Orioles bullpen, bats not good enough in 8-2 loss to Houston
Baltimore Positive
Shintaro Fujinami and Mike Baumann combined to give up five runs over the final two innings of Wednesday’s defeat.
Baltimore Positive
Broderick Washington “filled with emotion” to sign extension with Ravens
Baltimore Positive
“I’ve barely scratched the surface of what I could really be, and I just look forward to the opportunity to be able to do that here.”
Harbaugh reiterates “ball’s in J.K.’s court” regarding Dobbins’ return to field
Baltimore Positive
“I do expect him back very soon, but I don’t have anything to say about it.”
Trying to make sense of “Free Kevin Brown” for the sane baseball fans around America
Baltimore Positive
Journalists around America are calling Nestor Aparicio in Baltimore to attempt to understand how Kevin Brown was thrown off MASN and Orioles games since July 23rd. The folks at 95.7 The Game in San Francisco wanted to learn the legend of the Peter Angelos Orioles and how Jon Miller got to the Bay Area 26 years ago.
How did 25 years of Baltimore sports radio fly by like this?
Baltimore Positive
Original WNST Executive Producer Andy Mueller joins Nestor for a bunch of 25th Anniversary memories of life in Baltimore in 1998 as we were trying to be pioneers in how sports radio was presented for local fans. Lots of beautiful memories from Drug City here with one of our favorite people.
The Dundalk home of Schock and rock
Baltimore Positive
Our favorite Dundalk Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s talks songwriting and singing along with playing the drums in the most famous band of ladies of the ’80s at The Beaumont on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Dear John and Louis Angelos: Are you a Rocky – or a Bullwinkle?
Baltimore Positive
The sons of Peter Angelos got a “Dear Orioles” letter from Nestor back in July 2018 encouraging them to step forward and run a legitimate local baseball franchise. Now in the aftermath of the Kevin Brown suspension fiasco at MASN, any sensible fan would realize what we’re up against as a community with a born-on-third and thinks he hit a triple Fredo with a penchant for punishment like his old man.
Feeling the magic of an Orioles sweep over Mets
Baltimore Positive
It was a special weekend of memories of the 1983 World Series team but the current Orioles team answered the first-place call with an impressive trio of wins against the once-time menace of the New York Mets. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the magic of Orioles baseball at Camden Yards.
Are the Orioles making all of the right moves?
Baltimore Positive
At some point, Orioles general manager Mike Elias will be spending tens of millions of John Angelos’ money on baseball players. What does the trading deadline acquisition of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty tell us about the value of the minor league system and the flow of Baltimore baseball money?
Broadcaster Kenny Albert and the roots of WNST
Baltimore Positive
Longtime broadcaster Kenny Albert tells Nestor that he is included in his new book of memoirs, “A Mic For All Seasons.” And in celebrating 25 years of Baltimore radio, the whole story cannot be told without the one-time voice of the Baltimore Skipjacks, who started the journey for AM 1570 back in December 1991.
Hitting it big and Mega Billions
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor our state wins if we win the billion and a half dollar Mega Millions jackpot this week.
The amazing story and trial of Shoeless Joe Jackson
Baltimore Positive
We all know about cheating in baseball and the biggest scandal in the history of the World Series. Now over a century later, baseball historian David Fletcher tells Nestor everything he did not know about Shoeless Joe Jackson and Black Sox scandal and his new book
Getting ready for fake football and the Eagles
Baltimore Positive
As the installation of the new offense has its predicted hiccups under new coordinator Todd Monken, our Luke Jones tells Ravens fans what’s happening on the back fields in Owings Mills and in preparation for the always awful and always victorious preseason efforts by the men of John Harbaugh.
Strong bullpen effort leads Orioles to sweep of Mets with 2-0 win
Baltimore Positive
First-place Baltimore won its 70th game of the season going into Monday’s off-day.
Hyde discusses Hays being banged up, Mateo starting in center field, other Orioles topics
Baltimore Positive
The struggling Jorge Mateo was making his first start in center since arriving in Baltimore two years ago.
