Eflin excellent again as Orioles top Boston 5-1 to open four-game set
Baltimore Positive
Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered to back up Zach Eflin, who improved to 4-0 since joining Baltimore.
Baltimore Positive
This year, it’s parade or bust for Baltimore sports fans
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the lofty expectations of local sports fans while the Orioles wallow in first place in the AL East and the Ravens’ expectations are nothing less than a Super Bowl return to New Orleans with Lamar Jackson. No pressure or anything…
The perils of training camp football – full contact and otherwise
Baltimore Positive
Injuries happen in football. This week, the Baltimore Ravens saw injuries to rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first preseason loss to the Eagles and then budding superstar Kyle Hamilton gave a scare at practice in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh getting the starters to Kansas City and ready to start strong against the Chiefs on September 5th.
Cold bats and a bad bullpen = Orioles losses
Baltimore Positive
When the bats go silent not even miraculous efforts by Albert Suarez can save the Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bullpen issues and depth of the starting pitching of the Birds as they return home and attempt to stay atop the American League East standings.
Getting Sirius about another NFL season with Howard Balzer
Baltimore Positive
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
Are you worried about the Orioles, too?
Baltimore Positive
It’s official: Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Ravens fall 16-13 to Philadelphia on field goal as time expires
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore held out most starters in the preseason opener, but inside linebacker Trenton Simpson led in tackles.
Feinstein: The many faces and dealings of Washington and Baltimore billionaire sports owners over the years
Baltimore Positive
With new ownership for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Commanders arriving over the past year in the DMV, venerable sports author and longtime Washington Post columnist John Feinstein joins Nestor to discuss the promises made (and broken) by the men who own our local sports franchises.
A summer of Holliday helping Home Run Riches winners celebrate in grand style
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor another Dundalk winning story and more homers for cash from Orioles sluggers as baseball, new games and big winners continue all summer long.
Who is going to pitch in to win a pennant?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
What will we learn from fake football with Eagles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many young players of interest in the Ravens’ first of three preseason games in August hosting the Philadelphia Eagles.
Neyer: How will Orioles new ownership position strategy and payroll?
Baltimore Positive
Baseball historian and author Rob Neyer talks past, present and future of the Baltimore Orioles franchise with Nestor. He also knows a few things about Adley Rutschman…
Fearing the worst with Grayson Rodriguez injury
Baltimore Positive
An ugly start to the series in Toronto as the Orioles lose the game and starter Grayson Rodriguez to a sudden injury prior to making his turn against the Blue Jays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this could mean for the Birds’ postseason dreams and the unusual managerial decisions of Brandon Hyde.
The unearthed true history of the Orioles found within The Bird Tapes
Baltimore Positive
Local author and longtime Baltimore Sun columnist John Eisenberg joins Nestor once again to tell the unfolding story of The Bird Tapes, his re-found cassette interviews from a quarter of a century ago recounting the real history of Baltimore Orioles baseball with the men who lived it and wrote it.
A summer of live music just waiting for Ravens offensive line to come around
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the long view of a summer of pure concert joy, getting off the boulevard of last year’s broken sports dreams and being a basket case until the Ravens’ offensive line is ready to run the ball.
Orioles now navigating pennant race with questions in bullpen and no real closer
Baltimore Positive
In the aftermath of a trading deadline that saw Mike Elias move several parts of the roster in deals, Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate all of the still-moving parts of the Orioles bullpen and roles as AL East games on road beckon in Toronto and Tampa.
The joys of Maryland Tax-Free Week
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys and pains of tax free week in Maryland for back to school – and how it works in Delaware and other places where it’s 365 days a year.
Which Ravens offensive linemen will get a look on Friday against Eagles?
Baltimore Positive
As we gear up for the first of three fake football games without much to evaluate as a collective, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what to look for on Friday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit for NFL preseason action.
Managing a whole lot of change with Orioles roster
Baltimore Positive
You aren’t the only one seeing a lot new faces in the Baltimore Orioles dugout. Manager Brandon Hyde is a week into managing an unfamiliar roster that has a whole new lineup of possibilities and different humans in a pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the managerial decisions and pieces to the World Series puzzle that Mike Elias hopes he’s assembled.
Creating a new Page in the story of Barenaked Ladies legacy in Annapolis
Baltimore Positive
Founding and former member of Canadian band Barenaked Ladies Steven Page tells Nestor about modern life and music en route to Ramshead On Stage in Annapolis with his trio and all the hits on August 12th.
With new arms acquired, will Orioles pitching hold up in October?
Baltimore Positive
It’s no secret that the Baltimore Orioles needed a better bullpen to bolster a World Series run in October. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Mike Elias at MLB trade deadline and whether it will be enough to compete in late fall.
