The Opening days of a long Orioles season of hope
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Opening Day against Yankees and discuss the big league debut of pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez in Texas.
Baltimore Positive
Holding the higher powers of sports in New York accountable
Baltimore Positive
As the Yankees come to town to open another baseball season, Nestor Aparicio continues his conversations with the best sports columnists in America as Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post discusses the future of sports journalism and who will speak truth to power and ask the tough questions that ensure accountability and civic confidence.
It’s time to play ball again in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor follow the spring American dream and Orioles baseball back on the field at Camden Yards for a season of (rare) hope in Baltimore.
Wading through all of the purple lies and smokescreens
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor continue to wait for Ravens purple smoke to clear as NFL Draft approaches and the standoff with Lamar Jackson continues with no end in sight.
Celebrating the WWE Hall of Fame legend of our former WNST intern Stacy Keibler
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor grapple with WrestleMania memories and the legend of WNST intern Stacy Keibler
Teeing up Masters time and your tee time, too
Baltimore Positive
Ed Miller of Classic 5 Golf and Mount Pleasant previews the course and field at Augusta for Masters and tells you how and why a golf pro can ignite your game this spring.
Orioles move home opener to Friday due to forecast of severe inclement weather
Baltimore Positive
Tickets for Thursday’s postponed game will be valid for Friday’s contest.
Ravens brass mum on Lamar Jackson’s status, open to drafting quarterback early
Baltimore Positive
The organization had little interest in discussing its quarterback during Tuesday’s pre-draft press conference.
The early days of a season with hope for Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the early days of Orioles baseball and start of season with hope and high expectations at Camden Yards as the Birds come home for the spring.
“Everyone should be a pariah once in their life”
Baltimore Positive
Entrepreneur, sports owner and executive and the founding father of sports radio on the AM dial Jeff Smulyan tells Nestor how he founded and fought for the concept of WFAN in the late 1980s and the mistakes he made as a leader in owning the Seattle Mariners. His new book of wisdom tells his journey.
The strategy of Lamar Jackson and the point of no return
Baltimore Positive
Nestor Aparicio ponders how relationship of Harbaugh and Lamar could survive trade drop act of war
Playing in your neighborhood for half a century
Baltimore Positive
Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss the neighborhoods and taverns and local stores that have powered The Maryland Lottery for 50 years.
Merriman: Turning the lights on about Lights Out XF MMA card on May 6th
Baltimore Positive
Former Terp and NFL defensive lineman Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to discuss his West Coast-based Lights Out MMA promotion and the improving days and NIL money at College Park. And, of course, some thoughts on Lamar Jackson and his future.
The civic fatigue of The Lamarathon
Baltimore Positive
Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor to discuss the never-ending Lamarathon drama that has infiltrated all parts of local business conversation. The business of No. 8 has become everyone’s favorite topic.
She Got Game: The power of women in sports and leadership
Baltimore Positive
Longtime journalist and former Terps gymnast Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss the inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast and the powerful women who have used their sports experiences to build teams of influence in the business world after their playing days.
Make no mistake about it: Lamar Jackson has gone to war with the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Positive
In the aftermath of John Harbaugh’s bizarre press conference and the Lamar Jackson “I asked for a trade on March 2nd” news drop, Nestor Aparicio was invited onto Sirius Mad Dog Radio and gets grilled by J.T. The Brick about what comes next for the Ravens in the broken relationship between the franchise and its franchise quarterback.
How did it ever get this bad between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor review the long trail of Lamar Jackson vs. the Baltimore Ravens
The Maine Event centers up the Lamar Jackson discussion
Baltimore Positive
Former Ravens center and Super Bowl XXXV champion Mike Flynn provides some wisdom and player perspective on the ongoing tug-of-war between the franchise and its franchise quarterback as winter turns to spring an offseason of Baltimore football angst and uncertainty.
What’s next in Lamar vs. Ravens war of words and trade demand?
