Kimbrel struggles again as Orioles fall 6-4 to San Diego
Baltimore Positive
Craig Kimbrel allowed a two-run homer to Jurickson Profar in the ninth inning as Baltimore lost for the fourth time in five games.
Baltimore Positive
Finding the players who make the coaches smile in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.
High anxiety at Camden Yards as Orioles look to deal for pitching
Baltimore Positive
A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest associated with the MLB trading deadline for all parties concerned – including nervous and antsy players who know they could be tapped on the shoulder.
Sometimes winning feels like a Vegas Vacation
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor.
The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later
Baltimore Positive
Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…
The importance of Marlon Humphrey staying on the field for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early some Ravens training camp story lines and the importance of a healthy and productive Marlon Humphrey, who needs to earn his hefty salary and solidify the backend of a solid defense.
Talking bad jerseys and good taste with a sports brand artist
Baltimore Positive
When we saw how gawd awful the MLB All Star Game uniforms looked on the Orioles players in Arlington, we knew we needed to reach to sports logo artist and brand builder Todd Radom to discuss our mutual love of baseball, fashion, uniforms and the always “wit” Philly-Baltimore thing with Nestor.
The scuffling Orioles look within for a spark in listless Miami
Baltimore Positive
Now just 11-15 since June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a “struggling” first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like pitcher Chayce McDermott and where Mike Elias and the franchise stand before the MLB trading deadline on a myriad of valuable minor league prospects.
Who are the Orioles “untouchables” during trade talks?
Baltimore Positive
With the MLB trading deadline set for August 30th at 6 p.m., Luke Jones and Nestor look at the Orioles’ treasure trove of legit prospects and the untouchables of Mike Elias as the franchise looks to deal for more pitching – starting and relief – before next Tuesday night.
Home Run Riches still hitting ’em big as Orioles bats cash in
Baltimore Positive
John Martin and Nestor talk the threads and ties of baseball and the Orioles doing some damage to MLB pitching while scoring for Maryland Lottery Home Run Riches and second chance winners.
What are the summer vital signs for Super Bowl contending Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
We welcome the start of another Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor go beyond the offensive line questions to discuss the changes in personnel and who is being counted on to perform on September 5th against Kansas City.
The best days of summer for young folks to get healthy
Baltimore Positive
Justin Drummond discusses the fourth year of Planet Fitness’s High School Summer Pass program, which offers free gym access to teens from June 1 to August 31. This initiative aims to promote physical and mental well-being among youth, combating childhood obesity and encouraging a healthy lifestyle in a judgment-free environment.
How will Orioles approach this MLB trading deadline?
Baltimore Positive
With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.
Let Luke Jones take you to Ravens summer training camp
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour includes a cameo from Leonard Raskin as our football and baseball passions converge in Baltimore in a historic way this fall with championships and parades at stake.
How to Move beyond the balm and gel and into a chew for relief
Baltimore Positive
In our continuing education about ways that cannabis is helping folks with aches, pains and soreness, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor how to now Move even more without the balm or gel he’s used successfully for back relief and inflammation.
The MLB trading deadline pros, cons and true history
Baltimore Positive
It’s always nice to serve the visiting media a Faidley’s crab cake and talk baseball. Longtime Yankees insider Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record joins Luke Jones and Nestor for an All Star Game chat and trade deadline debate on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Smalltimore, sports and the trust of local news
Baltimore Positive
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.
It’s your move, Mike Elias…
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the work ahead to improving the Baltimore Orioles pitching before the July 31st trading deadline. A starter? A pair of relievers? And at what cost…
A summer splash of new games
Baltimore Positive
Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses some new summer promotions and the big winners of Orioles Home Run Riches tally as the Birds keep hitting ’em big.
Let’s talk True Blue local facts about summer Maryland jumbo lump crab and your ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
The original Fishmonger’s Daughter Damye Hahn gives Leonard Raskin and Nestor a jumbo lump crab meat education at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. You can see – and taste – the difference!
Baseball, Sinatra and crab cakes with a Yankees historian
Baltimore Positive
Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record talks all things of the summer winds of an amazing baseball pennant race in the American League East – and singing Sinatra show tunes off Broadway with Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
The heat of The Open and summer golf love at Forest Park
Baltimore Positive
Our resident PGA pro and Baltimore sports lover Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park returns to update us on beating the summer heat, getting juniors schooled up on weekdays at Classic Five Golf and dreams of playing a course like Royal Troon and The Open in Scotland this weekend.
Remembering Jacoby Jones
Baltimore Positive
The news of the death of former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVII champion Jacoby Jones came as a shock to everyone this weekend. A few photos and a long conversation about his dancing prowess. We will remember the laughs and the good times.
