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
Baltimore Positive
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.
Taking the charms of State College to the mat and onto the floor for Springsteen
Baltimore Positive
He finally made it back to Happy Valley for some glory days. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys of college sports on Big 10 campuses that aren’t just about basketball in March.
Who wants to pay a premium for the services of Lamar Jackson in desperate pursuit of a Super Bowl?
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the highest bidder and what will go into the process of bidding – and paying – for Lamar Jackson and why the Ravens’ stance looks better every day as other NFL teams find quarterbacks to fill chairs in free agency.
March Madness and knowing your limits during Gambling Awareness Month
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss March Madness and more mobile sports wagering news. And as always, the tips for how to play your brackets and place your bets responsibly during this hectic time of basketball and fun.
Let a professional tell you why Lamar Jackson needs an agent
Baltimore Positive
Local NFL agent Chad Wiestling helps Nestor understand the nuances of what an agent could be doing for Lamar Jackson and what the fans and media don’t understand about this negotiation.
Soon there will be Orioles baseball – and it will be different this year!
Baltimore Positive
Opening Day is right around the corner and Luke Jones and Nestor ramp up for Orioles season and discuss World Baseball Classic and grapefruit hopes. Oh, and those new rules and that crazy pitch clock!
Fagan presents a historical perspective of women’s hoops
Baltimore Positive
Author and ESPN “Around The Horn” veteran Kate Fagan takes Nestor on a women’s basketball journey of history and the inspiration for her new book, “Hoop Muses.”
What are we hearing about Lamar Jackson and free agency?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor tamper into the early NFL free agency period with Lamar Jackson and provide updates and observations about this busy time of the football offseason.
The case study of Lamar Jackson and his search for guaranteed money
Baltimore Positive
Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report tells Nestor that Lamar Jackson path has been fascinating case study for NFL quarterbacks, owners and NFL Players Association.
Having your cup runneth over during March Madness
Baltimore Positive
Dave Preston of WTOP in Washington brings on the awesome bracket cup for March Madness and two weeks of solid hoops fun.
Peter King sounds off on all things Lamar Jackson as NFL free agency begins
Baltimore Positive
Peter King of NBC Sports tells Nestor Aparicio what he thinks will happen in free agency for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Does Lamar stay or go?
Lamar Jackson and the free market of the National Football League
Baltimore Positive
Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss where Lamar Jackson goes now that the rest of the NFL can take their best shot at making him their franchise quarterback. Are the phone lines burning up?
Knowing your limit in March as the madness begins
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery makes his weekly visit with Nestor to discuss the 50th Anniversary celebration kicking into spring and some important words for the bracketologists and for those taking advantage of the new sports gambling activities around March Madness this month.
Lamar is not the only superstar potentially on the move in busy NFL offseason
Baltimore Positive
Our old pal from Owings Mills, Turron Davenport now of ESPN in Nashville comes home to talk Ravens and Lamar and Titans and King Henry after spending a week in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine.
Maryland draws No. 8 seed, to face West Virginia in first round of NCAA tournament
Baltimore Positive
Kevin Willard and the Terps will begin their March Madness run on Thursday.
What is going to make Lamar Jackson happy?
Baltimore Positive
During the season, Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos held a weekly referendum on where the quarterback and the franchise were on the happiness and success scale. It’s been a long road of mistrust and callouses and bruised feelings in the Lamar Jackson contract battle with Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens. A deep dive here.
How shocked would we be if Lamar Jackson somehow returned to Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor Aparicio have spent the past 90 days discussing the many callouses and bruised feelings that are apparent between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Now, if suitors don’t come forward, could the two sides mend fences over a couple of hundred million dollars and kumbaya forward?
In search of beer and wings and buzzer-beating basketball
Baltimore Positive
Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin joins Nestor on a search for beer and wings and the madness of March as the Terps play meaningful basketball this week.
Ravens report card shows the lack of strength – in numbers
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lousy NFLPA grades given to the Baltimore Ravens training room by their own players and the sketchy legacy of Steve Saunders as the offseason coaching changes on the staff of John Harbaugh come together.