Baltimore Positive
It has been the biggest story of the NFL offseason, not just in Baltimore but around the league. The intrigue grows with the Lamar Jackson trade demand but what’s the reality for Steve Bisciotti and the Ravens in moving forward to play football in the fall?
Spring sports fever, April madness and Opening Day
Baltimore Positive
Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss this unique spring sports calendar of surprises on the courts and fields and the hope of pennant race baseball in Baltimore.
The hijacking of Ravens offseason
Baltimore Positive
While all eyes have been on Lamar Jackson and his search for a guaranteed contract, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and the organization have been hamstrung by all of the uncertainty. Luke Jones and Nestor bring The Lamarathon into focus as the Ravens offseason has been hijacked by quarterback negotiations and salary cap implications of the non-exclusive franchise tag.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap glorious Opening Day for Adley Rutschman and Orioles at Fenway Park
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a glorious Opening Day for Adley Rutschman and Orioles at Fenway Park. And then owner John Angelos started the year on FM radio with more lies, deflections and bile for the fan base he’s somehow trying to re-engage in Baltimore. The more things change…
Is there a seat left for Lamar Jackson anywhere else in NFL?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos discuss realities of the few QB seats left for Lamar Jackson in NFL
Brandon Hyde on Rutschman’s historic Opening Day in Orioles’ 10-9 win: “He’s just a super special player”
Baltimore Positive
Adley Rutschman went 5-for-5 with homer, a walk, and four RBIs in his first Opening Day in the majors.
Like the Mayflowers, could Lamar Jackson be heading to Indianapolis?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime sports columnist and insider Bob Kravitz joins Nestor from Indianapolis where Jim Irsay might be one of the remaining owners to covet the Ravens former MVP quarterback. Will the Colts make a play for Lamar Jackson? As all Baltimore folks know, if it says “Irsay” it’s usually unpredictable.
So, Lamar Jackson wants a trade, does he?
Baltimore Positive
After hijacking the Coaches Breakfast press conference with John Harbaugh and the national media with a tweet outing his March 2 trade request, we wonder what happens next for the Ravens’ disgruntled former MVP quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor answer the Lamar Jackson mandate for the Baltimore Ravens and opine on the few possibilities for peace and prosperity in this broken relationship.
It’s time to Play Ball
Baltimore Positive
As Opening Day looms, our longtime Orioles insider Luke Jones gets Nestor pumped for Opening Day and a real Orioles season of hope and questions. First up, the new rules and new schedule format and how it might help the Birds’ chances of getting to October baseball.
Would it shock anyone if somehow Lamar Jackson wound up in Miami?
Baltimore Positive
JT The Brick tells Nestor that he believes Lamar Jackson will end up with Miami Dolphins
Who is Ken Francis and why is he calling NFL teams?
Baltimore Positive
Amidst the madness of the Lamar Jackson non-exclusive franchise tag and the aftermath, Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos debate what happens next in the Lamarathon. And a free promo for The Entire Gym.
Making sense of Lamarathon and all of the drama
Baltimore Positive
Mike Tanier of Football Outsiders takes Nestor inside the upcoming NFL Draft and how other teams are viewing their quarterback options with or without Lamar Jackson. And none of them are trying to get $200 million guaranteed and get a team to give up two No. 1 draft picks for that right.
The Hit It Big season is here as Orioles go to bat
Baltimore Positive
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells us the about 50th Anniversary partners like Costas Inn, hosting the Maryland Crab Cake Tour on April 5th to get ready for baseball season and a chance to play Home Run Riches.
What if Lamar Jackson had an agent like Leigh Steinberg?
Baltimore Positive
Super agent Leigh Steinberg joins Nestor after his client Patrick Mahomes’ second Super Bowl title to continue the debate about the value of a sports agent to a player like Lamar Jackson in this free agency and franchise tagging period.