Rediscovering the art and love of collecting sports collectibles
Baltimore Positive
Local sports memorabilia expert Danny Black joined Nestor to discuss their lifelong shared love for collecting baseball cards and sports memorabilia. From the hobby’s evolution and its modern aspects, Nestor shares modern tales of his amazing Luis Aparicio collection and the thrill of finding rare items.
Get that catfish on the table – and outta the Chesapeake!
Baltimore Positive
Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood reminds Nestor at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour about how and why we’re eating lots of catfish this summer here in the land of pleasant living.
The roots of Kenny Albert in Baltimore that started WNST and launched his incredible career
Baltimore Positive
It’s now been 33 years since Kenny Albert came to Baltimore as the Skipjacks voice and invited Nestor to come on his radio show at WITH-AM 1230. Let the author of “A Mic For All Seasons” tell you about his career roots that brought him to the Charm City en route to being a voice of sports across America.
Thomas Dolby: A Totally Tubular 80s music fest that is poetry in motion
Baltimore Positive
Our resident professor in residence at Johns Hopkins and 80s MTV icon Thomas Dolby returns with Nestor at State Fare on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his new book, new hair and Totally Tubular 80s Tour this summer that plays at Anthem in D.C. on July 14th.
Chilly bats and that Great Wall of Baltimore in left field
Baltimore Positive
As the Yankees’ visit and the All Star break and trading deadline loom, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sometimes chilly bats of the Orioles and how to avoid a sweep against the Cubs.
Orioles blanked 4-0 by Cubs as recent offensive struggles continue
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and has plated three or fewer runs in seven of the last 11 games.
Two veteran sports radio souls go behind the glass to tell tales of sweet home Chicago
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Chicago sports radio producer Randy Merkin tells Nestor the currently empty story of The Windy City scene as all five teams struggle to meet the lofty expectations of first place in The Second City.
Telander: Capturing the rich history and passion of Chicago sports
Baltimore Positive
Five decades into documenting all things sports at The Chicago Sun-Times, legendary Windy City columnist Rick Telander visits Nestor to discuss the current woes of the Cubs and White Sox – and the bigger picture of a life spent in gyms and stadiums chasing the greatest athletes on earth in a sports-crazed city with competitive journalists.
Would the Orioles trust Dean Kremer to make a Game 3 playoff start?
Baltimore Positive
After a less-than-stellar effort against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Orioles starter Dean Kremer and what the path of Mike Elias will be to add more arms to the rotation and bullpen before the end of July.
Kremer struggles, Orioles bats quiet in 9-2 loss to Cubs to open homestand
Baltimore Positive
Dean Kremer lasted just four innings while Baltimore mounted little offense against Chicago’s Jameson Taillon.
Coming home and playing first place baseball
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July weekend in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another successful week in Birdland.
Removing the stigma – and the “crime”
Baltimore Positive
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss various topics surrounding legislation, key industry challenges, and expungement of cannabis-related offenses.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Stars and snubs and greatness of Gunnar Henderson
Baltimore Positive
Every year a few players have a beef with the All Star Game selections – and the Orioles might still send a few more players to Arlington – but all eyes will be on phenom, five-tool shortstop Gunnar Henderson next week as a coming out party for the best shortstop Baltimore baseball has seen in a generation.
The state of America and our Presidency and politics
Baltimore Positive
Our disillusionment with American politics continues in the aftermath of a disastrous Presidential debate – all while celebrating what has always made this country great on the Fourth of July holiday. Bill Cole joins Nestor to debate the poor candidates, the loss of civility and the bewilderment at the continued devaluation of words, deeds and political parties in this country we love.
The real ‘Happy Eddie’ Osefo of Pikesville: Real Housewives of Potomac and the Cannabis Connection
Baltimore Positive
A real chat about the law, reality television and a local attorney who tells Nestor about how The Real Housewives of Potomac brought him to the cannabis and wellness world in Maryland with Curio Wellness.
Orioles still hitting ’em big for Home Run Riches
Baltimore Positive
With the Orioles doing late night duty on the West Coast, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery talks some baseball records and Home Run Riches winners with Nestor for the holiday weekend of pennant race fever.
The Goodwill of empowering Baltimore adults through education and job training at Excel Center
Baltimore Positive
Let Goodwill’s Lisa Rusyniak update you on the benefits and victories of their newest adult high school education Excel Center on Redwood Street downtown. Plus the mission beyond the job training programs and efforts to reduce waste and repurpose items through collaboration with recycling.
Kimbrel struggles again as Orioles fall 6-4 to San Diego
Baltimore Positive
Craig Kimbrel allowed a two-run homer to Jurickson Profar in the ninth inning as Baltimore lost for the fourth time in five games.
