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.
Baltimore Positive
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.”
Odell Beckham Jr. on crazy fan reaction in Owings Mills: “It never gets old”
Baltimore Positive
The veteran receiver says he has no physical limitations entering camp and is simply ramping up for Week 1 now.
That time in 1998 when WNST “the station with balls” was going to rule the world
Baltimore Positive
Turn of the century WNST producer Andy Mueller tells old-school Nestor tales to celebrate his 30th Anniversary on Baltimore radio. You might even remember some of this stuff…
Marlon Humphrey sees Zay Flowers having “that X-factor” even as Ravens rookie
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore’s top cornerback had high praise for the 2023 first-round pick.
Harbaugh says Bateman, Bowser have “reasonable timelines” for return to Ravens practice
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore head coach offered no idea when running back J.K. Dobbins might practice.
Lamar Jackson on playing with Odell Beckham Jr.: “He gives me a lot of confidence”
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore’s quarterback was all smiles on the first day of full-squad practice in Owings Mills.
Roquan Smith on Ravens living up to lofty expectations: “It’s easy to be paper champs”
Baltimore Positive
The Pro Bowl linebacker is excited to begin his first camp with the Ravens after a full offseason in Owings Mills.
Andrews on new Ravens offense: “We’re going to be able to throw the ball and do good things”
Baltimore Positive
The three-time Pro Bowl tight end is excited to see changes brought by new offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
The Orioles and Elias trading from the top is a different feeling
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor enjoy rarified air of Orioles first place with trading deadline looming
Putting the local McCafferty championship love on the table at The Beaumont
Baltimore Positive
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolled back into The Beaumont in Catonsville, Nestor finally got the third member of the McCafferty family talking about his father’s famous restaurant in Mount Washington and his grandfather’s famous Super Bowl V title as the head coach of the Baltimore Colts. Talking crab cakes, steaks and eating local in The ‘Ville.
Talking Orioles pennant race fever over beer and crab cakes
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolled back into Koco’s Pub in the midst of baseball fever in Lauraville. Our favorite sportswriter from The Washington Post who has only lived in Baltimore joined our lifer sports cartoonist pal to discuss whether the Ravens or Orioles might soon bring us a parade. Let Dave Sheinin and Mike Ricigliano give you pennant fever!
What is Senator Cory McCray doing in Annapolis?
Baltimore Positive
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour made its way back into District 45, it was important to discuss crime, jobs and education with the State Senator and the urgency of the work being done in Annapolis to improve East Baltimore.
Bringing friends and the local rock to The House of Schock
Baltimore Positive
He’s not quite the Simon Cowell of making bands but Nestor Aparicio finally had chance to unravel his role in helping Gina Schock put a Baltimore-based band together. Let The Go-Go’s drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer tell you about her new band The House of Shock and its roots in the Dundalk soil and soul.
Will Grayson Rodriguez be enough pitching for Orioles the rest of the way?
Baltimore Positive
As the trading deadline approaches, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder how and where Mike Elias will look for additional pitching now that Grayson Rodriguez is back in the rotation and a real pennant race heats up for the Baltimore Orioles.
Oh? Ohtani might be available for a pennant run?
Baltimore Positive
If the Orioles plan to be serious buyers at the trading deadline, Luke Jones and Nestor consider the possibilities of adding the greatest baseball they’ve ever seen in his prime and what it would take and mean for the Angelos family and Mike Elias.
Feeling that first place feeling in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
For the first time since the summer of 2016 the Baltimore Orioles are in first place in the American League East. Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate that achievement and look ahead to Tampa Bay and how the pennant race and the trading deadline are making this more complex – and fun!
Family, neighbors and crab cakes with Marcella at Koco’s Pub
Baltimore Positive
You knew the Maryland Crab Cake Tour would find our way back to Koco’s and a lifetime of friendship with Marcella Knight and her mother, who built this neighborhood institution on Harford Road in Lauraville back in 1985. Now, we get a Money shot with a Baltimore sports fan who found a job and a home with the customers and family around this great spot in our city 30 years ago.
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.”
Odell Beckham Jr. on crazy fan reaction in Owings Mills: “It never gets old”
Baltimore Positive
The veteran receiver says he has no physical limitations entering camp and is simply ramping up for Week 1 now.
