Averett on Ravens secondary being tested without Humphrey: “We know what’s coming”
Baltimore Positive
Anthony Averett says every member of the Baltimore secondary needs to be ready to be flexible down the stretch.
Baltimore Positive
Gathering the Maine points of baseball gospel with Mike Bordick
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Pappas Restaurant in Cockeysville, which got Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick in the mood to discuss modern baseball with Nestor. An instant classic!
On to Cleveland…again!
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor pick up the pieces of a narrow Ravens’ loss in Pittsburgh and look to a chance to sweep the Cleveland Browns this weekend in Northern Ohio.
When Purge The Turg becomes a Terps reality
Baltimore Positive
Shawn Stepner of WMAR joins Nestor in the aftermath of the Ravens loss in Pittsburgh but after also paying a visit to College Park for the first game after the sudden departure of head basketball coach Marc Turgeon.
Finding heroes in Harford County
Baltimore Positive
The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery is bringing together good friends for the season. Erik Sauer and Bill Cole join Nestor at Conrad’s in Abingdon to discuss saving the lives of blood cancer patients and the incredible work of There Goes My Hero
Is Lamar Jackson trying to do too much with too little?
Baltimore Positive
In the the aftermath of coming a fingertip away from beating the Steelers in Pittsburgh, Luke Jones and Nestor assess the play of Lamar Jackson and seven sacks on Sunday at Heinz Field.
Freeman says Ravens have to put Steelers loss “in the garbage can”
Baltimore Positive
Devonta Freeman scored the first touchdown of the game to cap a 99-yard drive in the second quarter.
The awfulness of what the NFL and Kroenke did to St. Louis
Baltimore Positive
Legendary NFL writer Howard Balzer gives Nestor the facts about the outcome of the St. Louis lawsuit and many Rams lies to the people of Missouri.
Jackson on Ravens’ inability to finish drives: “We’ve got to figure it out”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens quarterback began the night with a brutal end-zone interception and threw incomplete on the final 2-point try to end his night.
Ravens fall 20-19 to Pittsburgh after Harbaugh’s unsuccessful 2-point call
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore surrendered 17 points in the fourth quarter to fall to 8-4 on the season.
Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard still thriving despite late-season ailments
Baltimore Positive
Foot and thigh injuries have limited Patrick Ricard in practices over the last few weeks.
Back from shoulder injury, Ravens’ Brandon Williams feeling fresh for stretch run
Baltimore Positive
The veteran nose tackle missed three straight games out of the bye week before returning against Cleveland last week.
Roman says Ravens offense has “tons of stuff sitting in the vault” for stretch run
Baltimore Positive
“I like to space things out throughout the course of the season. Do this one week, then they think you’re doing this and you do that.”
Martindale: “If you want to be known in this city, play well against Pittsburgh”
Baltimore Positive
“It’s just a great game to coach in, whether it’s here or there.”
Mark Turgeon out as Maryland basketball coach after 10-plus seasons
Baltimore Positive
Assistant Danny Manning will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage
Baltimore Positive
Robby Incmikowski covers baseball in Pittsburgh. Nestor Aparicio used to cover baseball in Baltimore. Both the Orioles and Pirates have bottomed out in the standings just in time for a massive MLB war between owners and players. Somehow, they managed to discuss their love of the game.
Lamar cannot do it alone
Baltimore Positive
As colleagues at Sporting News Radio two decades ago, Dan Pompei joined Nestor almost daily to discuss the NFL. Now covering the league for The Athletic, Pompei charts the progress of Lamar Jackson and the first-place Ravens as the schedule gets thicker.
The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72
Baltimore Positive
A new book on the 1972 Chicago White Sox and the Hall of Fame candidacy of Dick Allen intrigues the “Aparicio” in Nestor. Authors John Owens and David Fletcher join him from The Windy City to reminisce about tough times and great uniforms at Comiskey Park.
Stuffing a grownup stocking with fun
Baltimore Positive
Carole Gentry of The Maryland Lottery and Gaming gets Nestor into the spirit of the holidays with some fun seasonal scratch offs and stocking stuffers (and some do’s and don’ts!)
As the Steelers lose, Tomlin attempts to lead a depleted squad
Baltimore Positive
AP Pittsburgh reporter Will Graves suggests to Nestor that perhaps the Pittsburgh Steelers organization went a year too long with the status quo at quarterback. Now the head coach is trying to figure it out as injuries and losses mount.