My town: The bleeding heart of Cleveland baseball with Munch Bishop
Baltimore Positive
After spending a few days in Ohio last week, Nestor welcomes his legendary Cleveland radio pal and Lucky’s Cafe breakfast companion Mark “Munch” Bishop back onto the show to discuss Rock Hall music history, the legend of rocker Michael Stanley and this weekend’s first-place Guardians and Orioles series.
How will Team Rubenstein move the economic needle to boost Orioles payroll and potential?
Baltimore Positive
With the trading deadline ahead and the first measurement of ownership’s strategy on the field coming into focus, our business insider Eric Fisher from Front Office Sports gives Nestor the economic realities of MLB, local media issues and the hurdles and growth needed from Team David Rubenstein moving forward as Catie Griggs takes over the business of Birdland
The goals of Ravens offense with King Henry
Baltimore Positive
With jobs on the offensive line being the true focus for fans during training camp in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall goals of the Todd Monken offense in Year Two with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in the backfield and a full contingent of receivers returning for the reigning MVP quarterback.
A summer of local sports wealth and rich experiences with Orioles and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Like every Baltimore sports fan, our financial insider Leonard Raskin is thinking about two parades in the next six months in the Charm City. And for perhaps the first time in our lifetime, it’s possible…
Learning how THCV is powering change in cannabis product offerings
Baltimore Positive
Over the past few months we’ve been seeing more about the benefits of THCV and asked Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness to bring the facts into focus.
Another Dundalk millionaire!
Baltimore Positive
Always fun to talk baseball, trading deadline deals and Maryland Lottery news with Seth Elkin. This week, a guy walked into Squire’s in Dundalk and walked out with more than the pepperoni and meat sauce…
Badenhausen: Rubenstein bought a distressed asset in Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Our defending champion of sports business valuations and the whys and hows of billionaire owners, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins Nestor once again to (finally) discuss the exit of the Angelos family and the financial realities that David Rubenstein and new ownership inherit with the Baltimore Orioles. And the media and sponsorship landscape for Catie Griggs to take $600 million of your money to grow Camden Yards and an All Star Game into a cash machine that stimulates payroll growth…
Going back to Summer Camp with Hootie and The Blowfish
Baltimore Positive
Sure, they’ll always be known as a South Carolina band, but Hootie and The Blowfish guitarist Mark Bryan is always quick to point out his Maryland roots for home and sports. He catches up on Orioles Magic, thirty years of friendship with Nestor and the not-so-cracked rear view of a life in making music that is currently making fans happy on the road with all the hits.
Will Rubenstein and new ownership make a real splash with Griggs hire?
Baltimore Positive
Our professor and veteran of all things sports business Marty Conway schools Nestor on the primary tasks for new Orioles ownership to grow the brand and build a foundation for the next generation of Baltimore baseball fans during this critical pennant race.
When you can’t quit the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Positive
He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend. Author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.
Here’s why losing Jordan Westburg is a big deal
Baltimore Positive
On a night when Jackson Holliday stole the show at Camden Yards with a dramatic grand slam and win over the Blue Jays, the Orioles lost All Star third baseman Jordan Westburg with a fractured hand. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this shakeup will do for the lineup, infield and the future of Coby Mayo.
It’s all about the offensive line in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
As the dog days of Ravens training camp really take hold, our Luke Jones joins Nestor for a long discussion on battle of several players for a starting spot on the offensive line that will protect Lamar Jackson and open holes for Derrick Henry.
Evaluating a flurry of Elias deadline deals and what it means for Orioles in October
Baltimore Positive
It was a very active weekend in Birdland before the Tuesday night MLB trade deadline. Luke Jones and Nestor react to all of the dealings of Mike Elias and the Baltimore Orioles.
After busy trade deadline day, Orioles take down Toronto in 6-2 final
Baltimore Positive
Anthony Santander and Ramon Urias homered to back up 6 2/3 strong innings from Corbin Burnes on Tuesday night.
Will Orioles and Elias get real bullpen help before MLB trade deadline?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final hours before MLB trade deadline and Orioles bullpen targets
The realities of relief pitching and The Kimbrel Issue
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde.
How are Orioles doing in MLB trade market so far?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
Orioles jump to early 6-0 lead, hold on for 8-6 win over San Diego to avoid sweep
Baltimore Positive
Ryan Mountcastle drove in four runs while Cedric Mullins had two RBIs and made a sensational catch in the eighth inning.
Eflin on joining Orioles for pennant race: “You honestly dream of opportunities like this”
Baltimore Positive
Zach Eflin is set to make his Orioles debut in Monday’s doubleheader against Toronto.
Eflin excellent again as Orioles top Boston 5-1 to open four-game set
Baltimore Positive
Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered to back up Zach Eflin, who improved to 4-0 since joining Baltimore.