McCann, Westburg lead way as Orioles flatten Mets in 10-3 final
Baltimore Positive
James McCann drove in five runs against his old club as Baltimore moved to a season-high 26 games over .500.
Monken says Ravens offense “not nearly where we need to be and we shouldn’t be” early in camp
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore’s new offensive coordinator didn’t mince words about his unit having “a lot of work to do” by Week 1.
Stanley believes this Ravens offensive line could be best he’s played with
Baltimore Positive
Ronnie Stanley sees potential for this group to be even better than the record-breaking 2019 unit.
The letter that started it all on August 3, 1998 from Nestor to Baltimore sports fans
Baltimore Positive
On August 3rd, 1998, Nestor Aparicio inked a letter to local sports fans in The Baltimore Sun. Now 25 years later, did he live up to his promise and goals to serve the local community?
Harbaugh on Dobbins’ status: “He wants to be out there and he needs to be out there”
Baltimore Positive
It’s unclear when the Ravens’ top running back will begin practicing as his apparent “hold-in” continues.
Getting ready for our first pennant race in far too long
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the Orioles pitching concerns and the realities of a legitimate World Series run at Camden Yards late into this summer and fall.
Is Jack Flaherty the answer for Orioles pitching deficiencies?
Baltimore Positive
Now that the MLB trading deadline is over, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss and assess the Orioles acquisition of a starting pitching the St. Louis Cardinals once viewed as an ace and what it means to the Baltimore rotation – and bullpen – for the pennant stretch run.
Other than a Super Bowl, what do we expect from Lamar Jackson?
Baltimore Positive
With the money in the bank and the wristband off, just what do we expect to see from the new offense of Todd Monken that is built for the Ravens’ former MVP quarterback to bring back the dominance of 2019 and lead the franchise deep into the playoffs. Fans won’t have Greg Roman to complain about this season.
Here’s to 25 more years of Baltimore sports and community at WNST
Baltimore Positive
Our financial insider and friend Leonard Raskin congratulates Nestor on 25 years of sports and business life at WNST Radio. It ain’t easy running a business.
Merriman talks Lights Out MMA and lights on for exciting NFL season
Baltimore Positive
Former Maryland Terps and San Diego Chargers pass rusher Shawne Merriman tells Nestor about his growing Lights Out MMA promotion and talks about the crowded field of emerging quarterbacks in the AFC as NFL training camp begins.
Smiling pretty with Dundalk’s Queen of Rock
Baltimore Positive
Rock Hall of Famer Gina Schock talks family life in Baltimore with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at The Beaumont in Catonsville.
The latest on Verlander and Orioles and trade rumors
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the mind of Mike Elias and Orioles in hours before MLB trading deadline
It’s time for Elias and Orioles to add some pitching
Baltimore Positive
Making the case for why the players on the team and the fans of the franchise deserve upgrades to the starting rotation and bullpen at the trading deadline, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles potential moves as the hot August nights of Baltimore baseball are heating up.
Ravens nose tackle Pierce trying to maximize health after missing most of 2022 season
Baltimore Positive
The veteran is excited to use some new pass-rushing moves after missing most of the last two seasons.
Who knew that beating the Yankees would be this much fun?
Baltimore Positive
The Orioles were a doormat for the Yankees franchise for a long, long time. No more. Luke Jones and Nestor recap an Orioles madness weekend beating the Yankees at Camden Yards and bringing fans downtown for first place baseball.
The mean, mean pride of 25 years of WNST and your support
Baltimore Positive
Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos why he’s so proud of the past quarter of a century of serving truth and accuracy to Baltimore sports fans via the airwaves and internet. And why the Orioles and Ravens still matter so much to our community.
The foodie life and adventure beyond crab cakes is real in Charm City
Baltimore Positive
As the founder and eater of Charm City Food Adventures, Doug Clayton eats a lot of crab cakes, too! Along with Marcella Knight at Koco’s Pub, we made the case for Baltimore beyond the local delicacy on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.
