Elias, Orioles keeping door open for possibility of Bautista pitching again in 2023
Baltimore Positive
Despite a UCL injury suffered in late August, the All-Star closer has begun playing catch and doing some light throwing.
Baltimore Positive
Ravens defense leads way in 25-9 win over Houston marred by multiple injuries
Baltimore Positive
After an underwhelming first half, Baltimore pulled away with two touchdowns in the third quarter.
Making our Week 1 picks and giving a dime to Houston for Ravens to cover
Baltimore Positive
Our newest weekly feature for football season has Nestor Aparicio returning to his Friday Football Frenzy prognosticating roots with Hollywood Casino Perryville sportsbook manager Christian Horton. We’ll be picking winners in every NFL game this season against the spread and talking football gambling and knowing your limits to have fun all season long.
Kicking off and knowing your limits with sports wagering
Baltimore Positive
Executive Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin discusses the beginning of the first full football season with mobile wagering here with excitement and caution as September also kicks off a month of gambling awareness and knowing how to slow your roll and having a plan.
Exploring the next level at Planet Fitness this fall
Baltimore Positive
Justin Drummond of Planet Fitness invites Nestor to the newest upgraded location in Reisterstown gym to enjoy spa and Black Card privileges as the kids go back to school. Start a new routine of good health today!
Beckham feeling like rookie again as he prepares to make Ravens debut
Baltimore Positive
“I feel good. It’s been a lot of hard work to get to this point.”
Finding the future of Anne Arundel County
Baltimore Positive
Anne Arundel County Executive Stueart Pittman extends his Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop chat with Nestor on transportation, getting across the Chesapeake Bay and his love of horses at Pappas Restaurant in Glen Burnie.
Our Ray of light and king of WNST Baltimore sports production returns to discuss 25 years of #AwesomeNes
Baltimore Positive
Our longtime producer Ray Bachman takes a break from his Trivia Night tour in Anne Arundel County to talk 25 years of fun WNST memories with Nestor at Pappas Restaurant in Glen Burnie on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Orioles trying to get armed for October on the road
Baltimore Positive
The torrid pace of the first-place Orioles continues as the team tears it up on the West Coast late at night. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some lessons learned from Shohei Ohtani in Anaheim and the team’s own struggles to replace Felix Bautista for the October playoffs that appear imminent as the magic number recedes.
Jump starting a Productive Day and staying on task
Baltimore Positive
In our never-ending attempt to squeeze more than 24 hours into one day, Leslie Shreve of Productive Day schools Nestor on Taskology and getting work done more efficiently as the kids go back to school and the football games come on the television.
The hurt of Houston football as told by the ultimate expert
Baltimore Positive
Legendary Houston sports media voice John McClain talks history and his lifelong love of baseball with Nestor as the Orioles and Astros threaten some meaningful October possibilities. And even a little bit of Oilers resurrection sympathies coming to Nashville later this season. How bad will the Houston Texans be this season? Let him tell ya…
Preparing for a September of Ravens kickoffs and Orioles thrillers
Baltimore Positive
A month to remember as Ravens kickoff and Orioles prep for postseason baseball. Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos prepare for a September of Baltimore sports unlike any other.
It’s time to Soiree with O.J. and get loose with The Juice
Baltimore Positive
Chanda Brigance returns to Baltimore Positive to give Nestor a Juice update and full details for Soiree With O.J. Brigance on September 29th in Anne Arundel County to benefit the Brigance Brigade and ALS families in need locally.
Finding the optimism and realities of Ravens season as Houston looms small
Baltimore Positive
As the season is set to kick off, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the Ravens final cuts are just the beginning of a squishy roster that general manager Eric DeCosta always knows goes beyond the first 53 men up.
Pittman discusses fiscal discipline and life in Anne Arundel County
Baltimore Positive
Anne Arundel County Executive Stueart Pittman returns on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Pappas Restaurant in Glen Burnie to discuss second term progress, goals and what makes good local government.
Can Cano be the solution at closer as Orioles keep us up late?