This year, it’s parade or bust for Baltimore sports fans
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the lofty expectations of local sports fans while the Orioles wallow in first place in the AL East and the Ravens’ expectations are nothing less than a Super Bowl return to New Orleans with Lamar Jackson. No pressure or anything…
The perils of training camp football – full contact and otherwise
Baltimore Positive
Injuries happen in football. This week, the Baltimore Ravens saw injuries to rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first preseason loss to the Eagles and then budding superstar Kyle Hamilton gave a scare at practice in Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh getting the starters to Kansas City and ready to start strong against the Chiefs on September 5th.
Cold bats and a bad bullpen = Orioles losses
Baltimore Positive
When the bats go silent not even miraculous efforts by Albert Suarez can save the Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bullpen issues and depth of the starting pitching of the Birds as they return home and attempt to stay atop the American League East standings.
Getting Sirius about another NFL season with Howard Balzer
Baltimore Positive
Lifer football historian and Lindy’s Magazine editor Howard Balzer gets Nestor ready for another season of NFL theater and talks about upcoming Hall of Fame candidacies of Marshal Yanda and Terrell Suggs.
Are you worried about the Orioles, too?
Baltimore Positive
It’s official: Luke Jones and Nestor are worried about Orioles pitching over the long haul
Ravens fall 16-13 to Philadelphia on field goal as time expires
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore held out most starters in the preseason opener, but inside linebacker Trenton Simpson led in tackles.
Feinstein: The many faces and dealings of Washington and Baltimore billionaire sports owners over the years
Baltimore Positive
With new ownership for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Commanders arriving over the past year in the DMV, venerable sports author and longtime Washington Post columnist John Feinstein joins Nestor to discuss the promises made (and broken) by the men who own our local sports franchises.
A summer of Holliday helping Home Run Riches winners celebrate in grand style
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor another Dundalk winning story and more homers for cash from Orioles sluggers as baseball, new games and big winners continue all summer long.
Who is going to pitch in to win a pennant?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ pitching woes, mounting injuries and slugging through it in Toronto with Jackson Holliday and Anthony Santander.
What will we learn from fake football with Eagles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many young players of interest in the Ravens’ first of three preseason games in August hosting the Philadelphia Eagles.
Neyer: How will Orioles new ownership position strategy and payroll?
Baltimore Positive
Baseball historian and author Rob Neyer talks past, present and future of the Baltimore Orioles franchise with Nestor. He also knows a few things about Adley Rutschman…
Fearing the worst with Grayson Rodriguez injury
Baltimore Positive
An ugly start to the series in Toronto as the Orioles lose the game and starter Grayson Rodriguez to a sudden injury prior to making his turn against the Blue Jays. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this could mean for the Birds’ postseason dreams and the unusual managerial decisions of Brandon Hyde.
The unearthed true history of the Orioles found within The Bird Tapes
Baltimore Positive
Local author and longtime Baltimore Sun columnist John Eisenberg joins Nestor once again to tell the unfolding story of The Bird Tapes, his re-found cassette interviews from a quarter of a century ago recounting the real history of Baltimore Orioles baseball with the men who lived it and wrote it.
A summer of live music just waiting for Ravens offensive line to come around
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the long view of a summer of pure concert joy, getting off the boulevard of last year’s broken sports dreams and being a basket case until the Ravens’ offensive line is ready to run the ball.
Orioles now navigating pennant race with questions in bullpen and no real closer
Baltimore Positive
In the aftermath of a trading deadline that saw Mike Elias move several parts of the roster in deals, Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate all of the still-moving parts of the Orioles bullpen and roles as AL East games on road beckon in Toronto and Tampa.
The joys of Maryland Tax-Free Week
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys and pains of tax free week in Maryland for back to school – and how it works in Delaware and other places where it’s 365 days a year.
Which Ravens offensive linemen will get a look on Friday against Eagles?
Baltimore Positive
As we gear up for the first of three fake football games without much to evaluate as a collective, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what to look for on Friday night when the Philadelphia Eagles visit for NFL preseason action.
Managing a whole lot of change with Orioles roster
Baltimore Positive
You aren’t the only one seeing a lot new faces in the Baltimore Orioles dugout. Manager Brandon Hyde is a week into managing an unfamiliar roster that has a whole new lineup of possibilities and different humans in a pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the managerial decisions and pieces to the World Series puzzle that Mike Elias hopes he’s assembled.
Creating a new Page in the story of Barenaked Ladies legacy in Annapolis
Baltimore Positive
Founding and former member of Canadian band Barenaked Ladies Steven Page tells Nestor about modern life and music en route to Ramshead On Stage in Annapolis with his trio and all the hits on August 12th.
With new arms acquired, will Orioles pitching hold up in October?
Baltimore Positive
It’s no secret that the Baltimore Orioles needed a better bullpen to bolster a World Series run in October. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the additions of Mike Elias at MLB trade deadline and whether it will be enough to compete in late fall.
