Orioles can’t overcome Judge, Yankees in 7-6 loss to open second half
Baltimore Positive
New York slugger Aaron Judge homered twice off a struggling Tyler Wells on Friday night.
Baltimore Positive
Hyde optimistic, eyeing offensive improvement as Orioles begin second half
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore manager recognizes the importance of the seven-game homestand coming out of the All-Star break.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 22 Sailing to Smith Island to make chocolate layer cake with a legend and a peppery Tylerton crab cake
Baltimore Positive
It was a double cake day on the Eastern Shore as Nestor and family head to Smith Island to make a legend chocolate cake and drop by The Narrows on the way home for a crab cake and Kent Island hospitality.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary ‘cake and Bayside sunset view
Baltimore Positive
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary ‘cake and Bayside sunset view. Sharing a family beach story and the most dramatic dining room scenery in the state.
It’s time to buy a ticket and dream big…
Baltimore Positive
This is the big one! John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor a double case of jackpot fever.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 20 Making MACo and talking H2B Visas and how our Chesapeake Bay crabs are harvested with Senator Cardin
Baltimore Positive
On the 20th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor got his first chance to experience the MACo conference of all of the state’s stakeholders at the beach and chat with a wide group of folks trying to make The Free State better.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 19 The county with the scarcest supply of crab cakes? Oh Caroline and hitting Market Street Public House in Denton
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland #CrabCakeTour hit all 24 municipalities in our beautiful state over 30 days last summer. Before Nestor hits the road on August 1st for 31 crab cakes and 31 breweries to celebrate 31 years on Baltimore radio, here is quiet Caroline County on the Eastern Shore.
Setting up captivating second half for improving Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles plans and prospects for after the All Star break
Coming back downtown and feeling safe again
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor ponder a return to Camden Yards to gauge orange fever of Orioles Magic
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 18 Rocking down to an Eastern Shore-style ‘cake at Crisfield Seafood in Silver Spring
Baltimore Positive
Dundalk unmasked in Silver Spring al fresco and rocking with John Allen of Stone Horses. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour remains about friends and places. And, well, beer too…
To squeegee or not to squeegee
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss squeegee boys and the future of downtown Baltimore
What made the first overall pick a “Holliday” for the Orioles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles 1-1 selection of Oklahoma high school SS Jackson Holliday
Making the case for Lamar Jackson to be paid before the season starts
Baltimore Positive
While it’s unclear whether there will be a long-term deal anytime soon for the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson, Luke Jones and Nestor don’t blame the former MVP and star-of-the-show for wanting to be paid like DeShaun Watson this summer.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 17 Historic Havre de Grace and the deck at MacGregor’s
Baltimore Positive
On the 17th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour in 2021, Nestor sought the advice of many folks for
Celebrating National Ice Cream by going to the tasty place where they make the Weis stuff
Baltimore Positive
Hannah Gratti of Weis Markets invites Nestor up to beautiful Sunbury, Pennsylvania for a dairy tour and seasonal tasting this week to celebrate the national holiday everyone can agree is delicious. What’s your favorite Weis ice cream flavor? More than 50 to choose from next time you’re in the frozen aisle.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 16 The double-yolk Crab Bomb at Jerry’s Seafood in Bowie with Michael Steele
Baltimore Positive
Nestor has long called Michael Steele “his favorite Republican” but this was the first time they’d dined together while discussing the state of the world in the summer of 2021. Who says that folks who disagree can’t have fun? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brings folks together. One flag. One mission. One crab bomb at a time in Bowie.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 15 Taking the Oxford Ferry from Bellevue for a brunch ‘cake at Robert Morris Inn
Baltimore Positive
When you’ve lived in Maryland for half a century and still learn about places and things. Nothing more historic than this ferry. Go along for a ride from Bellevue to Oxford and a panko-crusted tarragon unique ‘cake at the Robert Morris Inn.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 14 “Never had a finer crab cake than this one…” he said in Hoopers Island
Baltimore Positive
We did not pick a “best crab cake” on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but we’ll say that we had none finer than this most remote of locations in the most awesome setting. Next time, we’ll get some oysters, too! Watch the Old Salty’s videos and you’ll know that we know and now you know…
Another weekend at St. Andrew’s and those giant traps
Baltimore Positive
PGA pro Ed Miller of Mount Pleasant joins Nestor to discuss a weekend of British Open and many ways to get on a course yourself locally at Classic 5 Golf locations.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 13 Paying tribute to Bill Burton and outrunning a Cambridge summer storm at Ocean Odyssey
Baltimore Positive
Finally walking on the bridge named for Nestor’s former colleague at The Baltimore Evening Sun, the late, great Bill Burton. And a very tasty crab cake on a special day at Ocean Odyssey in Cambridge. We’ll be back for the RAR beer soon enough…
Underdog Orioles streaking into surprisingly fun season of relevancy
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unbeatable Birds and sudden summer of Orioles Magic
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 12 A bridge, a view and a breeze in beautiful Chesapeake City
Baltimore Positive
On the 12th day of the Maryland #CrabCakeTour in 2021, Nestor had his sights set on the Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefers evening of beautiful music in Camden, New Jersey and made Cecil County his destination. On the tour, Nestor hit all 24 counties and jurisdictions across the state so he could see and taste the local vibe.