The final days of Ben Roethlisberger?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Steelers insider Ed Bouchette of The Athletic discusses what appears to be the end of the black and gold road for the Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh.
Batch: After Bengals loss, the pain in Pittsburgh is real
Baltimore Positive
Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch gives Nestor the realities of the situation in Pittsburgh as Ravens come to Confluence in first place in AFC.
Bowser on latest edition of Ravens-Steelers: “It’s going to be a brawl”
Baltimore Positive
“Especially with fans coming back this year, it’s going to be a whole new experience compared to last year.”
Harbaugh credits Ravens defense for “doing a lot of things better” in recent weeks
Baltimore Positive
“There are a lot of guys out there, a lot of techniques [and] a lot of chess pieces moving around. It has to be a combination of factors.”
Villanueva discusses being on both sides of Ravens-Steelers rivalry
Baltimore Positive
Despite wanting to focus on doing his job, the left tackle admits “there is truly an emotional component” returning to Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Telling the Conrad’s Seafood story and tasting that True Blue crab cake
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery landed in Abingdon with a local family pulling the crabs from the North Chesapeake waters and serving them hot on your table. Andrea Conrad tells us the family seafood story and shares a legit local ‘cake.
Ravens’ Jackson says he “looked like a rookie” in poor performance against Browns
Baltimore Positive
The star quarterback said he’s now ready to turn the page to the Pittsburgh game after lamenting his four-interception outing in Week 12.
The science and education of better indoor A.I.R.
Baltimore Positive
In our continuing education about indoor air spaces and the quality of our lives during COVID, Martin Knott joins Nestor to discuss fresh A.I.R. for indoor spaces and how it makes us healthier and more functional.
Harbaugh says unpredictable NFL “exactly how they want it”
Baltimore Positive
“It’s the way the league is built to make everybody very competitive. That’s what makes it so much fun I guess.”
Barry Glassman discusses role of Comptroller and why he’s running
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Conrad’s in Abingdon with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, who is set to run for Comptroller in 2022.
Selling St. Louis football down the river?
Baltimore Positive
No one followed the truth of the money and the lawyers in the NFL mess with Stan Kroenke, Los Angeles and putting the screws to St. Louis more than sports business attorney Daniel Wallach. An eye-opening account of why the city folded in its fight and the local Missouri lawyers cashed out – and in…
Addressing the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Positive
After four interceptions on Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson and how that must change in Pittsburgh and beyond.
Mmmmmm! Egg nog in Fell’s Point under the holiday lights
Baltimore Positive
Straight from the square in Fells Point, Gail Furman of Max’s Taphouse invites Nestor to his favorite neighborhood for Holiday Egg Nog activities and a tree lighting with Michael McCrary.
Getting Weis and hearty with some winter comfort food
Baltimore Positive
Always in search of a new way to bend a Crock Pot, Nestor spends some time with Hannah Gratti and Alyssa Marsh of Weis Markets to discuss some weekend football food and creative new dishes for the holidays.
Orioles sign veteran infielder Rougned Odor to one-year contract
Baltimore Positive
The 27-year-old batted .202/.286/.379 with 15 home runs, 12 doubles, 42 runs scored, and 39 RBIs for the Yankees last season.
And now the Browns will sit and wait for Ravens to arrive next weekend
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Cleveland sports radio host Mark “Munch” Bishop joins Nestor from Northern Ohio for a recap of the Ravens win over Browns and the long 14 days of waiting for AFC North revenge on The Lake.
Analyzing the choppy play of Ravens offense
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the moving parts on the offensive line and the many responsibilities of Lamar Jackson as Ravens to continue to win in AFC North.
Humphrey says “it was just special” for Ravens defense to pick up struggling Jackson
Baltimore Positive
“It’s pretty obvious that he’s done some special things [and] won us a lot of games, sometimes, almost by himself.”
Andrews shines on Ravens’ lone touchdown drive of 16-10 win
Baltimore Positive
Mark Andrews made a one-handed 39-yard reception and then caught a 13-yard touchdown from Lamar Jackson to open the second half.