Baltimore Positive
Luke and Nestor discuss the Orioles going West again without closer Felix Bautista and how a new cast of relief pitchers will be auditioning for October baseball as the team plays in Arizona and Anaheim.
Scratching the surface of football season
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for football season and Ravens scratch-offs for Labor Day. Plus, the big $5 million chance hits the Maryland State Fair in Timonium as we get ready to kickoff the fall fun.
The great Nils Lofgren talks about being in the E Street Band
Baltimore Positive
Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the great Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen’s legendary Hall of Fame band from Tampa on January 27, 2009 just days before the infamous Super Bowl halftime performance with Clarence Clemons.
Zeroing in on the Ravens defense
Baltimore Positive
Zeroing in on the Ravens defense. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Roquan Smith and Ravens defensive expectations for season. #RavensFlock @DKoulatsosShow @DennisKoulatsos
DeCosta says Ravens have “certainly thrown out a big net” at cornerback entering 2023
Baltimore Positive
“It remains to be seen. There’s always going to be one position that every team has that’s challenging at times throughout the course of any season.”
Does your bullpen have the right insurance for a catastrophe?
Baltimore Positive
Sometimes we just talk about sports and the Orioles and the Ravens. And other times, our financial advisor Leonard Raskin offers some wisdom on what we can learn on the field and bring home so we don’t feel the pain of not having a closer for the postseason of life.
All optimism as Ravens tackle season ahead with Super Bowl expectations
Baltimore Positive
The only thing that matters is kickoff against the Houston Texans. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the immense optimism around the Ravens’ hopes for a Super Bowl season in Baltimore.
Gibson squanders early lead as Orioles lose 10-5 to White Sox to conclude homestand
Baltimore Positive
After a four-run first inning, Wednesday was a rather listless performance for Baltimore, who fell to 83-50.
A Mountain of questions for Orioles bullpen
Baltimore Positive
It was hard to watch, the last pitch that Orioles closer sensation Felix Bautista threw before it became apparent that his UCL was agitated. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of the All Star reliever and its impact on the Orioles postseason hopes and pitching down the stretch.
Meet the Young Fresh Prince spinning the old school tunes at Kidney Walk on Sept. 10 at UMBC
Baltimore Positive
Young survivor LaVon “Prince” Thomas tells Nestor about the importance of the National Kidney Foundation and the story of his infancy transplant and love of music – all music. Meet this old soul and young prince before the Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 10th in Catonsville.
Rodriguez, bullpen combine for two-hitter as Orioles pull away late for 9-0 win over White Sox
Baltimore Positive
The pitching was superb, and Baltimore plated five runs in the bottom of the eighth in Monday’s victory.
Cano earns save as Orioles top Colorado 5-4 to move to 33 above .500 for first time since 1997
Baltimore Positive
Filling in for the injured Felix Bautista, Yennier Cano earned his fifth save of the season and first since May 25.
Orioles manager Hyde on Felix Bautista: “It was hard to watch him get the news” about elbow injury
Baltimore Positive
“I’m positive our team’s going to bounce back from this. Obviously, people are disappointed and feel bad for him.”
Elias reveals Orioles closer Felix Bautista going to 15-day IL with “some degree of injury” to UCL
Baltimore Positive
It’s unclear whether Bautista will have any chance to pitch again this season, but lefty DL Hall took his place on the roster on Saturday.
Where did pro football really get its start?
Baltimore Positive
Author Gregg Ficery takes Nestor on a century-old tour through the roots of football history in Pittsburgh and Massillon in his new book, “Gridiron Legacy,” which even taught the folks in Canton a few facts about how entrenched organized crime and gambling were at the turn of the 20th century around the emerging sport that took rugby to a different level.
Henderson’s homer leads Orioles to 5-4 comeback win over Colorado marred by Bautista injury
Baltimore Positive
Gunnar Henderson homered in the eighth inning, but Felix Bautista exited with “arm discomfort” with two outs in the ninth.
The dark clouds over The Warehouse in a sunny season as Angelos stalls Orioles lease
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor return from MACO business networking in Ocean City with every leader in the state – and all of them talking about the Orioles lease stall and the outlandish demands of John Angelos to keep Baltimore baseball alive at Camden Yards.