Where and how are we getting the games in the future?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime sports business and media insider John Ourand of Sports Business Journal talks crab cakes and the future of sports
What was the first summer of your baseball life?
Baltimore Positive
Author John Rosengren takes Nestor back to baseball in 1973 with his new book on a special season for Major League Baseball, the designated hitter and memories to last a lifetime.
What is the next step for Lamar Jackson and Ravens in this mysterious contract tug-of-war
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones takes a deep dive with Dennis Koulatsos on what might be next for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in this mysterious contract tug-of-war as the non-exclusive franchise tag sits on the former MVP quarterback who refuses to hire a professional agent.
How to pace and brace your expectations during this Lamarathon season
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the fatigue of the ongoing Lamar Jackson contract talk all over the country as NFL owners and teams appear reluctant to show Number Eight the (guaranteed) money.
For the love of Warren Moon and the new Oilers blue Heritage Ford line at Koons Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
As the daily fatigue and intrigue regarding the Lamarathon continues for Baltimore Ravens fans, Nestor Aparicio sounds off with Dennis Koulatsos on all the NFL free agency news, new cars and old quarterbacks.
How to analyze the “value” of Lamar Jackson with the King of DVOA
Baltimore Positive
The smartest football analytics guy we know Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders provides his DVOA on Lamar Jackson and the value of his quarterback play to the Ravens – or any potential suitor in the NFL.
Can the Orioles really win a World Series again and what did Steadman think the first time?
Baltimore Positive
When Nestor discovered a treasure trove of 1966 World Series heirlooms in the Shrewsbury hometown of his partner Luke Jones, it was time to wax nostalgic about the World Series, the Orioles and the WBC and all that could be once again. Can Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson bring back that old black and orange magic?
Willard did all he could do to reignite Fear The Turtle in Season One
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the aftermath of nice March Madness win over West Virginia and the ugly exit to Alabama as the initial year for head coach Kevin Willard can only be measured in positive terms for the health and future of the basketball program in College Park.
The Opening days of a long Orioles season of hope
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Opening Day against Yankees and discuss the big league debut of pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez in Texas.
Holding the higher powers of sports in New York accountable
Baltimore Positive
As the Yankees come to town to open another baseball season, Nestor Aparicio continues his conversations with the best sports columnists in America as Mike Vaccaro of The New York Post discusses the future of sports journalism and who will speak truth to power and ask the tough questions that ensure accountability and civic confidence.
It’s time to play ball again in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor follow the spring American dream and Orioles baseball back on the field at Camden Yards for a season of (rare) hope in Baltimore.
Wading through all of the purple lies and smokescreens
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor continue to wait for Ravens purple smoke to clear as NFL Draft approaches and the standoff with Lamar Jackson continues with no end in sight.
Celebrating the WWE Hall of Fame legend of our former WNST intern Stacy Keibler
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor grapple with WrestleMania memories and the legend of WNST intern Stacy Keibler
Teeing up Masters time and your tee time, too
Baltimore Positive
Ed Miller of Classic 5 Golf and Mount Pleasant previews the course and field at Augusta for Masters and tells you how and why a golf pro can ignite your game this spring.
Orioles move home opener to Friday due to forecast of severe inclement weather
Baltimore Positive
Tickets for Thursday’s postponed game will be valid for Friday’s contest.
Ravens brass mum on Lamar Jackson’s status, open to drafting quarterback early
Baltimore Positive
The organization had little interest in discussing its quarterback during Tuesday’s pre-draft press conference.
The early days of a season with hope for Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the early days of Orioles baseball and start of season with hope and high expectations at Camden Yards as the Birds come home for the spring.
“Everyone should be a pariah once in their life”
Baltimore Positive
Entrepreneur, sports owner and executive and the founding father of sports radio on the AM dial Jeff Smulyan tells Nestor how he founded and fought for the concept of WFAN in the late 1980s and the mistakes he made as a leader in owning the Seattle Mariners. His new book of wisdom tells his journey.
