson Rodriguez as the boys of an orange summer in Baltimore.
After April “whirlwind” including Jackson extension, DeCosta, Ravens feeling “good tired” after draft weekend
Baltimore Positive
“I think we all feel pretty good, but we also realize we still have work to do.”
Bringing purple roses for Flowers and wondering just how much Lamar will throw in Monken offense?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round pick of Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers and add up the plethora of wide receivers in the new room for offensive coordinator Todd Monken. A new revolution of purple football is underway.
Making sense of the dollars of the $260 million marriage of Lamar and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine on historic contract between Ravens and Lamar Jackson. Even though there really isn’t a battle, they greatly disagree on who won the war between the MVP quarterback and the billionaire owner.
A last pitch to win $50,000 on one Orioles home run
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives another pitch for Home Run Riches and chance to win 50 grand for 50 years when the Baltimore Orioles hit their 50th homer of the season. And they’re hitting a lot of them quickly so far…
Zay Flowers on teaming with fellow South Florida native Lamar Jackson: “It’s going to be a lot of plays being made”
Baltimore Positive
The 2023 first-round pick was introduced to the media in Owings Mills on Friday afternoon.
Ravens brass reflects on one of most exciting days in team history after Jackson extension, Flowers pick
Baltimore Positive
“Our appreciation and love for Lamar [Jackson] has never wavered, but it was business as well.”
Zay Flowers: “I knew if I got to No. 22, I was going to be a Raven”
Baltimore Positive
The first-round wide receiver says he “can do whatever you need me to do” after a productive career at Boston College.
Wells, Orioles grind to 6-2 victory over Boston for fifth straight series win
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore used three sacrifice flies and two sacrifice bunts to finish a 5-1 homestand and improve to 16-8.
Mullins hits for cycle as Orioles down Pittsburgh in 6-3 final
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore center fielder became the seventh player in club history to hit for the cycle on Friday night.
Hyde talks Orioles bullpen, Urias return timetable, Grayson Rodriguez innings limit, more
Baltimore Positive
Lefty reliever Nick Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Friday’s series opener with Pittsburgh.
Orioles pitch way to 2-1 win to take series from league-leading Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
Dean Kremer tossed six scoreless innings to earn the win while Yennier Cano registered his third save.
Ravens receiver Duvernay back to running after foot injury cut 2023 season short
Baltimore Positive
The Pro Bowl return specialist looks forward to playing with Odell Beckham in the revamped Baltimore passing game.
Ravens offensive coordinator Monken not concerned with Jackson “getting up to speed” with new system
Baltimore Positive
“We’re excited about the guys who are here. I know Lamar is working hard. I know the guys that aren’t here are working hard.”
Paying the proper respect to Lamar Jackson’s agent
Baltimore Positive
After two years of questioning whether not having an agent would hurt his long-term financial success, Lamar Jackson won the battle with Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens by negotiating the largest contract and biggest signing bonus in NFL history. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the long game of Lamar Jackson’s agent.
Are the Ravens a Super Bowl contender?
Baltimore Positive
Now that Lamar Jackson is under contract and Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta has some salary cap relief, what else needs to be done to bring Baltimore another Super Bowl parade? Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the reality of the Baltimore Ravens’ big month of improvements toward making the playoffs and winning the AFC North.
The new hoops head coach at Coppin is coming home
Baltimore Positive
New Coppin State head coach Larry Stewart tells Nestor how his lifelong basketball journey led him back home to the Eagles to find a different campus than when he played for Fang Mitchell a generation ago. Hear the Eagles play and all of Coppin State sports on WNST-AM and Baltimore Positive all year long as the flagship radio for the West Baltimore MEAC institution.
The ultimate power play of the Presidency and sports
Baltimore Positive
Journalist Chris Cillizza discusses the convergence of Presidents, politics and sports in American history with Nestor and the stories behind his new book: “Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency.”
The Little League extra inning second base rule in MLB leaving the base empty
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the magic of Orioles baseball coming home to Camden Yards with a contender this week and scrimmage how the new age rules are working out to improve Major League Baseball. Most are working out better than the pajamas teams are wearing for uniforms in the modern game.
The connection between McFaul’s and legendary Orioles Iron Man Ernie Tyler
Baltimore Positive
Local restaurant owner Glen McFaul tells Nestor about his grandfather and Orioles legend Ernie Tyler and his connection to Ironhorse Tavern on Cromwell Bridge Road and the new McFaul’s Oyster & Reel on the Middle River deep in the heart of Essex.
Adding up the money and expectations for Lamar Jackson moving forward
Baltimore Positive
In the aftermath of the Lamar Jackson press conference announcing the biggest contract in NFL history, Luke Jones and Nestor react to words of the quarterback and whether passing for 6,000 yards is realistic in Todd Monken’s offense. And there was the part where he asked to be traded out of Baltimore.
McClanahan, Tampa Bay win 3-0 to hand Orioles first three-game losing streak of season
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore lost a series opener for the first time this season.
Brandon Hyde excited to see how Orioles “stack up” against league-leading Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
The American League’s top two teams began a three-game set at Camden Yards on Monday.
What is Pete Caringi going to do with all this time on his hands?
Baltimore Positive
Legendary UMBC soccer head coach Pete Caringi joins Nestor on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at McFaul’s Oyster and Reel in Essex and tells Nestor about why he left and what he plans to do now that he’s handed the reigns to longtime assistant Anthony Adams in Catonsville.