Moving Queen all over the defensive board to beat the Browns
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive efforts in huge win over Browns on Sunday night
Averett on Ravens secondary being tested without Humphrey: “We know what’s coming”
Baltimore Positive
Anthony Averett says every member of the Baltimore secondary needs to be ready to be flexible down the stretch.
Gathering the Maine points of baseball gospel with Mike Bordick
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Pappas Restaurant in Cockeysville, which got Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick in the mood to discuss modern baseball with Nestor. An instant classic!
On to Cleveland…again!
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor pick up the pieces of a narrow Ravens’ loss in Pittsburgh and look to a chance to sweep the Cleveland Browns this weekend in Northern Ohio.
When Purge The Turg becomes a Terps reality
Baltimore Positive
Shawn Stepner of WMAR joins Nestor in the aftermath of the Ravens loss in Pittsburgh but after also paying a visit to College Park for the first game after the sudden departure of head basketball coach Marc Turgeon.
Finding heroes in Harford County
Baltimore Positive
The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery is bringing together good friends for the season. Erik Sauer and Bill Cole join Nestor at Conrad’s in Abingdon to discuss saving the lives of blood cancer patients and the incredible work of There Goes My Hero
Is Lamar Jackson trying to do too much with too little?
Baltimore Positive
In the the aftermath of coming a fingertip away from beating the Steelers in Pittsburgh, Luke Jones and Nestor assess the play of Lamar Jackson and seven sacks on Sunday at Heinz Field.
Freeman says Ravens have to put Steelers loss “in the garbage can”
Baltimore Positive
Devonta Freeman scored the first touchdown of the game to cap a 99-yard drive in the second quarter.
The awfulness of what the NFL and Kroenke did to St. Louis
Baltimore Positive
Legendary NFL writer Howard Balzer gives Nestor the facts about the outcome of the St. Louis lawsuit and many Rams lies to the people of Missouri.
Jackson on Ravens’ inability to finish drives: “We’ve got to figure it out”
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens quarterback began the night with a brutal end-zone interception and threw incomplete on the final 2-point try to end his night.
Ravens fall 20-19 to Pittsburgh after Harbaugh’s unsuccessful 2-point call
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore surrendered 17 points in the fourth quarter to fall to 8-4 on the season.
Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard still thriving despite late-season ailments
Baltimore Positive
Foot and thigh injuries have limited Patrick Ricard in practices over the last few weeks.
Back from shoulder injury, Ravens’ Brandon Williams feeling fresh for stretch run
Baltimore Positive
The veteran nose tackle missed three straight games out of the bye week before returning against Cleveland last week.
Roman says Ravens offense has “tons of stuff sitting in the vault” for stretch run
Baltimore Positive
“I like to space things out throughout the course of the season. Do this one week, then they think you’re doing this and you do that.”
Martindale: “If you want to be known in this city, play well against Pittsburgh”
Baltimore Positive
“It’s just a great game to coach in, whether it’s here or there.”
Mark Turgeon out as Maryland basketball coach after 10-plus seasons
Baltimore Positive
Assistant Danny Manning will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage
Baltimore Positive
Robby Incmikowski covers baseball in Pittsburgh. Nestor Aparicio used to cover baseball in Baltimore. Both the Orioles and Pirates have bottomed out in the standings just in time for a massive MLB war between owners and players. Somehow, they managed to discuss their love of the game.
Lamar cannot do it alone
Baltimore Positive
As colleagues at Sporting News Radio two decades ago, Dan Pompei joined Nestor almost daily to discuss the NFL. Now covering the league for The Athletic, Pompei charts the progress of Lamar Jackson and the first-place Ravens as the schedule gets thicker.
The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72
Baltimore Positive
A new book on the 1972 Chicago White Sox and the Hall of Fame candidacy of Dick Allen intrigues the “Aparicio” in Nestor. Authors John Owens and David Fletcher join him from The Windy City to reminisce about tough times and great uniforms at Comiskey Park.
Stuffing a grownup stocking with fun
Baltimore Positive
Carole Gentry of The Maryland Lottery and Gaming gets Nestor into the spirit of the holidays with some fun seasonal scratch offs and stocking stuffers (and some do’s and don’ts!)
As the Steelers lose, Tomlin attempts to lead a depleted squad
Baltimore Positive
AP Pittsburgh reporter Will Graves suggests to Nestor that perhaps the Pittsburgh Steelers organization went a year too long with the status quo at quarterback. Now the head coach is trying to figure it out as injuries and losses mount.