Tackling the opioid crisis with leadership
Baltimore Positive
If you or anyone in your world has fallen victim to opioid addiction, you’ll have even more appreciation for the work ahead for the new Madame Secretary Emily Keller, who we met as the Mayor of Hagerstown. Learn about the journey of the newly appointed Special Secretary of Opioid Response and her ride to the Volvo plant with President Joe Biden.
Time to win and fly away with the Ravens
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery preps the purple kingdom for the return of Ravens Scratch-Off season and all of the cool purple prizes and giveaways during football season.
Mullins, Gibson lead Orioles to 5-3 win over Toronto to take another series
Baltimore Positive
Cedric Mullins hit the go-ahead two-run homer to back Kyle Gibson, who went a season-high eight innings to earn the victory.
Ravens to induct Terrell Suggs into Ring of Honor on Oct. 22
Baltimore Positive
The seven-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker spent 16 seasons with Baltimore and holds the franchise record for sacks.
Transporting change to Maryland from Washington
Baltimore Positive
Our Senator Chris Van Hollen joins us at MACO in Ocean City for a wide-ranging conversation about life in Washington and the potential and promise of The Red Line, Penn Station and the FBI headquarters coming to Maryland.
Twenty five (plus) years of baseball friendship and Orioles chatter and they’re finally in first place!
Baltimore Positive
Allen McCallum was our ballpark reporter and Orioles insider before we even had a radio station. The two guys who watched Jeffrey Maier reach over the Yankee Stadium wall from the right field bleachers together 27 years ago in the ALCS reconvene for an all-too-rare conversation about Orioles progress and magic.
Getting schooled on Howard County
Baltimore Positive
From the hikes in Centennial Park to the concerts at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia always brings us back. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball tells Nestor what makes his county successful and how the kids going back to school is a good thing.
Ravens’ Dobbins eager to prove he can be “one of the top backs in the league”
Baltimore Positive
Asked about sitting out the start of training camp, the Baltimore running back said he was “being cautious.”
Elias, Orioles keeping door open for possibility of Bautista pitching again in 2023
Baltimore Positive
Despite a UCL injury suffered in late August, the All-Star closer has begun playing catch and doing some light throwing.
Ravens defense leads way in 25-9 win over Houston marred by multiple injuries
Baltimore Positive
After an underwhelming first half, Baltimore pulled away with two touchdowns in the third quarter.
Making our Week 1 picks and giving a dime to Houston for Ravens to cover
Baltimore Positive
Our newest weekly feature for football season has Nestor Aparicio returning to his Friday Football Frenzy prognosticating roots with Hollywood Casino Perryville sportsbook manager Christian Horton. We’ll be picking winners in every NFL game this season against the spread and talking football gambling and knowing your limits to have fun all season long.
Kicking off and knowing your limits with sports wagering
Baltimore Positive
Executive Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin discusses the beginning of the first full football season with mobile wagering here with excitement and caution as September also kicks off a month of gambling awareness and knowing how to slow your roll and having a plan.
Exploring the next level at Planet Fitness this fall
Baltimore Positive
Justin Drummond of Planet Fitness invites Nestor to the newest upgraded location in Reisterstown gym to enjoy spa and Black Card privileges as the kids go back to school. Start a new routine of good health today!
Beckham feeling like rookie again as he prepares to make Ravens debut
Baltimore Positive
“I feel good. It’s been a lot of hard work to get to this point.”
Finding the future of Anne Arundel County
Baltimore Positive
Anne Arundel County Executive Stueart Pittman extends his Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop chat with Nestor on transportation, getting across the Chesapeake Bay and his love of horses at Pappas Restaurant in Glen Burnie.
Our Ray of light and king of WNST Baltimore sports production returns to discuss 25 years of #AwesomeNes
Baltimore Positive
Our longtime producer Ray Bachman takes a break from his Trivia Night tour in Anne Arundel County to talk 25 years of fun WNST memories with Nestor at Pappas Restaurant in Glen Burnie on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Orioles trying to get armed for October on the road
Baltimore Positive
The torrid pace of the first-place Orioles continues as the team tears it up on the West Coast late at night. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss some lessons learned from Shohei Ohtani in Anaheim and the team’s own struggles to replace Felix Bautista for the October playoffs that appear imminent as the magic number recedes.