Seven-run first inning sends Orioles to 9-3 win over Yankees to take weekend series, season series
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore pitching also registered 18 strikeouts, a new franchise record for a nine-inning game.
Hyde says Tyler Wells needs “a little bit of a reset” in minors ahead of stretch run for Orioles
Baltimore Positive
“We feel like the right thing for him and for us — because we need him back; we need him — is to give him a little bit of a break.”
Santander’s dramatic homer sends Orioles to 1-0 win over Yankees
Baltimore Positive
After making a diving catch in the eighth inning, Anthony Santander hit a walk-off blast for Baltimore.
Elias “would bet heavily” on Orioles acquiring pitching in any potential deals before trade deadline
Baltimore Positive
The general manager was measured in discussing how aggressive Baltimore would be before Tuesday’s deadline.
Ravens training camp: From A to Zay
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take a very temporary break from all of this pennant race baseball to get you ready for Ravens season. What is John Harbaugh really trying to accomplish over the next six weeks besides not getting anyone hurt?
Mega Millions has already produced millionaires in Maryland this month
Baltimore Positive
As the Mega Millions number soars, John Martin of the Maryland Lottery gets local with on the ways folks here are cashing million dollar checks even before the jackpot gets hit again.
How will Orioles go about being buyers this week?
Baltimore Positive
As the Major League Baseball trading deadline looms, Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos talk Orioles wants and needs as the first-place Birds of Mike Elias turn the hot corner at home against the last-place Yankees.
Ravens rookie Zay Flowers on first NFL training camp: “It hasn’t really sunk in yet”
Baltimore Positive
“I just like working. I love being out here on the field playing and being with my teammates.”
Orioles bullpen, bats not good enough in 8-2 loss to Houston
Baltimore Positive
Shintaro Fujinami and Mike Baumann combined to give up five runs over the final two innings of Wednesday’s defeat.
Broderick Washington “filled with emotion” to sign extension with Ravens
Baltimore Positive
“I’ve barely scratched the surface of what I could really be, and I just look forward to the opportunity to be able to do that here.”
Harbaugh reiterates “ball’s in J.K.’s court” regarding Dobbins’ return to field
Baltimore Positive
“I do expect him back very soon, but I don’t have anything to say about it.”
Trying to make sense of “Free Kevin Brown” for the sane baseball fans around America
Baltimore Positive
Journalists around America are calling Nestor Aparicio in Baltimore to attempt to understand how Kevin Brown was thrown off MASN and Orioles games since July 23rd. The folks at 95.7 The Game in San Francisco wanted to learn the legend of the Peter Angelos Orioles and how Jon Miller got to the Bay Area 26 years ago.
How did 25 years of Baltimore sports radio fly by like this?
Baltimore Positive
Original WNST Executive Producer Andy Mueller joins Nestor for a bunch of 25th Anniversary memories of life in Baltimore in 1998 as we were trying to be pioneers in how sports radio was presented for local fans. Lots of beautiful memories from Drug City here with one of our favorite people.
The Dundalk home of Schock and rock
Baltimore Positive
Our favorite Dundalk Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s talks songwriting and singing along with playing the drums in the most famous band of ladies of the ’80s at The Beaumont on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Dear John and Louis Angelos: Are you a Rocky – or a Bullwinkle?
Baltimore Positive
The sons of Peter Angelos got a “Dear Orioles” letter from Nestor back in July 2018 encouraging them to step forward and run a legitimate local baseball franchise. Now in the aftermath of the Kevin Brown suspension fiasco at MASN, any sensible fan would realize what we’re up against as a community with a born-on-third and thinks he hit a triple Fredo with a penchant for punishment like his old man.
Feeling the magic of an Orioles sweep over Mets
Baltimore Positive
It was a special weekend of memories of the 1983 World Series team but the current Orioles team answered the first-place call with an impressive trio of wins against the once-time menace of the New York Mets. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the magic of Orioles baseball at Camden Yards.
Are the Orioles making all of the right moves?