Finding the players who make the coaches smile in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.
High anxiety at Camden Yards as Orioles look to deal for pitching
Baltimore Positive
A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest associated with the MLB trading deadline for all parties concerned – including nervous and antsy players who know they could be tapped on the shoulder.
Sometimes winning feels like a Vegas Vacation
Baltimore Positive
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor.
The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later
Baltimore Positive
Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…
The importance of Marlon Humphrey staying on the field for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early some Ravens training camp story lines and the importance of a healthy and productive Marlon Humphrey, who needs to earn his hefty salary and solidify the backend of a solid defense.
Talking bad jerseys and good taste with a sports brand artist
Baltimore Positive
When we saw how gawd awful the MLB All Star Game uniforms looked on the Orioles players in Arlington, we knew we needed to reach to sports logo artist and brand builder Todd Radom to discuss our mutual love of baseball, fashion, uniforms and the always “wit” Philly-Baltimore thing with Nestor.
The scuffling Orioles look within for a spark in listless Miami
Baltimore Positive
Now just 11-15 since June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a “struggling” first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like pitcher Chayce McDermott and where Mike Elias and the franchise stand before the MLB trading deadline on a myriad of valuable minor league prospects.
Who are the Orioles “untouchables” during trade talks?
Baltimore Positive
With the MLB trading deadline set for August 30th at 6 p.m., Luke Jones and Nestor look at the Orioles’ treasure trove of legit prospects and the untouchables of Mike Elias as the franchise looks to deal for more pitching – starting and relief – before next Tuesday night.
Home Run Riches still hitting ’em big as Orioles bats cash in
Baltimore Positive
John Martin and Nestor talk the threads and ties of baseball and the Orioles doing some damage to MLB pitching while scoring for Maryland Lottery Home Run Riches and second chance winners.
What are the summer vital signs for Super Bowl contending Ravens?
Baltimore Positive
We welcome the start of another Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor go beyond the offensive line questions to discuss the changes in personnel and who is being counted on to perform on September 5th against Kansas City.
The best days of summer for young folks to get healthy
Baltimore Positive
Justin Drummond discusses the fourth year of Planet Fitness’s High School Summer Pass program, which offers free gym access to teens from June 1 to August 31. This initiative aims to promote physical and mental well-being among youth, combating childhood obesity and encouraging a healthy lifestyle in a judgment-free environment.
How will Orioles approach this MLB trading deadline?
Baltimore Positive
With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.
Let Luke Jones take you to Ravens summer training camp
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour includes a cameo from Leonard Raskin as our football and baseball passions converge in Baltimore in a historic way this fall with championships and parades at stake.
How to Move beyond the balm and gel and into a chew for relief
Baltimore Positive
In our continuing education about ways that cannabis is helping folks with aches, pains and soreness, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor how to now Move even more without the balm or gel he’s used successfully for back relief and inflammation.
The MLB trading deadline pros, cons and true history
Baltimore Positive
It’s always nice to serve the visiting media a Faidley’s crab cake and talk baseball. Longtime Yankees insider Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record joins Luke Jones and Nestor for an All Star Game chat and trade deadline debate on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Smalltimore, sports and the trust of local news
Baltimore Positive
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.
It’s your move, Mike Elias…
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor assess the work ahead to improving the Baltimore Orioles pitching before the July 31st trading deadline. A starter? A pair of relievers? And at what cost…
A summer splash of new games
Baltimore Positive
Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses some new summer promotions and the big winners of Orioles Home Run Riches tally as the Birds keep hitting ’em big.
Let’s talk True Blue local facts about summer Maryland jumbo lump crab and your ‘cake
Baltimore Positive
The original Fishmonger’s Daughter Damye Hahn gives Leonard Raskin and Nestor a jumbo lump crab meat education at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. You can see – and taste – the difference!
Baseball, Sinatra and crab cakes with a Yankees historian
Baltimore Positive
Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record talks all things of the summer winds of an amazing baseball pennant race in the American League East – and singing Sinatra show tunes off Broadway with Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
The heat of The Open and summer golf love at Forest Park
Baltimore Positive
Our resident PGA pro and Baltimore sports lover Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park returns to update us on beating the summer heat, getting juniors schooled up on weekdays at Classic Five Golf and dreams of playing a course like Royal Troon and The Open in Scotland this weekend.
Remembering Jacoby Jones
Baltimore Positive
The news of the death of former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVII champion Jacoby Jones came as a shock to everyone this weekend. A few photos and a long conversation about his dancing prowess. We will remember the laughs and the good times.