Jump starting a Productive Day and staying on task
Baltimore Positive
In our never-ending attempt to squeeze more than 24 hours into one day, Leslie Shreve of Productive Day schools Nestor on Taskology and getting work done more efficiently as the kids go back to school and the football games come on the television.
The hurt of Houston football as told by the ultimate expert
Baltimore Positive
Legendary Houston sports media voice John McClain talks history and his lifelong love of baseball with Nestor as the Orioles and Astros threaten some meaningful October possibilities. And even a little bit of Oilers resurrection sympathies coming to Nashville later this season. How bad will the Houston Texans be this season? Let him tell ya…
Preparing for a September of Ravens kickoffs and Orioles thrillers
Baltimore Positive
A month to remember as Ravens kickoff and Orioles prep for postseason baseball. Luke Jones and Dennis Koulatsos prepare for a September of Baltimore sports unlike any other.
It’s time to Soiree with O.J. and get loose with The Juice
Baltimore Positive
Chanda Brigance returns to Baltimore Positive to give Nestor a Juice update and full details for Soiree With O.J. Brigance on September 29th in Anne Arundel County to benefit the Brigance Brigade and ALS families in need locally.
Finding the optimism and realities of Ravens season as Houston looms small
Baltimore Positive
As the season is set to kick off, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the Ravens final cuts are just the beginning of a squishy roster that general manager Eric DeCosta always knows goes beyond the first 53 men up.
Pittman discusses fiscal discipline and life in Anne Arundel County
Baltimore Positive
Anne Arundel County Executive Stueart Pittman returns on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Pappas Restaurant in Glen Burnie to discuss second term progress, goals and what makes good local government.
Can Cano be the solution at closer as Orioles keep us up late?
Baltimore Positive
Luke and Nestor discuss the Orioles going West again without closer Felix Bautista and how a new cast of relief pitchers will be auditioning for October baseball as the team plays in Arizona and Anaheim.
Scratching the surface of football season
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for football season and Ravens scratch-offs for Labor Day. Plus, the big $5 million chance hits the Maryland State Fair in Timonium as we get ready to kickoff the fall fun.
The great Nils Lofgren talks about being in the E Street Band
Baltimore Positive
Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the great Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen’s legendary Hall of Fame band from Tampa on January 27, 2009 just days before the infamous Super Bowl halftime performance with Clarence Clemons.
Zeroing in on the Ravens defense
Baltimore Positive
Zeroing in on the Ravens defense. Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Roquan Smith and Ravens defensive expectations for season. #RavensFlock @DKoulatsosShow @DennisKoulatsos
DeCosta says Ravens have “certainly thrown out a big net” at cornerback entering 2023
Baltimore Positive
“It remains to be seen. There’s always going to be one position that every team has that’s challenging at times throughout the course of any season.”
Does your bullpen have the right insurance for a catastrophe?
Baltimore Positive
Sometimes we just talk about sports and the Orioles and the Ravens. And other times, our financial advisor Leonard Raskin offers some wisdom on what we can learn on the field and bring home so we don’t feel the pain of not having a closer for the postseason of life.
All optimism as Ravens tackle season ahead with Super Bowl expectations
Baltimore Positive
The only thing that matters is kickoff against the Houston Texans. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the immense optimism around the Ravens’ hopes for a Super Bowl season in Baltimore.
Gibson squanders early lead as Orioles lose 10-5 to White Sox to conclude homestand
Baltimore Positive
After a four-run first inning, Wednesday was a rather listless performance for Baltimore, who fell to 83-50.
A Mountain of questions for Orioles bullpen
Baltimore Positive
It was hard to watch, the last pitch that Orioles closer sensation Felix Bautista threw before it became apparent that his UCL was agitated. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of the All Star reliever and its impact on the Orioles postseason hopes and pitching down the stretch.