The Key in Dundalk is loving beer
Baltimore Positive
Mike McDonald of Key Brewing joins Nestor for a Dundalk Calling and an IPA beer chat at Costas
Getting you hungry for Restaurant Week way ahead of time
Baltimore Positive
Marshall Weston of R.A.M. tells Nestor how mid-September Restaurant Week will work across the state
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 11 Finding a place in Annapolis where they make ’em like they did back at Memorial Stadium
Baltimore Positive
A delightful throw back to the way my Mom made ’em and they way they tasted in the Memorial Stadium press box at Davis’ Pub in Eastport Annapolis. And a all-too-rare tartar sauce victory and proper saltines!
Eight straight: Surging Orioles sweep away Angels in 9-5 win
Baltimore Positive
“It’s just this weird aura, vibe — I don’t know what’s going on. But it’s awesome.”
Jorge Lopez on receiving Orioles’ All-Star nod: “It’s so special”
Baltimore Positive
The 29-year-old closer will represent the Orioles at Dodger Stadium next week.
A million reasons to scratch for victory
Baltimore Positive
John Martin discusses a million reasons to play new Show Me scratchoff from Maryland Lottery
Summertime, watching the O’s and waiting on Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss summer nights, hot dogs and getting ready for Ravens season
Does Mancini have a future with Orioles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor get caught up on Orioles baseball as Nats come to Camden Yards
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 10 How sweet it is to have James Taylor perform at Merriweather after delicious Leelynn’s ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
On the tenth day of the Maryland #CrabCakeTour in 2021, Nestor had August 10th circled as “Howard County” all along with James Taylor and Jackson Browne performing at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Kenny Albert tells Nestor about The Goose he knew and eulogized
Baltimore Positive
Kenny Albert tells Nestor about The Goose he knew and eulogized
The shadows of the dark web and terrorism in America
Baltimore Positive
Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor discuss the connections of dark web to guns and mass murders in America
For the love of basketball
Baltimore Positive
Terry Hosley describes excitement of Ones hoops league of Tracy McGrady and going to Las Vegas
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 9 Simple and perfect at Maggie’s in Westminster
Baltimore Positive
Making a good decision in Westminster at Maggie’s on Maryland Crab Cake Tour Day 9
What does Angelos v. Angelos mean for fans of Orioles and future of Baltimore?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor try to interpret lawsuit of Angelos versus Angelos and Orioles future
Passing judgment on Mr. Hyde as Orioles improvement becomes apparent
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take note of the surging and improving Baltimore Orioles as they head West
What did we really learn from the words of Lamar?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Lamar Jackson and his future with Baltimore Ravens
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 8 Searching Solomons for the perfect ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
Finding sunlight and Southern Maryland charm on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour Day 8 stop at The Lighthouse in Solomons
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 7 Double duty at Captain Billy’s in Pope’s Creek and Courtney’s in Wynne
Baltimore Positive
Nestor did double duty with a pair of tasty ‘cakes in Southern Maryland. Leaving from National Harbor and headed south, our first stop was at Captain Billy’s in Pope’s Creek overlooking the Potomac River and Route 301 bridge to Virginia. Then after a rainy trip to St. Mary’s City, Nestor and Jenn headed to Courtney’s in ultra remote Wynne, Maryland near the tip of Point Lookout.
Orioles can’t overcome Judge, Yankees in 7-6 loss to open second half
Baltimore Positive
New York slugger Aaron Judge homered twice off a struggling Tyler Wells on Friday night.