Rediscovering the art and love of collecting sports collectibles
Baltimore Positive
Local sports memorabilia expert Danny Black joined Nestor to discuss their lifelong shared love for collecting baseball cards and sports memorabilia. From the hobby’s evolution and its modern aspects, Nestor shares modern tales of his amazing Luis Aparicio collection and the thrill of finding rare items.
Get that catfish on the table – and outta the Chesapeake!
Baltimore Positive
Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood reminds Nestor at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour about how and why we’re eating lots of catfish this summer here in the land of pleasant living.
The roots of Kenny Albert in Baltimore that started WNST and launched his incredible career
Baltimore Positive
It’s now been 33 years since Kenny Albert came to Baltimore as the Skipjacks voice and invited Nestor to come on his radio show at WITH-AM 1230. Let the author of “A Mic For All Seasons” tell you about his career roots that brought him to the Charm City en route to being a voice of sports across America.
Thomas Dolby: A Totally Tubular 80s music fest that is poetry in motion
Baltimore Positive
Our resident professor in residence at Johns Hopkins and 80s MTV icon Thomas Dolby returns with Nestor at State Fare on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his new book, new hair and Totally Tubular 80s Tour this summer that plays at Anthem in D.C. on July 14th.
Chilly bats and that Great Wall of Baltimore in left field
Baltimore Positive
As the Yankees’ visit and the All Star break and trading deadline loom, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the sometimes chilly bats of the Orioles and how to avoid a sweep against the Cubs.
Orioles blanked 4-0 by Cubs as recent offensive struggles continue
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and has plated three or fewer runs in seven of the last 11 games.
Two veteran sports radio souls go behind the glass to tell tales of sweet home Chicago
Baltimore Positive
Longtime Chicago sports radio producer Randy Merkin tells Nestor the currently empty story of The Windy City scene as all five teams struggle to meet the lofty expectations of first place in The Second City.
Telander: Capturing the rich history and passion of Chicago sports
Baltimore Positive
Five decades into documenting all things sports at The Chicago Sun-Times, legendary Windy City columnist Rick Telander visits Nestor to discuss the current woes of the Cubs and White Sox – and the bigger picture of a life spent in gyms and stadiums chasing the greatest athletes on earth in a sports-crazed city with competitive journalists.
Would the Orioles trust Dean Kremer to make a Game 3 playoff start?
Baltimore Positive
After a less-than-stellar effort against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the return of Orioles starter Dean Kremer and what the path of Mike Elias will be to add more arms to the rotation and bullpen before the end of July.
Kremer struggles, Orioles bats quiet in 9-2 loss to Cubs to open homestand
Baltimore Positive
Dean Kremer lasted just four innings while Baltimore mounted little offense against Chicago’s Jameson Taillon.
Coming home and playing first place baseball
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore Orioles took care of business on the West Coast during the 4th of July weekend in Seattle and Oakland and now return home leading the American League East with the Cubs and Yankees looming before the All Star break. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another successful week in Birdland.
Removing the stigma – and the “crime”
Baltimore Positive
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss various topics surrounding legislation, key industry challenges, and expungement of cannabis-related offenses.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles All Stars and snubs and greatness of Gunnar Henderson
Baltimore Positive
Every year a few players have a beef with the All Star Game selections – and the Orioles might still send a few more players to Arlington – but all eyes will be on phenom, five-tool shortstop Gunnar Henderson next week as a coming out party for the best shortstop Baltimore baseball has seen in a generation.
The state of America and our Presidency and politics
Baltimore Positive
Our disillusionment with American politics continues in the aftermath of a disastrous Presidential debate – all while celebrating what has always made this country great on the Fourth of July holiday. Bill Cole joins Nestor to debate the poor candidates, the loss of civility and the bewilderment at the continued devaluation of words, deeds and political parties in this country we love.
The real ‘Happy Eddie’ Osefo of Pikesville: Real Housewives of Potomac and the Cannabis Connection
Baltimore Positive
A real chat about the law, reality television and a local attorney who tells Nestor about how The Real Housewives of Potomac brought him to the cannabis and wellness world in Maryland with Curio Wellness.
Orioles still hitting ’em big for Home Run Riches
Baltimore Positive
With the Orioles doing late night duty on the West Coast, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery talks some baseball records and Home Run Riches winners with Nestor for the holiday weekend of pennant race fever.
The Goodwill of empowering Baltimore adults through education and job training at Excel Center
Baltimore Positive
Let Goodwill’s Lisa Rusyniak update you on the benefits and victories of their newest adult high school education Excel Center on Redwood Street downtown. Plus the mission beyond the job training programs and efforts to reduce waste and repurpose items through collaboration with recycling.
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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