My town: The bleeding heart of Cleveland baseball with Munch Bishop
Baltimore Positive
After spending a few days in Ohio last week, Nestor welcomes his legendary Cleveland radio pal and Lucky’s Cafe breakfast companion Mark “Munch” Bishop back onto the show to discuss Rock Hall music history, the legend of rocker Michael Stanley and this weekend’s first-place Guardians and Orioles series.
How will Team Rubenstein move the economic needle to boost Orioles payroll and potential?
Baltimore Positive
With the trading deadline ahead and the first measurement of ownership’s strategy on the field coming into focus, our business insider Eric Fisher from Front Office Sports gives Nestor the economic realities of MLB, local media issues and the hurdles and growth needed from Team David Rubenstein moving forward as Catie Griggs takes over the business of Birdland
The goals of Ravens offense with King Henry
Baltimore Positive
With jobs on the offensive line being the true focus for fans during training camp in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall goals of the Todd Monken offense in Year Two with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in the backfield and a full contingent of receivers returning for the reigning MVP quarterback.
A summer of local sports wealth and rich experiences with Orioles and Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Like every Baltimore sports fan, our financial insider Leonard Raskin is thinking about two parades in the next six months in the Charm City. And for perhaps the first time in our lifetime, it’s possible…
Learning how THCV is powering change in cannabis product offerings
Baltimore Positive
Over the past few months we’ve been seeing more about the benefits of THCV and asked Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness to bring the facts into focus.
Another Dundalk millionaire!
Baltimore Positive
Always fun to talk baseball, trading deadline deals and Maryland Lottery news with Seth Elkin. This week, a guy walked into Squire’s in Dundalk and walked out with more than the pepperoni and meat sauce…
Badenhausen: Rubenstein bought a distressed asset in Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Our defending champion of sports business valuations and the whys and hows of billionaire owners, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins Nestor once again to (finally) discuss the exit of the Angelos family and the financial realities that David Rubenstein and new ownership inherit with the Baltimore Orioles. And the media and sponsorship landscape for Catie Griggs to take $600 million of your money to grow Camden Yards and an All Star Game into a cash machine that stimulates payroll growth…
Going back to Summer Camp with Hootie and The Blowfish
Baltimore Positive
Sure, they’ll always be known as a South Carolina band, but Hootie and The Blowfish guitarist Mark Bryan is always quick to point out his Maryland roots for home and sports. He catches up on Orioles Magic, thirty years of friendship with Nestor and the not-so-cracked rear view of a life in making music that is currently making fans happy on the road with all the hits.
Will Rubenstein and new ownership make a real splash with Griggs hire?
Baltimore Positive
Our professor and veteran of all things sports business Marty Conway schools Nestor on the primary tasks for new Orioles ownership to grow the brand and build a foundation for the next generation of Baltimore baseball fans during this critical pennant race.
When you can’t quit the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Positive
He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend. Author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.
Here’s why losing Jordan Westburg is a big deal
Baltimore Positive
On a night when Jackson Holliday stole the show at Camden Yards with a dramatic grand slam and win over the Blue Jays, the Orioles lost All Star third baseman Jordan Westburg with a fractured hand. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what this shakeup will do for the lineup, infield and the future of Coby Mayo.
It’s all about the offensive line in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
As the dog days of Ravens training camp really take hold, our Luke Jones joins Nestor for a long discussion on battle of several players for a starting spot on the offensive line that will protect Lamar Jackson and open holes for Derrick Henry.
Evaluating a flurry of Elias deadline deals and what it means for Orioles in October
Baltimore Positive
It was a very active weekend in Birdland before the Tuesday night MLB trade deadline. Luke Jones and Nestor react to all of the dealings of Mike Elias and the Baltimore Orioles.
After busy trade deadline day, Orioles take down Toronto in 6-2 final
Baltimore Positive
Anthony Santander and Ramon Urias homered to back up 6 2/3 strong innings from Corbin Burnes on Tuesday night.
Will Orioles and Elias get real bullpen help before MLB trade deadline?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the final hours before MLB trade deadline and Orioles bullpen targets
The realities of relief pitching and The Kimbrel Issue
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the late Orioles trade options and realities of Craig Kimbrel as a closer and the bullpen problems of Brandon Hyde.
How are Orioles doing in MLB trade market so far?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss first round of Orioles trades, Austin Hays and playing bad baseball
Orioles jump to early 6-0 lead, hold on for 8-6 win over San Diego to avoid sweep
Baltimore Positive
Ryan Mountcastle drove in four runs while Cedric Mullins had two RBIs and made a sensational catch in the eighth inning.
Eflin on joining Orioles for pennant race: “You honestly dream of opportunities like this”
Baltimore Positive
Zach Eflin is set to make his Orioles debut in Monday’s doubleheader against Toronto.
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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