Meet the Young Fresh Prince spinning the old school tunes at Kidney Walk on Sept. 10 at UMBC
Baltimore Positive
Young survivor LaVon “Prince” Thomas tells Nestor about the importance of the National Kidney Foundation and the story of his infancy transplant and love of music – all music. Meet this old soul and young prince before the Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 10th in Catonsville.
Rodriguez, bullpen combine for two-hitter as Orioles pull away late for 9-0 win over White Sox
Baltimore Positive
The pitching was superb, and Baltimore plated five runs in the bottom of the eighth in Monday’s victory.
Cano earns save as Orioles top Colorado 5-4 to move to 33 above .500 for first time since 1997
Baltimore Positive
Filling in for the injured Felix Bautista, Yennier Cano earned his fifth save of the season and first since May 25.
Orioles manager Hyde on Felix Bautista: “It was hard to watch him get the news” about elbow injury
Baltimore Positive
“I’m positive our team’s going to bounce back from this. Obviously, people are disappointed and feel bad for him.”
Elias reveals Orioles closer Felix Bautista going to 15-day IL with “some degree of injury” to UCL
Baltimore Positive
It’s unclear whether Bautista will have any chance to pitch again this season, but lefty DL Hall took his place on the roster on Saturday.
Where did pro football really get its start?
Baltimore Positive
Author Gregg Ficery takes Nestor on a century-old tour through the roots of football history in Pittsburgh and Massillon in his new book, “Gridiron Legacy,” which even taught the folks in Canton a few facts about how entrenched organized crime and gambling were at the turn of the 20th century around the emerging sport that took rugby to a different level.
Henderson’s homer leads Orioles to 5-4 comeback win over Colorado marred by Bautista injury
Baltimore Positive
Gunnar Henderson homered in the eighth inning, but Felix Bautista exited with “arm discomfort” with two outs in the ninth.
The dark clouds over The Warehouse in a sunny season as Angelos stalls Orioles lease
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor return from MACO business networking in Ocean City with every leader in the state – and all of them talking about the Orioles lease stall and the outlandish demands of John Angelos to keep Baltimore baseball alive at Camden Yards.
Tackling the opioid crisis with leadership
Baltimore Positive
If you or anyone in your world has fallen victim to opioid addiction, you’ll have even more appreciation for the work ahead for the new Madame Secretary Emily Keller, who we met as the Mayor of Hagerstown. Learn about the journey of the newly appointed Special Secretary of Opioid Response and her ride to the Volvo plant with President Joe Biden.
Time to win and fly away with the Ravens
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery preps the purple kingdom for the return of Ravens Scratch-Off season and all of the cool purple prizes and giveaways during football season.
Mullins, Gibson lead Orioles to 5-3 win over Toronto to take another series
Baltimore Positive
Cedric Mullins hit the go-ahead two-run homer to back Kyle Gibson, who went a season-high eight innings to earn the victory.
Ravens to induct Terrell Suggs into Ring of Honor on Oct. 22
Baltimore Positive
The seven-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker spent 16 seasons with Baltimore and holds the franchise record for sacks.
Transporting change to Maryland from Washington
Baltimore Positive
Our Senator Chris Van Hollen joins us at MACO in Ocean City for a wide-ranging conversation about life in Washington and the potential and promise of The Red Line, Penn Station and the FBI headquarters coming to Maryland.
Twenty five (plus) years of baseball friendship and Orioles chatter and they’re finally in first place!
Baltimore Positive
Allen McCallum was our ballpark reporter and Orioles insider before we even had a radio station. The two guys who watched Jeffrey Maier reach over the Yankee Stadium wall from the right field bleachers together 27 years ago in the ALCS reconvene for an all-too-rare conversation about Orioles progress and magic.
Getting schooled on Howard County
Baltimore Positive
From the hikes in Centennial Park to the concerts at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia always brings us back. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball tells Nestor what makes his county successful and how the kids going back to school is a good thing.
Ravens’ Dobbins eager to prove he can be “one of the top backs in the league”
Baltimore Positive
Asked about sitting out the start of training camp, the Baltimore running back said he was “being cautious.”
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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