Hyde optimistic, eyeing offensive improvement as Orioles begin second half
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore manager recognizes the importance of the seven-game homestand coming out of the All-Star break.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 22 Sailing to Smith Island to make chocolate layer cake with a legend and a peppery Tylerton crab cake
Baltimore Positive
It was a double cake day on the Eastern Shore as Nestor and family head to Smith Island to make a legend chocolate cake and drop by The Narrows on the way home for a crab cake and Kent Island hospitality.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary ‘cake and Bayside sunset view
Baltimore Positive
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary ‘cake and Bayside sunset view. Sharing a family beach story and the most dramatic dining room scenery in the state.
It’s time to buy a ticket and dream big…
Baltimore Positive
This is the big one! John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor a double case of jackpot fever.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 20 Making MACo and talking H2B Visas and how our Chesapeake Bay crabs are harvested with Senator Cardin
Baltimore Positive
On the 20th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor got his first chance to experience the MACo conference of all of the state’s stakeholders at the beach and chat with a wide group of folks trying to make The Free State better.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 19 The county with the scarcest supply of crab cakes? Oh Caroline and hitting Market Street Public House in Denton
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland #CrabCakeTour hit all 24 municipalities in our beautiful state over 30 days last summer. Before Nestor hits the road on August 1st for 31 crab cakes and 31 breweries to celebrate 31 years on Baltimore radio, here is quiet Caroline County on the Eastern Shore.
Setting up captivating second half for improving Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles plans and prospects for after the All Star break
Coming back downtown and feeling safe again
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor ponder a return to Camden Yards to gauge orange fever of Orioles Magic
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 18 Rocking down to an Eastern Shore-style ‘cake at Crisfield Seafood in Silver Spring
Baltimore Positive
Dundalk unmasked in Silver Spring al fresco and rocking with John Allen of Stone Horses. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour remains about friends and places. And, well, beer too…
To squeegee or not to squeegee
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss squeegee boys and the future of downtown Baltimore
What made the first overall pick a “Holliday” for the Orioles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles 1-1 selection of Oklahoma high school SS Jackson Holliday
Making the case for Lamar Jackson to be paid before the season starts
Baltimore Positive
While it’s unclear whether there will be a long-term deal anytime soon for the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson, Luke Jones and Nestor don’t blame the former MVP and star-of-the-show for wanting to be paid like DeShaun Watson this summer.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 17 Historic Havre de Grace and the deck at MacGregor’s
Baltimore Positive
On the 17th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour in 2021, Nestor sought the advice of many folks for
Celebrating National Ice Cream by going to the tasty place where they make the Weis stuff
Baltimore Positive
Hannah Gratti of Weis Markets invites Nestor up to beautiful Sunbury, Pennsylvania for a dairy tour and seasonal tasting this week to celebrate the national holiday everyone can agree is delicious. What’s your favorite Weis ice cream flavor? More than 50 to choose from next time you’re in the frozen aisle.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 16 The double-yolk Crab Bomb at Jerry’s Seafood in Bowie with Michael Steele
Baltimore Positive
Nestor has long called Michael Steele “his favorite Republican” but this was the first time they’d dined together while discussing the state of the world in the summer of 2021. Who says that folks who disagree can’t have fun? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brings folks together. One flag. One mission. One crab bomb at a time in Bowie.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 15 Taking the Oxford Ferry from Bellevue for a brunch ‘cake at Robert Morris Inn
Baltimore Positive
When you’ve lived in Maryland for half a century and still learn about places and things. Nothing more historic than this ferry. Go along for a ride from Bellevue to Oxford and a panko-crusted tarragon unique ‘cake at the Robert Morris Inn.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 14 “Never had a finer crab cake than this one…” he said in Hoopers Island
Baltimore Positive
We did not pick a “best crab cake” on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but we’ll say that we had none finer than this most remote of locations in the most awesome setting. Next time, we’ll get some oysters, too! Watch the Old Salty’s videos and you’ll know that we know and now you know…
Another weekend at St. Andrew’s and those giant traps
Baltimore Positive
PGA pro Ed Miller of Mount Pleasant joins Nestor to discuss a weekend of British Open and many ways to get on a course yourself locally at Classic 5 Golf locations.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 13 Paying tribute to Bill Burton and outrunning a Cambridge summer storm at Ocean Odyssey
Baltimore Positive
Finally walking on the bridge named for Nestor’s former colleague at The Baltimore Evening Sun, the late, great Bill Burton. And a very tasty crab cake on a special day at Ocean Odyssey in Cambridge. We’ll be back for the RAR beer soon enough…
Underdog Orioles streaking into surprisingly fun season of relevancy
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unbeatable Birds and sudden summer of Orioles Magic
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 12 A bridge, a view and a breeze in beautiful Chesapeake City
Baltimore Positive
On the 12th day of the Maryland #CrabCakeTour in 2021, Nestor had his sights set on the Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefers evening of beautiful music in Camden, New Jersey and made Cecil County his destination. On the tour, Nestor hit all 24 counties and jurisdictions across the state so he could see and taste the local vibe.
