McClanahan, Tampa Bay win 3-0 to hand Orioles first three-game losing streak of season
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore lost a series opener for the first time this season.
Baltimore Positive
Brandon Hyde excited to see how Orioles “stack up” against league-leading Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
The American League’s top two teams began a three-game set at Camden Yards on Monday.
What is Pete Caringi going to do with all this time on his hands?
Baltimore Positive
Legendary UMBC soccer head coach Pete Caringi joins Nestor on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at McFaul’s Oyster and Reel in Essex and tells Nestor about why he left and what he plans to do now that he’s handed the reigns to longtime assistant Anthony Adams in Catonsville.
The brittle and mettle to help save lives at Sante for National Kidney Foundation
Baltimore Positive
Local entrepreneur and Brittle Queen Natasha Brown-Wainwright talks about her confections and saving lives in advance of the annual Sante Night out at The Baltimore Museum of Industry for the National Kidney Foundation on Wednesday, May 10.
Hitting the big 50 to win $50,000 for a Home Run Riches jackpot
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor that Orioles pace of HRs will soon trigger a $50K home run for a lucky winner
Lamar Jackson on new Ravens contract after long negotiation: “I wanted to get something done here”
Baltimore Positive
Listen to the entire Lamar Jackson press conference from Owings Mills…
The calm after the contract signing
Baltimore Positive
As the Orioles continue to surge, it’s a calm time in Owings Mills after all of the offseason mayhem and fan confusion. Now that Lamar Jackson is safely under contract for the next five years, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the temporary peace that comes before No. 8 has to go on the field and be Superman next season.
Going down the stretch at Churchill Downs to bring the Derby winner to Pimlico
Baltimore Positive
For the 31st year in a row, our Baltimore pal and longtime Philadelphia Daily News horse racing insider Dick Jerardi of BetOnline comes home to preview the Kentucky Derby and the chances of favorite Forte in Louisville.
Coming ashore on Fort Avenue at Captain Larry’s for a famous South Baltimore ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
Mara Householder of Captain Larry’s shares a crab cake and tells Nestor about the history of her family’s South Baltimore pub
Two hundred and sixty million reasons for Lamar and Ravens to play nice again
Baltimore Positive
Over the past six months, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor Aparicio had deep conversations about the employment status of Lamar Jackson and whether the Ravens really wanted him. With the season on the line and no other options, Steve Bisciotti signed on to give his former MVP quarterback more than $185 million guaranteed. Who won the negotiation?
The free press and the importance of facts and honest discourse
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore Sun editorial writer Peter Jensen discusses importance and future of journalism with Nestor
The new Lexington Market and CFG Bank Arena promise hope for downtown
Baltimore Positive
The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour is bringing good folks together. It’s no surprise as neighbors, Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood and Ron Legler of The Hippodrome know each other. Hear how they’re working together to make your next downtown theater, sports or music experience safer and more memorable.
Money, money, money and the future of downtown Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry talks about how getting more people downtown helps all things about the future of Charm City with Nestor at Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.
With Lamar signed, what comes next for Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens’ unusually small draft class and discuss what’s next for general manager Eric DeCosta in building a roster for September.
The ghosts (and drink glasses) of Derby past and Preakness future
Baltimore Positive
Essex attorney and recovering politician Todd Schuler joins Nestor at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his passion for horse racing, the Kenturky Derby and his weird Cajun spin on Preakness Saturday at his place.
How long can the Orioles keep this winning pace?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles. How is Jorge Mateo doing this? D.L. Hall and Kyle Stowers are coming. Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays are hitting the ball. The starting pitching has been solid. And the back end of the bullpen has been lights out.
At last, The Lamarathon is over!
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long view of Ravens draft weekend and the end of the Lamar Jackson contract saga and everything that comes next for the franchise that spent the last six months adrift trying to address its quarterback situation.
Coming back from Patagonia and chilling with a crab cake after Chile
Baltimore Positive
Local realtor Shannon Toback joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill to renew their radio friendship and to discuss travel, hospitality and hiking the rugged mountains of Patagonia.
The growth and after effects of Chris Rock at the Hippodrome
Baltimore Positive
Our pal Ron Legler of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center tells Nestor about Broadway life in downtown Baltimore after the epic Chris Rock on Netflix special and what makes the Charm City great.