For the love of the children and the power of music
Baltimore Positive
Longtime and legendary music teacher Calvin Statham schools Nestor on the love of children along with his Holabird Junior High classmate Dr. Ingrid Kohlstadt, who brought out the love for their teacher. Mr. Statham invested in every one of “his children” for five decades at Holabird and Pikesville and beyond.
What will the market really be for Lamar Jackson?
Baltimore Positive
In the hours after the announcement of his non-exclusive franchise tag, many NFL teams feigned disinterest in the Ravens starting quarterback. We don’t believe them. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio have very different opinions about the options and choices that will be available to Lamar Jackson in the coming days and weeks leading up to the NFL Draft and beyond.
Now, we’ll find out if the Ravens really want Lamar Jackson?
Baltimore Positive
Lately, whenever Nestor Aparicio walks into a room around Baltimore he gets the same question: “What do you think is going to happen with Lamar?” Dennis Koulatsos asked him the tough questions and if you cared enough to ask here’s the extended answer.
Giving Holabird and Pikesville love to the great Calvin Statham
Baltimore Positive
It took Nestor nearly 31 years to drag his Holabird Junior High music teacher and production leader of the 1982 spring presentation of “My Fair Lady” at Dundalk Middle School onto his show. A beautiful afternoon and discussion with a man who traveled the gospel world and brought joy and the magic of music to thousands of children in Baltimore. The King of Dundalk music Calvin Statham tells Nestor how their paths crossed back in 1979 on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at The Tasting Room at Drug City.
Even Jerry Maguire wouldn’t represent himself in a contract negotiation
Baltimore Positive
Always a wealth of information and historical perspective, super agent Leigh Steinberg tells Nestor why he doesn’t represent himself and gives a primer on how NFL contracts work for the best quarterbacks in the business.
All you need to know about the open market for Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Positive
Now that Lamar Jackson has received the non-exclusive franchise tag by the Baltimore Ravens, you need to know what it means for the franchise and for any of the other NFL teams who want the services of the former MVP under center this season and beyond. Money. Power. The NFL Players Association. This one is thick and full of intrigue.
Finding legit Almond Smash at The Fountain at Drug City in Dundalk
Baltimore Positive
After a winter break, Nestor Aparicio brings the Maryland Crab Cake Tour Back to Dundalk and his childhood favorite Drug City talking whiskey, wine and the happy people going old-school soda shop at The Fountain.
The war of words between Ravens players and management
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Rashod Bateman and the wide receivers of Eric DeCosta as the Lamar Jackson issues have extended further into the locker room divide.
Learning about head trauma during Brain Injury Awareness Month
Baltimore Positive
The Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland Bryan Pugh joins Nestor to discuss Brain Injury Awareness Month and how you can help victims locally who are suffering.
Terps ready to go dancing after Big 10 Tournament
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the madness of the Maryland Terrapins road show back to March and ponder where the men of Kevin Willard will wind up on the big bracket board.
This one goes out to the ones who love R.E.M.
Baltimore Positive
Fresh off of killing it at the Trifecta Food Truck Festival in Timonium, Chris Sanchirico of the R.E.M. tribute band Dead Letter Office shares his indie music love and the moves of Michael Stipe. He also talks about the passion for his beloved New York Giants. The band is playing along with The Unforgettable Fire at Recher Theatre on Saturday, March 11.
Five million reasons to have some fun with 50th Anniversary of Maryland Lottery
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks March and 50th Anniversary Madness with Nestor as the year-long celebration begins with spring.
Watch what Eric DeCosta does – not what he says
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor interpret words of John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta and what it all will mean once the doors to free agency open and the bidding for Lamar Jackson unfolds.
Following Barry Trotz back to Nashville
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss their mutual love of former Washington Capitals – and Baltimore Skipjacks – head coach Barry Trotz and his decision to take the general manager job back with the Nashville Predators. For the love of hockey and little Terps and, of course, some Lamar Jackson thoughts.