That time in 1998 when WNST “the station with balls” was going to rule the world
Baltimore Positive
Turn of the century WNST producer Andy Mueller tells old-school Nestor tales to celebrate his 30th Anniversary on Baltimore radio. You might even remember some of this stuff…
Marlon Humphrey sees Zay Flowers having “that X-factor” even as Ravens rookie
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore’s top cornerback had high praise for the 2023 first-round pick.
Harbaugh says Bateman, Bowser have “reasonable timelines” for return to Ravens practice
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore head coach offered no idea when running back J.K. Dobbins might practice.
Lamar Jackson on playing with Odell Beckham Jr.: “He gives me a lot of confidence”
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore’s quarterback was all smiles on the first day of full-squad practice in Owings Mills.
Roquan Smith on Ravens living up to lofty expectations: “It’s easy to be paper champs”
Baltimore Positive
The Pro Bowl linebacker is excited to begin his first camp with the Ravens after a full offseason in Owings Mills.
Andrews on new Ravens offense: “We’re going to be able to throw the ball and do good things”
Baltimore Positive
The three-time Pro Bowl tight end is excited to see changes brought by new offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
The Orioles and Elias trading from the top is a different feeling
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor enjoy rarified air of Orioles first place with trading deadline looming
Putting the local McCafferty championship love on the table at The Beaumont
Baltimore Positive
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolled back into The Beaumont in Catonsville, Nestor finally got the third member of the McCafferty family talking about his father’s famous restaurant in Mount Washington and his grandfather’s famous Super Bowl V title as the head coach of the Baltimore Colts. Talking crab cakes, steaks and eating local in The ‘Ville.
Talking Orioles pennant race fever over beer and crab cakes
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolled back into Koco’s Pub in the midst of baseball fever in Lauraville. Our favorite sportswriter from The Washington Post who has only lived in Baltimore joined our lifer sports cartoonist pal to discuss whether the Ravens or Orioles might soon bring us a parade. Let Dave Sheinin and Mike Ricigliano give you pennant fever!
What is Senator Cory McCray doing in Annapolis?
Baltimore Positive
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour made its way back into District 45, it was important to discuss crime, jobs and education with the State Senator and the urgency of the work being done in Annapolis to improve East Baltimore.
Bringing friends and the local rock to The House of Schock
Baltimore Positive
He’s not quite the Simon Cowell of making bands but Nestor Aparicio finally had chance to unravel his role in helping Gina Schock put a Baltimore-based band together. Let The Go-Go’s drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer tell you about her new band The House of Shock and its roots in the Dundalk soil and soul.
Will Grayson Rodriguez be enough pitching for Orioles the rest of the way?
Baltimore Positive
As the trading deadline approaches, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder how and where Mike Elias will look for additional pitching now that Grayson Rodriguez is back in the rotation and a real pennant race heats up for the Baltimore Orioles.
Oh? Ohtani might be available for a pennant run?
Baltimore Positive
If the Orioles plan to be serious buyers at the trading deadline, Luke Jones and Nestor consider the possibilities of adding the greatest baseball they’ve ever seen in his prime and what it would take and mean for the Angelos family and Mike Elias.
Feeling that first place feeling in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
For the first time since the summer of 2016 the Baltimore Orioles are in first place in the American League East. Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate that achievement and look ahead to Tampa Bay and how the pennant race and the trading deadline are making this more complex – and fun!
Family, neighbors and crab cakes with Marcella at Koco’s Pub
Baltimore Positive
You knew the Maryland Crab Cake Tour would find our way back to Koco’s and a lifetime of friendship with Marcella Knight and her mother, who built this neighborhood institution on Harford Road in Lauraville back in 1985. Now, we get a Money shot with a Baltimore sports fan who found a job and a home with the customers and family around this great spot in our city 30 years ago.
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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The lost Super Bowl XXXV parade video from 2001 – the whole purple Festivus route to City Hall
Center Mike Flynn invited Nestor onto the Humvee to record this incredible "home movie" for a one-hour ride down Pratt Street onto the dais with the Lombardi Trophy to City Hall back on January 30, 2001. If you're a Baltimore…
Where is the Rubenstein and Arougheti commitment to winning for Orioles fans?
It's a murky picture throughout Major League Baseball as the Winter Meetings begin and Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports returns to discuss the state of the game, on and off the field. And the business and labor of MLB…
Telling the stories from a life spent inside ballparks
There's nothing better than longing for baseball in the offseason and our pal and longtime MLB reporter Robby Incmikoski joins Nestor from Pittsburgh to discuss his "Sacred Grounds" ballpark book and the malaise of the Steelers and 'yins booing Renegade.
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