Baltimore Positive
At some point, Orioles general manager Mike Elias will be spending tens of millions of John Angelos’ money on baseball players. What does the trading deadline acquisition of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty tell us about the value of the minor league system and the flow of Baltimore baseball money?
Broadcaster Kenny Albert and the roots of WNST
Baltimore Positive
Longtime broadcaster Kenny Albert tells Nestor that he is included in his new book of memoirs, “A Mic For All Seasons.” And in celebrating 25 years of Baltimore radio, the whole story cannot be told without the one-time voice of the Baltimore Skipjacks, who started the journey for AM 1570 back in December 1991.
Hitting it big and Mega Billions
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor our state wins if we win the billion and a half dollar Mega Millions jackpot this week.
The amazing story and trial of Shoeless Joe Jackson
Baltimore Positive
We all know about cheating in baseball and the biggest scandal in the history of the World Series. Now over a century later, baseball historian David Fletcher tells Nestor everything he did not know about Shoeless Joe Jackson and Black Sox scandal and his new book
Getting ready for fake football and the Eagles
Baltimore Positive
As the installation of the new offense has its predicted hiccups under new coordinator Todd Monken, our Luke Jones tells Ravens fans what’s happening on the back fields in Owings Mills and in preparation for the always awful and always victorious preseason efforts by the men of John Harbaugh.
Strong bullpen effort leads Orioles to sweep of Mets with 2-0 win
Baltimore Positive
First-place Baltimore won its 70th game of the season going into Monday’s off-day.
Hyde discusses Hays being banged up, Mateo starting in center field, other Orioles topics
Baltimore Positive
The struggling Jorge Mateo was making his first start in center since arriving in Baltimore two years ago.
McCann, Westburg lead way as Orioles flatten Mets in 10-3 final
Baltimore Positive
James McCann drove in five runs against his old club as Baltimore moved to a season-high 26 games over .500.
Monken says Ravens offense “not nearly where we need to be and we shouldn’t be” early in camp
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore’s new offensive coordinator didn’t mince words about his unit having “a lot of work to do” by Week 1.
Stanley believes this Ravens offensive line could be best he’s played with
Baltimore Positive
Ronnie Stanley sees potential for this group to be even better than the record-breaking 2019 unit.
The letter that started it all on August 3, 1998 from Nestor to Baltimore sports fans
Baltimore Positive
On August 3rd, 1998, Nestor Aparicio inked a letter to local sports fans in The Baltimore Sun. Now 25 years later, did he live up to his promise and goals to serve the local community?
Harbaugh on Dobbins’ status: “He wants to be out there and he needs to be out there”
Baltimore Positive
It’s unclear when the Ravens’ top running back will begin practicing as his apparent “hold-in” continues.
Getting ready for our first pennant race in far too long
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the Orioles pitching concerns and the realities of a legitimate World Series run at Camden Yards late into this summer and fall.
Is Jack Flaherty the answer for Orioles pitching deficiencies?
Baltimore Positive
Now that the MLB trading deadline is over, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss and assess the Orioles acquisition of a starting pitching the St. Louis Cardinals once viewed as an ace and what it means to the Baltimore rotation – and bullpen – for the pennant stretch run.
Other than a Super Bowl, what do we expect from Lamar Jackson?
Baltimore Positive
With the money in the bank and the wristband off, just what do we expect to see from the new offense of Todd Monken that is built for the Ravens’ former MVP quarterback to bring back the dominance of 2019 and lead the franchise deep into the playoffs. Fans won’t have Greg Roman to complain about this season.
Here’s to 25 more years of Baltimore sports and community at WNST
Baltimore Positive
Our financial insider and friend Leonard Raskin congratulates Nestor on 25 years of sports and business life at WNST Radio. It ain’t easy running a business.
Merriman talks Lights Out MMA and lights on for exciting NFL season
Baltimore Positive
Former Maryland Terps and San Diego Chargers pass rusher Shawne Merriman tells Nestor about his growing Lights Out MMA promotion and talks about the crowded field of emerging quarterbacks in the AFC as NFL training camp begins.