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.
Taking the charms of State College to the mat and onto the floor for Springsteen
Baltimore Positive
He finally made it back to Happy Valley for some glory days. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys of college sports on Big 10 campuses that aren’t just about basketball in March.
Who wants to pay a premium for the services of Lamar Jackson in desperate pursuit of a Super Bowl?
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the highest bidder and what will go into the process of bidding – and paying – for Lamar Jackson and why the Ravens’ stance looks better every day as other NFL teams find quarterbacks to fill chairs in free agency.
March Madness and knowing your limits during Gambling Awareness Month
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss March Madness and more mobile sports wagering news. And as always, the tips for how to play your brackets and place your bets responsibly during this hectic time of basketball and fun.
Let a professional tell you why Lamar Jackson needs an agent
Baltimore Positive
Local NFL agent Chad Wiestling helps Nestor understand the nuances of what an agent could be doing for Lamar Jackson and what the fans and media don’t understand about this negotiation.
Soon there will be Orioles baseball – and it will be different this year!
Baltimore Positive
Opening Day is right around the corner and Luke Jones and Nestor ramp up for Orioles season and discuss World Baseball Classic and grapefruit hopes. Oh, and those new rules and that crazy pitch clock!
Fagan presents a historical perspective of women’s hoops
Baltimore Positive
Author and ESPN “Around The Horn” veteran Kate Fagan takes Nestor on a women’s basketball journey of history and the inspiration for her new book, “Hoop Muses.”
What are we hearing about Lamar Jackson and free agency?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor tamper into the early NFL free agency period with Lamar Jackson and provide updates and observations about this busy time of the football offseason.
The case study of Lamar Jackson and his search for guaranteed money
Baltimore Positive
Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report tells Nestor that Lamar Jackson path has been fascinating case study for NFL quarterbacks, owners and NFL Players Association.
Having your cup runneth over during March Madness
Baltimore Positive
Dave Preston of WTOP in Washington brings on the awesome bracket cup for March Madness and two weeks of solid hoops fun.
Peter King sounds off on all things Lamar Jackson as NFL free agency begins
Baltimore Positive
Peter King of NBC Sports tells Nestor Aparicio what he thinks will happen in free agency for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Does Lamar stay or go?
Lamar Jackson and the free market of the National Football League
Baltimore Positive
Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss where Lamar Jackson goes now that the rest of the NFL can take their best shot at making him their franchise quarterback. Are the phone lines burning up?
Knowing your limit in March as the madness begins
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery makes his weekly visit with Nestor to discuss the 50th Anniversary celebration kicking into spring and some important words for the bracketologists and for those taking advantage of the new sports gambling activities around March Madness this month.
Lamar is not the only superstar potentially on the move in busy NFL offseason
Baltimore Positive
Our old pal from Owings Mills, Turron Davenport now of ESPN in Nashville comes home to talk Ravens and Lamar and Titans and King Henry after spending a week in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine.
Maryland draws No. 8 seed, to face West Virginia in first round of NCAA tournament
Baltimore Positive
Kevin Willard and the Terps will begin their March Madness run on Thursday.
What is going to make Lamar Jackson happy?
Baltimore Positive
During the season, Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos held a weekly referendum on where the quarterback and the franchise were on the happiness and success scale. It’s been a long road of mistrust and callouses and bruised feelings in the Lamar Jackson contract battle with Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens. A deep dive here.
How shocked would we be if Lamar Jackson somehow returned to Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor Aparicio have spent the past 90 days discussing the many callouses and bruised feelings that are apparent between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Now, if suitors don’t come forward, could the two sides mend fences over a couple of hundred million dollars and kumbaya forward?
In search of beer and wings and buzzer-beating basketball
Baltimore Positive
Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin joins Nestor on a search for beer and wings and the madness of March as the Terps play meaningful basketball this week.
Ravens report card shows the lack of strength – in numbers
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lousy NFLPA grades given to the Baltimore Ravens training room by their own players and the sketchy legacy of Steve Saunders as the offseason coaching changes on the staff of John Harbaugh come together.