The Key in Dundalk is loving beer
Baltimore Positive
Mike McDonald of Key Brewing joins Nestor for a Dundalk Calling and an IPA beer chat at Costas
Getting you hungry for Restaurant Week way ahead of time
Baltimore Positive
Marshall Weston of R.A.M. tells Nestor how mid-September Restaurant Week will work across the state
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 11 Finding a place in Annapolis where they make ’em like they did back at Memorial Stadium
Baltimore Positive
A delightful throw back to the way my Mom made ’em and they way they tasted in the Memorial Stadium press box at Davis’ Pub in Eastport Annapolis. And a all-too-rare tartar sauce victory and proper saltines!
Eight straight: Surging Orioles sweep away Angels in 9-5 win
Baltimore Positive
“It’s just this weird aura, vibe — I don’t know what’s going on. But it’s awesome.”
Jorge Lopez on receiving Orioles’ All-Star nod: “It’s so special”
Baltimore Positive
The 29-year-old closer will represent the Orioles at Dodger Stadium next week.
A million reasons to scratch for victory
Baltimore Positive
John Martin discusses a million reasons to play new Show Me scratchoff from Maryland Lottery
Summertime, watching the O’s and waiting on Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss summer nights, hot dogs and getting ready for Ravens season
Does Mancini have a future with Orioles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor get caught up on Orioles baseball as Nats come to Camden Yards
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 10 How sweet it is to have James Taylor perform at Merriweather after delicious Leelynn’s ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
On the tenth day of the Maryland #CrabCakeTour in 2021, Nestor had August 10th circled as “Howard County” all along with James Taylor and Jackson Browne performing at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Kenny Albert tells Nestor about The Goose he knew and eulogized
Baltimore Positive
Kenny Albert tells Nestor about The Goose he knew and eulogized
The shadows of the dark web and terrorism in America
Baltimore Positive
Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor discuss the connections of dark web to guns and mass murders in America
For the love of basketball
Baltimore Positive
Terry Hosley describes excitement of Ones hoops league of Tracy McGrady and going to Las Vegas
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 9 Simple and perfect at Maggie’s in Westminster
Baltimore Positive
Making a good decision in Westminster at Maggie’s on Maryland Crab Cake Tour Day 9
What does Angelos v. Angelos mean for fans of Orioles and future of Baltimore?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor try to interpret lawsuit of Angelos versus Angelos and Orioles future
Passing judgment on Mr. Hyde as Orioles improvement becomes apparent
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor take note of the surging and improving Baltimore Orioles as they head West
What did we really learn from the words of Lamar?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Lamar Jackson and his future with Baltimore Ravens
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 8 Searching Solomons for the perfect ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
Finding sunlight and Southern Maryland charm on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour Day 8 stop at The Lighthouse in Solomons
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 7 Double duty at Captain Billy’s in Pope’s Creek and Courtney’s in Wynne
Baltimore Positive
Nestor did double duty with a pair of tasty ‘cakes in Southern Maryland. Leaving from National Harbor and headed south, our first stop was at Captain Billy’s in Pope’s Creek overlooking the Potomac River and Route 301 bridge to Virginia. Then after a rainy trip to St. Mary’s City, Nestor and Jenn headed to Courtney’s in ultra remote Wynne, Maryland near the tip of Point Lookout.
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Baltimore Positive is the vision and the creative extension of four decades of sharing the love of local sports for this Dundalk native and University of Baltimore grad, who began his career as a sportswriter and music critic at The News American and The Baltimore Sun in the mid 1980s. Launched radio career in December 1991 with Kenny Albert after covering the AHL Skipjacks. Bought WNST-AM 1570 in July 1998, created WNST.net in 2007 and began diversifying conversations on radio, podcast and social media as Baltimore Positive in 2016. nes@baltimorepositive.com
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The lost Super Bowl XXXV parade video from 2001 – the whole purple Festivus route to City Hall
Center Mike Flynn invited Nestor onto the Humvee to record this incredible "home movie" for a one-hour ride down Pratt Street onto the dais with the Lombardi Trophy to City Hall back on January 30, 2001. If you're a Baltimore…
Where is the Rubenstein and Arougheti commitment to winning for Orioles fans?
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Telling the stories from a life spent inside ballparks
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