A rare NFL Draft weekend when Orioles share center stage
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles and Ravens confluence of relevance during NFL Draft weekend and how Lamar Jackson news has been followed by emergence of Adley Rutschman and Grayson Rodriguez as the boys of an orange summer in Baltimore.
After April “whirlwind” including Jackson extension, DeCosta, Ravens feeling “good tired” after draft weekend
Baltimore Positive
“I think we all feel pretty good, but we also realize we still have work to do.”
Bringing purple roses for Flowers and wondering just how much Lamar will throw in Monken offense?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round pick of Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers and add up the plethora of wide receivers in the new room for offensive coordinator Todd Monken. A new revolution of purple football is underway.
Making sense of the dollars of the $260 million marriage of Lamar and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine on historic contract between Ravens and Lamar Jackson. Even though there really isn’t a battle, they greatly disagree on who won the war between the MVP quarterback and the billionaire owner.
A last pitch to win $50,000 on one Orioles home run
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives another pitch for Home Run Riches and chance to win 50 grand for 50 years when the Baltimore Orioles hit their 50th homer of the season. And they’re hitting a lot of them quickly so far…
Zay Flowers on teaming with fellow South Florida native Lamar Jackson: “It’s going to be a lot of plays being made”
Baltimore Positive
The 2023 first-round pick was introduced to the media in Owings Mills on Friday afternoon.
Ravens brass reflects on one of most exciting days in team history after Jackson extension, Flowers pick
Baltimore Positive
“Our appreciation and love for Lamar [Jackson] has never wavered, but it was business as well.”
Zay Flowers: “I knew if I got to No. 22, I was going to be a Raven”
Baltimore Positive
The first-round wide receiver says he “can do whatever you need me to do” after a productive career at Boston College.
Wells, Orioles grind to 6-2 victory over Boston for fifth straight series win
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore used three sacrifice flies and two sacrifice bunts to finish a 5-1 homestand and improve to 16-8.
Orioles manager Hyde hoping Austin Hays misses “just a few days” with bruised hand
Baltimore Positive
The starting left fielder wasn’t in Wednesday’s lineup as the Orioles wrapped their series with Boston.
Orioles overcome early 4-0 deficit against Boston for seventh straight win
Baltimore Positive
Yennier Cano registered his first career save in the 5-4 victory for Baltimore, who is now 15-7.
Hyde not surprised to see top overall pick Holliday already promoted to High-A Aberdeen
Baltimore Positive
Manager Brandon Hyde touched on a variety of topics prior to Monday’s series opener with Boston.
Orange fever in April with Orioles off to red-hot start
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor catch the fever of Orioles Magic winning streak and NFL Draft week
Wild pitch sends Orioles to sixth straight win in 2-1 final over Detroit in 10 innings
Baltimore Positive
Adam Frazier scored the winning run as Baltimore improved to 14-7, the third-best start through 21 games in club history.
Pleased with start to 2023, Hyde now wants to see Orioles continue to get better as season advances
Baltimore Positive
“I think that we come to the park and expect to win. … But there’s definitely more excitement in the city.”
Tyler Wells pitches seven scoreless innings before Orioles walk off 2-1 win over Detroit
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore regrouped in the bottom of the ninth after Felix Bautista blew his second save of the season.
Mateo not in Friday’s Orioles lineup, but hip issue improving
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore shortstop said he’d be available off the bench and expects his hip to be 100% by Saturday.
Oprah’s crab cake comes to Harford County
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation made its way back to Harford County in time for the grand opening of the newest Pappas Restaurant location in the Greenbrier Shopping Center. Our old pal Tim Miller welcomes Nestor to the new place with the same delicious ‘cake that made Parkville, Cockeysville and Glen Burnie famous!
How does OBJ help pave way for Lamar to return for 2023?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for NFL Draft and Ravens realities with Odell Beckham Jr. in and Lamar Jackson still dangling
Catching up with Glassman on Annapolis and cannabis legislation
Baltimore Positive
With the Maryland Crab Cake Tour returning to Harford County, we asked former County Executive Barry Glassman to educate us on the new rules for recreational cannabis in Maryland and a primer for all things Annapolis and sine die after an active session in Annapolis.
The bare essentials on Barre in Bel Air and finding new ways to get fit
Baltimore Positive
Natalie Conley of Stay In Line Barre fitness studio schools Nestor on the new dance craze and some cross training this spring while he visits neighbor Pappas Restaurant in Bel Air on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
McClanahan, Tampa Bay win 3-0 to hand Orioles first three-game losing streak of season
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore lost a series opener for the first time this season.