The strategy of Lamar Jackson and the point of no return
Baltimore Positive
Nestor Aparicio ponders how relationship of Harbaugh and Lamar could survive trade drop act of war
Playing in your neighborhood for half a century
Baltimore Positive
Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss the neighborhoods and taverns and local stores that have powered The Maryland Lottery for 50 years.
Merriman: Turning the lights on about Lights Out XF MMA card on May 6th
Baltimore Positive
Former Terp and NFL defensive lineman Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to discuss his West Coast-based Lights Out MMA promotion and the improving days and NIL money at College Park. And, of course, some thoughts on Lamar Jackson and his future.
The civic fatigue of The Lamarathon
Baltimore Positive
Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor to discuss the never-ending Lamarathon drama that has infiltrated all parts of local business conversation. The business of No. 8 has become everyone’s favorite topic.
She Got Game: The power of women in sports and leadership
Baltimore Positive
Longtime journalist and former Terps gymnast Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss the inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast and the powerful women who have used their sports experiences to build teams of influence in the business world after their playing days.
Make no mistake about it: Lamar Jackson has gone to war with the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Positive
In the aftermath of John Harbaugh’s bizarre press conference and the Lamar Jackson “I asked for a trade on March 2nd” news drop, Nestor Aparicio was invited onto Sirius Mad Dog Radio and gets grilled by J.T. The Brick about what comes next for the Ravens in the broken relationship between the franchise and its franchise quarterback.
How did it ever get this bad between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor review the long trail of Lamar Jackson vs. the Baltimore Ravens
The Maine Event centers up the Lamar Jackson discussion
Baltimore Positive
Former Ravens center and Super Bowl XXXV champion Mike Flynn provides some wisdom and player perspective on the ongoing tug-of-war between the franchise and its franchise quarterback as winter turns to spring an offseason of Baltimore football angst and uncertainty.
What’s next in Lamar vs. Ravens war of words and trade demand?
Baltimore Positive
It has been the biggest story of the NFL offseason, not just in Baltimore but around the league. The intrigue grows with the Lamar Jackson trade demand but what’s the reality for Steve Bisciotti and the Ravens in moving forward to play football in the fall?
Spring sports fever, April madness and Opening Day
Baltimore Positive
Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss this unique spring sports calendar of surprises on the courts and fields and the hope of pennant race baseball in Baltimore.
The hijacking of Ravens offseason
Baltimore Positive
While all eyes have been on Lamar Jackson and his search for a guaranteed contract, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and the organization have been hamstrung by all of the uncertainty. Luke Jones and Nestor bring The Lamarathon into focus as the Ravens offseason has been hijacked by quarterback negotiations and salary cap implications of the non-exclusive franchise tag.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap glorious Opening Day for Adley Rutschman and Orioles at Fenway Park
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a glorious Opening Day for Adley Rutschman and Orioles at Fenway Park. And then owner John Angelos started the year on FM radio with more lies, deflections and bile for the fan base he’s somehow trying to re-engage in Baltimore. The more things change…
Is there a seat left for Lamar Jackson anywhere else in NFL?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos discuss realities of the few QB seats left for Lamar Jackson in NFL
Brandon Hyde on Rutschman’s historic Opening Day in Orioles’ 10-9 win: “He’s just a super special player”
Baltimore Positive
Adley Rutschman went 5-for-5 with homer, a walk, and four RBIs in his first Opening Day in the majors.
Like the Mayflowers, could Lamar Jackson be heading to Indianapolis?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime sports columnist and insider Bob Kravitz joins Nestor from Indianapolis where Jim Irsay might be one of the remaining owners to covet the Ravens former MVP quarterback. Will the Colts make a play for Lamar Jackson? As all Baltimore folks know, if it says “Irsay” it’s usually unpredictable.
So, Lamar Jackson wants a trade, does he?