Smiling pretty with Dundalk’s Queen of Rock
Baltimore Positive
Rock Hall of Famer Gina Schock talks family life in Baltimore with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at The Beaumont in Catonsville.
The latest on Verlander and Orioles and trade rumors
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the mind of Mike Elias and Orioles in hours before MLB trading deadline
It’s time for Elias and Orioles to add some pitching
Baltimore Positive
Making the case for why the players on the team and the fans of the franchise deserve upgrades to the starting rotation and bullpen at the trading deadline, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles potential moves as the hot August nights of Baltimore baseball are heating up.
Ravens nose tackle Pierce trying to maximize health after missing most of 2022 season
Baltimore Positive
The veteran is excited to use some new pass-rushing moves after missing most of the last two seasons.
Who knew that beating the Yankees would be this much fun?
Baltimore Positive
The Orioles were a doormat for the Yankees franchise for a long, long time. No more. Luke Jones and Nestor recap an Orioles madness weekend beating the Yankees at Camden Yards and bringing fans downtown for first place baseball.
The mean, mean pride of 25 years of WNST and your support
Baltimore Positive
Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos why he’s so proud of the past quarter of a century of serving truth and accuracy to Baltimore sports fans via the airwaves and internet. And why the Orioles and Ravens still matter so much to our community.
The foodie life and adventure beyond crab cakes is real in Charm City
Baltimore Positive
As the founder and eater of Charm City Food Adventures, Doug Clayton eats a lot of crab cakes, too! Along with Marcella Knight at Koco’s Pub, we made the case for Baltimore beyond the local delicacy on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.
Seven-run first inning sends Orioles to 9-3 win over Yankees to take weekend series, season series
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore pitching also registered 18 strikeouts, a new franchise record for a nine-inning game.
Hyde says Tyler Wells needs “a little bit of a reset” in minors ahead of stretch run for Orioles
Baltimore Positive
“We feel like the right thing for him and for us — because we need him back; we need him — is to give him a little bit of a break.”
Santander’s dramatic homer sends Orioles to 1-0 win over Yankees
Baltimore Positive
After making a diving catch in the eighth inning, Anthony Santander hit a walk-off blast for Baltimore.
Elias “would bet heavily” on Orioles acquiring pitching in any potential deals before trade deadline
Baltimore Positive
The general manager was measured in discussing how aggressive Baltimore would be before Tuesday’s deadline.
Ravens training camp: From A to Zay
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take a very temporary break from all of this pennant race baseball to get you ready for Ravens season. What is John Harbaugh really trying to accomplish over the next six weeks besides not getting anyone hurt?
Mega Millions has already produced millionaires in Maryland this month
Baltimore Positive
As the Mega Millions number soars, John Martin of the Maryland Lottery gets local with on the ways folks here are cashing million dollar checks even before the jackpot gets hit again.
How will Orioles go about being buyers this week?
Baltimore Positive
As the Major League Baseball trading deadline looms, Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos talk Orioles wants and needs as the first-place Birds of Mike Elias turn the hot corner at home against the last-place Yankees.
Ravens rookie Zay Flowers on first NFL training camp: “It hasn’t really sunk in yet”
Baltimore Positive
“I just like working. I love being out here on the field playing and being with my teammates.”
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
8
8Paid Advertisement
Latest News
Everybody is winning with the Ravens
The promotion has become "last chance" but some recent winners had some fun times with their Ravens scratch-off victory trip to Met Life Stadium in New Jersey for another purple victory. John Martin and Nestor power up for a billion…
No time to celebrate Steelers win with Texans waiting on Christmas Day
It was a fun night for Baltimore sports fans beating the Steelers at home but the holiday work is far from complete. Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens 34-17 win over Pittsburgh and prep for a quick Texans' Christmas…
Friends, Orioles baseball and the holidays
Once he found out that his 1990s Orioles reporter and the guy who runs the Baltimore Convention Center were great friends, Nestor knew he had a fun holiday idea for a baseball, hockey and holiday set up at Amicci's. Allen…
888Paid Advertisement