The brittle and mettle to help save lives at Sante for National Kidney Foundation
Baltimore Positive
Local entrepreneur and Brittle Queen Natasha Brown-Wainwright talks about her confections and saving lives in advance of the annual Sante Night out at The Baltimore Museum of Industry for the National Kidney Foundation on Wednesday, May 10.
Hitting the big 50 to win $50,000 for a Home Run Riches jackpot
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor that Orioles pace of HRs will soon trigger a $50K home run for a lucky winner
Lamar Jackson on new Ravens contract after long negotiation: “I wanted to get something done here”
Baltimore Positive
Listen to the entire Lamar Jackson press conference from Owings Mills…
The calm after the contract signing
Baltimore Positive
As the Orioles continue to surge, it’s a calm time in Owings Mills after all of the offseason mayhem and fan confusion. Now that Lamar Jackson is safely under contract for the next five years, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the temporary peace that comes before No. 8 has to go on the field and be Superman next season.
Going down the stretch at Churchill Downs to bring the Derby winner to Pimlico
Baltimore Positive
For the 31st year in a row, our Baltimore pal and longtime Philadelphia Daily News horse racing insider Dick Jerardi of BetOnline comes home to preview the Kentucky Derby and the chances of favorite Forte in Louisville.
Coming ashore on Fort Avenue at Captain Larry’s for a famous South Baltimore ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
Mara Householder of Captain Larry’s shares a crab cake and tells Nestor about the history of her family’s South Baltimore pub
Two hundred and sixty million reasons for Lamar and Ravens to play nice again
Baltimore Positive
Over the past six months, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor Aparicio had deep conversations about the employment status of Lamar Jackson and whether the Ravens really wanted him. With the season on the line and no other options, Steve Bisciotti signed on to give his former MVP quarterback more than $185 million guaranteed. Who won the negotiation?
The free press and the importance of facts and honest discourse
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore Sun editorial writer Peter Jensen discusses importance and future of journalism with Nestor
The new Lexington Market and CFG Bank Arena promise hope for downtown
Baltimore Positive
The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour is bringing good folks together. It’s no surprise as neighbors, Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood and Ron Legler of The Hippodrome know each other. Hear how they’re working together to make your next downtown theater, sports or music experience safer and more memorable.
Money, money, money and the future of downtown Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry talks about how getting more people downtown helps all things about the future of Charm City with Nestor at Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.
With Lamar signed, what comes next for Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens’ unusually small draft class and discuss what’s next for general manager Eric DeCosta in building a roster for September.
The ghosts (and drink glasses) of Derby past and Preakness future
Baltimore Positive
Essex attorney and recovering politician Todd Schuler joins Nestor at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his passion for horse racing, the Kenturky Derby and his weird Cajun spin on Preakness Saturday at his place.
How long can the Orioles keep this winning pace?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles. How is Jorge Mateo doing this? D.L. Hall and Kyle Stowers are coming. Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays are hitting the ball. The starting pitching has been solid. And the back end of the bullpen has been lights out.
At last, The Lamarathon is over!
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long view of Ravens draft weekend and the end of the Lamar Jackson contract saga and everything that comes next for the franchise that spent the last six months adrift trying to address its quarterback situation.
Coming back from Patagonia and chilling with a crab cake after Chile
Baltimore Positive
Local realtor Shannon Toback joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill to renew their radio friendship and to discuss travel, hospitality and hiking the rugged mountains of Patagonia.
The growth and after effects of Chris Rock at the Hippodrome
Baltimore Positive
Our pal Ron Legler of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center tells Nestor about Broadway life in downtown Baltimore after the epic Chris Rock on Netflix special and what makes the Charm City great.
A rare NFL Draft weekend when Orioles share center stage
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles and Ravens confluence of relevance during NFL Draft weekend and how Lamar Jackson news has been followed by emergence of Adley Rutschman and Grayson Rodriguez as the boys of an orange summer in Baltimore.
After April “whirlwind” including Jackson extension, DeCosta, Ravens feeling “good tired” after draft weekend
Baltimore Positive
“I think we all feel pretty good, but we also realize we still have work to do.”
Bringing purple roses for Flowers and wondering just how much Lamar will throw in Monken offense?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round pick of Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers and add up the plethora of wide receivers in the new room for offensive coordinator Todd Monken. A new revolution of purple football is underway.
Making sense of the dollars of the $260 million marriage of Lamar and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine on historic contract between Ravens and Lamar Jackson. Even though there really isn’t a battle, they greatly disagree on who won the war between the MVP quarterback and the billionaire owner.
A last pitch to win $50,000 on one Orioles home run
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives another pitch for Home Run Riches and chance to win 50 grand for 50 years when the Baltimore Orioles hit their 50th homer of the season. And they’re hitting a lot of them quickly so far…
Zay Flowers on teaming with fellow South Florida native Lamar Jackson: “It’s going to be a lot of plays being made”
Baltimore Positive
The 2023 first-round pick was introduced to the media in Owings Mills on Friday afternoon.
Ravens brass reflects on one of most exciting days in team history after Jackson extension, Flowers pick
Baltimore Positive
“Our appreciation and love for Lamar [Jackson] has never wavered, but it was business as well.”
Zay Flowers: “I knew if I got to No. 22, I was going to be a Raven”
Baltimore Positive
The first-round wide receiver says he “can do whatever you need me to do” after a productive career at Boston College.
Wells, Orioles grind to 6-2 victory over Boston for fifth straight series win
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore used three sacrifice flies and two sacrifice bunts to finish a 5-1 homestand and improve to 16-8.
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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