Baltimore Positive
After hijacking the Coaches Breakfast press conference with John Harbaugh and the national media with a tweet outing his March 2 trade request, we wonder what happens next for the Ravens’ disgruntled former MVP quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor answer the Lamar Jackson mandate for the Baltimore Ravens and opine on the few possibilities for peace and prosperity in this broken relationship.
It’s time to Play Ball
Baltimore Positive
As Opening Day looms, our longtime Orioles insider Luke Jones gets Nestor pumped for Opening Day and a real Orioles season of hope and questions. First up, the new rules and new schedule format and how it might help the Birds’ chances of getting to October baseball.
Would it shock anyone if somehow Lamar Jackson wound up in Miami?
Baltimore Positive
JT The Brick tells Nestor that he believes Lamar Jackson will end up with Miami Dolphins
Who is Ken Francis and why is he calling NFL teams?
Baltimore Positive
Amidst the madness of the Lamar Jackson non-exclusive franchise tag and the aftermath, Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos debate what happens next in the Lamarathon. And a free promo for The Entire Gym.
Making sense of Lamarathon and all of the drama
Baltimore Positive
Mike Tanier of Football Outsiders takes Nestor inside the upcoming NFL Draft and how other teams are viewing their quarterback options with or without Lamar Jackson. And none of them are trying to get $200 million guaranteed and get a team to give up two No. 1 draft picks for that right.
The Hit It Big season is here as Orioles go to bat
Baltimore Positive
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells us the about 50th Anniversary partners like Costas Inn, hosting the Maryland Crab Cake Tour on April 5th to get ready for baseball season and a chance to play Home Run Riches.
What if Lamar Jackson had an agent like Leigh Steinberg?
Baltimore Positive
Super agent Leigh Steinberg joins Nestor after his client Patrick Mahomes’ second Super Bowl title to continue the debate about the value of a sports agent to a player like Lamar Jackson in this free agency and franchise tagging period.
Where and how are we getting the games in the future?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime sports business and media insider John Ourand of Sports Business Journal talks crab cakes and the future of sports
What was the first summer of your baseball life?
Baltimore Positive
Author John Rosengren takes Nestor back to baseball in 1973 with his new book on a special season for Major League Baseball, the designated hitter and memories to last a lifetime.
What is the next step for Lamar Jackson and Ravens in this mysterious contract tug-of-war
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones takes a deep dive with Dennis Koulatsos on what might be next for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in this mysterious contract tug-of-war as the non-exclusive franchise tag sits on the former MVP quarterback who refuses to hire a professional agent.
How to pace and brace your expectations during this Lamarathon season
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor lament the fatigue of the ongoing Lamar Jackson contract talk all over the country as NFL owners and teams appear reluctant to show Number Eight the (guaranteed) money.
For the love of Warren Moon and the new Oilers blue Heritage Ford line at Koons Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
As the daily fatigue and intrigue regarding the Lamarathon continues for Baltimore Ravens fans, Nestor Aparicio sounds off with Dennis Koulatsos on all the NFL free agency news, new cars and old quarterbacks.
How to analyze the “value” of Lamar Jackson with the King of DVOA
Baltimore Positive
The smartest football analytics guy we know Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders provides his DVOA on Lamar Jackson and the value of his quarterback play to the Ravens – or any potential suitor in the NFL.
Can the Orioles really win a World Series again and what did Steadman think the first time?
Baltimore Positive
When Nestor discovered a treasure trove of 1966 World Series heirlooms in the Shrewsbury hometown of his partner Luke Jones, it was time to wax nostalgic about the World Series, the Orioles and the WBC and all that could be once again. Can Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson bring back that old black and orange magic?
Willard did all he could do to reignite Fear The Turtle in Season One
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the aftermath of nice March Madness win over West Virginia and the ugly exit to Alabama as the initial year for head coach Kevin Willard can only be measured in positive terms for the health and future of the basketball program in College Park.
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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