The final days of Ben Roethlisberger?
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Steelers insider Ed Bouchette of The Athletic discusses what appears to be the end of the black and gold road for the Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh.
Batch: After Bengals loss, the pain in Pittsburgh is real
Baltimore Positive
Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch gives Nestor the realities of the situation in Pittsburgh as Ravens come to Confluence in first place in AFC.
Bowser on latest edition of Ravens-Steelers: “It’s going to be a brawl”
Baltimore Positive
“Especially with fans coming back this year, it’s going to be a whole new experience compared to last year.”
Harbaugh credits Ravens defense for “doing a lot of things better” in recent weeks
Baltimore Positive
“There are a lot of guys out there, a lot of techniques [and] a lot of chess pieces moving around. It has to be a combination of factors.”
Villanueva discusses being on both sides of Ravens-Steelers rivalry
Baltimore Positive
Despite wanting to focus on doing his job, the left tackle admits “there is truly an emotional component” returning to Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Telling the Conrad’s Seafood story and tasting that True Blue crab cake
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery landed in Abingdon with a local family pulling the crabs from the North Chesapeake waters and serving them hot on your table. Andrea Conrad tells us the family seafood story and shares a legit local ‘cake.
Ravens’ Jackson says he “looked like a rookie” in poor performance against Browns
Baltimore Positive
The star quarterback said he’s now ready to turn the page to the Pittsburgh game after lamenting his four-interception outing in Week 12.
The science and education of better indoor A.I.R.
Baltimore Positive
In our continuing education about indoor air spaces and the quality of our lives during COVID, Martin Knott joins Nestor to discuss fresh A.I.R. for indoor spaces and how it makes us healthier and more functional.
Harbaugh says unpredictable NFL “exactly how they want it”
Baltimore Positive
“It’s the way the league is built to make everybody very competitive. That’s what makes it so much fun I guess.”
Barry Glassman discusses role of Comptroller and why he’s running
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Conrad’s in Abingdon with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, who is set to run for Comptroller in 2022.
Selling St. Louis football down the river?
Baltimore Positive
No one followed the truth of the money and the lawyers in the NFL mess with Stan Kroenke, Los Angeles and putting the screws to St. Louis more than sports business attorney Daniel Wallach. An eye-opening account of why the city folded in its fight and the local Missouri lawyers cashed out – and in…
Addressing the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Positive
After four interceptions on Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson and how that must change in Pittsburgh and beyond.
Mmmmmm! Egg nog in Fell’s Point under the holiday lights
Baltimore Positive
Straight from the square in Fells Point, Gail Furman of Max’s Taphouse invites Nestor to his favorite neighborhood for Holiday Egg Nog activities and a tree lighting with Michael McCrary.
Getting Weis and hearty with some winter comfort food
Baltimore Positive
Always in search of a new way to bend a Crock Pot, Nestor spends some time with Hannah Gratti and Alyssa Marsh of Weis Markets to discuss some weekend football food and creative new dishes for the holidays.
Orioles sign veteran infielder Rougned Odor to one-year contract
Baltimore Positive
The 27-year-old batted .202/.286/.379 with 15 home runs, 12 doubles, 42 runs scored, and 39 RBIs for the Yankees last season.
And now the Browns will sit and wait for Ravens to arrive next weekend
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Cleveland sports radio host Mark “Munch” Bishop joins Nestor from Northern Ohio for a recap of the Ravens win over Browns and the long 14 days of waiting for AFC North revenge on The Lake.
Analyzing the choppy play of Ravens offense
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the moving parts on the offensive line and the many responsibilities of Lamar Jackson as Ravens to continue to win in AFC North.
Humphrey says “it was just special” for Ravens defense to pick up struggling Jackson
Baltimore Positive
“It’s pretty obvious that he’s done some special things [and] won us a lot of games, sometimes, almost by himself.”
Andrews shines on Ravens’ lone touchdown drive of 16-10 win
Baltimore Positive
Mark Andrews made a one-handed 39-yard reception and then caught a 13-yard touchdown from Lamar Jackson to open the second half.
Moving Queen all over the defensive board to beat the Browns
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive efforts in huge win over Browns on Sunday night
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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