For the love of the children and the power of music
Baltimore Positive
Longtime and legendary music teacher Calvin Statham schools Nestor on the love of children along with his Holabird Junior High classmate Dr. Ingrid Kohlstadt, who brought out the love for their teacher. Mr. Statham invested in every one of “his children” for five decades at Holabird and Pikesville and beyond.
What will the market really be for Lamar Jackson?
Baltimore Positive
In the hours after the announcement of his non-exclusive franchise tag, many NFL teams feigned disinterest in the Ravens starting quarterback. We don’t believe them. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio have very different opinions about the options and choices that will be available to Lamar Jackson in the coming days and weeks leading up to the NFL Draft and beyond.
Now, we’ll find out if the Ravens really want Lamar Jackson?
Baltimore Positive
Lately, whenever Nestor Aparicio walks into a room around Baltimore he gets the same question: “What do you think is going to happen with Lamar?” Dennis Koulatsos asked him the tough questions and if you cared enough to ask here’s the extended answer.
Giving Holabird and Pikesville love to the great Calvin Statham
Baltimore Positive
It took Nestor nearly 31 years to drag his Holabird Junior High music teacher and production leader of the 1982 spring presentation of “My Fair Lady” at Dundalk Middle School onto his show. A beautiful afternoon and discussion with a man who traveled the gospel world and brought joy and the magic of music to thousands of children in Baltimore. The King of Dundalk music Calvin Statham tells Nestor how their paths crossed back in 1979 on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at The Tasting Room at Drug City.
Even Jerry Maguire wouldn’t represent himself in a contract negotiation
Baltimore Positive
Always a wealth of information and historical perspective, super agent Leigh Steinberg tells Nestor why he doesn’t represent himself and gives a primer on how NFL contracts work for the best quarterbacks in the business.
All you need to know about the open market for Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Positive
Now that Lamar Jackson has received the non-exclusive franchise tag by the Baltimore Ravens, you need to know what it means for the franchise and for any of the other NFL teams who want the services of the former MVP under center this season and beyond. Money. Power. The NFL Players Association. This one is thick and full of intrigue.
Finding legit Almond Smash at The Fountain at Drug City in Dundalk
Baltimore Positive
After a winter break, Nestor Aparicio brings the Maryland Crab Cake Tour Back to Dundalk and his childhood favorite Drug City talking whiskey, wine and the happy people going old-school soda shop at The Fountain.
The war of words between Ravens players and management
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Rashod Bateman and the wide receivers of Eric DeCosta as the Lamar Jackson issues have extended further into the locker room divide.
Learning about head trauma during Brain Injury Awareness Month
Baltimore Positive
The Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland Bryan Pugh joins Nestor to discuss Brain Injury Awareness Month and how you can help victims locally who are suffering.
Terps ready to go dancing after Big 10 Tournament
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the madness of the Maryland Terrapins road show back to March and ponder where the men of Kevin Willard will wind up on the big bracket board.
This one goes out to the ones who love R.E.M.
Baltimore Positive
Fresh off of killing it at the Trifecta Food Truck Festival in Timonium, Chris Sanchirico of the R.E.M. tribute band Dead Letter Office shares his indie music love and the moves of Michael Stipe. He also talks about the passion for his beloved New York Giants. The band is playing along with The Unforgettable Fire at Recher Theatre on Saturday, March 11.
Five million reasons to have some fun with 50th Anniversary of Maryland Lottery
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks March and 50th Anniversary Madness with Nestor as the year-long celebration begins with spring.
Watch what Eric DeCosta does – not what he says
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor interpret words of John Harbaugh and Eric DeCosta and what it all will mean once the doors to free agency open and the bidding for Lamar Jackson unfolds.
Following Barry Trotz back to Nashville
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss their mutual love of former Washington Capitals – and Baltimore Skipjacks – head coach Barry Trotz and his decision to take the general manager job back with the Nashville Predators. For the love of hockey and little Terps and, of course, some Lamar Jackson thoughts.
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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