Brandon Hyde excited to see how Orioles “stack up” against league-leading Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
The American League’s top two teams began a three-game set at Camden Yards on Monday.
What is Pete Caringi going to do with all this time on his hands?
Baltimore Positive
Legendary UMBC soccer head coach Pete Caringi joins Nestor on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at McFaul’s Oyster and Reel in Essex and tells Nestor about why he left and what he plans to do now that he’s handed the reigns to longtime assistant Anthony Adams in Catonsville.
The brittle and mettle to help save lives at Sante for National Kidney Foundation
Baltimore Positive
Local entrepreneur and Brittle Queen Natasha Brown-Wainwright talks about her confections and saving lives in advance of the annual Sante Night out at The Baltimore Museum of Industry for the National Kidney Foundation on Wednesday, May 10.
Hitting the big 50 to win $50,000 for a Home Run Riches jackpot
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor that Orioles pace of HRs will soon trigger a $50K home run for a lucky winner
Lamar Jackson on new Ravens contract after long negotiation: “I wanted to get something done here”
Baltimore Positive
Listen to the entire Lamar Jackson press conference from Owings Mills…
The calm after the contract signing
Baltimore Positive
As the Orioles continue to surge, it’s a calm time in Owings Mills after all of the offseason mayhem and fan confusion. Now that Lamar Jackson is safely under contract for the next five years, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the temporary peace that comes before No. 8 has to go on the field and be Superman next season.
Going down the stretch at Churchill Downs to bring the Derby winner to Pimlico
Baltimore Positive
For the 31st year in a row, our Baltimore pal and longtime Philadelphia Daily News horse racing insider Dick Jerardi of BetOnline comes home to preview the Kentucky Derby and the chances of favorite Forte in Louisville.
Coming ashore on Fort Avenue at Captain Larry’s for a famous South Baltimore ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
Mara Householder of Captain Larry’s shares a crab cake and tells Nestor about the history of her family’s South Baltimore pub
Two hundred and sixty million reasons for Lamar and Ravens to play nice again
Baltimore Positive
Over the past six months, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor Aparicio had deep conversations about the employment status of Lamar Jackson and whether the Ravens really wanted him. With the season on the line and no other options, Steve Bisciotti signed on to give his former MVP quarterback more than $185 million guaranteed. Who won the negotiation?
The free press and the importance of facts and honest discourse
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore Sun editorial writer Peter Jensen discusses importance and future of journalism with Nestor
The new Lexington Market and CFG Bank Arena promise hope for downtown
Baltimore Positive
The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour is bringing good folks together. It’s no surprise as neighbors, Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood and Ron Legler of The Hippodrome know each other. Hear how they’re working together to make your next downtown theater, sports or music experience safer and more memorable.
Money, money, money and the future of downtown Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry talks about how getting more people downtown helps all things about the future of Charm City with Nestor at Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.
With Lamar signed, what comes next for Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor recap the Ravens’ unusually small draft class and discuss what’s next for general manager Eric DeCosta in building a roster for September.
The ghosts (and drink glasses) of Derby past and Preakness future
Baltimore Positive
Essex attorney and recovering politician Todd Schuler joins Nestor at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his passion for horse racing, the Kenturky Derby and his weird Cajun spin on Preakness Saturday at his place.
How long can the Orioles keep this winning pace?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the torrid pace of the surging and greatly improved Baltimore Orioles. How is Jorge Mateo doing this? D.L. Hall and Kyle Stowers are coming. Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays are hitting the ball. The starting pitching has been solid. And the back end of the bullpen has been lights out.
At last, The Lamarathon is over!
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the long view of Ravens draft weekend and the end of the Lamar Jackson contract saga and everything that comes next for the franchise that spent the last six months adrift trying to address its quarterback situation.
Coming back from Patagonia and chilling with a crab cake after Chile
Baltimore Positive
Local realtor Shannon Toback joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill to renew their radio friendship and to discuss travel, hospitality and hiking the rugged mountains of Patagonia.
The growth and after effects of Chris Rock at the Hippodrome
Baltimore Positive
Our pal Ron Legler of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center tells Nestor about Broadway life in downtown Baltimore after the epic Chris Rock on Netflix special and what makes the Charm City great.
A rare NFL Draft weekend when Orioles share center stage
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles and Ravens confluence of relevance during NFL Draft weekend and how Lamar Jackson news has been followed by emergence of Adley Rutschman and Grayson Rodriguez as the boys of an orange summer in Baltimore.
After April “whirlwind” including Jackson extension, DeCosta, Ravens feeling “good tired” after draft weekend
Baltimore Positive
“I think we all feel pretty good, but we also realize we still have work to do.”
Bringing purple roses for Flowers and wondering just how much Lamar will throw in Monken offense?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first round pick of Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers and add up the plethora of wide receivers in the new room for offensive coordinator Todd Monken. A new revolution of purple football is underway.
Making sense of the dollars of the $260 million marriage of Lamar and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine on historic contract between Ravens and Lamar Jackson. Even though there really isn’t a battle, they greatly disagree on who won the war between the MVP quarterback and the billionaire owner.
A last pitch to win $50,000 on one Orioles home run
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives another pitch for Home Run Riches and chance to win 50 grand for 50 years when the Baltimore Orioles hit their 50th homer of the season. And they’re hitting a lot of them quickly so far…
Zay Flowers on teaming with fellow South Florida native Lamar Jackson: “It’s going to be a lot of plays being made”
Baltimore Positive
The 2023 first-round pick was introduced to the media in Owings Mills on Friday afternoon.
Ravens brass reflects on one of most exciting days in team history after Jackson extension, Flowers pick
Baltimore Positive
“Our appreciation and love for Lamar [Jackson] has never wavered, but it was business as well.”
Zay Flowers: “I knew if I got to No. 22, I was going to be a Raven”
Baltimore Positive
The first-round wide receiver says he “can do whatever you need me to do” after a productive career at Boston College.
Wells, Orioles grind to 6-2 victory over Boston for fifth straight series win
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore used three sacrifice flies and two sacrifice bunts to finish a 5-1 homestand and improve to 16-8.
Orioles manager Hyde hoping Austin Hays misses “just a few days” with bruised hand
Baltimore Positive
The starting left fielder wasn’t in Wednesday’s lineup as the Orioles wrapped their series with Boston.
Orioles overcome early 4-0 deficit against Boston for seventh straight win
Baltimore Positive
Yennier Cano registered his first career save in the 5-4 victory for Baltimore, who is now 15-7.
Hyde not surprised to see top overall pick Holliday already promoted to High-A Aberdeen
Baltimore Positive
Manager Brandon Hyde touched on a variety of topics prior to Monday’s series opener with Boston.
Orange fever in April with Orioles off to red-hot start
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor catch the fever of Orioles Magic winning streak and NFL Draft week
Wild pitch sends Orioles to sixth straight win in 2-1 final over Detroit in 10 innings
Baltimore Positive
Adam Frazier scored the winning run as Baltimore improved to 14-7, the third-best start through 21 games in club history.
Pleased with start to 2023, Hyde now wants to see Orioles continue to get better as season advances
Baltimore Positive
“I think that we come to the park and expect to win. … But there’s definitely more excitement in the city.”
Tyler Wells pitches seven scoreless innings before Orioles walk off 2-1 win over Detroit
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore regrouped in the bottom of the ninth after Felix Bautista blew his second save of the season.
Mateo not in Friday’s Orioles lineup, but hip issue improving
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore shortstop said he’d be available off the bench and expects his hip to be 100% by Saturday.
Oprah’s crab cake comes to Harford County
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation made its way back to Harford County in time for the grand opening of the newest Pappas Restaurant location in the Greenbrier Shopping Center. Our old pal Tim Miller welcomes Nestor to the new place with the same delicious ‘cake that made Parkville, Cockeysville and Glen Burnie famous!
How does OBJ help pave way for Lamar to return for 2023?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for NFL Draft and Ravens realities with Odell Beckham Jr. in and Lamar Jackson still dangling
Catching up with Glassman on Annapolis and cannabis legislation
Baltimore Positive
With the Maryland Crab Cake Tour returning to Harford County, we asked former County Executive Barry Glassman to educate us on the new rules for recreational cannabis in Maryland and a primer for all things Annapolis and sine die after an active session in Annapolis.
The bare essentials on Barre in Bel Air and finding new ways to get fit
Baltimore Positive
Natalie Conley of Stay In Line Barre fitness studio schools Nestor on the new dance craze and some cross training this spring while he visits neighbor Pappas Restaurant in Bel Air on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
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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